Jacob just wrapped up his competitive basketball season. This was the first year he was eligible to play at the competitive level. He had to try out and was so excited to make the league! This offered him the opportunity to play at a more advanced level with kids who are just as competitive as him. At this level the rules of the game are more closely adhered to, fouls are called, games are much faster paced, and the rims are 10 feet versus 8 feet. Jacob thrives in this environment....he loves it! His team did great, they came in second place! The tournament was a heartbreaker though...they lost both their games and didn't get to play the first place team. Now he's moved on to recreational basketball and the season just started. They've won all of their games so far and Jacob was the high scorer in the game this weekend. Coach has him playing the point guard position and in his own words this is a "dream come true" for him.
Jacob also participated in a skills competition. As you can imagine, he was all fired up for it. The competition included 3 on 3 (whichever team scores three baskets first wins), Hot Shots (make as many baskets as you can shooting from various marked points on the floor within 30 seconds), and Knockout (shoot baskets from the free throw line, last man standing wins). Fifty kids participated in the competition and Jacob was the Knockout champion!!
