By Laurel Jackson

Hello SCMS!

Welcome to the first edition of the 2023 South Creek Chronicles! I am so excited that we at The South Creek Chronicles get to offer you quick stories of things going on around South Creek Middle School. The Newspaper Team has worked so very hard to create the items you are about to read and I hope that you will take the time read each story.

Thanks in advance,

Mrs. Jackson and the South Creek Chronicles Team!

By Aiona Anthony and Allison Keel

The Winter Basketball Tournament was on December 16, 2022.The fundraiser raised money for school trips and for the middle school in general. The tournament included 4 teams that played against each other with five middle school students on each team. The teams played full court while trying to score as many points as possible in the twelve minutes given. The people in the bleachers and the cheerleaders were clapping and cheering for all of the teams. The teams included 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who were playing against each other. This created lots of competition! The whole basketball tournament lasted about 2 hours long and helped the early release day pass quickly. Overall it was a fun time!

By Ismael Rodriguez and Tonyneia James

On January 11, 2023, South Creek Chronicles interviewed Justyn Raynor on the middle school basketball team. Justyn has been playing basketball for three years at South Creek Middle school.

This year, there are fifteen boys on the team and their captains are Zy'Mere R. and Dondre S. Players practice weekly so that they can create a strong team bond. As for communication on the team, Justyn states that there is “pretty good communication”. When asked how it feels to take home a win Justyn responded “It feels good to win”.

As the SCMS players, continue to play this season, their goal is not to just win. Instead it is to get better game by game. SCMS students are proud of their boy's basketball team and will continue to cheer them on to the end of their season!

By Elaina Camacho

Hello my name is Elaina! I am a sixth grader who has joined the middle school softball team. Softball is a really great sport to build up confidence and courage, and it’s a great way to make new friends. The softball season starts in January and has practice every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00. One of my favorite things about softball is that you don't have to worry about getting too hot because you are playing in really cool weather. However, make sure to bring some warm clothes to practice in!. Our first game is March 8th so please come out and support your Cougars ! I can't wait to see all of you there!

The first ten people to solve the crossword and email it to Mrs. Jackson will receive a small prize!

lajackson@martin.k12.nc.us.