For week ending Dec. 21
Boys 3rd/4th gradedivision
Zach Reiling
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESZach Reiling, a 4th-grader at Ramona Lutheran, has been playing ball for three years, including two in biddy ball. He has become a good ball handler and shooter.
Girls 3rd/4th/5th grade division
Lydia Nungesser
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESLydia Nungesser is 8 years old and a 3rd-grader at Barnett Elementary. This is Lydia’s third season of basketball. Although one of the youngest and smallest on her team, she often plays point guard and is a tough, aggressive defensive player. Lydia scored a game-winning basket in overtime.
Boys 5th/6th gradedivision
Isaiah Hernandez
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESIsaiah Hernandez is an 11-year-old 6th-grader at James Dukes Elementary. He began playing basketball three years ago and it has become his passion. When Isaiah isn’t playing basketball, he is playing his first love — football.
Girls 6th/7th/8th grade division
Elexis Espina
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESElexis Espina, better known as “E,” is 13 years old and a 7th-grader at Olive Pierce Middle School. She plays basketball for the girls travel team, Ramona Rampage, and the Boys and Girls Club. Elexis has also played baseball three years in Ramona’s Pony League.
Boys 7th/8th gradedivision
Milan Gatewood
SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESMilan Gatewood is 13 years old and an 8th-grader at Olive Peirce Middle School. This is his third season of basketball with the Boys and Girls Club. He is also a starter on the OPMS basketball team and has played football for Pop Warner and AYF.
