As the weather changes, so do the sports here at Northtown.

The girls’ and boys’ basketball team, girls’ swim and dive team, and the wrestling team have begun their seasons with high hopes.

Team captain Taylor Thompson has set her goals for the varsity girls’ basketball team on making it to State.

“When we communicate, it can be a strength but when we don’t, it can be a weakness,” she said.

Thompson stated that she felt as if Staley would be the team’s biggest competition.

Similar to the girls, the boys varsity basketball team has their goal set on winning.

“Our goal is to win as many games as possible. Win, win, win!” junior Roy Clater said.

Like many other teams, the boys shared that a lack of communication can be a problem but when they do it is also a strength.

When asked, senior Enoch Berhanu said that he is most looking forward to winning games and bonding with his teammates.

“I love it and I think I have improved drastically,” said Berhanu.

“I’m really looking forward to having a lot of wins and being surrounded by a good team this year,” said senior Kole Hannah.

The wrestling team admits that discipline is one of their biggest strengths, which is a big part of wrestling.

“Goals for the team are to work hard and show respect,” junior Jason Mulvaney said.

Overall, the wrestlers have their eyes set on Districts and State.