Picture is of Brendan Ortiz– Senior leader Brendan Ortiz in action last season

Final cuts for the JMM Boys Basketball team have been made, and the season is finally upon us. The Spartans begin the season coming off a semifinal appearance in the State Tournament last year and their ninth straight Big 8 Conference Championship. Returning seniors Brendan Ortiz, Julian Walters, Drew Walls, Sam Helle, Sam Sutherland, and Jester Weah lead a young team with high expectations.  “Team conditioning was great every individual on our team has The Gold Ball on their minds. That’s what we’re working towards.!” said Drew Walls via Twitter. The first game is away against Big 8 rival Middleton, Tuesday, November 20. The first home game is Saturday, December 1 against city rival Madison East. Final Roster:

Sam Helle 12

Brendan Ortiz 12

Sam Sutherland 12

Andrew Walls 12

Julian Walters 12

Jester Weah 12

Christian Cuevas 11

Bryce Danielson 11

Daurice Fountain 11

Tyler Lindquist 11

Reggie Roemer 11

Daryl Willis 11

Shareef Smith 10

Brett Tauber 10

Courtland Cuevas 9

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posted by Joe Ferguson (for CAMM)