After Senior Night Win, Boys Basketball Discusses the Sport’s Impact on Their Lives

Varsity guard John Boston ‘26 sizes up the Van Arsdale defense.

Photos by FRANCIS LINDAMAN

Boys Varsity Basketball topped Harry Van Arsdale Educational Campus 68-62 on Feb 3 for their Senior Night game. Myles Edwards ‘26 scored 32 points and Amare James ‘26 had 12 points and 12 rebounds. Edwards averaged 18 points and 7 boards on the season and James averaged 15 and 10.

Not long after, the JV team wrapped up a strong 8-2 season (finishing second in the division) with a noble loss in the second round of the playoffs to undefeated Eagle Academy on Feb 9. Adrian Scantlebury ‘28 led the team in scoring.

We tracked down some of these Hornets to hear their basketball memories, ask what they’ve learned from the sport, and get their thoughts on why the game matters.

What basketball memories have stayed with you?

Teoman Dalton ‘29: “I remember going to the YMCA with my dad when I was five years old. Also, when I was playing a playoff game with my middle school team and in the last ten seconds of the game, I drew a charge to win the game. ”

Myles Edwards ‘26: “One of my favorite memories was probably Senior Night, when I hit two half court shots in front of all my family, specifically my grandma, who never got to see me play before.”

Amare James ‘26: “Playing my first playoff game in high school (in February of last year), because I felt like ‘we really made it.’”

Ashfak Arabi ’28: “When I was younger I would always go to the park and play while making friends. It was a good experience that helped set me up for where I am today.”

Adrian Scantlebury ‘28: “I really enjoyed playing on the team this year. We had some ups and downs but I still will never forget these memories.”

Jeannot Fetus ‘28: “My favorite basketball memory from this year is our James Madison game. The security guard got us pizza and drinks, and we all took our team photo. When I was growing up, playing with my big brother was something I’ll never forget. He was the one who taught me how to play basketball.”

In his best game of the season, Myles Edwards ‘26 goes up for a block.

The team pulled out a 68-62 win to cap off their season.

Are there any “bigger than the sport” life lessons that this game has taught you?

James: “I’ve learned from my dad that basketball is just like life. You’re going to face ups and downs, but it’s about working hard, staying confident, and learning how to keep going no matter what.”

Scantlebury: “You have to be in the game at all times. When I realized how basketball makes me feel, that's when I started being fully committed.”

Dalton: “Basketball has taught me teamwork and leadership, and overall, the importance of working together to achieve a goal.”

Edwards: “It taught me how to push through adversity and get the job done, even though things may not go your way.”

Arabi: “You just have to play confident, that's the biggest thing, and keep practicing and working hard.”

Fetus: "Don't doubt yourself – believe in yourself always.”

Why does basketball matter to you?

James: “This sport brings a lot of connections for me, as most of my friendships come from playing basketball together. It’s my therapy.”

Edwards: “Basketball helped me get through struggles and gave me something positive to focus on. It also gave me an extra purpose.”

Arabi: “I've played it from a very young age and it’s taught me important lessons like to never give up. I've had the chance to meet some very dedicated people through the sport.”

Fetus: “It’s like a second home. If I’m mad or sad, I'll vent out my frustration. It's my community.”