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Boys Basketball Mid-Season Update

Leila Greige January 15, 2016
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Sophomore Isaiah Likely shooting a three point jump shot. Photo by Abhishek Rana.

With a current record of 3-5, Malden High School’s boys basketball team has  demonstrated great skill and athleticism. The boys have been working tirelessly on and off the court to improve themselves both individually and as a team.

Sophomore Isaiah Likely shooting a three point jump shot. Photo by Abhishek Rana.
Sophomore Isaiah Likely shooting a three point jump shot. Photo by Abhishek Rana.

Senior captain Simson Liberis explained that “the season so far has been decent for the team.” “[They have] had some good wins and some tough losses but this team continues to get better every game [they] play.” Liberis added that “the underclassmen have really stepped up and are proving that they truly are the future for basketball [in Malden].” He has been absent due to injury “but [he] strongly [believes] that [they] still can…make the playoffs.”

Though injuries have added challenges to their season, the team has managed to overcome them and continue fighting. “Besides [Liberis’] injury there are guys who get banged up and that changes everything for [them].” Liberis explained that “it changes how [they] play physically and mentally.” Newcomers to the team are still adjusting but they continue to improve and grow stronger as a team.

The team has had strong wins over Boston English, Winchester, and Burlington. Liberis believes that the game against Somerville was the team’s strongest game, although they didn’t win. “Besides the loss, the team played so well that game, both offensively and defensively.” “The game came down to a mental mistake and that lost them the game but they played an amazing game” expressed Liberis.  

Coach Don Nally carries these boys through the season with his effective coaching abilities and positive attitude. “After every practice and game no matter if [they] win or lose, [Nally] always tells [them] that [they] are a special team and he’s always motivating [them] to get better and continue competing as a team,” stated Liberis. The team is always reminded that at the end of the day, they are still a team, but more importantly, they are a family.

Junior captain Nathanial Ilebode blocks a shot. Photo by Abhishek Rana.
Junior captain Nathanial Ilebode blocks a shot. Photo by Abhishek Rana.

Compared to last season’s team, the current players seem to “have better chemistry which will help in the long run” explained sophomore Fern Berard. “Last year around this time the team started breaking apart and that caused [their] season to go down the drain but this year , despite the start, so far these guys continue to work together and build a stronger bond with each other,” expressed Liberis. Every player on the team is working towards the same goals to improve and are all “willing to sacrifice anything for what’s best [for the team]” mentioned Berard.

Their goals have been set straight, and they know that if they keep on improving they can reach them.

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