As the basketball season reaches closer to its end, the Argo Boys Varsity Basketball team played one of the biggest games of the winter season on Feb 6, 2026, during Alumni Night. Leaving everything on the court, the Argonauts put on a strong performance for the many former players and supporters who returned to watch.
The game was memorable not only for alumni, but also for junior Adrian Lee-Horton, who experienced his first Alumni Night as a varsity player in his first year on the team.
“I like the atmosphere. I liked the crowd. I could hear the crowd roar every time a bucket went on. It was a very intense atmosphere. I love the band that was there, the ESPN table. I feel like it was a good showcase of the school spirit,” Lee-Horton said.
The importance that alumni night holds is more than just the game itself, according to varsity head coach, Patrick Maietta. He emphasized the impact of nights like these on the program.
“I love it. That’s the best thing. You know, if you watch Ted Lasso, Ted Lasso says, don’t judge me by my wins and losses, judge me how well these young men are developing,” Maietta said.
He also highlighted the meaningfulness of seeing former players returning to reconnect and support the team during big games such as this one.
“It gives me great joy when the guys come back and visit in the locker room, and you know, that to me, that’s the greatest joy,” Maietta said.
The energy of the night also stood out to senior Yovanni Bahena, who described the moment as surreal. Although this was his second year on varsity, it was his first time starting in an Alumni Night game.
“I felt like all eyes were on me, and I had a great game that day, even though we lost unfortunately. That game was probably one of my best games that I had, and just seeing everyone there and supporting and cheering and stuff; it’s definitely a different feeling. It feels unreal,” Bahena said.
Alumni night represents more than just a packed game. It also symbolizes connections, traditions, and a legacy of the basketball program that continues to grow along the season.
“It means a lot, because I feel like as a argonaut, that’s something that carries on in life. Even though high school doesn’t mean everything in life, I feel like going back to your roots, and remembering the memories… some people could see me and be like ‘I remember when I had that jersey,’” Lee-Horton said.
