Over the summer, Cody and Jaden played on a basketball league for their first ever time. Both boys have played basketball quite a bit in our driveway with their dad and with neighborhood kids, but this was their first experience on an official team. It was a great opportunity for them to hone their skills and to focus on the finer rules of the game. They each made amazing progress over the course of the season. It was so fun to watch them play!
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We signed the boys up to play on a team with their cousin Ryan and some of his school friends. Not all their team was present for this photo, but it was taken before the team's very first game. Go Hornets!
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JADEN
Jaden showed a lot of focus as he played. He seemed to be aware of the game's big picture and was a smart player. He was a fairly accurate shooter and typically scored 4-8 points per game. He started off the season a little tentative defensively but became much more aggressive as the season went on. Jaden made the most progress in his rebounding abilities. He gave his all on the court and never gave up. We were so proud of our #4!
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Jaden was often chosen to do the tip-off at the start of the game. He had an amazing vertical jump!
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Jaden grew to be very consistent in his free throw shots.
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CODY
Cody was our man-of-action on the court! He was always moving and was an aggressive defender. Cody watched his opponents carefully and loved getting steals. He had tons of fast breaks during the season and would fly down the court for layups. He was also a good shooter, averaging 6-8 points each game. Cody was a tough competitor and continued to grow in his abilities. Way to play, #2. We're so proud of you!
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I have quite a few blurry shots like this of Cody streaming down the court. He was going too fast for me to get a clear photo! Ha!
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Cody, also, was chosen to do the tip-off for a couple games. He did a great job!
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Look at our #2, zipping off away from the competition!
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I missed most of the action on this video, but you can just barely catch Cody's layup falling in for a basket. Whoop, whoop!
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It was so fun watching Jaden and Cody's twin connection (and their cousin connection, too!) on the court. We'd often see them look to pass to each other, screen for each other, and set one another up for a shot.
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The Hornets team was made up of some very talented players. These guys won all but one of their regular season games. One of their most exciting games was when they clawed their way up from behind to beat a very tough, undefeated team. The Hornets ended up winning by 8!
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By the end of the season, the Hornets were tied for first place with two other teams (each team having lost just one game). In the post-season tournament, the Hornets ended up losing against that same tough team we were so proud to beat earlier in the season. These boys definitely gave their all throughout the whole season and learned to work together really well. It was a wonderful season overall and a perfect growing experience for Jaden and Cody.
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| Coach Hansen, Taiyang, Jaden, Ryan, Cody, Coach Wooster Quentin, Keo, Slade, Ommy |
We definitely enjoyed watching them in action!
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