Rec Center Hoops get underway
Youth basketball has started at the Recreation Center
and Vernon Gilbert was able to talk with some players and
longtime coach, Coach DeLee.
Landon Bodison plays for the Silverbacks and is coached
by Jersey/Reed. Landon, #11, contributed 6 points during his
game. He wants to give a shout out to his Mom, Kimberly
Davis and Brother Reggie Williams.
Amir Simmons, #10, also contributed to the Silverbacks
first win by dropping 2 points. Amir gives a shout out to his
Mom and his coaches and is happy to be a part of this team.
Shamaria Habersham, #13, plays for the Patriots. The
Patriots are coached by Coach Robert. Shamaria enjoyed the
game and scored 2 points. Habersham, comments that “even
though they didn’t win it’s okay.”
Speaking for the Warriors, was Noah Jackson (#13) and
Braxton Beach. The Warriors are coached by Coach DeLee.
The Warriors won their game on the 10th. Noah gave a shout
out to teammate Ja’Lon who he says took most of the shots
and took all the hits for the team.
Braxton Beach also recognized Ja’Lon saying he played a
good game. Braxton came in for Ja’Lon when he was feeling
bad. Beach also gave a shout out to all the Moms and Dads
who came out to support their kids.
Miss Tori Akins plays for the Panthers coached by Coach
Ashley. While Tori was not sure about how many points she
scored, she said she had fun and would do it again.
Coach DeLee is the Coach for the Warriors. DeLee has
been coaching in the Youth Basketball League for many years
winning many championships. She is very proud of her 7-9
year olds commenting these are 10 of the best players ever.
“There’s no stopping me now.”
