Whitney High School in Cerritos celebrated a historic achievement by winning their first state title in girls basketball, defeating Half Moon Bay 48-40. The team, known for its academic prowess with an all-A student roster, started strong with a 10-0 lead and never trailed in the game. Key contributions came from Haylie Wang and Alyssa So, who were instrumental in securing the victory. The players balanced their championship pursuit with academic responsibilities, exemplifying their commitment to academics even amidst athletic success. The coach expressed his pride and devotion to the seniors with this win.
"I put my heart and soul into this," coach Myron Jacobs said. "This is my final gift to the seniors."
"It was exhilarating," So said of the environment for a 10 a.m. game. "It felt so big and so loud."
"I felt more confident," So said. "If I made a mistake, it wasn't the end of the world."
Academics is the priority for every student, so much so that even though the team was playing for a state title, players were focused on finals next week.
Collection
[
|
...
]