The 2008-09 ninth grade boys' basketball teamFront, left to right: Manager Tom Setzer, Steven Bate, Mitchell Maye, Zach Nemelka, Alex Cloward, Jordan McCann
Back, left to right: Coach Blakey, Manager Cason Acor, Trevor Allan, Jalon Miyasaki, Zera Staheli, Jordan Davis, Andrew Clyde, Sean Sly, Ryan Shultz, Manager Josh Buhler, Assistant Coach Kelly Giles (not pictured: Manger Trevor Church)
Back, left to right: Coach Blakey, Manager Cason Acor, Trevor Allan, Jalon Miyasaki, Zera Staheli, Jordan Davis, Andrew Clyde, Sean Sly, Ryan Shultz, Manager Josh Buhler, Assistant Coach Kelly Giles (not pictured: Manger Trevor Church)
Jantzen Dalley
SJHS Staff Writer
A lot of people were wondering how the Springville Junior High Freshman basketball team would do this year, especially because they had a rough season last year. The team went seven and three in the district, and won seven out of their last nine games.
Springville also played in the Alpine tournament towards the end of their season. They played well, but were beaten by Timpview High School in the end and were no longer able to move on in the tournament.
One reason for the Knights’ newfound success this year is Coach Shaun Blakey. Coach Blakey has been working as a counselor at SJHS, and is now the head coach of the basketball team.
“The team has gotten a lot better throughout the season,” Coach Blakey said, “ They have gotten much better working as a team and have gained more confidence.”
“Spanish Fork is probably the hardest team we played.” Coach Blakey recalled. And he was right. Unfortunately, Spanish Fork defeated Springville 65 to 53 in a great game.
The combination of the new coaching staff, and the aggressive play of the team is definitely what has made this season so successful.
