The varsity basketball season came to an end on Friday night in the 2nd round of the playoffs. The boys had a HUGE win against Westbury High School on Tuesday night which earned the Spartans a first-round playoff win for the first time since 2015 and the title Bi-District Champs. Unfortunately, the Spartans came up against a very talented Mayde Creek team on Friday night. Though the boys played their hearts out and truly left everything on the court, a win was not in the cards and the season ended with a heartbreaking loss to Mayde Creek.

What a season it was though! Undefeated at home for the season, District Champs, Bi-District Champs and a spot in the 2nd round of the playoffs. This was a really tight-knit group of boys and it showed every time they stepped on the court. Thank you to the student and fan support through out the year. So many exciting plays made so much more special by the fans! The Shot by Keshaun Bell at mid court for the Strake Jesuit win and the absolute insanity of the crowd that evening. Everett Bates hearing the roar of the crowd as he hit a 3 point shot on a perfectly executed play to send the boys into OT and ultimately a win over Cy Creek. The buzzer beater put back by Luke Hatcher on Senior Day to ultimately ensure a share of district and the love he received from the fans after. Let’s not forget the reaction from the crowd when Keanu Dawes or Triston Williams would put down a monster dunk. And finally, the love shown for all the seniors in their last season of playing Stratford basketball…Everett Bates, Keshaun Bell, Caden Francis, Luke Hatcher, Hudson Putnik, and Tyler Silas.

Coach Nixon is building quite the Spartan Basketball culture and it is going to be fun to watch this program in years to come!

Go Spartans!