With basketball season approaching quickly, the coaches and players are preparing by having optional practices. Surprisingly, almost all of the players attend these practices. This year, optional practices are Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30. Practices usual consists of conditioning and perfecting plays. They also weight lift on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some members of the team believe that they are state bound this year. "We play hard. We lack height but not heart," senior player, Ron Y., stated. The team has high expectations for the upcoming season, even after two important players graduated last year.
For fans, it will be interesting to see how this season plays out. Be sure to come out and support the John I. Burton boy's basketball team when their competitions begin in November.
Written by: Michael M.