With only one loss this season, the varsity boys basketball team is on a road to success with 22 wins and a 4-0 start in district. After traveling to Dripping Springs tonight, the Rangers will face district rivals Cedar Park and Leander next week.

Why did you chose basketball?

Marquan Hampston 12: “Well my mom liked it so I decided to try it out, and I ended up being pretty decent at it.”

Charles McAfee Jr 12: “I fell in love with it because that’s all I did growing up, late nights in the gym and early morning workouts.”

Aaron Gregg 11: “I’ve been playing it for so long, and basketball is just something I really enjoy playing.”

What’s the team’s strengths?

MH: “Strengths would have to be our depth, selflessness and how hard we all work.”

CM: “Definitely our depth, athleticism and unselfishness.”

AG: “Our team has great communication.”

Weaknesses?

MH: “We sometimes think too highly of ourselves.”

CM: “We don’t take being disciplined very well.”

AG: “Being disciplined.”

What professional player do you look up to and why?

MH: “Lebron James because he is not only the best player, but he has a great humble attitude, and he’s a good leader.”

CM: “Steph Curry because his work ethic is impeccable.”

AG: “Michael Jordan because he is just the greatest player there is.”

What’s a personal goal you have for this season?

MH: “I want to win first team all-district.”

CM: “I would like to make my teammates better by encouraging them, and setting them up on the court to succeed.”

AG: “To win district and hopefully first team all-district.”

Team goal?

MH: “For us to be the best team in state.”

CM: “To win district and state.”

AG: “I would like for us to win state.”

What’s your favorite aspect of the game?

MH: “I love making good plays and hearing the crowd cheering.”

CM: “Feeding off the crowd’s energy is one of my favorite parts of the game.”

AG: “I like playing defense because we can win it all with a strong defense.”