Local Burns and Vale Boys' Basketball Teams Excel in Academics, Rank Top 10 Statewide

The Burns Hilanders and Vale Vikings boys' basketball teams have competed both on the court and in the classroom. Both teams ranked in the top 10 for grade point average among 3A boys’ basketball teams at the end of the season. Burns, with a team average of 3.53, tied with Horizon Christian for seventh place.

Vale finished closely behind Burns in eighth place, with a team average of 3.52. This reflects the teams' focus on academic achievement alongside their sports performance.

The Nyssa boys' team also maintained an average above 3.0, ending the year with a 3.19 GPA. This suggests a shared emphasis on academic success among these basketball teams.

The top 10 list was headed by Riverdale with a 3.81 GPA, followed by Valley Catholic with a 3.64 GPA, and St. Mary’s, Medford with a 3.63 GPA. Other teams included Portland Adventist Academy and Sisters (3.57), North Valley (3.55), Burns and Horizon Christian, Tualatin (3.53), Vale (3.52), and Glide and Siuslaw (3.49).

The academic achievements of the Burns, Vale, and Nyssa boys' basketball teams highlight their commitment to both sports and academics. They have proven themselves as athletes and scholars, striving for success in all aspects of their lives.

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