Swishing Their Way to Success: Boys Varsity Basketball Game Photo Recap

The Rock Canyon boys varsity basketball team won 52-37 against against the Highlands Ranch Falcons Jan. 21.

by Kira Zizzo, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2022

The gym falls silent as it echoes with the sound of squeaking shoes, hollow bounces from a basketball, and the swish of a net. As the Rock Canyon boys varsity basketball team scores against the Highlands Ranch Falcons, the student section erupts into cheers and celebration, streamers soaring through the air.

Chris Schlesinger ‘22 steals the ball during the first play of the boys varsity basketball game against Highlands Ranch Jan. 21. The Jaguars had a 52-37 win against the Falcons. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

Golden Boy, Donovan McMullen ‘22 cheers on the Jaguars in the gym Jan. 21 as the Jaguars compete against the Falcons. The Golden Boys led various chants in the gym including the “I believe that we will win, I believe that we will win,” chant. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

Gavin Hershberger ‘22 yells in frustration after slamming to the ground during the boys varsity basketball game against Highlands Ranch Jan. 21. The Jaguars’ upcoming game will be Jan. 28 against the ThunderRidge Grizzlies. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

During the boys varsity basketball game Jan. 21, Croix Burney ‘22 and Sam Beckham ‘22 yell as the Jaguars score against the Falcons. Before the game, there was a tailgate in the commons with games, music, and baked goods. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

Braxton Jones ‘22 prepares to reach for the ball during the first half of the game against Highlands Ranch Jan. 21. The boys varsity basketball team played from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

Aaliyah Kikumoto ‘22 performs a poms routine in the gym during halftime, cheering on the Rock Canyon boys varsity basketball team Jan. 21. The poms team won back to back 5A state championships in 2020 and 2021. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

Gavin Hershberger ‘22 runs through the tunnel of cheerleaders as varsity players are welcomed onto the court. The Jaguars are ranked number nine in the state of Colorado for their overall wins. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

Shaya Lebauer ‘22 shouts words of encouragement at Rock Canyon boys varsity basketball players Jan. 21 in the gym. This was a black-out game, where students dressed head-to-toe in black clothing to support the team. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

During the junior varsity boys basketball game Jan. 21, Hudson Ellwood ‘24 reaches for the ball during the last few minutes of the game. The boys junior varsity basketball team played from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (photo by Kira Zizzo)

 

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Chris Schlesinger ‘22 steals the ball during the first play of the boys varsity basketball game against Highlands Ranch Jan. 21. The Jaguars had a 52-37 win against the Falcons.