Girls Varsity Basketball:<\/b><\/p>\n
Loud drumming and cheering echoed across the varsity gym as GVB set foot on the court. Although they have had a tough season, they were excited and motivated by a recent win against Leman. They were determined to keep their winning streak alive. The team played their hearts out in a grueling battle against Hackley, but sadly, they did not achieve their goal. Despite having a rocky start, Co-Captain Jamie Winslett (VI) said, \u201cour second half was some of the best basketball we have played. We were working as a team, landing our shots, and communicating very well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Swim Team:<\/b><\/p>\n Despite their loss against Horace Mann, the swim team remained upbeat when they climbed out of the pool. Co-Captain Parker Heuer (VI) said, \u201ceveryone swam really well. A few swimmers broke their personal best times and four of the boys broke the varsity and pool record for the 200 medley relay as well as the varsity record for the 200 free relay.\u201d The team\u2019s spirit from the pool deck helped to energize the atmosphere. Heuer said \u201cwe\u2019ve faced some challenges recently as a team. We have had limited practice time due to the pool being out of service for repairs for a week, but we\u2019ve done a great job of trying to work through the setbacks.\u201d The team is looking forward to working towards a win in their next meet against Poly Prep.<\/span><\/p>\n Boys Varsity Basketball:<\/b><\/p>\n With packed stands and booming fans, BVB had an amazing victory over Hackley, beating them in an exciting game, 69-57. Entering this game with a 13-1 record, BVB was hoping to hold onto their recent winning streak. Although, according to Co-Captain Bryce Kassalow (VI) their \u201coutside shots weren\u2019t falling,\u201d they put up a strong fight and played a great game. \u201cWe forced the ball in the paint and pushed Hackley to their limits. There was some tension between teams, but we took the high road and got the victory\u201d Kassalow continued. The team hopes to maintain their winning streak in their next game against Dalton. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Squash:<\/b><\/p>\n The squash team traveled to Westchester to compete in one of the toughest matches of the season against Hackley, their biggest competitor. Co-Captain Noah Gewirtz (VI) said, \u201cwe play in a very competitive league with some of the best players in the country, but we still love to compete. Yesterday we played our hardest opponent, Hackley, who is undefeated in the league and will likely go on to place high at nationals this year.\u201d The team fought hard, but Hackley persevered. On a positive note, Gewirtz said, \u201cwe are also going to nationals and are very excited to compete with teams from around the country.\u201d They look forward to working hard in preparation for that competition. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Girls Varsity Basketball: Loud drumming and cheering echoed across the varsity gym as GVB set foot on the court. Although they have had a tough season, they were excited and motivated by a recent win against Leman. They were determined to keep their winning streak alive. The team played their hearts out in a grueling battle against Hackley, but sadly, they did not achieve their goal. 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