Bloomingdale Yearbook

The new JV and Varsity basketball teams dribbled their first dribbles and made their first slam dunks this week as the beginnings of basketball season came to the courts. Three days of tryouts the week before left the players tired and hopeful. According to Freshman Travis Bird, they were “tough and greuling”.

But now, the new teams begin the next step in their season, and are ready for serious training for their first games. Coach Willis, head coach for basketball, will be getting Bloomingdale’s teams on the path to victory.

Boys teams and girls Varsity have their first games the week of November  16th. The girls will play against Durant on  November 17th in the gym, and the boys play Armwood in the preseason classic at Seffner Christian on the 19th.

Both new and returning players are going to work and refresh their skills this week to prepare for their games, but they are ready for the season.

Freshman aren’t the only newbies here. Three coaches have arrived. Miss Teague, a sophomore English teacher, is the new cheer-leading coach and she’s ready for action.

Also on the field is Coach Booth who is currently the Football coach and teaches numerous H.O.P.E. classes. Olivia Caramico, a sophomore, states, “I had Coach Booth last year, and from what I remember he’s a really cool coach. He was a little laid back, but not too lenient. Definately one of the few people who actually made H.O.P.E. fun.”

Along with these two coaches, we have Coach Willis coaching basketball. One of his H.O.P.E. students; Amanda Acevado, a sophomore; recalls “Coach Willis is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Although, I am not a fan of P.E., I really like this class. He even puts the radio on when we’re in the portable!”

As you can see, we are very lucky to have this addition to our school.