For the first time in a decade and a half, the students pulled off an unforgettable victory over the faculty in the annual students vs. faculty basketball game. The defining moment of the night? Sixth Former Connor Haney drained a three-pointer shortly after being subbed in, igniting the already energetic crowd.
The matchup has historically heavily favored the teachers, who have been unstoppable as of late. The students came marching in, with something bigger to fight for, and something to prove.
“If I had a shot I was going to take it.”
Connor Haney ’25
From the second Mr. Steve Cloran blew the whistle to the moment the buzzer sounded, the students showed prowess across all three rotating lineups. They played with intensity, teamwork, and an undeniable hunger for victory.
“I was just there trying to have fun,” Haney said. “If I had a shot I was going to take it. One big thing was that the students were absolutely electric and supportive,
The energy from the crowd was undeniable, with students packing the stands and fueling the team with nonstop support. Every big play was met with explosive cheers, creating an atmosphere that pushed the student squad to compete with even more confidence.
“Everyone was looking to feed each other.”
Connor Haney ’25
“That crowd would be unreal at an actual game. I just don’t think anybody was selfish. Everyone was looking to feed each other,” Haney said.
The Sixth Form Student Council played a key role in selecting the team, ensuring that a strong lineup of players was ready to take on the faculty. Their choices proved to be the difference, as the student squad displayed impressive chemistry and teamwork throughout the game, without prior practice.