HHS freshman, JV teams mentor Upwards basketball players
Lead Summary
By
Larry Scruggs-
Recently, the Hillsboro Indians junior varsity and freshman teams took time to mentor some first- and second-grade children from Hillsboro City Schools.
To start the activities, the high schoolers played a Red vs. White scrimmage and entertained the youth by showing exceptional basketball skills. The Red team, which was overwhelmingly cheered on by the youth, won 68-50. Not only were these high schoolers playing with intensity and pure determination to show the cheering fans a great game, but they displayed leadership, quality basketball and exceptional teamwork. The youths were in awe, as during one stretch of play, both teams hit a combined six 3-pointers consecutively.
After the game, a short meet and greet was done, as the youths were able to pick their favorite player as a partner. Then, through a series of drills and activities, the JV and freshman players began their coaching careers by illustrating communication and proper technique. The kids who are part of the Upwards program at the elementary were able to receive instruction on passing, dribbling and shooting.
To top off the evening of learning was a fun game, “Knockout.” The older players made it competitive and fun for the kids.
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In the end, coaches Adam McGinnis and Jake Fouch thanked the kids for coming and participating in such a wonderful event.
All the kids, old and young, were able to show support for one another, cheer everyone on and even learn a little about basketball. This act, which may seem like a kind gesture, was in fact a memory the kids will carry with them for years.
A big thank-you goes out to Adam McGinnis, Jake Fouch, the Hillsboro freshman and reserve teams and the parents of the youth for bringing together the current and the future of Hillsboro athletics. As role models for the youth, the high schoolers represented not only the school of Hillsboro, but the community as a whole and did what role models do: lead by example.
To start the activities, the high schoolers played a Red vs. White scrimmage and entertained the youth by showing exceptional basketball skills. The Red team, which was overwhelmingly cheered on by the youth, won 68-50. Not only were these high schoolers playing with intensity and pure determination to show the cheering fans a great game, but they displayed leadership, quality basketball and exceptional teamwork. The youths were in awe, as during one stretch of play, both teams hit a combined six 3-pointers consecutively.
After the game, a short meet and greet was done, as the youths were able to pick their favorite player as a partner. Then, through a series of drills and activities, the JV and freshman players began their coaching careers by illustrating communication and proper technique. The kids who are part of the Upwards program at the elementary were able to receive instruction on passing, dribbling and shooting.
To top off the evening of learning was a fun game, “Knockout.” The older players made it competitive and fun for the kids.
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In the end, coaches Adam McGinnis and Jake Fouch thanked the kids for coming and participating in such a wonderful event.
All the kids, old and young, were able to show support for one another, cheer everyone on and even learn a little about basketball. This act, which may seem like a kind gesture, was in fact a memory the kids will carry with them for years.
A big thank-you goes out to Adam McGinnis, Jake Fouch, the Hillsboro freshman and reserve teams and the parents of the youth for bringing together the current and the future of Hillsboro athletics. As role models for the youth, the high schoolers represented not only the school of Hillsboro, but the community as a whole and did what role models do: lead by example.