Lady Moors Demonstrate Defensive Drive as Season Progresses

KEVIN KONG
Sports Editor

Under the guidance of Coach Jacqueline Gonzalez, the JV girls’ basketball team is focusing on defense in their daily regimen. The team kicked off the new year with a preseason record of 2-5. As the team returned from winter break, the Lady Moors played their first regular season game on Jan.14 against the Bell Garden Lancers, ending with a score of 22-34.

“As long as we are working hard, we’ll all be satisfied with our season. We are definitely trying to get our voices out there […] to cheer on our own teammates,” sophomore shooting guard Pauline On said.

The team practices every day after school, with the first half of their routine primarily focused on individual skills and fundamentals. The Moors then proceed to running plays in a way that combines the individual skills to form a team collaboration.

“We tend to stick to zone [defense]. We like to pressure and sometimes we like to double team when they’re on top. I mostly try to focus on defense so that’s where I’d like for them to improve,” Gonzalez said.

Though they are focusing on defense, they still practice offensive skills. Specifically, the team gains most of their points per game off defensive turnovers.

“Our strength would be defense and how we always help each other out. It benefits us by stopping the opponents’ offense.” captain Christina Ye said.

Support the Lady Moors today as they play against the San Gabriel Matadors.