Basketball season tips off with 15 teams

Basketball, is underway, and Overlake is fielding an impressive number of teams this year, five in the Upper School and ten in the Middle School! This great turnout reflects the solid interest and enthusiasm for Overlake’s athletics programs. 

But athletics are about more than chasing wins. In Overlake’s athletics programs, Upper School teams work with Middle School teams, forming strong mentoring relationships between older and younger players. Older players help the MS coaches run drills, work with players one on one, come to many of the practices during the season, and sometimes just drop in to demonstrate something specific to the team. This unique mentoring relationship helps build community, supports program growth, and drives home Overlake’s rich tradition that every student who is committed and enthusiastic has a place on a team.

Our Middle School teams are guided by dedicated Overlake faculty, staff, and longtime coaches who bring experience from multiple sports seasons. 

Games are just beginning, check out the schedules here and be sure to stop by the gym and cheer on our owls!