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Sports
The Borah Senator
December 14, 2011
Girls bball overhauls:
Starting a fresh season with restored motivation By Savannah Harrelson
Photo by Korey Combs
Dakoda Lowber jump starts the game against Kuna on Nov. 11.
Bouncing back from winning only one game last season, the girls basketball team hopes to improve stats this year as well as build confidence. The team’s 1-20 record last season was a wake-up call. Sophomore Kayla Haley, a second year varsity player, explained, “We have more motivation this season because of our history of losing.” Although their record, 2-7, shows minor improvement, the team continues to develop as the season progresses. “The girls want to be better,” said math teacher and head coach Alyson Pincock. “I only expect the season to
Boys cherish height, skill, set goal of winning state By Matt Bergman
The team is shooting for an undefeated season that has only just begun. The varsity boys basketball team expects great things to come for the rest of the season. Coach Cary Cada said, “Cody Spjute and Zach Cada performed pretty well during the summer.” “Having that strong nucleus back, I am confident that we will have a fairly strong season,” explained Cada. “We have a good size squad this year with Brock at 6ft. 8in. and Ben at 6ft. 6in.” Brock Holubetz and Ben Tucakovic are seniors. “We have four return-
ing letterman this season as well: Ben Tucakovic, (senior) Braden Corpus, (sophomore) Isaiah Wright, and Brock Holubetz,” Cada said, “I expect us to finish in the top four this season.” “I was really looking forward to our season opener at home against Kuna,” Tucakovic said. “My major goal is to win state.” Holubetz said, “I am really looking forward to when we play Centennial and when we face Capital for the Griffin Cup on Senior Night,” senior Brock Holubetz. Brock added that he is looking forward to those games in particular because they are usually two of the most difficult games of
the entire season. Holubetz also said his major goal for the team is to at least make it to state, but he said that he would love it if they could win the state championship. “We need to try to be more focused and to come together as a team better.” According to Holubetz and Tucakovic, some improvements are needed. “We are a lot more experienced this year; we know from last year what we need to do, and we need to just take it one game at a time,” concluded Tucakovic. He said the team has the tools necessary to win the state championship.
get better and better.” Confidence and consistency remain one of the teams weaknesses. The girls lack a winning mentality, which plans to work on this season, according to Pincock Although morale is down, the team posseses crucial strengths. “The girls have a good attitude, are hard workers, and are really determined,” said Pincock. Senior Ashley Harrison said the team is “fast” and has “a lot of good shooters.” The close relationship between teammates also seems to be a key this season. “Our chemistry is a strength,” Haley added. “We’re all friends on and off the court.”
Harrison said.“We have a good group and we work better together.” Another strong point are the senior leaders, such as Harrison and Emily Dennis. “They are the backbone, and our season will depend on this,” said Pincock. To help the team improve, Pincock said she will focus on basic elements of the team. “She’s a lot harder on us this year because she knows we can do better,” said Haley. The teams goal is to make it to the state tournament in February, and Pincock supports this. “I tell them it’s their team, and I’m only there to help them achieve what they want,” she said.
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