Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor| February 23, 2023

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  • The seniors pose for a group picture (Left to right: Edrick Quezada ’23, Xoren Livingston ’23, Quinn Nielsen ’23, Elijah Kinney ’23, and Tay Williams ’23).

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  • Elijah Kinney ’23 celebrates.

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  • The home crowd brought in the energy.

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  • Xoren Livingston ’23 guards against KUA.

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  • Tay Williams’ 23 looks to make a pass.

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  • Tay Williams ’23 and Quinn Nielsen ’23.

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  • Coach Tom Nelson gives the team a passionate pep talk.

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  • Kinney, Nielsen, Livingston and Williams

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  • Andre Mills ’24 displays his talent with the ball.

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  • Andre Mills ’24.

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  • Edrick Quezada ’23 and Elijah Kinney ’23 sprint up court.

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  • Tay Williams ’23 makes an explosive layup.

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  • Quinn Nielsen ’23 at the tipoff

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  • Unlike last year, which followed strict safety protocols, this winter students cheer on basketball teams unmasked.

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  • The crowd supports the seniors.

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Last night, Head Coach Tom Nelson honored the outgoing 12th-grade athletes on Varsity I Boys Basketball, before the team went on to defeat Kimball Union Academy 57-44 in front of an energetic and roaring crowd.

This marked the 18th win on the season, setting the Gators as 11-4 in the New England AA league—among the most competitive leagues in the nation.

Lead scorers Andre Mills had 22 points (surpassing 1,500 career points), Ta’quan Williams had 12, and Windston Legentus had 11.

“Huge defensive contributions from Moni Thomas (’24),” Head Coach Tom Nelson said. “He really played a strong game.”

The team will play again at home against Wilbraham and Monson Academy on Saturday at 2 p.m.