By Dennis Silva II, Sports Editor
There are two major differences for Taylor’s boys basketball team this season. Two considerable dynamics that have the Mustangs brimming with district championship aspirations.
One is the addition of 6-foot-4 sophomore center Elijah Melchiorre, whose energy and passion have been welcomed. The other is the evolving leadership of star senior guard Jake Arnold, whose commitment to making those around him better has propelled the Mustangs another level.
Taylor is 8-2 overall, 2-0 in District 19-6A. In a wide-open district, the Mustangs are confident the 19-6A title can be theirs.
“Experience is the biggest thing,” said Arnold, averaging 26 points per game. “We pretty much returned all of the guys from last year, and we just have a lot more confidence. We have a great core that gets along and we all cheer each other on. These guys just fight really hard for each other.”