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PHS Celebrates Boys’ Basketball Seniors on Senior Night
Hunter Becker poses with his Mom at Senior Night, held recently at PHS. –Photo submitted.
Hunter Becker is the son of Anita and Sean Becker and is a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team. His favorite memories from the basketball team were the bus rides after a win. After high school, Hunter plans on going to college to play baseball and study school administration.
Michael Bettenhausen is all smiles as he takes time for a picture with his parents at the recent Senior Night. –Photo submitted.
Michael Bettenhausen, son of Courtney and Tom Bettenhausen, is a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team. His favorite memories with the basketball team were all the bus rides to the games. After high school, Michael plans on attending JJC to study Ag Production.
Jakob Eaheart and his Mom take a moment for some picture-taking at PHS Senior Night recently –Photo submitted.
Jakob Eaheart is the son of Melissa and Mark Eaheart and a two-year member of the boys’ basketball team. Jakob’s favorite memories with the team were the bus rides. After high school, he plans on attending JJC.
Colin Emsweller and his parents are all smiles at the recent PHS Senior Night celebration. –Photo submitted.
Colin Emsweller, son of Caitlin and Matt Emsweller, is a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team. His favorite memory with the basketball team included the shooting games at the end of practice, with the winners collecting a drink or snack. After high school, Colin plans to go to college to become a physical therapist.
Landen Hamm enjoys the PHS Senior Night celebration with his parents. –Photo submitted.
Landen Hamm is the son of Kris and Kent Hamm and a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team. His favorite memory from the team was breaking the bench in the locker room. After high school, Landen plans on attending a four-year university to study engineering.
Van Wehrmann and his parents take a moment to pose for a picture during Senior Night activities at PHS. –Photo submitted.
Van Wehrmann, son of Ashley and Dave Wehrmann, is a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team. Van’s favorite memory with the team was hitting a teammate’s car after practice. After high school, he plans on attending KCC to play soccer and study radiography.
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PHS Celebrates Boys’ Basketball Seniors on Senior Night
Spread the loveHunter Becker is the son of Anita and Sean Becker and is a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team. His favorite memories from the basketball team were the bus rides after a win. After high school, Hunter plans on going to college to play baseball and study school administration. Michael Bettenhausen, son…
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