By: Bella Miles
Sports play an important role in our lives like keeping us in shape and healthy, boosting friendships, and building relationships with peers and adults. For example, I play basketball and it has taught me to persevere and create amazing relationships with my peers and coaches. There are many sports to play for the Fruita 8/9 like boys' football, basketball, girls' volleyball
Seasons going on right now are the 8th grade volleyball season for the Fruita 8/9, Boys basketball starts on Monday, 10-2-23 1st official practice. Sports available to 8th graders throughout the whole year are Boys Basketball - October 3 - November 11 Girls Basketball - November 14 - January 27 Boys & Girls Wrestling - January 30 - March 15
Boys & Girls Track - March 27 - May 3.
Here is a list of quotes from students at Fruita 8/9
9th Braydon Monson- “I am playing football this year and I am excited because I enjoy playing with other people.”
9th Abrielle Bishop- “I am super excited to play lacrosse for FMHS this year.”
8th Allura Green- “I am super excited for basketball season so I can play with the new people and see how the teachers coach here.”
8th Easton Lopez- “I'm playing basketball and I'm excited to have some new coaches and different opportunities.”
8th Faith Welage- “I am not playing sports this year but I think they are very healthy activities and I encourage others to play them.”
Below you will see the schedule for boy's basketball including dates, locations and opponents.