Out with the old, in with the new! The Cal High’s Boys Basketball Coaches assembled around 30-40 students in the Large Gym to host tryouts for this year’s 2024-2025 teams! Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity, the boys all tried their best, to catch the eye of the coaches.
Aaron Anderson, a Senior who played on Cal’s team Freshman year, says that he is excited for, “Getting back into the game, forming a brotherhood with this team, and having fun”.
Junior 2nd year player Jeremy Dayton encompassed his excitement by saying he was excited for, “All of it.” A man of few words, but his love for the sport is undeniable.
4 year member, Ethan Lopez said that his favourite part of Cal’s basketball teams is, “Playing with everyone here and growing with them.”
Jordan Stone, 4 year player of Cal’s basketball program, stated that his favourite part, “How everyone is so close, we all hang out together outside of basketball, we’re like a family.”
What’s your favourite part about basketball in general? Senior Darius Cabrera, also a 4 year member, said, “Having my friends, family, and most importantly my brother, Phoenix, supporting me, and getting guidance from my
coaches.” Darius’s brother Phoenix, played last year’s basketball season on the Junior Varsity team.
Meanwhile, Jacob Linares, a 3 year player and a Junior, said that his favourite part was, “Playing the game, and enjoying what I’m doing. I’m always looking to improve.”
For all of you, who are thinking about trying out for the team next year, what advice do they have for you? Senior Edgar Beltran replied, “Work hard.”
Coach Dayton who’s been one of the coaches for 25 years offered his own personal wisdom, “Basketball is an extension of life, if you want to be a disciplined player, you have to be disciplined in every aspect of your life. Understand how to play, and finally be coachable. We can help you to be a better player, but only if you want to be”.