SPORTS
T-Birds battle early season jitters
Kicking off their 2005-06 season in hopes of returning to the national tournament in March, the Mesa Community College women’s basketball team has made things difficult for themselves thus far.
Volume
43, Issue 8. Today is
January
17, 2006
SPORTS
T-Birds battle early season jitters
SPORTS
T-Birds battle early season jitters
Offense carries men’s team in conference/tourney play“So far, so good,” conceded Coach Alton Lister when reviewing the start of his team. The Mesa Community College men’s basketball team has begun their 2005-06 season with an 11-3 record (as of Jan. 10) and is currently undefeated at home in the Theo J. Heap Gymnasium.
Rituals a big part of the game
Winning. It’s the ultimate goal of sports, and hard work must be put in to achieve a constant level of success.
Athletes and coaches alike will put in hours of preparation on the practice field, in the weight room, and in the study of their opponents. However, after all the time spent to ensure the best chance at victory, a little luck is always welcomed to give an extra edge.