lion basketball
The Legacy Continues...
Last year's 4th grade unbeaten Luther Lions maintained form as defending champions. The now 5th grade basketball team swept the 2007-2008 district pre-season tournament with an undefeated 5-0 record.
"We have a great young team and it's an honor to work with them as the young players strive for greatness on the basketball court as well as off the court, " Coach Jeffries says. "It's a blessing to see these young men--their attitude to want to learn more about the game and to go out and demonstrate what they have learned as a unit." When asked his thoughts on youth in sports, Coach Jeffries stated that "At this age it's about learning the basics of basketball. But these players are learning to play the game mentally as well as physically. I tell them to just go out and play the game, but give 100%. It's all about having fun, and the rest will take care of itself. Anytime you give 100% and do the best you can, you always win, regardless of the score."
The community and their classmates are welcome to come out and support these young people as they make a valiant effort to represent their school and district as defending champions. (See game schedule below.)
For more information on the league, go to C7basketball.com and click to left for Schedules/Scores for fifth grade.