Rita Franco ’28

Stepping on the wood, jumping to the hoop, and tying the colorful shoes, the season might be over, but the memories and experiences will never be forgotten… This year, the girls varsity basketball team has started strong with its first win in seven years. The energy on the court was powerful, and the cheers for the teammates were deafening.

This was the first year trying this amazing sport for many people, but thanks to the veterans’ help and our coach, Chris Moylan, every person has left the court with a different experience and more love for the ball than they could have ever imagined. The first game of the season was devastating; however, that loss only brought laughs and more enthusiasm. From fighting for the wins in the following games, to Addy’s goldfish talks, Nasiba’s and Yarie’s cheers from the bench, the teammates’ celebration after every single basket or even pass, Jenny’s energy to learn, Charley’s blocks, Alice’s participation even when almost nobody was in practice, Zarmina’s fights for the ball, Makayla’s strength, Natalie’s leadership, Eila’s encouraging comments, Julia’s support from the injured side, Laurali’s effort to get better, Ellen’s threes, or Nai’s giggles and sweetness, our team is the best one in the league. Maybe not in point statistics, but I can assure everyone that the Hebron Academy girls basketball team would break any stats with laughs and companionship.

Hebron Academy has made real hoopers.