It is quiet. The campus is empty. Less than 40 people are still on campus: The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. Both teams return to campus on Dec. 28 to resume practices and prepare for the second half of the season.
Being on campus during Christmas break is one of the highlights for sophomore guard Paige Gadaroski.
“It is so much fun! I love it because we get to spend so much time together that sometimes we lose during the semester with classes and everything. Everyone becomes so close! It also gives us the time to really focus on encouraging each other to grow not only in basketball but in our faith as well,” she said.
Bruce McGuire, a senior forward, values the time he spends with his team.
“Christmas break on campus isolated with your teammates is a unique opportunity to create lasting relationships.”
With each team busy with daily practices, Kanes Court is full from 9am to 1pm. For McGuire, court time is his favorite time
“The best part [of winter break] is the grind! Strictly hoops everyday with no distractions.”
However, each team has lots of free time to spend together deepening their relationships and making lifelong memories.
“After practice we usually spend a lot of time in the apartment. We hang out and watch game film or movies, cook, play games, and have bible studies. Sometimes, we go back to Bennett to get shots up. We also like to take a day or two to go to Boston,” said Gadaroski.
Although McGuire is mainly focused on basketball, he is also looking forward to the time he spends off the court.
“I am looking forward to watching Fast and Furious with my family and line dancing.”
Gadaroski is looking forward to Christmas break, but she is struggling to pick one thing she is most excited about.
“My favorite part is just that we get to spend so much time together without anything else going on. I think my favorite things from last year were going sledding, building Legos, and going to Boston.”
Campus is quiet during Christmas break, but the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are looking forward to playing basketball and making life-long memories.
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