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Keeping a wide stance, sophomore Aaron
Aizenberg plays tight defense on hi s Westside
opponent. The sophomore team had a record of
12-2. photo by Becky Bowers DRIBBLING
Freshman Jerod Santo looks for an open teammate to
pass the ball. Santo lead the freshman "A" team in
points scored with a game average of 18. photo by FORTH
Claire Brown
BASKE

By:S tephanee Finger
Strong leadership, communica- new friends , as well as playing with old
tion, and the desire to win all played key friends . Freshman T.J. McAndrew said
rolesintheboysJV,sophomoreandfresh- the season was a little disappointing.
men basketball teams. "So far, it's been a letdown be-
The sophomores finished the sea- cause we are much better basketball play-
son with a winning record of 12-2. Sopho- ers than we've been showing on the court,"
more Aaron Aizenburg said the team's McAndrew said.
record showed their determination and According to freshman Chase
talent. Odenreider, communication and leader-
"The team really got along , so we ship helped the freshman team win games .
played well together. Playing with friends Despite its record of 8-8, the freshman A
and winning lots of games was a lot of team learned new plays · and prepared
fun ," Aizenburg said . itself for next season.
According to sophomore Matt "I enjoyed learning the MN of-
Kutler, who played both the JV and var- tense and playing for new coaches. I think
sity, this year was a rebui lding year. The our quickness and ball movement were
JV team ended up with a record of 8-8. our team's strengths," freshman Mike
However, its hard work and dedication Mclaughlin said.
resulted in a fun season , full of improve- Freshman Jerod Santo agreed
ment. that a good offense, accompanied by fast
"I really enjoyed playing with tal - breaks helped the freshmen A team win.
ented players and learning from the up- "The best part of playing for MN
perclassmen," Kutler said . was winning and playing as a team ," Santo
Sophomore Dan Benesh said said .
that the JV team's strengths were good Though it was a season of ups
teamwork and playing smart. and downs fort he JV and freshmen teams ,
Some of the meomorable things the sophomore team said it was very
for the freshmen players were making satisfied with its winning record .

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BOYS FRESHMEN BASKETBALL: front· Mike McLaughlin, Andrew Ri ley,
Matt McVey, Sam Roth, Joe Ruback, Adam Freeman, Antoine Vinson, Chase
Odenreider, Greg Thorson, Taylor Culbertson, Mike Jasa; back- Coach Darrell
Parks, Slava Etus, TJ. McAndrew, Troy Grover, Brian Meyers, Lyle McConaughy,
Sean Kroenke, Walker Gerard, Jerod Santo, Eric Johnson, Coach Mark Edge Ja ck
Martin Photography
Dribbling around a Bellevue East opponent, junior
Lanny Blanchard looks to score. The JV team was
defeated 53-54. photo by Annie Lorsbach
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