Boys earn spot in playoffs

From Staff Reports |

After a 71-63 victory over Lee Monday night, the varsity boys basketball team have earned themselves their first playoff spot in 12 years.

Junior John Maag looks to pass the ball to a teammate at the district finale against Lee Tuesday. The victory clenched their playoff position. Photo by Allison Boerger

Junior John Maag looks to pass the ball to a teammate at the district finale against Lee Tuesday. The victory clenched their playoff position. Photo by Allison Boerger

“It feels great to be in the playoffs,” Coach Chris Medina said. “Hard work and sticking to the program pays off in the end.”

Finishing 6-6 in district, the team has been following their coaches’ advice on communication and teamwork. They will play Clemens in the bidistrict matchup Monday at Clemens at 7 p.m.

“It’s a process that our kids have slowly tried to follow and they’re finally seeing the benefits of it,” coach Manny Flores said.

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