Despite enduring a 12-year league winless drought, Livermore High School's basketball team made headlines by securing its first postseason victory in over 30 years against No. 9 San Marin. This win propelled them to the NCS Division III quarterfinals. Coach Mike Tripp highlighted a transformative culture shift among the players, fostering self-belief. The young team, led by standouts like Amari Chandler and Dylan Wherry, showed competitive resilience throughout the season, culminating in this historic victory, which saw packed stands and enthusiastic community support.
Despite not winning a league game in 12 years, Livermore accomplished something that it hadn't done in a long time.
The whole culture here has changed. The kids are believing in themselves. The East Bay Athletic League is a tough league, but I think it got us better for a game like tonight.
Livermore hasn't won more than 10 games since 2014. That same year, Livermore went to the NCS playoffs, but were bounced in the first round by Las Lomas.
The stands were packed. I had to laugh because one of the students yelled out, 'Coach Tripp, you're the G.O.A.T.' It made me feel good and it's a reflection of our situation.
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