A Basketball Rush
November 24, 2009
As basketball season resumes, the Gold Rush and the newly reunited Blue Crew are returning to the courts. There are new plans for this season, and each cheering group hopes to draw more fans and attention to sports at Neuqua Valley.
For starters, both the Gold Rush and the Blue Crew plan on heading out to more away games. According to Kevin Hodgeman, a member of the new Blue Crew, their goal for this season is to, “go to every game, home and away, and as much fun as last year.” Each and every game is important, and having dedicated fans cheering them on will hopefully contribute to a few more points and a greater victory.
Theme nights are also coming back. The fun, exciting elements created by last year’s Blue Crew, such as fiesta night, sweater night, Christmas night, and superhero night will be returning to center stage. This allows for more participation from people other than seniors, and adds more spark to the game.
The Gold Rush and the Blue Crew are also planning on buying a mannequin, to stand alongside Willy the Wildcat. This mannequin costs about $300 and both groups are hoping to have donations contributed by students.
Both cheering sections are trying to inspire more creativity and bring more fans to the game. Greater attendance also gives the team a bit more excitement; a well attended game shows that a school believes in its team and senses a victory. So be on the lookout at the courts for the new themes and events planned by the Gold Rush and Blue Crew.
Michelle Schubert, Staff Writer
