After a successful 2022 to 2023 season, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team believes they can continue to win and compete at a high level while addressing some of last year’s issues.
The Marauders finished first in the Delta League last year with a record of 12-0 and overall record of 26-6, but their season came to a close with a loss to the Modesto Christian School Crusaders in the Section Championship Tournament. Guard Kevin Haupt ’24 is confident that this year, the team will be better because of their chemistry on the court.
“The mindset of going into this season is to be connected within our team and to win and compete at the highest level we can,” Kevin said. “We are going to win because we will play connected and compete with each other game after game.”
The team is confident in their ability to succeed this year as long as they stay focused and give it their all every night. Forward Nathan Brown ’24 hopes the team will carry this mindset with them throughout the season.
“Going into the season, the mindset is that we can be really good; we just have to lock in mentally,” Nathan said. “When the season ends, I want to look back and be satisfied with my and the team’s efforts, knowing we left everything out there.”