Superfans Carry GA to Inter-Ac Threepeat

There are few times in GA sports that are as exciting as the games that take place on GA/PC Day. However, the boys’ basketball game this past Friday was definitely one of those times. When I entered the battlefield which is Episcopal’s basketball court, I was met with an unfortunate sight: the GA student section was miniscule and tipoff was three minutes away. My body shivered with fright. The three minutes passed. It was about to be tipoff and the bleachers were still empty. That’s when it happened, the greatest sight of my life… herds of GA students poured into the gym. I felt the energy surge through my body. It was game time.

GA's Superfans made the trip to Episcopal for the de facto championship game.

The first half was a slow one. Both teams played tough defense as the student sections of each school had a battle of their own. It was 25-21 when the second quarter ended, giving GA only a four point cushion. After a quick one-on-one match between an Episcopal student and yours truly, the show was back on.

GA came out firing at the start of the second half with senior Tim Guers leading the charge. The super fans roared louder as the lead increased. Slowly but surely, everyone could feel Episcopal beginning to eat GA’s dust. Episcopal’s fans grew quieter and GA’s only grew louder. Eventually, with one and a half minutes left in the fourth quarter, Episcopal, down over twenty points, raised the white flag as they subbed out all of their starters. The official buzzer went off, players shook hands, and GA students charged onto the court, screaming with joy. GA did it… they had won the Inter-Ac for the third year in a row!

Players revel with their classmates after securing the Inter-Ac title.

Celebrations continued for days after and the halls are still filled with chatter about moments of the game, but I see something different in the eyes of the players. I see joy, but I also see determination. They know they still have one task to complete before they can declare this a perfect season… they have to win states. Everyone, including the players, know its not going to be easy, but we also know they’ve got what it takes. Come this Friday, GA will be Inter-Ac and state champs. GO GA!

~ Gideon S. ‘15

 

Editor's note: The GA boys' basketball team begins its quest for a second state title in three years tomorrow, February 13th when it hosts Solebury School at 7PM. Find out more about the team here. Come join the Superfans in the Big Gym.