The girls’ varsity basketball team faces the flag for the national anthem.
The junior varsity (JV) cheer team chants during the end of the national anthem.
The Giants stare at the ball as it swishes through the basket.
Brooke Denler does her best to get the incoming rebound.
Sophomore Kitty White high-fives her teammates as she comes off the court.
JV cheer performs their halftime show.
Talking to each other on the court, the Giants huddle together.
In the student section, students cheer for their classmates on the team.
As her teammates and opponents watch, Junior Ainsley Gallagher prepares to shoot a free throw.
The referee communicates with players before putting the ball in play.
Coach Zach Borello strategizes with the team during the second half.
Junior Maya Saibel embraces senior Lilly Grand after presenting her poster for senior night.
Maya Saibel and sophomore Brooke Denler hold their sign for senior night.
Senior Montana Hendricks hugs her teammate as she receives her senior poster.
Anaru Todd walks toward her teammates during the senior night celebration.
Non-senior members of the team hold up posters for their seniors.
Senior Anaru Todd smiles as she is handed her senior poster.
With positive attitudes and excitement surrounding their senior game, girls’ varsity basketball came out strong against Archie Williams High School on Thursday, Feb 1, with a score of 17-7 after the first quarter. Moving quickly, The Giants consistently dominated on offense, starting with a strong lead and maintaining it throughout the game. During timeouts and quarter breaks, the team united in strategy, laughter and encouragement. As halftime came around, the junior varsity (JV) cheer team enthusiastically performed for the crowd. After halftime, the Giants picked up right where they left off with many breakaways on offense, dominating the court and the game. On defense, the girls stole the ball and constantly blocked shots. With an extremely strong game, the final score was 62-19 and was promptly celebrated in addition to senior night festivities. Younger teammates presented the senior athletes with handmade posters for an emotional end to the memorable evening. Currently ranked second in the county after Marin Catholic, the girls are heading strong into the semi-finals on Tuesday, Feb. 6, against San Marin, hoping to extend their four-game win streak.
Sawyer is a senior at Redwood High School and a senior staff writer for the Bark. She enjoys learning about new cultures and languages through travel and foods and is partial to the snow, sweaters and smoothies.
