We have 4 teams in our basketball program at Memorial. Each of them has their own coach and practice during the period as well as after school. Varsity is comprised of the best players from all grade levels, 9-12. Junior Varsity is comprised of the best 9-11th graders, and we also have two Freshmen teams (Red and White).
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The Red team plays a schedule comprised of playing against other teams A teams, while the White team plays a combination schedule comprised of playing against other teams A and B teams in various games and tournaments.
HOW MANY TEAMS ARE IN THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM AT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL?
HOW MANY PLAYERS USUALLY MAKE EACH TEAM?
Typically our teams are broken down as follows:
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Varsity: 10 - 12 Players
JV: 10 Players
Freshmen Red: 10 Players
Freshmen White: 10 - 12 Players
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN DOES EACH TEAM PRACTICE?
Once we get into the regular season our practice schedule is typically as follows:
Varsity: 8th Period - 4 PM; Saturdays - 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Junior Varsity: 6th Period; 3:15 - 4:30; Saturdays - 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Freshmen Red: 6th Period; 3:15 - 4:30; No Saturday Practice
Freshmen White: 6th Period; 3:15 - 4:30; No Saturday Practice
HOW MANY GAMES DOES EACH TEAM PLAY?
Varsity will typically play 21 Games and 3 Tournaments each year. Every odd year we try to travel out of state for a tournament. Typically we like to travel to the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona if we are invited. It is an 80-96 team tournament of some of the best teams in the country.
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We try to schedule close to 21 Games and 3 Tournaments for each of the 3 Sub-Varsity Teams as well if possible. Every even year we travel with Varsity and JV out of town and do an overnight Friday/Saturday game.
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