The Ballin’ Hard basketball team, made up of seventh grade players coached by Stephen Harris, have played in five tournaments this spring, winning two events and finishing as runnerups in two. The Ballin’ Hard squad won championships in the Super Hero Slam tournament and the Nothin’ But Net spring tournaments. The team was runnerup in the Pre-Season Classic tournament, falling by two in overtime in the title game. The Ballin’ Hard squad also was runnerup in the BW3 Super Regional tournament this past weekend. Team members are, from left to right, front row, Branson Smith (East Clinton), Bryce Highlander (Blanchester), Dylan Peterman (East Clinton); back row, Jakwon Clark (Hillsboro), Dylan Hoosier (Xenia), coach Stephen Harris; Matt Butcher (Wilmington), Brayden Sipple (Blanchester). Team member Zeke Brown of Hillsboro was not present for the photo.
