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Hill Middle School Boys Basketball Season
Hill Middle School Boys Basketball Season
Preseason Parent/Player Meeting
Preseason Parent/Player Meeting
***BASKETBALL: Informational meetings will be held during lunch periods for all 7th- and 8th-grade boys interested in trying out for basketball. Information is posted above. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, October 14th through Thursday, October 15th.
7th grade 3:10 - 5:15
8th grade 3:10- 5:30
Click here for the Basketball online registration!
To prepare for the season, here are the following areas that increase a student's chance of making the Hill Basketball Team:
Coachablility
Shooting
Footwork
Passing
Ball-handling
Strength & Conditioning
Basic Basketball IQ
The fee for the team is $150 payable through Pushcoin (paid only if your child makes the team). A current 2026 physical on file with the school nurse is required for the activity.
Click here for the Basketball online registration!
Email coaches with any additional questions:
8th Grade Coaches 7th Grade Coaches
Coach Bywater bradley_bywater@ipsd.org Coach Davenport dane_davenport@ipsd.org
Coach Lunardini rob_lunardini@ipsd.org Coach Clifford patrick_clifford@ipsd.org
Click on the calendar to view the schedule for Hill basketball fall 2025.
Try-outs will be held October 14 and 15
If your child makes the team, then the fee for participation is required.
Please complete the on-line registration prior to try-outs so your child will be able to participate.
Sport Information
Sport Information
Boys' Basketball
Boys' Basketball
Boys' basketball is open to all 7th- and 8th-grade boys. Basketball is a cut sport, meaning that 20 boys per grade level will be selected for the teams.
Each grade level has two teams—AA and A—with teams organized based on skill levels and positions. Our program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of basketball, developing individual and team skills, and preparing students for the transition to high school athletics.
Beyond basketball, we also emphasize mental, social, and emotional skills that can translate directly to success in school, relationships, and future careers. Players will learn the importance of teamwork, communication, accountability, perseverance, discipline, and responding positively to challenges.
We compete in the Naper-Prairie Conference, which includes schools from both District 204 and District 203. The season consists of one exhibition game, 12 regular-season games, and a single-elimination playoff tournament.
The season runs from mid-October through the end of December, with practices held Monday through Friday. Weekends are off.
FAQ's Discussed at Informational Meeting
FAQ's Discussed at Informational Meeting
Basketball (Boys) Coaching Staff
Basketball (Boys) Coaching Staff
Coach Bywater- 8th Grade AA
Coach Lunardini- 8th Grade A
robert_lunardini@ipsd.org
Coach Clifford- 7th Grade AA
Coach Davenport- 7th Grade A
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