The court sounds with squeaks of sneakers as the boys’ and girls’ basketball team readies their seasons. With their season already underway since earlier this month, the girls basketball team currently holds a record of 1-2 after three games. The team’s next matchup is tomorrow at Hobart High School.
Senior co-captain Lia Sotiropoulos reflects on the team’s braced challenges this season such as losing valuable players and how they plan to grow.
“I’m a little nervous because this is the first season without Gracyn Gillard, but I feel like we’ll do just fine with the awesome talent on our team,” Sotiropoulos said. “Right now, we’re working to be physical, aggressive and consistent on the defensive end.”
Having beat Emily Zabrecky’s record for most three-pointers in a single game, Sotiropoulos sets expectations to reach the net once more.
“My personal goal for this season is to break my record again,” Sotiropoulos said. “As a team, our goal is to be a lockdown defensive team.”
While the girls have started their stride on the court, the boys’ basketball team is now working towards their first home game against Hammond Bishop Noll on Nov. 27.
Junior captain Josh Malloy, along with senior captains Blake Trilli and Tyler Fuller, have worked to mentor the next class of players, transitioning their preseason practices into competition. Being one of the three returning varsity players, Malloy shares his hope to lead the team by example and instill a legacy in the new players.
“I’m excited to spend November through March with our team,” Malloy said. “We graduated eight seniors last year, so us captains are working hard to build up the younger players and get them on track.”
