The Girls JV Basketball Team Shocks Everyone
December 14, 2022
On December 6th, the Belvidere North’s JV girls basketball team had everyone on the edge
of their seats going into double overtime with Jefferson. The girls secured the win with the score
42-40. After Jefferson, the team also took down Auburn with a score of 35-19. Currently, the
girls are preparing for their game against Guilford happening on December 13th. So far they are
4-1 in conference hoping to go into winter break 5-1. I was able to get in touch with Coach
Yunk, the head coach for the JV team to see his perspective on the intense games so far.
How are you feeling about the game with Jefferson?
“You know it was an incredible team victory. Overall our girls played awesome. The biggest
thing I take away from this win is that our girls didn’t have any quit in them. They played from
horn to horn. Even in double overtime when we should’ve been tired, we were still bringing the
energy. It was just overall a good team win.” -Coach Eryk Yunk
Did you expect the team to go into double overtime?
“You know you always expect the unexpected, right? So, you never know how it’s gonna go. The
only thing that I do know is that our girls didn’t quit and we played the full game even in double
overtime. Should the game have gone into double overtime? If you ask me personally I say no but
take what the defense gives you, take what the game gives you and you just gotta keep moving
forward.”-Coach Eryk Yunk
After hearing some words from Coach Yunk I was able to finally hear from Nataie Hix and
Leah Rudesil, the JV teams captains. Natalie Hix was actually able to get a buzzer beater for the
team leading them into that second overtime. Being able to watch their performance was
definitely an unforgettable experience.
How were you feeling during the game with Auburn?
“I was feeling confident in the beginning of the game but then during it I was feeling more
worried because of how close it was getting.”-Leah Rudesil
“During the game, I was feeling anxious but super excited.”-Natalie Hix
Were you able to stay calm during the game?
“I was able to stay calm, I just had to be more careful of what plays we were running and not to
make stupid decisions when it’s that close.”-Leah Rudesil
During both overtimes you seemed calm and situated. How did you do it with the crowd and
band cheering and yelling?
of their seats going into double overtime with Jefferson. The girls secured the win with the score
42-40. After Jefferson, the team also took down Auburn with a score of 35-19. Currently, the
girls are preparing for their game against Guilford happening on December 13th. So far they are
4-1 in conference hoping to go into winter break 5-1. I was able to get in touch with Coach
Yunk, the head coach for the JV team to see his perspective on the intense games so far.
How are you feeling about the game with Jefferson?
“You know it was an incredible team victory. Overall our girls played awesome. The biggest
thing I take away from this win is that our girls didn’t have any quit in them. They played from
horn to horn. Even in double overtime when we should’ve been tired, we were still bringing the
energy. It was just overall a good team win.” -Coach Eryk Yunk
Did you expect the team to go into double overtime?
“You know you always expect the unexpected, right? So, you never know how it’s gonna go. The
only thing that I do know is that our girls didn’t quit and we played the full game even in double
overtime. Should the game have gone into double overtime? If you ask me personally I say no but
take what the defense gives you, take what the game gives you and you just gotta keep moving
forward.”-Coach Eryk Yunk
After hearing some words from Coach Yunk I was able to finally hear from Nataie Hix and
Leah Rudesil, the JV teams captains. Natalie Hix was actually able to get a buzzer beater for the
team leading them into that second overtime. Being able to watch their performance was
definitely an unforgettable experience.
How were you feeling during the game with Auburn?
“I was feeling confident in the beginning of the game but then during it I was feeling more
worried because of how close it was getting.”-Leah Rudesil
“During the game, I was feeling anxious but super excited.”-Natalie Hix
Were you able to stay calm during the game?
“I was able to stay calm, I just had to be more careful of what plays we were running and not to
make stupid decisions when it’s that close.”-Leah Rudesil
During both overtimes you seemed calm and situated. How did you do it with the crowd and
band cheering and yelling?
“I was really focused on the game. I kinda just blocked out the noise and forgot that people were
cheering.”-Natalie Hix
The team has a win streak currently, do you think we can keep it now going against
Guilford?
“I believe we can beat Guilford. We just have to be aggressive on the defensive end and make
smart decisions and take our time on offense.”-Leah Rudesil
“Guilford is a really tough team. I think that we have a shot as long as we play together and
read each other. Guilford is quick and has big people but I think that we can maybe out run them
and get to the line a lot!”-Natalie Hix
Overall, The girls JV basketball team has had a great start to their season. After Guilford they
won’t be facing anyone until January. Going into the break they still hope for that 5-1 record to
keep that winning streak going and ready to add onto it.
cheering.”-Natalie Hix
The team has a win streak currently, do you think we can keep it now going against
Guilford?
“I believe we can beat Guilford. We just have to be aggressive on the defensive end and make
smart decisions and take our time on offense.”-Leah Rudesil
“Guilford is a really tough team. I think that we have a shot as long as we play together and
read each other. Guilford is quick and has big people but I think that we can maybe out run them
and get to the line a lot!”-Natalie Hix
Overall, The girls JV basketball team has had a great start to their season. After Guilford they
won’t be facing anyone until January. Going into the break they still hope for that 5-1 record to
keep that winning streak going and ready to add onto it.
