This year was the 36th Student vs. Staff basketball game at Centennial Junior High School. The game happens every year on the day before Spring Break for the students and staff’s entertainment. There is a problem for the students though. They haven’t won in the 36 year history of the school playing the game. 

After this year’s game, the students have been left wondering, will they ever win the game? In my personal opinion, I don’t think that the students will win. It makes me a little sad because as a student who played in the game, given that we tried really hard. I think that if the students realized the teachers would let you shoot or drive to the rim, then the game would be closer.

I asked different students and teachers if the students would ever win the game. Blake Mckenna told me “No, because the teachers are bigger and better. I think that if the school didn’t choose the teams randomly and the boys A team and B team played the students could have a better chance to win.”

Students have many different opinions on the game, and most of them have been giving raving reviews. My opinion would be different because I was playing, but I really enjoyed the game. I love that the 8th grade students came together as a community and where really getting into the game. My favorite part of the game was when I was shooting free throws after being fouled and hearing the chant “Let’s Go Carter!”. 

When asked about the game, Taylor Salas said “I think it was very fun to go to and I was happy because everyone was saying very positive comments and things.”

What will happen to the student staff game when the current class leaves? That is a question that Centennial administrators will need to ask themselves when the time comes. Will the game continue to happen? Will the students ever win? I believe that the administration team will evaluate the new staff and pick from them. I think that the students won’t win just because the adults are still just plain better than them.

Kyle Maker thinks differently. He said “I think there will be less dunking and the students could win.” Mr. Hinton, the referee for the game, agrees with Kyle.

The student/staff game is a great event for Centennial, and should keep being a tradition for everyone at Centennial.