The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boys and girls basketball teams and the cheer squad will be honoring their seniors Saturday during homecoming weekend against visiting North Pole inside the George Houston Gymnasium. The Crimson Bears girls play at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and the Boys follow at 7 p.m.
JDHS coach Robert Casperson commented on his five seniors.
Damian Efergan (#1): Damian has been a pleasure to
work with this year. His quiet and polite mannerisms off the court are quickly traded in for a focused and aggressive demeanor on the court. Damian works extremely hard for his teammates! and all season long he has stepped up to any challenge that’s been presented to him. His dedication has led him to become a steady defender and rebounder for us this year. It is no wonder that he is so well respected by his coaches and teammates. His unique balance of personality traits will surely serve him well in his pursuits after graduation and I am looking forward to hearing about all his adventures after high school.
Ahmir Parker (#2): Ahmir! a co-captain this season! has been an country wise email marketing list enigma to defenders across the state for the past two years on varsity. He uses his incredible footwork to knife his way through opposing defenses on his way to nifty finishes at the hoop. His moves excite the hometown fans! while confounding the opponents at the same time. I have enjoyed watching Ahmir’s development in our program! especially in the moments where he has realized how much speed! quickness and athleticism he brings to the game. His smile says it all. I appreciate his willingness to defend bigger and stronger players on one possession and then quick little guards on the next. His versatility is crucial to our team. His versatility will be crucial to his success after high school! too. Ahmir has so much to jdhs homecoming weekend welcomes offer as he moves forward and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.
Gavin Gerrin (#3): I distinctly remember seeing a middle
school-aged Gavin as he dribbled a basketball while interest he was walking places in the valley during the summer. He has loved basketball since a young age! and his growth and development from that time through high school has been a pleasure to watch. Gavin has a unique mix of speed! quickness and athleticism that usually results in leaving a defender in his rearview mirror as he scores a basket. Add in his ability to shoot from distance! and he creates problems for all our opponents. He also does quite well in the classroom and has expressed a desire to get into the medical field. I’m excited to see where that path takes Gavin! and I look forward to bearing witness to his future.