The USN Tigers learned some tough lessons against the Ensworth Tigers, but despite the loss, this experience will teach them how to fight through adversity and never give up. Basketball isn't static, and the future for these players look bright!
The USN Tigers had a tough game against the Ensworth Tigers Thursday night. The first half had USN playing fast and pushing pace, despite the aggressiveness and their shot opportunities, too many had the unlucky bounce off the rim. In a flurry of physical defense and offensive schemes Ensworth was able to take a commanding lead, 8-26.
In the second half USN ran into untimely fouls and an injury to point guard CC Cook ‘29. USN tried to fight through the press, but they were met with strong, physical traps that put them in tough situations. From there USN wasn’t able to rally, despite all the shots they put up and their defense flying around, it was a tiring game and Ensworth was able to keep pushing ahead, the final score was 12-52. Our Tigers had moments of brilliance and excellence, but the shots weren’t falling their way.
When things get tough that’s an opportunity to grow - in basketball skills, in concepts, and in mental toughness. The Tiger’s learned a tough lesson, but it’s clear they are going to come back stronger from this hard game. The notable players of the game were Zara Campos ‘28 with 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, Yori Crozier ‘29 with 2 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals, and Johnsie Dawkins ‘28 with 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Keep shooting, keep fighting through adversity, and keep finding your opportunities to be great! Go Tigers!
Aliza Ahmed '26, Uma Ehrig '26, Victor Peng '26, Ruchika Ramachandran '27, and Yvonne Wang '27 participated in the Asian Educators Alliance conference this year in Atlanta, Georgia.
Anna Brook '30, Claire Yu '30, Clio Cherry-Pulay '29, and Liam Mooney '28 took him the championship during the 4th annual USN Middle School Quiz Bowl Championships. Two teams will travel to Chicago to compete in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments Middle School National Championships on Saturday, May 10.
Cpl. Robert Gibson joined University School of Nashville in November as a School Resource Officer, a certified police officer who is primarily assigned to a school and provides safety and security-related functions, including emergency response, safety training, traffic direction, and patrol functions.
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