Trojans in holding pattern with school activities halted
The California boys basketball team moved sections this season, and head coach Aaron Balla is excited to get things going, although it will take a little longer than expected.
The school district halted after-school activities, so the Trojans are waiting to get things going.
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The Trojans return four players who have starting experience: senior guards Nate O无毛视频橲avage and Kwandre Porter, senior forward Payton Conte and junior wing Corey Frick.
Senior forward Matt Trunzo or junior guard Hunter Assad will be the fifth starter.
The Trojans are in Section 4-AA along with Bentworth, Carmichaels, Frazier, Jefferson-Morgan and Monessen.
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Balla likes his team.
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Balla was excited to face bigger schools, but now that is out the window because of the impact of the coronavirus.
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With limited numbers, Balla knows the team doesn无毛视频檛 have the luxury of depth like other teams.
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