Let the Games Begin

After a month of practice only, it was time for the basketball games to begin! There would be eight games on every Saturday morning in January and February. Collins was VERY nervous. Especially when the team ran out to the court under a giant inflatable tunnel while "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" blared on the loud speaker! My friend Alex commented, "Collins looked terrified". She was right, but luckily we survived that first game and new experience. 

There are four girls teams that play each week, and they start the morning with a prayer which is neat.

 

 Then, action! Collins didn't really didn't know what she was doing...but that's okay. She's never played before, and she went out there and tried.

They don't keep score in this league which is a bit of a bummer, but I think they are focusing on teaching the girls other skills like determination, focus, and integrity. But I did see some of the girls on the bench adding up the score to themselves. :)

First game in the books! It was neat our first opponent was the Lady Bruins which has Collins's friends Mary Louise and Bennett on it. It was nice to play with friends the first time out. Now, hopefully, the nerves will be gone and we can focus more on learning the game of basketball!