This week has been jam-packed with basketball games for both the girls and the boys teams.
On Wednesday, both teams played against the Besant Hill in the evening. The girls team unfortunately lost but the boys swept the win with a final score of 54-28. Junior Bob Chen and senior Aaron Wolf played a great game with multiple shots and impressive assists.
On Friday, Thacher hosted the OVS teams in the evening for non-league games. With roaring crowds and excitement in the air, both teams displayed excellent skills and ended up winning their matches. The boys team took the win with a 34-32 final score. The players all worked well together with great assists and good defensive plays. Freshman Ethan Nash took the game-winning shot resulting in a two-point lead.
Following the boys, the girls had an exciting game, leading to their first win of the season. The game displayed exceptional performances from junior Kanna Terunuma and a season-high from senior Stephany Nostrant scoring seventeen points.
On Saturday, the teams were excited to host Dunn for final matchups of the season against the school. The girls team had a nail-biting performance and took the win in the final quarter with a 30-27 sweep. Despite not ending up with a win, the boys also displayed impressive skills.
The basketball season ends in two weeks but the schedule remains full. The next game both teams play is at Midland School on Wednesday, January 29.