Written By: Gabrielle Gutierrez and Kyra Welch
Providence Academy Boys’ Basketball has started their season! The group of boys is a young team with lots of potential. They have been working very hard in practice and have been putting in the effort to be a winning team this year.
Players are excited for a new season and ready to bring energy to their games. Senior captains George Jacobson ‘25, Magnus Hansen ‘25, and Matthew Hunter ‘25 have made it a goal to encourage the team and promote growth in community and skill.
“We have a lot of guys who are willing to work with each other and hit the ground running,” Hansen said.
In the off-season, players attended Breakdown tournaments to freshen up their skills and bond with the team. One highlight was in overtime against Alexandria High School when Matthew Hunter secured the win with his basket.
This win was, “Symbolic of the kind of year our team is going to have. Starting off working hard and determined to win,” says Hunter.
The boys are looking forward to their game against Spectrum on December 17th. Since it’s their fourth game of the season, they are getting into a groove and learning to work together well.
Joe Berghult, ‘25, is a new member to the team this year. Though playing basketball is new to him, he is excited about the high energy of the team and the hard work put in by every player.
“I am excited to play with my friends and contribute. It takes more endurance than football and I have to use different skills but I think with the support of my team we will go far this season,” Bergult commented.
Community is a huge theme this year in regards to the team’s culture. The different talents of each player helps the boys work together in practice and push each other to do their best. This will allow the boys to achieve their goals this year and be a winning team.
“The goal for the team is to have a good record so I can look back and be proud of myself and the accomplishments of my teammates,” Jacobson said.