Mid-February the Parks and Recreation Center held its basketball season tournament. The Blue Devils came out with championship honors with their 28-25 win.
In a post-game interview Coach Kadeem, coach for the 10, 11, and 12 U team, Graham reflected on the Blue Devils win and prospects for next season. “We just went undefeated 6-0 and had a really good season.” Coach Graham shared this was the second season the team has
gone undefeated. “I may come back next season as a coach and go for a “three-peat.”
Coach Briana Chisolm, Assistant Athletic Director and Head of Basketball at the Recreation Center, congratulated the Blue Devils on their “phenomenal season.” Coach Bri went on the thank all the coaches who gave their time to come out and teach and educate the kids in the game of basketball. She also thanked the referees who helped make the season possible and gave a special shout out to the sponsors too. “We are truly proud of the kids and their development, growth, and the fun and the excitement they had on the court.”
Catching up with some of the players, Sports Contributor Vernon Gilbert spoke with them about the game, tournament, and season.
Dante Brown, Jr. (#2) playing for the Blue Devils and Coach Graham. “Today we won the championship by about 2 points and about 5 steals or so.
Kamarion Graham (#30) thanked his dad, Coach Graham and also his teammate DeShaun Brown for helping him throughout the season. Graham put up 8 points helping to put his team on top.
Congratulations Blue Devils!
