Boys Modified Basketball

By: Matthew McGowan

This season the boys modified basketball team is being coached by Mr. Murak. This is his 5th year coaching the team. The team’s captains are Jamel Lucas and Seth Morales. The team is rebounding from its 11-3 season last year and only 4 players have returned from the team. Coach Murak said, “This team has a good balance of size and speed and will bring tough defense with a fast break style offense.”

Here are the scores from the past three games 

Sweet Home 41 • Williamsville North 31

Sweet Home 37 • Lakeshore 24

Sweet Home 67 • West Seneca East 31

Play by play from the december 4th game

By: Dominic Lewis and Anthony Jones

For the first game of sweet home, they are facing Williamsville North. Great block by number 24. Then number 4 makes a three. Great shooting by the team. A good save for the ball by number 32. The team has been making great offensive rebounds. Timeout from sweethome.Number 20 gave the team a turnover but then he recovered the ball at half court . They have been shooting great and having good defense. A block from number 24. Williamsville had a fast break but number 3 stopped it. Good defense by number 5, stealing the ball. Great layup by number 5 making the score 31-27 Sweet Home winning. Great offensive rebound by number 4.

The team has been setting great screens for each other. Another offensive rebound by number four, and then a three- pointer by number 5. Sweet Home is still in the lead by two. Jump ball between 5 from Sweet Home and 12 from Williamsville North. The ref called it as Sweet Home's ball. Great steal by number four. They take the shot and then 32 with the offensive rebound and then makes a layup. 35 seconds left in the quarter. Number 5 is going 1 and 1. He makes both of the shots. Nice block from number 5 not letting the other team shoot their layup. Great cross by number 5.

END GAME FINAL SCORE Sweet Home 41 Williamsville North 31

Interview with the coach Murak:

How do you think the season will go?

I think the team will go undefeated if they play together, play smart and play hard.

How do you think the game went today?

"The kids played outstanding for their first game defensively, but there are a few thing they need to clean up like turnovers and boxing out."

What did you do to prepare for your first game?

"Kids practiced for 2 hours every day doing multiple drills and lots of conditioning."

The Wrestling Team

By: Matthew Bradley

Coach O'Rourke is excited about this year's wrestling season. The team of ten is eager for competition.

Prepped And Ready

So far this season, the team has been putting forth great effort, showing enthusiasm, and bringing energy to the practices every day. The team is very hungry for competition.

Goals And Expectations

Coach O'Rourke would like to see every wrestler win a match. After they have accomplished a match, his next goal for them is to win two matches, and then three, and so on. Also, he expects the team to have an understanding about the basic wrestling moves and concepts he has taught them, for it will prepare them for their Junior Varsity and Varsity wrestling.

Who Will Rise To The Top?

While the whole team is working hard, and anything can happen, several wrestlers show special promise: 8th graders Axel Andrews, David Colon, and Sammy Esaleh, and 7th graders Calvin Evans and Harith Alkhalah.

In conclusion, the team has done a great job with its practices and is ready to show some Panther Pride and win some matches.

Go Panthers!!