For boys varsity basketball senior Justyn Rogers, his final season on the team is bittersweet. “I’ve had love for the game of basketball for the past fourteen years of my life” Rogers (VI) said. At the beginning of the season, Rogers said the team struggled to play as a cohesive unit. However, the team quickly figured out how to work together and “as more and more games go by, the team constantly gets better and better, and learns how to play with one another,” Rogers said.
With half of the season already over, Rogers explained that the team’s biggest challenge is staying consistent. The team has had trouble controlling the game. However, “like the first challenge we had in the beginning of the season, I think we will overcome it soon,” Rogers said.
So far, Rogers’ favorite moment of the season was “seeing his four coaches smiling from ear-to-ear” after the team had a major comeback, beating Dalton by 11 points. “That was the toughest game we played this year and possibly one of the best too.”
When asked what is next on the team’s agenda, Rogers said he was looking forward to a victorious team. To him, victorious does not simply mean being undefeated. It means “finishing first in everything and learning how to play with one another.”
Additionally, Rogers explained that league games are always something to look forward to. “Winning those games is a great feeling, and always a huge momentum booster going into the next game.” said Rogers. He always has a winning mentality and his drive is stronger than ever. Rogers says, “since this is my last year playing Fieldston Basketball, I know that this could possibly be the last time I step foot in that gym, and it motivates me to give it my all.”
