VWS varsity basketball poses in home uniforms for their team picture in the El Espejo yearbook. On the same day, December 14th, 2019, the team stomped over their opponent, Samueli Academy, in their first league game, starting their undefeated streak in league. In addition to winning 65-24, Samueli Academy held the title of league champions in the previous year. Giselle Alrachid (‘20) said, “[The game against Samueli Academy] was a great start off to a fantastic season. The energy was there from the beginning and even though we were ahead we never let up and fought to the end. And this is the mentality we brought with us throughout the season.”
VWS Basketball
Without a frosh program, girls entering the VWS basketball program find themselves either on the JV or varsity team. With a short-handed roster in comparison to the other basketball teams, all the VWS JV players get a great opportunity to play plenty of minutes and experience the game first hand. For the varsity program, their practice time varies, but they usually practice in the gym at the same time as the boy’s varsity team.
Hannalise Davidson (‘20), a returning player, said: “the girls [this year] are a lot closer and we all have the same drive to continue to push during games and not give up.” This years team has gotten off to a solid five and six record, and won their first league game by a margin of 41 points. Regarding the remainder of the season, both teams seek to continue working and developing their skills, as well as win their first banner.