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Sixth Grader Jessilyn Kiggans has written a poem that all of you should read.  It has been chosen for publication.  She attends Pleasants Middle School in Ravenswood WV.  (click here)

New pictures are being posted for the 10u, the 12u, and 16u for the 2009 Season (click here)


                                                                   

Thunder Player Rachel Lambert coached her "little sis Maddie" to a First Place Finish in the Hannan Hoops Buddy Basketball League on April 9, 2009.  Maddie is second from the right on the first row and 'big sis Ray' is directly behind her.
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Whitney Bays Named State Player Of The Year   

Huntington High's Whitney Bays has displayed unlimited potential on the court this season as a junior, creating a buzz that made her one of the most highly-touted high school girls' basketball prospects in the nation. Bays' talent and skill level have put her in a class of her own. That's evident with her selection as the Rat A. Thom award winner as the state girls player of the year. The award from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association is named for Russell "Rat" Thom, a respected former Kanawha County coach and official. She distanced herself from the competition by receiving more than triple the votes of any other player. Bays received 58 votes for the award. Summers County player Emily Blevins was second with 17. The 6-foot-2 Bays is a power forward averaging a double-double of 25.2 points and 12.5 rebounds per game.  http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x1898610600/Bays-named-state-player-of-the-year

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The WV Thunder sent five teams to the AAU Age Based Nationals and one team to the AAU Grade Based Tournament and had the following finishes:

 

8U      National Champions

9u       9th

10u     5th

11u     5th

6th Grade Based    Boo Williams NIT Champions

15u     5th

 

This is an amazing accomplishment for the Thunder Program.  A big shout out goes to the players, parents, fans, and coaches in the program. A big Thunder FIST for two of the top young coaches in  AAU basketball as Shannon Lewis & Scott Johnson had a hand in either helping in practice or coaching all the teams listed above.  Great job guys!!!!!

 

Larry Lambert

WV Thunder Basketball