Arabella loves basketball! You will catch her with a ball in her hands, watching or playing the game. Anything basketball related is a YES!
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Arabella finds basketball to be extremely fun. She enjoys how competitive the game can be, individually and team wise. She will gladly take anyone 1 on 1, play a 3 on 3 or 5 on 5 game. When there are teammates, she values their contribution and competitiveness.
Her travel basketball coach, Kahlil Fortson. He has many saying s that she repeats such as "Making lay ups does not win you games, but missing lay ups will lose you games" and "Defense wins games". His coaching style is extremely positive for his athletes, which keeps Arabella giving 110% at all times.
Her personal growth in the game has been drastic. She can play any position she is placed on the court. She has had a huge role with her 6th grade team qualifying for States (3rd year in row they qualified) and also her travel team. She also carries herself with respect and displays excellent sportsmanship to all players on the court.
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