In quest for perfection and a undefeated season
there was never any doubt in last Thursday nights JV contest at Florida that
Tri-Valley wanted to seal the victory early.
In search for a 16-0 record Tri-Valley came out of the box
fast outscoring S. S. Seward 18-6 in the first quarter off six points by Justin
Swarthout, four by Zach Nilsen, four by Thomas Mungeer two by Jarred James and
two by Dion Lynch.
Tri-Valley's scoring surge continued in the second quarter
as they outscored Seward 19-10 to take a half time lead of 31-16. Nilsen added
eight for the Bears followed by six by Shane Rennison and five by
Swarthout.
The third quarter followed the same format for Tri-Valley as
they outscored Seward 18-8 with Swarthout swishing the nets for nine points.
Midway in this quarter the Bears pushed their lead to 30 points
50-20.
Coach Jason Closs then started to freely substitute as
Seward outscored Tri-Valley 15-6 in the final eight minutes of play but the
victory and a perfect 16-0 undefeated was already in the books with a 61-39
Tri-Valley win.
Seward committed 21 turnovers to Tri-Valley's
13.
Swarthout lead the Bears scoring with 20 and Nilsen added
16.
Sophomores on the team included Jared James, Joe Krum, Dion
Lynch, Zach Nilsen and Justin Swarthout. Freshmen included Thomas Decker,
Nicholas Grossman, Chris Mosher, Thomas Mungeer, Jordan Prince, Shane Rennison,
Brandon Worden and Robert Worden.
Coach Closs in commenting on the outstanding 16-0 undefeated
season noted that "this season we were a team in every aspect, we focused on
being unselfish, doing the right things and putting the team above
ourselves."
He pointed out that "the team was committed to getting
better everyday ," and "the work ethic in practice and the willingness to do the
little things well allowed us to improve each game and we finished the season a
considerably better team as a whole."
"The sophomores on the team really did a tremendous job
setting the tone in practice and games, they were competitive, but yet
unselfish," and "they took the time to mentor the younger players and the
younger players listened which helped them to improve throughout the season,"
Closs said.
The coach emphasized that "the intensity and competitiveness
in practice were at a very high level," and "we talked repeatedly about how JV
basketball is not all about winning but rather about getting better and being
able to contribute when we move up to the varsity level."
In talking about the undefeated season Closs pointed out
that "having an undefeated season was not an emphasized team goal but a result
of doing the right things everyday."
"It was a great season that will produce a lot of memories
for the team and as a coach it was a privilege to be part of these memories,"
Coach Closs said.
Closs in addition to coaching the JV basketball team is a
full-time physical education teacher and is the boys varsity soccer and boys
varsity golf coach.
Additional coverage and photos are available at
http://bght.blogspot.com
IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTOS
Tri-Valley's Zach Nilsen (No. 23) goes up for two of his 16
points in the Bears 61-39 victory over S. S. Seward helping the Junior Varsity
Bears record a perfect 16-0 undefeated season.
Tri-Valley Junior Varsity coach Jason Closs flashes a relaxed
happy smile in the final minutes of his teams victory and a perfect 16-0
undefeated season.
The undefeated 16-0 Tri-Valley Junior Varsity basketball team
shown here with Coach Jason Closs include (in no specific order) Thomas Decker,
Nicholas Grossman, Jarred James, Joe Krum, Dion Lynch, Chris Mosher, Thomas
Mungeer, Zach Nilsen, Jordan Prince, Shane Rennison, Justin Swarthout, Brandon
Worden and Robert Worden.
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