Holiday Hoops and Heroes

For many years my sons have looked up to the stars on the Madison Basketball court. Hours in the gym also facilitated their love of basketball, and sitting on the end of the bench while Grandpa helped coach didn’t hurt. Many heroes emerged too-- high school boys and coaches taking care of Hayden and Jace while I was coaching cheerleading. I’ve always heard it takes a community to raise a child. I guess things haven’t changed. Dozens of former players, coaches, and friends from Madison, Sugar City, and Rigby High gathered to burn a few holiday calories and to play in the spirit of giving. It doesn’t surprise me that this group of athletes came to our aid…and they once again set a good example for our sons. As I sit here looking at the photos of the participating teams, I see former students and friends… Matt was invited to play…and my brothers and their friends. I see so many people we have grown to love over the years. Thank you Todd and Suzie Holman, for organizing such a great event! It also seems fitting that two former Madison Cheerleaders put together a nice photo album for Jace. Count us in for helping with the Holiday Hoops for next year…and the next. Who knows? Maybe someday Hayden and Jace can even play. Thank you, thank you “hooping” heroes. You will always be stars to our family.