By Mickey Hansche

The City High boys basketball team has been working hard in practice to improve themselves over last season. Last year’s basketball season left a lot to be desired, the boys finished the season 9-14. A new expectation has been set by incoming head coach Don Showalter and the team is responding well to the challenge. Participation in two-a-day practices has been at an all time high.

According to Andrew Hein ‘13 the team has been focusing on their intensity throughout the first week of practices.

“Practices have been going great so far. We’ve had great energy so far and have improved alot since the beginning,” Hein said.

The teams goals for this season are to improve their record from last year, work harder each day and to stay positive throughout the season. It would appear from the play witnessed at the Jamboree this past week that the team is on it’s way to meeting these goals.

The Little Hawks will be hosting West Branch in an Iowa Hall of Pride Challenge Scrimmage on Tuesday at City High. The Iowa Hall of Pride Challenge is a voluntary statewide community service initiative for high schools. Schools take part in the Iowa Pride Challenge Scrimmage by participating in a community service project. The team will be collecting canned goods for the Iowa City Crisis Center Food Bank.

The event tonight will feature a 1/2 court shots by students and fans (sponsored by Panchero’s), half-time play by the junior Little Hawks, and interactive dancing for all.

Admission to the scrimmage is 2 canned goods and $2.00, or $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Passes will not be accepted.

The Little Hawks will start their regular season off at home against Davenport Central on November 29th.