Once Payton's basketball season was over the 3rd-8th graders started having open gym practices and had an off season basketball schedule with practices and a few games. Taylor and Payton were excited to participate together. They went to the same practices, some of them early in the morning. They even got to play a few games together. It made for a long season but I think both boys really enjoyed doing this together. It kept them doing something through our winter.
Taylor really enjoys playing basketball.
Payton is #13.
Taylor in front and Payton in the back.
They sure enjoyed playing together!
Payton also really enjoys playing basketball.
Both boys made some neat plays throughout the season and they both made some great improvements.
Payton going for the jump ball...that was a first for him.
Go Eagles!
Taylor is Blue #1
Taking his defense seriously.
Foul shots for Payton.
To end the season we headed to Havre for the final tournaments. It was an early morning (like 4:30 AM!) for the boys and me. Mckay was tied up with tax season and took the girls to the Great Falls office while the boys and I were in Havre, Gavin was such a good trooper that day. Payton was playing up with the 7th Grade team since they were down on numbers and we were already going up there for Taylor's tournament. He had a blast participating with older boys and despite what we were told, he actually got a lot of playing time. It was a great experience for him and he made points and did well.
Taylor played well with his team. He works hard and enjoys sports. It has been a lot of fun cheering him on at his games as he scores and makes good plays.
Nice shot!
I sure love my kids! It is fun to see their likes and interests as well as successes as they work hard to improve.
