A successful sports season often requires dedication and determination, and Michele Graham, a veteran varsity player, and senior CIF Central Section Division V Championship, which caused the team to move into Division IV this year during playoffs. This new challenge provided excitement for Costa, who was a late addition to the team, she said.
“Playing in Division IV puts you in a different mindset,” Costa said. “Every game is a battle, because it could go either way. I feel, though, that we have a good chance of winning Division IV.”
For the season, head coach Josh Tosland stresses team unity and bonding, as indicated by the team sweatshirts that read: “Teams fall apart … but a family stands together.” Tosland emphasizes the importance of each player’s contribution toward a successful season.
“In basketball, you do not know what the other team is going to do; they might deny one of your players the ball, which requires someone else to step up,” Tosland said. “It is very hard when you are not on your game and have a hard time contributing. But if one has the the right mindset to keep playing for the good of the team, then good things are bound to happen.”
Veteran Graham leads team by example
Graham began her basketball career in fifth grade at FC, after fellow senior captain