By: Amelia Landers, Editor
The 2009-2010 boys’ and girls’ basketball season is underway. Both teams began preparing for this season last year. They worked during the summer and have had practices during and after school. Both teams with the help of their coaches, are ready for the season ahead.With a jamboree held at Oak Grove on Saturday, October 31, both teams were able to test their skills and competition before the season actually started. The jamboree featured teams from Petal, Purvis, South Jones, and West Jones.
The varsity boys’, coached by Vandarel Jones and Edmond Bradley, had their first victory on Saturday, October 7, at home against Indianola. After overcoming obstacles prior to the tournament, the team came together with the win of 50-47. Last Tuesday, the boys played Northeast Jones and had an outstanding game with a 60-35 win. Next Tuesday, Oak Grove will play Laurel High School at home at 7:30 p.m.
The varsity girls’ are coached by Crisla Hershenhahn and Edmond Bradley. The girls had their first
game on Saturday also against Indianola. Last Tuesday, at home, the girls also had a great game with a defeat over Northeast Jones with a score of 53-20. The girls will also play Laurel High School at home at 6:00 p.m.
The boys and girls basketball teams both ask for everyone to come out and support them as they prepare for the anticipated season ahead. Both teams have a very promising season ahead of them and are aiming for the championships. This is only the start of a great year for the 2009-2010 girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams.
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