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t’s basketball season! In the spirit of AIBT we have released our first ever entirely basketball themed issue (minus coverage of the 2nd place in state girls cross country team). It seems fitting, considering both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams received first place in their respective tournaments over the weekend. Special thanks to Marci Pigg for providing us with phenomenal coverage of the cross country meet and Junior News Editor Gillen Martin for her extensive work contacting AIBT coaches and players for our team section. Editors-in-Chief Forrest Lewis & Elaine Cunha
Hawken Ritter - Business Manager Ben McCreath - Media Editor Sam Freed - Media Editor Grace Lovell - Art Director Tami Conrad - Photo Editor Aiyana Allen-Caldwell Chief Photographer Gabe Schneider - Graphic Designer Shea Lignitz - Copy Editor Day Robins - Online Editor
From the Archives: AIBT
Originally published in the December 12, 1969 issue and released for the 2nd Annual Arcata Christmas Invitational Basketball Tournament
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In Memory Of Mary Scott 1955 - 2012
Gregory “Geddie” Kuljian
Howard Kuljian
1996 - 2012
1958 - 2012
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Phenomenal finish for cross country Grace Lovell
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hile the rest of us were busy stuffing our faces with turkey, dealing with crazy great-aunt Linda (you know you all have one), and worrying over our expanding waistlines, the cross country team was busy making history. On Saturday, November 17th, the Arcata High cross country team competed in Sections, and the girls won first place. The very next weekend, runners Chloe Pigg, Zoe Ziegler, Elise Ford, Vera Heidmann, Sara Davis, Lizzy Fernandes and Alyssa Koski made the journey to the State Championship, accompanied by Jose Lopez, who placed eighth in the boys Sections and qualified for State solo. Lopez, a junior, placed 76th at State, out of more than 200. “It was such a great experience. There were so many fast people there; it was great to be in that sort of community where everybody loves to run. That’s what they do,” he said. The girls cross country team placed second, beating hundreds of other girls from all over California. “It was so exciting!” freshman Pigg said, who came in third overall. “This is the first year we’ve ever placed.” Sophomore Davis explained, “I don’t think we thought we would do as well as we did, but we worked so hard to get there and it was so cool to be racing against all these other girls who you knew were really good.” Elise Ford, a sophomore as well, added, “We did it for James, and we did it for each other.”
Next year looks bright for the team - five of the top seven girl runners are underclassmen. “We’re gonna get a bit more experience and we’ll be back and even better next year,” Lopez said. Head cross country coach James Washington agrees: “I was really excited and proud of how the girls did,” he stated. “I always dreamed of being on that podium, but I never thought it would happen. But those girls did it and I’m happier than ever. Next year we’ll come back and take first for sure.”
Photos courtesy of Marci Pigg
Clockwise from top left: Freshman Chloe Pigg at Sections, junior Jose Lopez at State, Lopez at Sections, girls team at Sections, girls team and coaches with their first place plaque and pennant at Sections, girls team with their second place trophy and medals at State
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Arcata High School Information City: Arcata Total Enrollment: 823 Mascot: Tigers Colors: Orange, Black League: Humboldt-Del Norte Section: North Coast CIF Division: 4 Last year’s record: 26-6 Last year won AIBT: 2008
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Latrell Wilson Jim Thomas Sam Winter Archie Nichols Quinn Rice Andy Beronilla Andrew Dehart Hawken Ritter Cameron Wallace Alex Yeoman Aleric Stone Braden Nichols Will Taylor
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Feature athlete: #10 Latrell Wilson Favorite pump-up song: “m.A.A.d City”-Kendrick Lamar Favorite pre-game food: Sandwich and plenty of water College plans: Play basketball in college About the coach: Allan Schmidt See page 13.
McKinleyville Panthers McKinleyville School Information
City: McKinleyville Total Enrollment: 610 Colors: Red, Black League: Humboldt-Del Norte Section: North Coast CIF Division: 4 Last year’s record: 18-8 Last year won AIBT: 2nd Place in 2001
Feature athlete: #12 Ashton Pomrehn Favorite pump-up song: “Ambition”-Wale feat. Meek Mill & Rick Ross Favorite pre-game food: “Classic chicken bacon ranch from Subway.” College plans: Play basketball at a JC
About the coaches: Nick Koury and Jon Willcox
Nick Koury is 23 years old. He has been an assistant at McKinleyville High for four years, two years at the frosh level and the last two years as the varsity assistant. In addition to assisting at Mack, he has assisted at HSU on the men’s basketball team. Jon Willcox has coached the past four years as the Mack boys’ JV head coach. Prior to that he coached Mack boys’ frosh and various boys’ and girls’ elementary and middle school teams. He is an HSU graduate (1985) with a Bachelor in Science in Wildlife Management.
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Name Parker Farris Joshua Willcox Andrew Nickols Ashton Pomrehn Tommy Noonan John Guffie Steven Howard Ryan Ellena Joe O’Connell Isaiah Chalker Eli Hensher-Aubrey Will Ingersoll
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ROSTER # Name Yr Ht 3 Colton Betts Jr. 6’2” Justin Claus Jr. 6’0” Fortuna High School Information 5 Feature athlete: Justin Claus #5 10 Nathan O’Kelly Sr. 5’9” Favorite pump-up song: City: Fortuna 11 Nate Ambrosini So. 6’4” “Till I Collapse” -Eminem Total Enrollment: 800 12 Bryce Holloman Jr. 5’10” Favorite pre-game food: Colors: Blue, White 13 Ryan Gilroy Jr. 6’4” A sandwich League: Humboldt-Del Norte 15 Max Betts Jr. 6’0” College plans: Section: North Coast 21 Daniel Teasley So. 6’1” Go to a four-year college and play basCIF Division: 4 22 Kyle Franck Jr, 6’2” ketball Last year’s record: 19-10 23 Chandler Wilson Jr. 6’0” Last year won AIBT: 2002 24 Brett Renner Jr. 6’1” 32 Zach Zerlang Jr. 6’3” About the coach: Joe Rice 33 Ian Parker Sr. 6’1” This is Joe Rice’s fourth year as varsity head coach of Fortuna High, although he has been involved with FUHS basketball for the past seven years. He has two sons who have graduated from FUHS and a daughter who is currently a senior.
EUREKA LOGGERS Eureka High School Information City: Eureka Total Enrollment: 1192 Colors: Red, Green League: Humboldt-Del Norte Section: North Coast CIF Division: 3 Last year’s record: 5-19 Last year won AIBT: 2006
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Name Alexis Robinson Jesse Ballew Preston Dominguez Eli Savage Kjellen Gallegos Brandon Dortch Marcus Finney Derrick Smith Jerren Wilson Trueman Lamb Bryce Rose Nathan Madson
Feature athlete: Derrick Smith #24 Favorite pump-up song: “I usually listen to reggae before games to keep me relaxed and focused.” Favorite pre-game food: “I’ll eat whatever but I prefer bananas.” College plans: Attend a university in California
About the coach: Dave Mather Coach Mather has been the JV coach at Eureka High in recent years and is taking over this year as the head varsity coach. He is a retired teacher and administator from the McKinleyville area.
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Franklin Wildcats Franklin High School Information City: Elk Grove Total Enrollment: 2820 Colors: Purple, Black, Silver League: Delta Valley Conference Section: Sac-Joaquin CIF Division: 1 Last year’s record: 22-6 Last year won AIBT: 2011
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Name John Moscoso Victor Rustin Jabarri Johnson CJ Braida Angelo Bell-Lytell Tobe Ezimora Fessal Aziz Benson Osayande Danny Lewis Marvin Timothy
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Feature athlete: #4 Victor Rustin Favorite pump-up song: “Killing in the Name”-Rage Against the Machine Favorite pre-game food: A banana and a protein bar College plans: Go to a university, hopefully UC Davis
About the coach: Jesse Formaker
Jesse Formaker is a Social Science teacher at Franklin High School. He teaches US Government, AP Comparative Government, Economics, and Sports Psychology. This is his seventh year teaching at Franklin and sixth year coaching varsity basketball. Before coaching at Franklin, he taught and coached at Hayward High School for five years. Under his coaching, Franklin has averaged 25 wins each season and won four straight league championships in the past four years.
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Piner High School Information City: Santa Rosa Total Enrollment: 922 Colors: Maroon, Gold, White League: North Bay Section: North Coast CIF Division: 3 Last year’s record: 13-13 Last year won AIBT: 2007
About the coach: Mike Erickson
# Name 11 Isiah Carter 12 Rakan Dehmes 13 Marquise Camp 14 Keith Adams 15 Andres Oseguera 21 Nebi Gedlu 20/22 Justin Cervantes 23 Abel Feshasion 24 Adonay Efriem 25 Asante Van Dyke 31 Danial Ito-Lutz 32 Natu Hezchias 33 Eric Ramos
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Feature athlete: #32 Natu Hezchias Favorite pump-up song: “Don’t Kill My Vibe” -Kendrick Lamar Favorite pre-game food: Pasta College plans: Attend college and play football
Mike Erickson is a teacher and coach at Piner High. This is his 22nd year as Piner’s basketball coach.
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nderson Cubs Anderson School Information City: Anderson Total Enrollment: 700 Colors: Blue, Gold League: Northern Athletic Section: Northern CIF Division: 4 Last year’s record: 12-15 Last year won AIBT: Consolation in 2000
About the coach: Larry Newman
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Name Branden Prettyman Jason Cruickshank Steven Burris Jeremiah Emershy Javier Bravo Kody Karpinski Angelo Allegretto Marcus Cranan Aaron Miller Jacob Melton Chaska Ford Jack McWilliams
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Feature athlete: #20 Angelo Allegretto
Favorite pump-up song: “I don’t really have one...” Favorite pre-game food: Taco Bell College plans: Attend college and play football
Larry Newman first coached high school basketball in 1969. Since then, he has coached both girls and boys high school basketball as well as college-level men’s and women’s basketball. He was named the California High School Coach of the Year in 1986 when his girls team at Anderson High School won the Division II state championship. This is his fifth year as the varsity coach at Anderson.
Red Bluff Spartans Red Bluff School Information
City: Red Bluff Total Enrollment: 1373 Colors: Green, Gold League: Eastern-South Section: Northern CIF Division: 2 Last year’s record: 11-16 Last year won AIBT: 2nd in 2006 About the coach: Stan Twitchell
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Name Evan Sinclaire Conner Ross Austin Torres Sean Freeny Arif Selvitopu Lucas Burns Curtis Twitchell Matthew Fox Mike Nichols Brandon Luckow Greg Dufour Garrett Sandow Jabob Bigler
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Ht 5’11” 5’11” 6’2” 5’11” 6’0” 6’5” 6’3” 6’0” 5’8” 5’11” 6’4” 6’0” 6’2”
Feature athlete: #22 Mike Nichols Favorite pre-game food: Sandwich from Tai’s Deli in Red Bluff Favorite pump-up song: “Till My Last Day”-Justin Moore College plans: “I’m looking to go to Monterey State to become an accountant.”
Stan Twitchell is in his 22nd year as a head basketball coach, 13 of which have been at Red Bluff. He was a student teacher at Arcata High in 1992 and played basketball for Humboldt State from 1987-91. AIBT Roster Pages designed by Gillen Martin
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A key component to the success of any basketball player is the socks. Quoting senior guard Hawken Ritter, “Sock swag is the most important type of swag.” The revolutionary Dri-FIT technology of the Nike Elite socks whisks away sweat to keep feet dry, comfortable, and cool. Padding thicker than traditional basketball socks protects from irritation and blisters and adds immeasurable comfort on the court. According to Nike.com, “Arch support and thick ribbing from the top to the ankle provide a stable, secure fit.”
The Socks:
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asketball is a game of changes, ups and downs, and new ideas. At Arcata High School, we have a fresh face as head coach of varsity boys basketball for the second year in a row. But the coach this year isn’t a new face to most of us on campus; it’s Allan Schmidt, AHS’s Health and P.E. teacher. However, Coach Schmidt isn’t exactly new to coaching either. His career as the head of teams spans 27 years, starting out with 7th grade basketball teams and moving his way up the totem pole ever since. He began his career as a coach at Arcata High with varsity football in 1985 and basketball in 1989. This being his 16th year teaching, Schmidt agreed to take on the varsity coaching position after finding out he would certainly be full-time teaching at AHS. Schmidt has coached varsity from ‘02-‘05 and this is certainly an advantage, having already known what it’s like to be on the big high school platform. “His tenure as a varsity coach will definitely be one of his strengths this season. There’s nothing like firsthand experience of those crunch time games to get you prepared,” AHS Geology teacher Bob Robertson said. Not only that, but many of the players coming onto the varsity team this season have previously played for ‘Schmidty,’ as many players and students call him, on JV in their recent years at Arcata High. “It definitely helps to have coached them in the past. I already know their strengths and weaknesses before the season re-
ally gets started,” Schmidt said of his returning and current players. Schmidt knows that much of his style of coaching and play was rubbed off on him from his own coaches with defense as the top point on the agenda. He knows the importance of what he is doing on and off the court and wants to be a positive force for his players to work with. “Players love playing for him. He’s the type of coach that players want to work hard for,” Robertson commented. “He’s a great person and an excellent role model for these young men as well as students throughout the campus.” Positivity has its limits though. Even though it’s difficult to make your team run liners, supermans, and the like, pushing them harder than they think they can go is an integral part of the practices, so the games are that much easier. And along those liners, consistency is key. “He knows he can’t be a pushover, and he isn’t. He holds us accountable, which makes us better,” senior Latrell Wilson commented on his coach. There is a certain level of discipline each differing team needs, as well as a motivation. But this season’s team doesn’t seem to be in dire need of either. “They are a pretty self-motivated group; they want to do well,” Schmidt praised his team. The team has reason to be motivated. With numerous returning seniors and many of the players having experienced firsthand the success of past years, they want to recapture the high decorations they attained before. In the varsity season of 2011-2012, the AHS boys went 26-6 on the season - quite a feat. They made it to the semi-finals
of the NorCal State tournament, in other words, playing with the top four teams in the state. Going into this season the team does have a few big gaps to fill from graduated seniors, but the team seems to be ready to make it happen and go as far as they can, and win as many games possible. When all is said and done, Schmidt wants the team to do well, understandably, and expects it of them. “Our big goal to start with is to win some tournaments,
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and obviously be league champs,” Schmidt said of his promising team, “And I think those are very realistic.” Such a championship would also set them up well for sections play, and hopefully make a deep run in sections beyond our redwood curtain. To get started with these goals, keep an eye out for the upcoming games of the preseason Logger Classic, and of course our very own AIBT.
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Newly appointed head coach Allan Schmidt directs the team.
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ers at AHS, the answer is simple. Men have a series of routine chants Taylor Gleave. “It’s really positive for us; they cre- that help boost the team moral in the “Being part of the Sixth Men Reporter ate that home environment, as well stands and on the court. “I love get- makes me feel like I’m part of the he gym is filled to maxi- as take the opposition out of their ting dressed up and showing school team,� Cather explained. “I love mum capacity, the crowd comfort zone,� said three-year var- spirit, yelling at the other team, and when game days roll around beis roaring, the game is sity player Will Taylor. Two-year getting the players and the fans cause it’s great being out there supabout to tip off, and at the varsity athlete Cameron Wallace amped,� said Sixth Men member porting our boys.� front of it all are the Sixth Men. Tra- added, “I feel that they demoralize ditionally, the Sixth Men are known the other team, but at the same time )*3 $2033702% 15::-& '&"452&3 *.1024"/4 /".&3 "/% )*3 $2033702% 15::-& '&"452&3 *.1024"/4 /".&3 "/% are for their boisterous chants and or- get us going.� Other players 4&".3 .&/4*0/&% 4)205()054 4)& *335& ange and black apparel, but they do 4&".3 .&/4*0/&% 4)205()054 4)& *335&
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ou thought the 45th Annual Arcata Invitational Basketball Tournament (AIBT) was the only cool event coming up? Think again. The Arcata High girls varsity basketball team tips off the first ever Women’s Arcata Invitational Basketball Tournament (WAIBT) on December 14th at 7pm against Richmond. Four teams from around Northern California will compete for the trophy and team pride. The Tigers are ready to take first again after winning the Kelseyville Invitational Tournament last weekend. Here’s the lowdown on the starting five and their superpowers: Molly Salamunovich, number 21: “I box out using what god gave me.” Brooke Coelho, 12: “I’ve got super speed.” Megan Viña, 30: “I can shoot flames.” Lauren McCoy,
25: “I’m elastiwoman!” Ashlynn Cox, 11: “I shoot those bows and arrows!” Starting a new tradition that is “AIBT-big” only happens, well, about every half-century. It’s been nearly 50 years since the boys’ tournament started in 1967--the hope is
years,” he said. Anyone who’s experienced the AIBT knows that it packs the spirit, energy and noise of Homecoming week into a gym. This year, the WAIBT will extend the excitement of the AIBT for one more week. “I’m excited to play in our first
“I’m counting on seeing the 6th women jumping off the bench everytime I drain a three!” -Varsity captain Megan Viña
that the girls’ tournament will be just as successful. “I think it’s a novel concept; a great idea, as powerful as all the other traditions on campus,” said Doug Johnson, AHS history teacher and serious sports fan. “Wouldn’t it be cool, 15 years down the line, to say that we were part of the inaugural WAIBT?” Head Coach Dusty Scofield agrees. “Hopefully, it will be a tournament that continues for many
home tournament and am looking forward to seeing how successful the tournament will be in the future,” guard Taylor Gleave said. “I’m excited that it’s a home tournament!” senior guard Katerina Rocker Heppe said. Traditionally, the girls’ team travels to many tournaments each season. Last year, they traveled down south a total of five times for four tournaments and sections. So,
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in addition to saving the the girls’ basketball program thousands of dollars, the WAIBT will also make money for the program and local hotels and restaurants. The freshman class is lucky this year. “Instead of just being part of one victory, this year you can be part of two!” said starting point guard Megan Viña. “This is the first WAIBT so I’m counting on seeing the Sixth Women jumping off the bench every time I drain a three!” Vina added, in spite of the fact that the girls open against Richmond (tough competition from East Bay). “I’m looking forward to the Franklin girls,” said boys varsity guard Andy Beronilla. Unfortunately for Andy, no Franklin girls will grace Arcata High’s campus with their presence. At least not this year. So boys: 2012 is the new 1967. Get ready to superfan. The girls’ team expects painted chests and your shortest orange shorts.
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SPOTLIGHT: Andy Beronilla Errol Funk
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asketball players at all levels are notorious for their interesting pregame rituals. Arcata varsity basketball player Andy Beronilla is a spectacle when it comes to superstitious routines. Before every game, Beronilla endures a unique set of personal rituals so that he may perform to the absolute best of his abilities come game time. I had the opportunity to sit down with Andy after the McKinleyville High Tip-Off Tournament and discuss some of his rituals. Pepperbox: So Andy, I see you wear the same number as Kobe Bryant. Do your pre-game habits parallel his? Andy Beronilla: He’s my favorite player, but I try to not copy him. PB: Where did you get this routine? AB: It was basically a trial and error that began back in the sixth grade at Pacific Union. It’s devoloped throughout the years to what I have now. PB: When does your routine begin? AB: My routine starts right after school; I go home, put away my things, and get settled. Then I’m ready to begin. PB: What takes place while you’re at home? AB: My mom makes me spaghetti. It has to be the bow tie noodles
Pepperbox
On pre-game rituals
only and meat sauce, Ragu preferably.
PB: What if your mom is not home? Do you make your own spaghetti? AB: I’m not much of a chef. I can basically just boil water and throw in some noodles. It never turns out the same though. PB: What type of beverage do you drink with your meal? AB: I drink CitoMax powder dissolved in water; it has to be pomegranate blueberry. PB: After eating, what’s next? AB: I listen to motivational speeches from the movies Any Given Sunday and Grid Iron Gang. They’re very motivational. Then I just relax to take my mind off the game. PB: After you are done relaxing, what do you do? AB: This is when the ritual begins; I go to the bathroom and find my toothbrush. It’s the Orbit toothbrush, lime green. With this I use my Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste. While I’m brushing, I look in the mirror with my game face on; no smiles. PB: What’s next? AB: I go in my room and pack the stuff I need for the game. Then I fill up my water bottle; three ice cubes, always three ice cubes. Next I drive to the game. PB: Is this a quiet ride or are you listening to something? AB: On my way to the game I
continue to listen to the motivational speeches, as well as music; mostly Kid Ink. PB: What occurs once you get to the gym? AB: I change into my uniform: right shoe first, then left. Then I jump rope, four sets of thirty, then one set of double jumps. Then I’m ready to go.
PB: Does anyone ever join you or is this a solo act? AB: I’m a one man wolf pack. PB: What do team members think of your pre-game rituals? AB: They say I have OCD. They call me a fool. But I don’t care because it’s only weird if it doesn’t work. PB: So it works? AB: 3 wins, 0 losses, and a 1st place championship at the Mack Tip-Off? I think so. PB: So does the entire routine begin after school or what goes through your head the night before? AB: The night before it’s kinda tough to sleep, cuz all I can think about is the game. I just try to get to bed early and I drink a lot of milk. PB: Do you plan on switching up anything for the AIBT? AB: Definitely not, it’s taken me 17 years to develop this routine. There’s no changing it now.
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My Story
When most girls go up for a layup in basketball, they are barely phased by the equal opposition standing in front of them. When I go up for a lay-up, there is a big friendly giant standing in the path of my five-foot frame. I have always been the smallest on the soccer field and the smallest on the basketball court when it comes to size. For every step a big girl makes, it takes me three to make up the difference. On the soccer field, my height doesn’t play as much of a disadvantage as it does on the basketball court. People tend to overlook the smallest girl on the field; I’ve had to work twice as hard to prove that I’m just as good as everyone else. From an early age, I started to work a lot more on my ball skills so that my finesse would out-match bigger girls’ physicality. In soccer you have a huge field to work with, so I use my speed to make runs and gain space so I outwit my opponent. Having ten other girls on your team as options takes away what would be unfair match-ups with me and much bigger girls. However, I’m not the type that will shy away from a mismatch. It’s a passion of mine to go up against a bigger girl, showing her my moves, cutting past her and leaving my dust for her to eat. The best feeling in the world is doing what others think you cannot do. Basketball is a different story;
Brooke Coelho On life as a small athlete
size plays a huge factor. Usually an average woman basketball player is 5’6” to 5’8”. I stand a solid five-foot, all muscle, one hundred pounds on the court with the nine others towering over me. Being taller in basketball gives a person more of an advantage. They can easily post up, drive, rebound, and just be closer to the hoop in general. Some people might believe a short person of my height cannot maneuver like a taller girl can. But I put forth my extra strength, effort, and drive to prove those people wrong. My strengths might not be in the post area, but my speed and ball handling make up for it. As taller girls “try” to dribble, they don’t realize that my hands are at their height of dribble and I just swipe at the ball. I speed around the court, sneaking up behind the opponent when they least expect it, stealing the ball and making them feel uncomfortable. When I hear people talking smack about my size, they’re underestimating me. That is what pushes me to prove that I can do what they think I can’t. I never consider my height a weakness, there is always a way around that makes up for it, that’s even better. My body might not be the one that’s big, but it’s a hurdle that makes be better than I am. What is big is my heart and love for the game and that will never change.
The best feeling in the world is doing what others think you cannot do.