Gilbert Christian boys playing with more resolve than ever
January 28, 2011
by
Don Ketchum,
AZPreps365
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By Don Ketchum
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The Gilbert Christian boys basketball team always has played with resolve, even before coach Steve Currier was dismissed a few weeks ago. "="">
Now that the team has a new coach, Jim White, the resolve is even greater for the defending Class 1A champions.
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“We sort of have a new theme. It’s called “All In.’ Everyone gives it their all, all the time,’’ said White, who was the lead varsity assistant coach a year ago and again this season before stepping in to lead the program.
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The theme was particularly evident in the play of guard Brandon Palacio and forward Connor Patterson, who combined for 39 points in a 69-55 victory over Phoenix Valley Lutheran in front of a full house at Valley Lutheran on Friday night (Jan. 28).
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Gilbert Christian raised its record to 21-3 (all losses to Class 5A teams in tournaments). Valley Lutheran fell to 20-7.
