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SPORTS MyEagleNews.com Boys Continued from Page A10 “There will be no crap talk, just do our job and have positive attitudes,” he added. Gosnell said he loves the game and is excited to help out the program. “I think we can learn a lot of life skills from basketball — men- tal toughness, not quitting,” Gos- nell said. “They can take that and apply that to their life after high school — that’s a win.” Huerta said he hopes to have a positive influence on his players. One athlete on the first fresh- men team he coached called Huerta on his birthday, five years later. “It shows you’re making an impact,” he said. The five seniors are showing great attitudes, Huerta said. “Tristan, he’s really bought into being a positive leader, and Mason is being more vocal,” he said. “Nathaniel is a hard worker, Tay- lor works his tail off all the time and Warner is a work horse.” Hunt said, with most of their players returning, he’s optimistic about the season. “I’m pretty excited to see what happens,” he said. “Our expectations are high,” Robertson said. “We all came here Wednesday, December 4, 2019 to win, and that’s what we’re going to do. We have a lot of energy and excitement in the entire club.” Hodge said his personal goal is to work hard, improve and become a better person. Gerry said he thinks that he and the other seniors will lead the team well. “We’re loud and talkative and have a lot of will to win,” he said. Morris said the team’s hard work and having a “great coach” is giving them confidence for the season. “I’m looking forward to win- ning league and keeping every team under 40 points,” he said, adding those are team goals. “Everyone is working hard on defense.” He said their thought for the day for practice was a quote from Vince Lombardi: “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” Huerta said everything the team does on the court is celebrated. “Every single thing,” he said. After practice, each player took a half-court shot, then all shouted together and rushed toward the coaches to huddle. “I never thought I’d be here, but The Eagle/Angel Carpenter it’s always been a dream,” Huerta said. “Not everything is going to be Grant Union Prospector Tristan Morris goes up to score under pres- sure in the team’s Nov. 27 morning practice. roses ... I’m ready to get after it.” A13 SPORTS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 Grant Union basketball vs. Burns, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Long Creek/Ukiah basketball @ Pilot Rock, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 6 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 6 Long Creek/Ukiah, Dayville/Monument basketball @ Paul Humphreys Tourna- ment in Fossil Grant Union basketball @ Lions Tourna- ment in Elgin, girls 1 p.m., boys 2:30 p.m. Prairie City basketball @ Joseph, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 7 Grant Union wrestling @ Enterprise Tour- nament, 10 a.m. Long Creek/Ukiah, Dayville/Monument basketball @ Paul Humphreys Tourna- ment in Fossil Prairie City basketball @ Imbler in Joseph, girls noon, boys 1:30 p.m. Grant Union dance team hosts Holiday Showcase at Grant Union new gym, 3 p.m. Grant Union basketball @ Lions Tourna- ment in Elgin, girls and boys TBD WEEK 13 OF 13 • IT’S EASY 7.Dolphins vs Jets • IT’S FREE • IT’S FUN! 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