3rd Grade-May 21-22

The 3rd grade xtreme team finished out the spring session with a great 2-1 tournament record.

Playing in a 4th grade bracket again, they faced off early in the morning on Saturday against a 916 Select team that was clearly in the wrong bracket. 916 was a good team and had some great players, and the age and skill difference was too much for the Xtreme team. All of the YBA players played hard, and did not quit, and the coaches were very proud of that.

With a loss under thier belt, the YBA Xtreme team was determined to redeem themselves. Playing against an unfamiliar opponent in North Bay Basketball 4th, the team came out hungry with pressure all over the court. Great defense, along with great team offense resulted in a 30-12 win.

Sundays game was against Carson Valley 4th. Having played the team a few times in the past, the team was confident their defense would be the key to a win. Playing on a smaller court (Court 8) and full court pressure gave the Xtreme team the advantage. In the end, the Xtreme team won 45-26.

It has been a great ride watching these kids grow and mature. The coaches are very happy with where the kids are at right now, and look forward to helping them to improve their skills and keep moving forward as players and as people.

They have had to play a majority of 4th grade teams, and they have fared really well. It has helped in their growth as a team and as individuals. While the coaches would have loved to have won a tournament (or two), what we are most proud of is how far the players have all come.