The Thirds basketball team had a solid start to the year with a record of two wins and one loss. The two wins were against Bement (33-10) and Charlemont (14-11), and the team had their first loss against a strong team from Turners Falls. 

A normal Thirds practice day starts off with running four laps around the court, then doing some dynamic stretches followed by sprints. Occasionally Mr. Terry joins us, which the team always appreciates! After warming up, the team practices layups and shooting drills before moving on to the five-out drill. This is a drill where the players play five-on-five and practice passing and cutting in order to get open for their teammates. Players take turns playing offensive and defensive positions. This drill often becomes competitive and turns into a half-court scrimmage that players enjoy. At the end of every practice, the team has a huddle or meeting where they talk about what went well during practice and the things each player can do to prepare for upcoming games. Throughout the season, the players have built great friendships with each other, leading to excellent team dynamics and trust between teammates. The team is looking forward to having a great rest of the season and improving as both individuals and as a team.

This year’s Thirds basketball team consists of a fun, high-energy group led by Coach Brittney Inch, Coach Mia Bellafante, Coach Cormac Hinchey, and Coach Annie Thompson. The players include Ethan B. ’27, Allen C. ’26, Jasper C. ’28, Ryder D. ’27, Brian D. ’28, Jacob K. ’26, Michael K. ’27, Jaden M. ’27, Logan O. ’27, Fede P. ’26, Teague W. ’28, and Rintaro Y. ’27.