“It’s great for our family to have the opportunity to remember Pat in such a great way. To have so many friends and family come together for a basketball game would make him very happy,” said Kim Sonju-Zrust.
Saturday, February 7 the Boys’ Basketball team took on Cooper High School for the ninth annual Pat Sonju Memorial basketball game. Pat was the former boys’ basketball coach before passing away unexpectedly in October of 1999. He is survived by his wife Kim, who is a teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School, and his children, Avery and Cameron.
“We are trying to make sure we keep Pat’s legacy alive,” said head coach Nick Guida.
The boys played a strong first half, entering halftime with an 18-point lead. As the time ran down in the second half, Cooper came back, winning 57-51. Cooper is coached by Pat’s brother, making the game emotional for both teams.
“There is less pressure for this game,” said Guida. “Sometimes I get caught up in winning, but we’re playing a game and there are so many more valuable things. We’re very lucky.”
