Luke Air Force Base’s varsity team is entering it’s second season this year. After winning the Pac West Conference last year, they are looking to repeat as champions this year. (Photo by Scott Rowe)“We get after it, but we still try to have a good time,” Coach Daniel said. He wants to make sure that his players have fun but also that they take it seriously and compete at a high level. (Photo by Scott Rowe)Coach Daniel says that he wishes more people knew about his players work ethic. Often times he says that they will come practice after ten hour work days. (Photo by Scott Rowe)Staff Sgt. Nelson Dixon says that being on a team is like a “brotherhood” and you get to know everyone, often times making “lifetime friends.” (Photo by Scott Rowe)Coach Paris Daniel says that playing on a sports team is a “morale booster” for all military members. (Photo by Scott Rowe)After the opening games of the season, Luke’s team went 2-2 beating Davis Monthan Air Force Base twice but losing both times they played Naval Base San Diego. (Photo by Scott Rowe)The Luke Air Force Base varsity basketball team played a preseason game against the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Coyotes. The final score of the non-conference game was 82-58 in favor of the Coyotes. (Photo by Scott Rowe)Luke’s season began on Nov. 17 and they will look to defend their title in the Pac West Conference. Coach Daniel is excited for this “new beginning” and continue to represent their base. (Photo by Scott Rowe)
