Girls AAU Basketball

Being involved in sports offers great opportunities to the players, and one of those includes AAU girls basketball (GJ Blackout). This is a local club basketball league that is provided to girls 6-8th grade to provide endurance to their skills, and further their knowledge in the sport. 

Playing the sport can help you stay active and make new friends. It can add some excitement and be able to represent your team. Plus, it’s a team sport so you learn alot about teamwork and cooperation. 

Mya Lara states, “I play wing and I like it, because you are able to pass the ball in, and run which is a big part of the play.”  This helps demonstrate the teamwork within the sport and how its  important to provide balance on the court to create an effective team.  

When playing any sport you will eventually face big competitors that will challenge you and your team. Jaelyn Lopez says, “I think our team's biggest competitor is the other Fruita team because they work together well and have some well experienced players' ', This shows that the intense games will make players strive to be resilient while trying their best to ultimately win the game. 

Overall the involvement and opportunities that sports provide can not only improve your basketball knowledge, but also help you in skills like teamwork and cooperation with others.