Today was the first basketball game of the season for JD and Georgia. Because they are in the same age group, 3rd and 4th grade, I requested they play on separate teams. I absolutley recognize that they are together ALWAYS. They like being separated and a little competition doesn't hurt:).
This is a great organization by the way. Upwards is a christian ministry that reaches out to surrounding neighborhoods through churches in the area. They attract many players to the variety of sports they offer. They begin with prayer. Each practice is held with a devotion and a memory verse. They are awarded for their memory verse and the characteristics played out in the game. I love to watch the game because they are super gentle with the kids. When a call is made, the ref stops and explains to the player what they did wrong. Love it! I think it only goes through 6th grade but I think they will come out with a great expeirence!
They suited up..... They eyed each other ....and shook hands. May the best team/brother or sister win! They won't always play each other but today it was JD's team vs Georgia's team. JD was eager and ready, he has played before. Georgia was nervous but, handled it well.
Derek and I, along with Mema and Chuck sat on the sidelines. We cheered for both sides. Funny, because I'm sure at one point the parents around us noticed we couldn't make up our mind on which team we were rooting for. In the last quarter, the coaches put JD and Georgia guarding each other. That was a sight to see! You could really hear us cheering one or the other on.
In the end Georgia's team won. They both gathered their snacks and were happy players. No sore losers today! Thank goodness....but not every week will end this happy I'm sure.
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