Boys Basketball
Team maintains successful MSC record Baylee Comer Co-Editor-in-Chief
At the time The Booster went to press, the Warrior basketball team had a 2-0 record in the Mid-Southern Conference games. The Warrior basketball team has many things they want to accomplish this season, but the obvious end goal, according to Brantley Deaton (12), is winning a Sectional Title. “Last year we went from not very good to competitive, and this year we have a lot of work to do. Our goal is to be a championship team,” said Coach Brent Jameson. Deaton says he has many things he is looking forward to this season. Among them, is a chance to make more memories with his team. “I am looking forward to having another good season,” said Treyton Owens (11). But to have a good season, the team must work for it. With an improved schedule in opponents, the Warriors will be facing tougher teams than before. According to Hayden Cutter (10) shots the ball during the rivalry game against the Austin Eagles on Nov. 27. Scottsburg won the game with a final score of 60-33, while Cutter scored 21 points during the game.
Owens, the team must improve on defense, “[we] need to stop the other team from scoring points.” Jameson said, “We need to [be] more disciplined and execute better, play hard, be competitive.” On Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Warriors faced the Austin Eagles in the annual rivalry game. Throughout the game, Scottsburg stayed ahead of Austin in points. In the second quarter, the score was 12-9, and the final score was 60-33 in favor of the Warriors. Top scorers on the team included Senior Nick Sebastiao with 24 points, Sophomore Hayden Cutter with 21 points, Junior Treyton Owens with 7 points, Junior Noah Smith with 4 points and Senior Brantley Deaton with 4 points. On Dec. 3, the team played against Eastern Pekin Rams in another MSC game. At half time, the score was 13-39 in favor of Scottsburg, while the final score was 33-64 with a win for the Warriors. Tomorrow, the Warriors will play against the Braves in Brownstown in an MSC game, while on Saturday, the team will travel to Providence to compete. The Be sure to support your Warriors by arriving early and taking your seats; the varsity game starts at 7:30 p.m. on both days. Next week, the team will compete at Meyer Gym against the Corydon Lions. Varsity starts at 7:30 p.m.
Photo by Abby Doriot
Girls Basketball
Coaches use ‘take care of today’ motto to practice Justice LaMaster Staff Writer
The Warriorettes have been very mature and dedicated to their basketball team this year. It has created a better team balance, and players have expressed their individuality in a way that shows commitment and cordiality. “I am most proud of seeing how they have matured year after year. I believe that sports are what makes them more mature because sports come with commitment, learning what hard work is about and learning how to get along with others,” Coach Donna Cheatham said. Cheatham mentions that she can see this years War18
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riorettes going all the way, because of how well they are doing right now. “Being a Warriorette, I am proud of how hard our team works. We never give up during our games, and everyone has such a determination to win,” Zoe Zellers(11) said. Before The Booster went to press, the Warriorettes were 3-2 and are still trying to be at the top, at their games. Tonight, the JV Warriorettes will be playing an away game at six, against New Albany. “From the studies I have done, I believe that the Warriorettes win the same amount of away games as they do at home. Mentally, the location of a game does not have an effect on the players, but the crowd and how big the gymnasium is does seem to have an effect on the girls.
What I tell my girls is do not give me excuses; just give me results. This is a way I try to train the Warriorettes to be,” Cheatham said. Most coaches would say that they have long term goals for their players before the end of the season; however, when it comes to the Warriorettes, the coaches are more worried about taking care of today because that is what makes tomorrow easier. On the contrary, athletic director Jamie Lowry said, “I hope they win the Mid-Southern Conference and continue to succeed further more.” Cheatham gave advice along these lines to the Warriorettes. “Do all you can do that day, so that you can be satisfied with yourself and have a better tomorrow,” she said.
