This past fall, the Southwest Times began a column that highlighted the weekly scores and statistics from our rec league football games. Based on the response I got while out at the games after the first article, this was something that both the players and parents really enjoyed. Our goal during basketball season is to provide coverage for as many of our county teams as possible, but as was the case with the football coverage in the fall, alot of that will depend on the support of the coaches. Coaches are requested to send game information to cougardave23@comcast.net to be included in these weekly articles.
The Pulaski County Recreation Department offers a chance for kids to participate in basketball each year in several age groups. First year players, age 5-6 and 7-8 are grouped in coed divisions with eight foot goals. No score is kept in these divisions, and the primary focus is on teaching basic basketball skills and teamwork, while allowing players a chance to get some exercise.
The next level up is somewhat different. For boys, 8-10 year olds are grouped together in a league, while the girls are grouped into a 8-11 year old league. This division does keep score, and a regulation basket is used. Based on the number of players available, the rec league will break the older players into further groups. Normally, boys have an 11-12 year old division and a 13-15 division, while the girls are grouped into a 12-15 year old division. Both boys and girls then have the opportunity to play in the 15-18 year old division, as long as their are enough players to field the teams.
This year, the divisions are made up of the following teams. In the 5-6 year old coed division the teams are the Snowville/Hiwassee Dunkers, Snowville/Hiwassee Panthers, Riverlawn Tar Heels, Riverlawn Rockets, Dublin Cubs, Dublin Dukes, Dublin Yellow Jackets Dublin Celtics, Dublin Hokies, Dublin Bandits, Pulaski Wolverines, Pulaski Little Mustangs, Pulaski Little Hoopsters, and the Pulaski Hokies. In the 7-8 year old coed division, the teams are the Riverlawn Hokies, Riverlawn Thunder, Riverlawn Jaguars, Dublin Dragons, Dublin Heat, Dublin Highlanders, Dublin Bulls, Dublin Lakers, Pulaski Spartans, Pulaski All-Stars, Pulaski Dragos, Pulaski Raptors, Pulaski Wolverines, and the Snowville/Hiwassee Hokies.
The boys 8-10 year old division is made up of the Snowville Longhorns, Snowville Suns, Riverlawn Fire, Riverlawn Magic, Dublin Lightning, Dublin Highlanders, Dublin Rockets, Dublin Suns, Dublin Blue Devils, Dublin Tar Heels, Dublin Globe Trotters, Pulaski Spurs, Pulaski Blue Devils, Pulaski Celtics, and the Pulaski Hokies. The girls 8-11 division is made up of the Riverlawn Tigers, Riverlawn Huskies, Riverlawn Purple Pumas, Dublin Dynamite, Dublin Tar Heels, Dublin Firecrackers, Dublin Dream, Pulaski Wildcats, Pulaski Eagles, and the Pulaski Tar Heels. The boys 11-12 year old division is made up of the Snowville/Hiwassee Bobcats, Riverlawn Volunteers, Dublin Heat, Dublin Wolverines, Dublin Celtics, Dublin Tar Heels, Pulaski B-Ballers, Pulaski Heat, and the Pulaski Tar Heels.
So far, I have received two reports on games. Again, we can only run the information if we receive it, so parents and players please encourage your coaches to send it in to the email address listed above. Good luck to all of our Pulaski County athletes!!
Snowville Pink Panthers Get First Win
The Snowville Pink Panthers 8-11 year old girls team got their first win of the season on January 24 over the Pulaski Tar Heels by a final score of 39-2. Leah Lowe led the Panthers with 18 points. Michelle Massie and Carly Hedge added 6 points each. Emily Cox scored 3 points, while Katie Fox, Breanna Hollins, and Sammantha Webb added two points each. Mackenzie Ratcliff's provided several blocks, as well as solid defense in the effort.
Dublin Heat Win Over Dublin Celtics
The Dublin Head defeated the Dublin Celtics by a final score of 34-16 on January 20. The Heat, coached by Joe Blankenship, were led in scoring by Hunter Thomas who scored 16 points and had 12 rebounds. Alex Akers added 10 points and 10 assists. Adam Baber chipped in 5 points, and Trent Blankenship had three points. For the Celtics, who are coached by John Thompson, Jacob Masse led the way with 8 points. Justin Shatto added 6 points, and J.T. Thompson added two while also leading the team in rebounds.
For more information of Pulaski County recreation league basketball, or other Pulaski County recreation league sports, visit their website at www.pulaskicounty.org/pcrec.
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