By: Tomi Simmons

November first was tip off for the beginning of basketball season. Though season is in full force, pre- season was just as intense. It began with 6 A.M. training with agility and track workouts. In addition, a six-mile fitness test was expected of the boys this year as well.

When asked about how he feels about the future of the team this season, Senior Captain Reno Gurley responded with;

“Though we started out with a couple of injured guys, our team is going to be better than last year, our leadership has improved tremendously. The new guys bought in are going to help. The, confidence in each other is there, and we are playing for each other.”

The other senior captain Aaron Bachura had this to say,

“I feel as if it’s the best team I’ve been on since I’ve been here. I’m expecting to do big things this year, the  team’s chemistry is strong. We really want to get to the national tournament, and getting to Hartman arena which is the championship game of conference. We have a strong core group of guys coming back,  we have a great addition with point guards and post positions. All we need is support.”

The team’s style is fast paced-up-tempo and pushes the ball up. Most importantly they believe in solid defense.

The four core principles that the bulldogs follow is:

-toughness

-selflessness

– brotherhood

– trust

Be sure to come out and support the team this season.