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August 4, 2009 --
STARZZ BASKETBALL SEASON ONE COMES TO AN END
After months of planning, practice, and headaches associated with a new program, STARZZ Basketball completed its first season of competition at the Mid-America Youth Basketball State Championships, in San Antonio, Texas. Both boys teams finished the tournament with one loss each, which just happened to have occurred in the championship games. Both teams completed thier final tournament with 4-1 records and second place finishes. The Lady Starzz 2014, 6th grade girls, finished fourth in the tournament.
STARZZ Basketball teams played a total of 129 games, compiling a combined 81-48 won-loss record. The teams competed in fourteen tournaments, while making 33 team tournament appearances. Of those 33 appearances, STARZZ Basketball teams won eleven championships, finished second five times and third seven times. Twenty-three top three finishes.
These were outstanding accomplishments and should be credited to the dedicated volunteers, parents. players, and generous sponsors who supported the STARZZ Basketball program. We also thank the individuals and organizations who worked so hard AGAINST our success. It is their actions which served as the additional motivation contributing to the success of this program.
STARZZ Basketball will continue to build on the successful Season One, as we prepare for Season Two. We have many plans and expectations for Season Two, as will be expanding our number of teams, recruiting additional coaches, and increaslng number of young men and women in our program. Dorothy and I look forward to Season Two and we hope that you will also join us as members of the 2010 STARZZ TEAM! Thank you!
Front Row: Shamon Aldridge, Sha'ashia Estell, Pria Johnson
Second Row: Coach Nicole Evans, Praisjah Woodkins, LaTasha Belser, Alexus Dukes, Jasmin Lyons,
Twillesa Shipman, Alexus Johnson, Coach Dorothy Lyons Not Pictured: Tyasia Rainge
Front Row: Coach Jammie Blunt, Allen Banner, Devante Robinson, Quoy Blunt, Rashard Odomes, Immanuel Harris
Second Row: Coach Derrick Merriwether, Chantce Newsome, Aundre Halliburton, Torenzo Saunders, Paul Caldwell, Tyler Wilson
Third Row: Jose Roman, DJ Merriwether, Deion Robinson, Jaquor Blunt, Kariem Johnson
Not Pictured: Jalin Mayfield, Khalik Menninger, Kishion Mitchell-Glasco, Pat Mark, Desmond Lewis-Anderson, Jullius Maglott
Front Row: Allen Banner, Immanuel Harris, Coach Jammie Blunt, Quoy Blunt, Devante Robinson
Back Row: Paul Caldwell, Torenzo Saunders, Rashard Odomes
Not Pictured: Jalin Mayfield, Khalik Menninger, Kishion Mitchell-Glasco, Pat Mark
Front Row: Coach Debbie Hicks, Rachelle Allen, Pria Johnson, and Coach Dorothy Lyons
Back Row: Jalynn Bonner, Alexus Dukes, Twillesa Shipman and Lapraisjah Johnson
Not pictured: Jazmyne Cahee and Aubryon Woodkins
Lady STARZZ 2015 Pictured: Jalynn Bonner, Alexus Dukes, Twillesa Shipman, Pria Johnson,
Rachelle Allen and Lapraisjah Johnson Not pictured: Jazmyne Cahee and Aubryon Woodkins
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July 30, 2009 --
STARZZ BASKETBALL END OF SEASON BANQUET
STARZZ Basketball held its first End-0f-Season banquet on July 30, 2009. The banquet was held at the Grace United Methodist Church activity center Copperas Cove, Texas. Coaches, players, parents, and supporters joined together to celebrate the end of our first season, and a very successful season. Each player received a participation certificate, a T-shirt with the new STARZZ Basketball logo, and a STARZZ Basketball backpack. Coaches were awarded the Presidents Volunteer Sports Award and a State of Texas Volunteer commendation signed by the Honorable Rick Perry, Governor of Texas. Coaches also received STARZZ Basketball coaches plaques. Shay Johnson was recognized for her valuable support to the STARZZ Basketball program as Team Coordinator.
Coach Debbie Hicks and the Lady STARZZ 2015 pose after receiving their certificates. Left to right are: Coach Hicks, Twillesa Shipman, Rachelle Allen, Pria Johnson, Lapraisjah Johnson, Jalynn Bonner and Alexus Dukes. Not pictured is Jazmyne Cahee and Aubryon Woodkins.
Coach Jammie Blunt and the STARZZ 2014 pose after receiving thier certificates. Let to right are: Rashard Odomes, Kishion Mitchell-Glasco, Torenzo Saunders, Quoy Blunt, Paul Caldwell, Devante Robinson, Allen Banner, and Coach Jammie Blunt. Not pictured is Immanuel Harris, Pat Mark, Khalil Memminger, and Jaylin Mayfield.
Coach Derrick Merriwether and the STARZZ 2013 pose after receiving thier certificates. Pictured left to right are: Kariem Johnson, Jaquor Blunt, Jose Roman, Desmond Lewis-Anderson, Coach Merriwether, DJ Merriwether, Tyler Wilson, Andre Halliburton. Not pictured is Chantce Newsome and Jullius Maglott.
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STARZZ TEAMS PLACE AT "NOTHIN' BUT NET" TOURNAMENT IN AUSTIN
July 13, 2009. This past weekend, all three STARZZ basketball teams were in competition at the Nothin But Net tournament in Austin. Lady Starzz 2015 finished 2-2 in the tournament, placing third in their division. The highlight for them was their final game against a much larger and older Fort Worth Saints team. The final score was 46-40. STARZZ 2014 (7th grade) also finished at 2-2, also capturing third in their division. STARZZ 2014 (8th Grade) went 3-1, losing only to a much taller 9th grade team from Bryan-College Station. All the teams did very well, playing teams at higher grade levels. Competition wise, this tournament was good for our teams as they prepare for the upcoming MAYB State tournament, in San Antonio.
CENTRAL TEXAS SHOOTOUT - Burnet, Texas July 27, 2009
STARZZ Basketball 2013 won the Middle School division at the Central Texas Shootout in Burnet Texas, on June 25-26. STARZZ 2013 defeated the STARZZ 7th grade team, STARZZ 2014, in the championship game. STARZZ 2013 finished undefeated in the tournament while STARZZ 2014 finished at 3-1. Lady STARZZ 2015 captured the 6th grade girls title for their 5th championship this season. STARZZ 2013 is coached by Derrick Merriwether
Lady STARZZ 2015 - First Place - 6th Grade Girls
Front Row: Rachelle Allen, Pria Johnson, Jazmyne Cahee, Back Row: Aubryon Woodkins, Lapraisjah Johnson, Coach Debbie Hicks, Twillesha Shipman, Aluxus Dukes, Jalynn Bonner
STARZZ 2013 - First Place - Middle School Divsion
Front Row: Derrick Merriwether, Chantce Newsome, Desmond Lewis-Anderson, Jullius Maglott Back Row: Coach Derrick Merriwether, Jaquor Blunt, Kariem Johnson, Deion Robinson, Andre Halliburton, Jose Roman, Tyler Wilson
STARZZ 2014 - Second Place - Middle School Divsion
Front Row: Jalin Mayfield, Pat Mark, "Manny" Harris, Devante robinson, Quoy Blunt, Coach Jammie Blunt Back Row: Allen Banner, Paul Caldwell, Torenzo Sanders, Kishion Mitchell, Rashard Odomes
June 21, 2009
Fort Hood Tournament and The Great American Shootout
June 14, 2009
Lady STARZZ WIN FOURTH STRAIGHT TOURNAMENT
Lady STARZZ 2015 (6th Grade) improved their record to 15-3 and went on to win their fourth consecutive championship at the StarVision Summer Spotlight “Girls Only” Tournament in Georgetown. Lady STARZZ 2015 defeated the Killeen Lady Diamonds, 37-24, for the tournament title. The team currently consists of two sixth graders, four fifth graders, one fourth grader, and one third grader. The third grader on the team, Jazmyne Cahee is gaining experience, as she will be the point guard on next year’s Lady STARZZ 2016 (4th-5th Grade team) The team is coached by Debbie Hicks.
“PLAY HARD … EVERYDAY”
May 30, 2009
STARZZ "Bake Sale" nets over $1200
STARZZ Basketball held its second fundraiser of the year on May 30, at the Copperas Cove Wal-Mart. The organization raised over $1200 during this "bake-sale" event. Funds from this event will be utilized for year-end events and regular operating expenses of the organization.
May 29, 2009 - S.C. Lee Jr. High School
RELAY FOR LIFE
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.
Alisa Merriwether, Michelle Crabtree, Jalynn Bonner, Charles Lyons, and Regina Bonner at the start of the Copperas Cove “Relay For Life” event. May 29, 2009.
Charles and Dorothy handing out bottled water, donated by Wal-Mart, to "Relay For Life" participants.
May 24, 2009
STARZZ 1013 and 1014 Win MAYB - Regional Tournament Championships
STARZZ 2014 finish at 4 - 1 ... avenge earlier tournament loss to Georgetown Fury
STARZZ 2013 finish at 5 - 0 ... avenge loss to Pflugerville Ballers at ATX"Slamma Jamma"
May 28, 2009
FAN SUPPORT IN SAN MARCOS
Many parents and supporters travelled to San Marcos to support the STARZZ boys teams as they captured MAYB Regional titles
May 17, 2009
6th Grade Girls Take ATX Slamma Jamma 6th-7th Grade Championship
7th Grade Boys Finish at 3 wins - 2 losses and Finish Third
8th Grade Boys Finish at 2 wins - 3 losses
The STARZZ Basketball combined 6th/7th grade girls basketball team participated in the ATX Slamma Jamma Tournament in Austin, Texas on May 16-17. The STARZZ girls team went 2-1 in pool play, winning one game by one point, winning another on a last shot in double overtime, and losing by one point. In the medal round, the team defeated the Austin Hoops and Hays Rebels to capture their third straight tournament championship.
ATX Slamma Jamma 6th-7th Grade Champions
Front Row: Rachelle Allen, Pria Johnson, Jalynn Bonner
Back Row: Alexus Johnson, Alexus Dukes, Coach Debbie Hicks, Twillesa Shipman, LaPraisjah Johnson
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April 28, 2009 --
CEDAR PARK "RUMBLE IN THE PARK"
STARZZ Basketball took its traveling show this week to the Mid-America Basketball Tournament in Cedar Park, Texas.
In their first pool play game, the 7th grade boys beat the Copperas Cove Cobras, then lost only their second game of the season to the Austin Toros. In three tournaments, the STARZZ 7th grade boys only losses have come at the hands of the Toros’. The loss to the Toros forced the 7th grade boys into the third-place game against the Salado Slam. Rashard Odomes’ clutch free throw shooting at the end of the game sealed the deal for the STARZZ 7th grade boys as they finished in third place.
The 8th grade boys jumped on the Liberty Hill Wildcats and Austin Wildcats in their first two games of round robin play. Having secured at least a second place finish, the 8th graders needed a win over Texas Extreme for the tournament title. The Texas Extreme hung tough throughout the first half, before finally falling to the STARZZ 8th graders. The 8th grade boys have now won two consecutive tournaments and improved their record to 7-4.
The STARZZ Basketball 6th grade girls continued their winning ways. They defeated the Austin Hoops, the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers, and the Georgetown Dribblers on their way to winning the 6th grade girls division. In three tournament appearances, the girls are 9-2, with two first place finishes and one third place finish.
The STARZZ Basketball 8th grade girls went 0-2 in pool play with a forfeit to the Austin Wildcats, on a scheduling error, followed by a loss to the Centex Triple Threat. In bracket play, the 8th grade girls defeated the BCS Lady Bears 8th, to finish the tournament in fifth place.
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April 20, 2009 --
FUNDRAISING AIN'T EASY .... SOMEBODY GOT TO DO IT!
Copperas Cove Walmart ... Sunday, April 19th
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April 19, 2009 --
STARZZ BASKETBALL TEAMS DISCOVER GOLD IN LIBERTY HILL
Four teams representing STARZZ Basketball participated in the Liberty Hill Wildcats JAMM basketball tournament on April 18, at Liberty Hill, Texas. STARZZ Basketball 8th grade boys, 7th grade boys, and 6th grade girls teams won first place honors in their respective divisions. The highlight of the tournament was an exciting title game between the STARZZ Basketball 7th graders and the Copperas Cove Crusaders. This was a great game ending in a 41-40 win for the STARZZ 7th graders after leading by as many as thirteen point. This was another great outing for the first-year STARZZ Basketball program. A special "Thank You" to all the parents, players, supporters, sponsors, and volunteer coaches who are PART OF the STARZZZ Basketball family. Thanks to Ed Beans and the Liberty Hill Wildcat organization for inviting us to play at their tournament.
8th Grade Boys - Champions
Front Row: Kariem Johnson, Chance Newsome, Tyler Wilson, Jalen Keelan
Back Row: Deion Robinson, Jaquor Blunt, Derrick Merriwether, Andre Halliburton, Jose Roman, Coach Bernard Robinson
8th Grade Boys and family members
7th Grade Boys - Champions
Front Row; Devante Robinson, Khalik Memminger, Manny Harris, Qwoy Blunt, Coach Jammie Blunt
Back Row: Allen Banner, Paul Caldwell, Rashard Odomes, Kevin Schumaker, John Walker
7th Grade Boys and family members
6th Grade Girls Champions
Front Row: Rachelle Allen, Pria Johnson, Aubryon Woodkins, Mykala Gillette
Back Row: Coach Dorothy Lyons, Alexus Dukes, Twillesa Shipman, Jalynn Bonner, Lapraisjah Johnson, Coach Debbie Hicks
STARZZ Basketball ... Practice Hard ... Play Hard!
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April 7, 2009 --
6TH GRADE GIRLS TAKE THIRD AT LAMPASAS TOURNAMENT
STARZZ Basketball 's 6th Grade Girls Basketball team, coached by Debbie Hicks and Dorothy Lyons, won third place in the Lampasas Bullets "April Showers" basketball Tournament. This was the first ever tournament for the newly formed team.
Coaches and players from the Copperas Cove Crusaders and the STARZZ Basketball 6th grade teams pose together at the conclusion of their game at the Lampasas Bullets "April Showers" Basketball Tournament, held on April 5. The Crusader girls won the game and the first-place tournament trophy with a 3-1 record. The STARZZ Basketball 6th grade team finished in third place at 3-2, in their first ever tournament. The Crusaders team is coached by Eddie Wilson and Martha Blount while the STARZZ team is coached by Debbie Hicks and Dorothy Lyons.
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April 7, 2009 --
STARZZ FIVESOME PLACE AT BASKETBALL SKILLS COMPETITION
Pictured above are Pria Johnson, Qwoy Blunt, Jasmin Lyons, Rashard Odomes, and Rachelle Allen
Five local youths representing STARZZ Basketball and the City of Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department, participated in the Regional JrNBA/JrWNBA Skills competition held Saturday in Austin, Texas. The competition was held at the Austin Convention Center and hosted by the Austin Toros, an NBA Developmental League team, affiliated with the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks. Winning first place honors were Pria Johnson (9-10 girls), Jasmin Lyons (13-14 girls), and Rashard Odomes (11-12 boys). These winners qualified for invitation to the National Competition to be held in Orlando, Florida. Second place honors went to Qwoy Blunt in the 13-14 boys division. Rachelle Allen took third place in the 11-12 girls division.
Copperas Cove Leader-Press (April 7, 2009)
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March 9, 2009 --
14U TEAM REPRESENTED STARZZ BASKETBALL AND CITY OF COPPERAS COVE AT TEXAS AMATUER ATHLETIC FEDERATION TOURNAMENT
Region V TAAF Tournament in Waco, on March 8.
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February 17, 2009 --
AREA YOUTHS WIN HONORS IN LOCAL JR. NBA/JR. WNBA SKILLS CHALLENGE
On February 16, local youngsters between the ages of 9 and 14 had the opportunity to participate in the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge, sponsored by Singulair, and hosted by STARZZ Basketball and the Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department, at the Ave E gym in Copperas Cove. This grassroots program provides boys and girls, competing separately, a free opportunity to showcase their excellence in the core basketball skills of shooting, dribbling, and passing. The Skills Challenge is also intended to encourage youth participation in sports while promoting sportsmanship.
The following participants won 1st Place honors in thier respective age and gender groups:
Boys Name Girls Name
Age 9-10 Josiah Jimboy Age 9-10 Pria Chanel Johnson
Age 11-12 Rashard Odomes Age 11-12 Rachelle Allen
Age 13-14 Qwoy Blunt Age 13-14 Jasmin Lyons
These Champions will now have the opportunity to compete in the Regional Competition, to be held at a date/location to be determined. This is one (1) of 35 Regional Competitions being held across the country that will determine those youngsters advancing to Orlando, Florida for the National Finals.
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January 7, 2009 --
STARZZ BASKETBALL TO HOST JrNBA/JrWNBA COMPETITION
STARZZ Basketball is honored to be selected to host a JrNBA/JrWNBA Skills Challenge sponsored by Singulair. This great FREE event is open to everyone... boys and girls ... including non-participants in our program. The Skills Challenge will occur sometime during the month of February. Date, time, and location will be announced at a later date. We look forward to seeing you at the Challenge. If there are any questions, please contact Charles Lyons at ccstarzz09@aol.com or 254-290-0730.
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