by Christopher and Kenji
This has easily been the most successful season for Westside basketball EVER. Westside has 5 teams and they have all improved greatly. The 5th grade girls have very little basketball experience but have greatly improved their skills, effort and understanding of the game. The 5th grade boys, though they have struggled with injuries, rally each and every game. The 6th grade boys are 5-2, and have played well as a team. The 7/8 girls narrowly lost a game at St. Catherine's, have won the rest of their games and have a record of 6-1. They rely on a high-pressure, aggressive defense, and a full court, attacking offense. They have a lot of speed and do very well on the fast break. The 7/8 boys have been shorter than every team they played, but have battled defensively and beat teams on the fast break. The 2-3 zone they play has become better and better and rebounding has improved. They also pass the ball well on offense and can knock down jump shots. Overall this has been a very good season for Westside basketball and every team has shown great improvement!
