Kellen just started playing Upward Basketball this year. She did Upward Cheerleading last year, where they cheer for the basketball games. Even though she did it with her two best friends, I don't think it was enough action for her, so soon after the season was over, she began declaring she was going to play basketball next year, instead!
Upward is a national Christian sports organization, and it's a really great program. They promote sportsmanship and teamwork, and also have devotions at practice and during half-time. They are awarded an iron-on star to put on their t-shirts for various categories each game (best effort, best offense, best defense, etc.) and also one for memorizing the scripture verse each week. Here's a picture of her team, along with her coach, a friend of ours, Scott Willhite.
Great D, Kellen! (She's #5, second from right)
Blocking out her friend Betsy, while her teammate Lexi takes a shot. Kellen knew two other players on her team before the season began (Payton Willhite & Anna Joy Allen), and this past week, happened to know 4 girls on the other team, too!
Kellen keeping the ball away from the other girl, and getting ready to shoot a basket.
Kellen's fans! Brian's parents came over from Tennessee to watch her first game.
Kellen just started playing Upward Basketball this year. She did Upward Cheerleading last year, where they cheer for the basketball games. Even though she did it with her two best friends, I don't think it was enough action for her, so soon after the season was over, she began declaring she was going to play basketball next year, instead!
Upward is a national Christian sports organization, and it's a really great program. They promote sportsmanship and teamwork, and also have devotions at practice and during half-time. They are awarded an iron-on star to put on their t-shirts for various categories each game (best effort, best offense, best defense, etc.) and also one for memorizing the scripture verse each week. Here's a picture of her team, along with her coach, a friend of ours, Scott Willhite.
Great D, Kellen! (She's #5, second from right)
Blocking out her friend Betsy, while her teammate Lexi takes a shot. Kellen knew two other players on her team before the season began (Payton Willhite & Anna Joy Allen), and this past week, happened to know 4 girls on the other team, too!
Kellen keeping the ball away from the other girl, and getting ready to shoot a basket.
Kellen's fans! Brian's parents came over from Tennessee to watch her first game.
4 comments:
Good for Kellen for switching to a real sport this year! :) (Seriously, I know cheerleading is actually really hard... please don't kill me all of you cheerleader friends!) Love the pictures!
um...competitive cheerleading is HARD JENNY..:)
I do love basketball too!
Jenny, Brian and I feel EXACTLY like you do! We are both former collegiate athletes and coaches, so it was difficult letting her do that! ;-) Not really difficult, but we figured it was better for her to get it out of her system right now, rather than when she's 14!
Kellen,
I love seeing your basketball pictures! You look like you are playing a great game and having a lot of fun! That is exciting that you and Betsy get to play against each other! Tell her that I said hello. I guess you guys are glad to have your power back on so that you can get back to normal! I just wanted to say hello, and I will keep checking your blog to keep up with what is going on with you and your family.
I love you and miss you!
Mrs. Candace
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