This past Saturday, boys and girls basketball along with boys soccer all embarked on the 2 ½ hour journey to Midland school, where they each competed in their respective contests.
Though the girls basketball team was missing two key players, they still fought hard against their opponent. The final score was 34-16 for Midland, but the girls still displayed impressive skills.
Some highlights included strong play from junior Jolene Fan and sophomore Ryan Wyley, who both stepped into positions they had never played in before.
Additionally, sophomore Kanna Teranuma scored six points and demonstrated fierce offensive play. Junior Olivia Brown also played a strong defensive game with senior Nanako Tatewaki continuing her record as a reliable point guard.
Boys basketball also played a tough game and demonstrated their strength throughout. The final score resulted in a 46-44 win for Midland, but OVS boys fought until the end.
Some highlights included multiple three-pointers scored by junior Tyler Davis, as well as strong offensive performances from senior Max Wu and junior Joshua Hsu, who consistently made shots throughout the game.
“We were working hard. We came together more as a team, as one unit. I feel like overall it was a very good game,” commented sophomore player Adrian Ortiz. “We were going back and forth trading baskets, and…as a team we came together as one.
Both girls and boys basketball will face Besant Hill School on Tuesday, January 22 at 5:30pm and 7 pm respectively. After Tuesday, they will wrap up the rest of the season with another week of games.
The boys soccer team also had an action-packed performance on Saturday, coming out with a 4-0 win over Midland.
Overcoming the challenge of playing with only one substitute, the boys worked hard and pushed themselves throughout the whole game, which ultimately payed off.
Three goals were scored by senior Danny Cha, and the other was scored by sophomore Justin Huang, being his first goal of the season.
Seniors Niklas Weckerle, Nolan Colborn, and Lico Chan all demonstrated solid field play and more highlights included an incredible save from senior Faridun Nuraliev in the goal.
The last time the boys played Midland, it was a very competitive game. This time around, the boys earned a victory without any goals scored against them.
Their improvement over the season is a testament to the hard work that the team has been contributing to the sport for the past few months, and their progress became evident in this game’s result.
The boys have five games left before the end of the season. Their next game is at home against Dunn School at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, and then another on Wednesday the 23rd at Oak Grove School.