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Drivin g to the basket is freshman Derrik Spooner. Spooner played as a
point guard on the freshmen team. photo by Rebecca Sm.edlund.

Shooting the ball over two Northwest defenders is sophomore Matt
Hansen. The team went on to win the game against the Hu skies 3 1-22.
photo by Rebecca Smedlund

Reserve and freshmen teams

play aggressively to succeed .
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Staying motivated and working The game required more focus
well together lead both the freshman and when teams played stronger competition.
reserve basketball teams to winning These rivalries helped to encourage players
seasons. Being physical while still having to do their best.
good technique was essential for the "The freshmen teams' biggest
players' success. rival this year was Millard West. It was a
" I think that the strongest aspect tough game, but we ended up on top in
of our reserve team was our defensive play. overtime with a score of 55-49," freshman
Being able to put pressure on the ball and Matt Conahan said.
get the rebounds made the team a lot The success of the teams was also
stronger," sophomore Justin Cox said. due to their strong team unity. Players were
Goal setting was a great way for able to communicate well with their
the players to get more into the game. teammates and build strong friendships
Would you rather get a technical Having a goal to strive for helped the teams with one an other.
to stay more motivated. "I really think that our reserve
for your team or miss the win- "Our main goal was to stay team got along pretty well. There were
undefeated and to win the tournaments we some times when everyone got a little testy,
ning free-throw? were in. r also had an individual goal to try but when it came down to game time we

to get at least ten assists every game," really worked well together," sophomore
Technical lHf J.H1 .Hfl (15) freshman Derrik Spooner said . Jimmy Conway said.
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