1/9/03 By: Chad Andrew
"Every time you step on the court, play like it’s your last game." -50 "Go out and be yourself and do what you do.” Sik Wit It "Work hard on everything, but don’t give up on the handle." -Alimoe
The 8^th grade boys’ team’s players are Adam B., A.J. C., Ricky C., Shane C., Tony D., Mike L., Jeff N., Todd S. and, Jordan W. Their record is currently 4-1, or four wins and one loss. They have games on the weekends and sometimes on the weekdays. They practice on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 – 9:00. They work hard and hope to win the championship like they have done in the past. They hope to do this with the help of their coach Mr. R and the assistant coach is Mr. L. who are volunteers for C.Y.O. Here is there schedule: Mr. R’s 8^th grade basketball schedule
Date	Time	Site	Away	Home
Sat. Jan. 10	9:00P.M.	Holy Family	St. Mathew	IHM
Sun. Jan. 11	12:00 P.M.	Walsh #1	IHM	St. Vincent
Sat. Jan. 17	10:40A.M	St. Barnabas	IHM	St. Barnabas
Sun. Jan 18	3:20 P.M.	Hoban #1	St. Vincent	IHM
Sun. Jan. 25	3:00 P.M.	St. V-St. M	Holy Family	IHM
Sat. Jan. 31	1:20P.M.	St. Paul	IHM	St. Paul
Sun. Feb. 8	4:50P.M.	St. Paul	IHM	Sacred Heart
Sat Feb. 14	3.00P.M.	St. V-St.M	IHM	Sacred Heart
Some of the players say that there are pro’s and con’s about playing 8^th grade basketball. The pro’s so far, this year, are that they have won every game except one, and they have a very good coach. The con’s are, that some people do not get the playing time they deserve and practices aren’t the easiest but there not supposed to be. They say they love the game and its fun to play and it also gives them a chance to hang out with their friends which are also their teammates.
The 8^th grade teams warms up for their game. Cali shows her school spirit and cheers the boys on. After a long half the boys get back into the game. The boys hurry up and get back to play defense
This was the setup for a three pointer by Mike L.
Team work is a key factor in playing basketball, if everyone doesn’t get along then they cannot work together as one. At practices you learn to play defense, offense, pressing (guarding the team before half court), out of bounds plays, and press-breakers. Most plays have names or numbers attached to them and are practiced over and over until players get them right. When all of these are achieved that’s when you know you have a good team. It takes hard work, dedication, and skill to be a basketball player, which is what all of the eight grade basketball players possess