LSN Basketball Programs Look for New and Returning Players at Tryouts

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Story by Antil Snoddy – Staff Reporter

 With the winter sports season quickly approaching, both girls and boys basketball tryouts are right around the corner. Tryouts begin Nov. 4 and all students are welcomed and encouraged to show up. 

   Playing on the teams is not the only way someone can be a part of the program, managing positions are also open. The boys basketball tryouts are Nov. 4 to Nov. 6 after school starting at 5 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students interested in the sport to branch out and attend tryouts. Varsity player Braydon Means, senior, has been playing basketball for the duration of his high school career and shared some advice for potential players.

   “Just come ready, try your best. You’re going to make mistakes, just you gotta go out there and try your hardest and give everything that you got, just go out there and don’t have any regrets when you leave,” Means said.

   Ray Hughes, boys varsity head coach, has high expectations for his players. 

   “High pace intensity and a very competitive environment,” Coach Hughes said.

He looks for players that perform well both on and off the court.

   “[We expect the team to show] high character behavior,” Hughes said.

   Boys can make freshman A or B team, sophomore team, junior varsity or varsity. Teams will be announced a few days after the conclusion of tryouts. 

Girls basketball tryouts will also begin right after school at 2:45 starting Nov. 4 and lasting until Nov. 6.

Elyseia Dunn, girls head coach, is going into her second year as the girls varsity head coach. Any girls are welcome to come try out this year. Coach Dunn says students should expect several things at tryouts.

   “[There will be] a variety of drills emphasizing skills and teamwork,” Dunn said. 

   New schools have entered the conference this year and the upcoming schedule will be tough. The girls are held to a high standard when playing under Coach Dunn. 

“I expect the team to be competitive with an invested mindset. When people come to watch our ability to compete and challenge our opponents is something spectators should visibly see,” Dunn said. 

   Teams will be decided on the night of Nov. 6 and announced at the start of practice on Nov. 7. Girls have the opportunity to make C-team, junior varsity, or varsity. 

The Bronco basketball program is ready to welcome a new chapter. 

 

Graphic courtesy of Coach Dunn

 

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