We've been so busy that my son Ben's basketball season is already upon us. This year Ben is a member of Team 2, a/k/a the Gold Team. Unlike last year's dismal squad, this team has some talent. It also has four kids named Ben on the team, including my son. They made their debut against Irondale Team 3, a/k/a the Black Team this morning, winning the lid lifter 27-21 at the St. Anthony Community Center (a/k/a the "SACC"). We have ten kids this year, but only 6 were there, so our kids were running hard all day. But despite that, our Ben-heavy squad was able to prevail. My Ben did not score in the game, but he had at least two assists and four rebounds, including a key one down the stretch.
It will be an interesting schedule this season, as our lads will be playing not only Irondale teams but also St. Anthony and Mounds View teams. In fact, the majority of the games will be against Mounds View squads, which will represent a step up in competition. It's hard to say what will happen, but this much is certain - this team is highly unlikely to lose any games 70-6 like last year's squad did. And by winning the opener, they are already more successful than last year's squad. Next week it's St. Anthony #2; game time is 10 a.m. at the SACC.
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