It wasn't the victories on the court but it was the amazing triumphs off the court that made these girls true champions. During the 2012-13 season, the McClymonds High School girls basketball team became a powerhouse on and off the court. ...See moreIt wasn't the victories on the court but it was the amazing triumphs off the court that made these girls true champions. During the 2012-13 season, the McClymonds High School girls basketball team became a powerhouse on and off the court. Within a two year period, they went from a program known for decades as a loser, to champions of the Oakland Athletic League, the first since 1976. What the team accomplished on the court was definitely staggering, but the bigger breakthrough was off the court. The personal hardships these girls had to face were countless; from the murders of friends and siblings to being the primary caretaker of a mother affected by HIV. Written by
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