Jaren had the opportunity to participate in the Upward Basketball program sponsored by a local church and he LOVED it. It is such a wonderful program that incorporates basketball fundamentals along with Christian teachings. The program was extemely organized and included 1 night of practice and then a game on Saturday. Jaren's team became such good buddies throughout the season and it was so fun to watch that friendship grow along with the basketball skills improve. Encouragement could be heard throughout the entire game by the coaches, refs and other players which was so neat to witness. Each practice included a time for devotions and each game started with a time of prayer with both teams, the coaches and the refs. How awesome is that?!?! Right now we have 3 kids wanting to play next year and I am all for that! They had a celebration tonight to celebrate each child and had a couple of very special guests - Steven Staggs who is a wide receiver for the Iowa Hawkeys spoke about courage & listening to God and your parents.
Steven Staggs & Tyler Sash's autographs on Jaren's jersey
Jaren & Steven Staggs
Jaren & Tyler Sash
Jaren's team receiving their trophies and other fun items
Jaren's cheering section at his last game...
...and the rest of them.
Going up for a shot - and he made it!
I love this picture - Jaren & Annika are good friends and this picture shows that teamwork that they have learned.
Getting final instructions from the refs before the game starts.
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