Basketball

This was Andrew's first year on the school team - 8th grade BMS Boys' basketball. Although they started the season with a loss, they ended up 9-4. Not bad!

At about 5'9", Andrew is one of the taller kids. But like his dad, he's not one of the thicker kids so he plays more of a small forward position. Unfortunately, at this age, there are only basically two groups of kids - the big ones and the guards. He's not quite big enough to be a big. And not quite quick enough to big a guard.

He managed to find a comfortable spot for himself on the baseline. It was a good spot not quite down low with the big boys and not all the way out on the perimeter either.

He managed to get off some good shots during the season. He didn't play a lot, but he kept trying to improve and contribute. Here are some of the season highlights:

Andrew started to move without the ball better and got a nice pass.

He's got to work on a more convincing pump fake, but it was a nice drive to the hoop.

After drawing the foul, he hit 1 of 2 free throws.

One of the big areas he was working on this year was rebounding. Here's a rebound with a nice outlet pass.

Not a bad steal and assist.

They ended the season in the consolation bracket championship game. They couldn't quite pull it off, but it was a great season nonetheless!