GCSC: Basketball Season Kicks Off With Signing Day For Jalen Washington

Press release from the Gary Community School Corporation:

Crystal O'Brien

November 11, 2021

Basketball season kicks off with Signing Day for Jalen Washington 

(Gary, IND) – During a recent press conference surrounded by family, friends, administration, media and a host of well wishers, West Side Leadership Academy’s Jalen Washington signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the University of North Carolina on a full scholarship.   Gary Schools Athletic Director Robert Lee, Head Basketball Coach Chris Buggs, Washington’s parents, brother and close friends were among the cast of supporters delivering words of support, Tears were shed, but the overall mood was filled with great pride and anticipation for Jalen’s next chapter. Washington closed the signing with words of encouragement for up and coming student athletes. Meanwhile, basketball season has officially begun with the full schedules for all West Side teams listed on the website at garyschools.org,  

The Lady Cougars played their first games Saturday, winning both the varsity and JV games against 21st Century Charter School.

Fans who attend in-person are required to wear face coverings inside the building unless actively eating or drinking. 

This press release was produced by the Gary Community School Corporation. The views expressed here are the author’s own.