The boys’ varsity basketball team set high standards for future teams, ending the regular season with a 23-6 record, winning the De Anza league with a 11-1 record and coming one game short of Central Coast Section (CCS) finals.

According to head coach Chris Redfield, the team exhibited dedication, focus and great leadership from senior varsity captains Kyle Perricone, Ryan Miller and Stephan Castro.

“The team was really committed to defense this year, which isn’t the glamorous part about basketball, but it wins most games,” Redfield said. With this newfound commitment, Gunn succeeded in allowing an average of only 36.5 points for their opponents per game.

The team defeated Wilcox, Los Gatos, Fremont and Los Altos High Schools, but came one point short in its first game against Palo Alto.

Despite losing to a two-point buzzer-shot, Gunn received the opportunity to turn the tables on Palo Alto High School, winning 42-18.

“Our defense got better and we were more confident,” Perricone said. “We were able to hold them to 18 points.”

Gunn’s success put them into the CCS Semifinals for the first time since 1981. However, the boys were unable to break through Archbishop Mitty’s defense in the last nine seconds to score the finishing point, and lost 42-43.

“Losing the last game certainly was disappointing, but the season overall was very satisfying, so I have no complaints,” Redfield said.