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ith a 6-3 pre-district record starting off a new season, head basketball coach Charlie Syphrett has high expectations for the Brahmas. He has put in time, sweat, and hard work into getting his team into shape and promoting his program. “I have been working hard to promote the idea of our team helping develop into a first class program. These boys have definitely showed more dedication and intensity then I have seen in awhile here. That makes it easier for me to promote them when they are trying their best,” Syphrett said. The boys have definitely noticed the hard work and effort that Syphrett has put into the team. He is working hard to try to make Brahma basketball an equally important sport as football is in the school and community. “Coach is working hard to get basketball up to football, and it’s time for that. We have a good record going on and are working together harder,” junior Ben Anderson said. “I appreciate what he is doing. It’s time to have a basketball coach who wants to keep us in shape for basketball, not just for football and track. We don’t want to be a pass by sport until track anymore,” Anderson said. Practice for the boys started the Saturday after the last football game on Nov. 7. Since then the boys have been working to make a new name for themselves.
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“Practices have been going well,” senior Tyler Dawson said. “Our practices have been productive and beneficial. We seem to get more of the technical plays perfected. We are practicing to win.” For the boys not only does their practice time give them a chance to improve, but their games do as well. Every boy has his own goals he are working on, which seems to be one of the key reasons for the team’s success so far. “My goal during every game is working on not just focusing on myself, but also on my teammates as well. When I’m on the court my main focus is to remember everyone’s strengths and weaknesses,” Anderson said. Individual goals and the desire to win seems to be working for the Brahmas. “Our team has much more heart then any other team in the district. I think our desire to win is much stronger than any other team,” senior Alex Wasek said. With all the goals and expectations set for his team, Coach Syphrett reminds his team to keep striving for the best. However, he also reminds them about the setbacks they are sure to meet along the road. “The boys need to stay focused on winning the games ahead of them. But they also have to understand that there will be setbacks that will cross their path along the way. They have to learn to just keep pushing through them and keep striving to succeed,” Syphrett said.
1st Team All-District
jr. Nick Longoria-Defensive Lineman soph. Donnel Sculer-Newcomer/Year sr. Alex Wasek sr. Adam Kubena sr. Dany Machado
sr. Justin Breedlove jr. Jacob Floyd
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1) Head Coach Charlie Syphrett gives a pep talk to his team during a time out in the the game against Danbury. This game set the Brahmas with an undefeated record of 2-0 with a score of 42-34. (Photo by Lopez) 2) Freshman Ty Slanina reaches up for a layup in the first game of the season against Rosehill Christian. The final score was 29-28, with Slanina scoring two points that contributed to the win. 3) Senior Tyler Dawson focuses on getting past the other player. Dawson led the team with 8 points and 15 rebounds to snag the victory. “I always try my best and try to be aware of what’s going on around me. I feel like all my hard work benefited not only me, but also my team,” Dawson said. (Photos by Clifton) sr. C.J. Clifton sr. Justin Breedlove sr. Jacob Spitzmiller sr. Austin Matura Sr. Gabe Segrest sr. Colby Floyd sr. Bryan Kulhanek sr. Alex Wasek sr. Adam Kubena jr. Jacob Hough
sr. Dany Machado sr. Daniel Johnston sr. Tyler Dawson jr. Shawn Goff jr. Zach Castillo jr. Miles Lee jr. Jacob Floyd jr. Justin Polak fresh. Ty Slanina