After tickling John “Big J” Smith to steal the ball back, Jersey Community Middle School (JCMS) seventh grade teacher Toni Goetten races to dribble the ball down the court at Friday’s game against the Harlem Wizards at Jersey Community High School (JCHS). (Caitlin R. King/Jersey County Journal)
To warm up the crowd before the Wizards took on the Jersey Panthers, the Wiz Kids took the court with the Harlem Wizards to run drills. At the end of their warm ups, Jimmy “Live Action” Bosque gathered the kids to the center of the court for a huddle. (Caitlin R. King/Jersey County Journal)
During a break in play, two year old Brooklyn Gardner threw her Harlem Wizards basketball onto the court to play with. (Caitlin R. King/Jersey County Journal)
Jimmy “Live Action” Bosque and JCMS sixth grade teacher Brian Madson wait for JCHS senior and referee for the game, Edward Roberts, for the tip-off that begins the game. Jersey took possession first and scored soon after. (Caitlin R. King/Jersey County Journal)
