Javelinas honor seniors

The Javelina men’s team sent their four seniors out in fashion with a landslide 78-47 win against Western New Mexico this past weekend.
The fans got to see seniors Alex Mills, Robert Stevenson, Elton Dyer and Jacolby Harris battle for the Javelinas one last time, and they did not disappoint.
Dyer, who suffered a season- ending injury a few games into conference, spoke on the impact head coach Johnny Estelle had on his career on the court as well as off the court.
“He played a big part just being in my life, he’s the type of guy you want to be around on the court and off because of his character and who he is,” Dyer said. “At the end of the day it’s bigger than basketball for him.”
The members who are a part of this team all agree that this is more than a team, they are a family, a brotherhood.
Stevenson says his younger teammates had a special impact on how his senior year turned out.
“They really brought the culture back from two years ago when we went to the national championship tournament,” Stevenson said. “They brought it back to where it was more of a family; we played for each other just going all out, bringing the crowd and Javelina spirit back.”
Many know Coach Estelle for his passion and tenacity as well as his tough loving spirit, which many would agree makes him an honor to play for as well as watch.
Estelle had nothing but praise and admiration for his four graduating seniors.
“The impact goes beyond tonight. Those guys, like anybody that plays for me, they mean the world to me. Those guys have done one heck of a job leading by example with their work ethic,” Estelle said. “It’s good to send them out the right way; we’re a family, we’re tough on them but we love on them just as hard and those guys have stood the test of time. There’s no doubt they will be successful in life because they’re high character people, hardworking and committed. I have no better seniors than those four guys.”
The Javelinas have two more away contests before heading to conference to compete for a conference title.