Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2018, Page 78

Description:	With a brand new cof their star player who gradualthe 2017/2018 North basketball secould Ve been a disaster. But thanks to^ileadership of a core group of seniors, theteam was able to band together andbecome stronger in the long run. CoachJason Speer credits these seniors withhelping the underclassmen gain basketballexperience at a varsity level whileenforcing optimism and a strong workethic.[The seniors] provided stability andenthusiasm, Speer said.Throughout the season, Senior NoahSpencer was well aware of hisresponsibility to be a good role model.I think that [Coach Speer] was kindof on us this year to be role models andJeaders for [the underclassmen] so that^hey can have a good future on the78earn and the team can be in good handsnext year when were all gone, Spencer said.Senior Nick Dolson described theseason as having a lot of ups and downs thatultimately gave the team the ability to learnfrom them and prepare for challenges in thefuture.I think it was kind of a learningexperience for everybody. Dolson said.Senior Sam Weger agreed, noting thathe too learned a lot from his time on the :basketball team.It taught me teamwork, working as agroup, and working with different types ofpeople, Weger said.The graduating seniors are bound tohave a lasting impact on the teamsunderclassmen, like Kobe Davis, whoadmired their strong leadership.I just really looked up to them, Davissaid.story and photos by Hannah Johnsonout! Coach Speer discussesstrategy in the team huddle during atime out at the Columbus North homegame.
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Collection:	Bloomington High School North

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