Within the start of winter sports, the girls Junior Varsity and Freshman basketball team hope to set an example as they plan to make their way to the top.

“Our strategy this year at all levels is to focus on rebounding and being solid on defense,” JV Girls Basketball Coach George Leos said. “Our offense is still a work in progress and it will continue to improve as the season progresses.”

Throughout the conflicts and upsetting start, it’s only the beginning of hustle and skill development for both teams.

“The lesson I’m bringing from last season to this one is to play with confidence, brush off mistakes, and move onto the next play,” shooting guard Valentina Correa Garcia said.

As Garcia builds confidence on and off the court, Coach Priest tends to build the dynamic in fundamentals.

“As a freshman team, we are focusing on basic fundamentals; shooting, dribbling, rebounding, defense,” Freshman Girls Basketball Coach Judy Priest said. 

While the season progresses, the team is focusing on developing these essential skills to build a strong foundation for future success and the future games ahead. 

“The plan to overcome any challenges or opportunities this year is to be united and communicate as a team,” Garcia said.

Garcia underscores the importance of team unity and communication to tackle challenges, while Leos praises the players’ hard work and determination to keep winning games.

“They are playing hard and giving great effort,” Leos said. “We hope to continue and win more games.”