On July 27, 2026, the Concord boys basketball squad turned heads with a 46‑23 victory over ConVal in the Dave Bonner Memorial Summer Basketball League, a game that featured a 20‑minute stretch in which the opposition failed to register a single field goal.
Defensive Dominance Sets the Tone
The win arrives amid a stretch in which the team’s varsity record has been marred by a winless 2025‑26 campaign and dwindling attendance, challenges that have lingered since the 2023‑24 season.
Cultivating Cohesion
Coach Tim LaTorra praised the squad’s newfound fluidity, noting that the summer league experience has helped players move more naturally on the court and build stronger cohesion.
Alongside LaTorra’s observations, Coach John Edwards has stressed the importance of year‑round commitment, encouraging athletes to treat basketball as a continuous pursuit rather than a seasonal activity.
Player Voices
Rising junior guard Landon Perez, a key figure in the team’s recent success, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that unity and shared purpose will be the foundation of future progress.
The roster’s core from the previous season has returned with noticeable improvements in court movement, while more than 20 players consistently attended summer practices, signaling a deep level of buy‑in.
Although the team fell to Manchester Central in the semifinals, the overall trajectory points toward a promising rebuild, with optimism high as the new season approaches.