Sports
 by the Blue Team

Highlighted Sport of the Issue- Boys' Basketball

     A staff member from the Bulldog News caught up with Coach Porter to talk about our highlighted sport of the issue- Boys' Basketball.

Q: What were the teams average wins and losses of the season?
A: 7 wins, 9 losses

Q: What qualities of the team made them successful?
A: They had fun on and off the court as a team. They didn't hang their heads after a loss, and they were very gracious winners.

Q: What areas did the team improve in over the season?
A: They improved on moving with and without the ball. They became more patient on offense and worked well together to find the open man.

Q: What was the most exciting game and why?
A: Our final game against New Egypt because we were very close to beating an undefeated team. The team played their hearts out and never gave up.

Q: What did the practices consist of?
A: Ball drills and working on offenses and defense.

Q: How often were the practices and how long did they last?
A: We had practice every weekday except Mondays or game days. We would practice from 3:00-5:00.

Q: What inspired you to become the coach for the boys' basketball team?
A: I've always enjoyed the game and my coach taught me a lot about how to win and lose with class. I'd like to give a little of that to the kids.

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