Your friendly neighborhood basketball league

By Mia Stephanoff & Gabe Goode COPY EDITOR & STAFF REPORTER

1. SLAM DUNK MENTALITY | One of the things that senior Dylan Rickerman likes most about playing Neighborhood Club basketball is that there is not as much pressure to always perform well, like there would be on a school team. “The best part about Neighborhood Club is knowing I can shoot any shot or miss any layup and no one will get mad,” Rickerman said.

2. LAYING UP LEADERSHIP | The leadership qualities of the team’s coaches, seniors Liam Harris and Nick Jarackas, are admired by senior Ben Praet. “They’re really good mentors and coaches on the team,” Praet said.

3. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT | In order to prepare as a team for games, the team holds practices to get in shape. Senior Jordan Arseneau enjoys the laid-back atmosphere at the practices. “We as a team would usually practice and scrimmage each other at the Grosse Pointe Woods Park Rec-Center,” Arseneau said. “We would just run the practices as a team and have fun.”

4. SCORING SUPPORT | Senior Jake Sands is recognized by his teammate senior Jordan Arseneau for his admirable qualities, such as always bringing positivity to the team. “Jake Sands is a special player,” Arseneau said. “Although he does not get the most minutes on the team, he was a fan favorite, always bringing energy and joy to the game.”

5. DREAM TEAM | The Neighborhood Club basketball teams are created by the players, so friends get to play together and Seniors Danny Michael and PJ Sorce enjoy the closeness of all the players on the team. “It’s a lot less serious,” Sorce said. “It allows you to have more fun and be with your friends.”

6. NO TRAVELING | While high school teams often travel to play other teams, Neighborhood Club teams stay in town, which is something that senior Jordan Arseneau enjoys. “You get to play with and against people you know every game, adding a little incentive to win,” Arseneau said.