Baxter has put away the bat in exchange for a basketball. The
Methodist church has an outstanding
IMPACT winter youth league complete with non-partisan cheerleaders, fan mail, coaching, and a positive atmosphere. The final scores are inching their way toward double digits. Bax scored some goals and got some rebounds. And he been having a blast. Check out these shots from yesterday's game.
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An eventful week with the second Saturday of competition. This capped off a week, the highlight of which was a visit from the tooth fairy. Inflation has touch the economics of teethery. The market rate for a tooth these days is $5, up from a shiny quarter back in mom's day |
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Shootin the rock is serious business but not so serious that Bax can't pause to mug for the camera. |
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The kids get better every week. But they are still challenged on how to work the ball inside. The referee also serves as a surrogate coach. Note that the ref is sporting some shorts in this unseasonably warm weather. |
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Hangtime |
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Halftime peptalk |
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All are willing to step up. |
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Bax sits with friend Evan as he gets mentally prepared for his game. |