Upward Bball 2019 - Week 8

** Guest Blogger **

Eric Hendrickson

Silas Game #8 vs. Clippers - March 2nd
Since Phoebe's game was not until 10:30, I was able to watch all of Silas's game.

He started out his grand entry by high fiving the fans.

He had a good, aggressive player on him so it was fun to watch.

They kept score of the game and Silas' team won by 10.  Silas ended up with 6 baskets.

In the post game talk, Coach David and Mandy gave a Bible as a gift to each of the players on their team.  What a great idea I wish I had done this over the years.  Silas loves his and I saw one of the girls on the team reading hers at the game.  Great season.

Phoebe Game #11 vs. Sun - March 2nd
Last game of the year.  We still had two girls who hadn't scored all year, so my goal was to give them plenty of opportunities.

Phoebe was fighting a fever the night before and wasn't feeling the best this morning but she played a good game.

Before the game, the coach on the other team made a comment that they would have a chance if Phoebe wasn't playing.

We ended up winning 31-16.  Phoebe had 8 points, 4 of them from the free throw line.  The two girls who hadn't scored had plenty of opportunities, but no baskets.

Above, Phoebe and two of her best friends, Shawna and Haylee.

We ended up 7-4 this season.  One loss was to this team and the other three to the other team.  Good season Phoebe.  Look forward to you girls playing in the older group next year.

Sarah Game #8 vs. Celtics - March 2nd
Last game of Sarah's Upward career and since we only had (4) girls this Saturday, she got to play the entire game.

Our girls were ready to dominate their last game, and that they did.

I gave each girl an opportunity to be the point guard and every girl scored.

The goal was 46 points because Amiyah's sister's team had scored 46 earlier that day.  We fell just short, 42-10.  Sarah had an effortless 30 points.  The director of the league who has officiated 8th grade games, said Sarah could easily play against any of the girls he officiated at that age.  She is a good player and Stacee and I are excited to watch her in middle school, (so are Popee and Nanee - our kid's super fans.)