It’s nothing but net this season for girls’ basketball co-captain Bella Rodrigues (’23). After finishing last season with the district champion title, the girls have been preparing for a memorable comeback this year. “We’ve been doing some skill development, like dribbling and shooting, but we also work on our plays, running, and offense,” Rodrigues said. So far this season Bella has been keeping her head in the game and encouraging communication within the team. “Last season our team chemistry was good but we hadn’t really come together yet and worked well together to achieve our goals but this year we’ve come together to focus on our shared goals instead of individual ones,” Rodrigues explains. These girls are the ones to watch, clearly stated by their 4-1 winning streak. It is clear that our lady knights are aiming to bring home yet another championship title.

He shoots and he scores. Four-year basketball player and co-captain of the Knights boys’ team, Jonah Irwin (’23) cannot wait to show everyone what the team is all about. This offseason Irwin has been working on improving his agility and awareness as well as the team’s on-court communication. “We want to be more together this year, more team-based: meaning we have to be better teammates to each other. I think the key though is being unselfish with the basketball,” Irwin said. With this year being his first year as a leader, due to his experience, Irwin hopes to provide insight to the rookies on the team and fresh ideas which will lead the team to victory. “Jonah is a senior and [a] great experienced leader; he leads by example. He’s the hardest-working player on the team. He’s dependable and provides the support that helps our team be successful,” Head coach Smith says.

From the football field and straight to the mat, Jeremiah Fernandez (’23) is ready to take on wrestling. As the wrestling team’s first competition inches closer, potential captain Fernandez has worked harder than ever to get into shape with his team. “I can’t wait to see all my teammates show out and win especially since they put in all that work in the offseason,” Fernandez said. While at first Fernandez joined the team to improve his football skills he has grown a bit of enthusiasm for the sport and all the victories that are sure to come along with it. “I think to myself how people have trash-talked me season after season, and it’s just time to prove them wrong again” Fernandez states.