![The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]](https://crusadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WEBDSC_0275-900x454.jpg)
![Marcos Montoya takes a break from working on his personal health from working at the gym. He says “That’s [the gym] my second home, basically. I’m there more than I am at my own house.”](https://crusadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/web1UpCloseMarcos1-1200x800.jpg)
Photo Essay: Basketball preview brings fun, community to Greenhouse
The judges watches in awe as Malik Brown, 6’2 sophomore from Dallas, Texas, lands an impressive dunk. As a senior Brown, averaged 20 points per game and earned All-District honors for the second straight year.
Seward County community members come out to support the Saints in the annual Saints Bookstore Basketball Preview Night. The Greenhouse was filled with ooh’s and ahh’s as the teams showed off their skills during the competition.
Welcomed as champions, Ondrej Nice and Carlos Añez are presented their banner for winning the NJCAA Men’s Doubles National Championship. The duo is only the second in SCCC history to take the title.
Cheer and dance coaches Brianna Ruiz and Stefani Croy give one final pep-talk before the team takes the Greenhouse floor.
In a stunning display of skill, the Saintsations cheer and dance team hit their stunts as the crowd cheers.
The Saintsations gather around to welcome Mollie Mounsey, freshman guard from Follett, Texas, to the court.
Women’s basketball coach Toby Wynn scores a shot in the free throw competition against the Men’s team. This year’s competition went to the Men’s team with a final score of 33-24.
Preparing to style a dunk, sophomore Jeromie Simmons takes the ball down the court. Simmons executed an incredible dunk that earned him a full score to win him the annual Saints Bookstore dunking competition.
Sophomore players Charles Beauregard and Ernest Carter take a moment to prepare for the upcoming competitions.
The Saints Basketball team saunter about the court in a show of fun and good spirit. The team is ranked third for the Jayhawk West Conference season.
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