By Jeff Pilgrim ‘81, Director of Alumni Relations

On Saturday, November 23rd, eight intrepid alumni took on the boys varsity basketball team.  While the number of alumni who participated was lower than we hoped (next year, everyone!), those who did play put up quite a battle.

Led by Tiger Craig Award winner Pat McKinnon ’05 and Nic Emanouil ’09, the alumni raced out to a halftime lead.  Steve Hoyt Jr. ’95, Paul McNeil ’01, Will Kennedy ’11, Sam Slezek ’12, and Mike Moran ’13 all chipped in with timely three-point shooting and clutch rebounds.  Mike Silipo ’07 gave the alumni a much-needed boost as he joined the squad for the second half and energized the crowd with some thrilling drives to the hoop.

In the end though, numbers…and age…caught up with the alumni. Coach Athas played his top players most of the second half as the varsity pulled away to a 103-93 victory.  It was one of the highest scoring alumni games in recent history.  Following the game, the alumni retired to Amy’s Place for some beverages and appetizers.