BEFORE THE WHISTLE Jaeger Tidey and Ben Geerdes share their pre-game ritual, taking a moment to focus and get in sync before tip-off. (Photo by Mateus Santos)
TAKING CONTROL Aaron Collins keeps his composure, dribbling through pressure against the opposing team. (Photo by Mateus Santos)
Ben Geerdes powers his way through the defense towards the basket. (Photo by Mateus Santos)
Bryce Backus lifts for a shot fake, freezing his defender before rising up for the real attempt. (Photo by Mateus Santos)
Ben Geerdes daps up a close friend before the game, showing that no matter the outcome, it’s all love and he’s happy to compete against him. (Photo by Jeremiah Pittman)
Bryce raises his hands after a foul he received, unsure what he did wrong, but keeps it light with a calm reaction. (Photo by Jeremiah Pittman)
Malachi Hanson warms up before Senior Night. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Conner Bloemers streches during warmups. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Malachi Hanson warms up before the Senior Night game. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Bryce Backus waits for the play to devolop. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Lincoln Senti rises over his opponent for the shot. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Lincoln Senti up strong over the defense. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Luke Witvoet weaves through defenders for the layup. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Ben Geerdes takes a breath before his free throw attempts. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Connor Bloemers watches as Lincoln Senti swishes his free throw. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
Luke Witvoet walks with his parents at Senior Night. (Photo by Aaron Pyper)
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Luca Galardi (Photo by Stella Wagnerova)
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Logan Uyl (Photo by Stella Wagnerova)
Byrce Backus completes his pregame stretch, ready to beat Thornapple-Kellogg. (Photo by Jeremiah Pittman)
Lincoln Senti pulls up for a three with no defender close enough to contest, knocking it down with smooth form. (Photo by Jeremiah Pittman)
Conner Bloemers signals out a call to his teammates on the court to set a steady pace for them to score. (Photo by Jeremiah Pittman)
Conner Bloemers brings the ball down against his defender, reading the play for a shot or assist. (Photo by Jeremiah Pittman)
Bryce Backus watches patiently as a teammate’s shot heads toward the basket, hoping to take the lead. (Photo by Emma Garza)
Ben Geerdes sizes up his options while under defensive pressure. (Photo by Emma Garza)
ALL EYES Lincoln Senti, Bryce Backus, and Ben Geerdes watch expectantly as Lincoln goes up for the score. (Photo by Emma Garza)
Ben Geerdes watches steadily as his shot heads toward the basket, waiting to see if it falls. (Photo by Emma Garza)
Running back after a play, Lincoln Senti resets and prepares for the next possession. (Photo by Emma Garza)
After a timeout, the varsity boys basketball team regroups and heads back onto the court to execute their game plan. (Photo by Emma Garza)
Ben Geerdes aggressively attacks the rim in an attempt to score for the Fighting Scots. (Photo by Emma Garza)
Junior Made Mai performs the national anthem at the MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals between East Kentwood and Northview. A regular at Caledonia athletic events, she has also been featured at the Amway River Bank Run junior event and a West Michigan Whitecaps game.(Photo by Chris Robotham)
