Volleyball and soccer concluded just weeks ago, but the boys and girls basketball teams are both on the court preparing for their upcoming seasons. After just a week or two off, both teams have started captain’s practices. There are new players for both teams, so the early practices are a good way for them to get to know the team early.
After the departures of key seniors for both teams, new leaders are coming into place. For the girls, juniors Kayla Howell and Claire Stephens will anchor the team as captains, with Anna Bankes and Rachel Anderson joining them as the only upperclassmen on the team. After finishing second in the conference tournament last year, the girls are looking to repeat the success of last season under their coach (and teacher) Mr. Ahrenholz.
As for the boys team, the senior trio of Jacob Bursaw, Will Hendrickson and Nathan Bonnema will lead the team as captains, with Nathan Mulder (a junior) joining them as the only other upperclassman. The team is looking for even more improvement after finishing with a solid, above .500 record, but losing in the second round of the conference tournament. The team is coached by Glenn Stewart, in his fourth year with the team, and Jamey Strand as the assistant, who is in his third year. Both teams are excited and are looking forward to a great season!
-- Nathan Bonnema
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