Basketball Champ

 Ben and his buddy Nathan running down the court

 Ben with the ball during the game.  It was hard to get a good picture because there are usually about 4 coaches at a time on the court telling the kids what to do.

 High fives after the game

 So proud of his trophy!

 Ben's team

Ben just completed 6 weeks of basketball through Ada Christian.  Jerry coached his team of Young 5's and Kindergarteners.  It was made up of both girls and boys, and let's just say the abilities varied quite a bit!  There were a couple little girls on the team who were so adorable but almost too little to dribble the ball.  Ben's team did very well.  They went from running down the court holding the ball (no dribbling whatsoever) to passing to each other.  Ben was one of probably only 3 on his team who was able to make a basket.  Jerry and I were gone for one of his games, and he called and told me that he made six baskets and they won the game 4-2.  Someone's math is a little off there, but that's ok.  Score is not kept, but lots of times there are kids who will mess with the scoreboard during the game.  Usually the scoreboard reads 0-0 at the end, and the kids are thrilled that they tied even if one team scored 20 points!