Cincinnati Dragons play their first game!

If I could choose just one thing for Isaac to participate in it would be basketball.  Imagine how thrilled we were when a BRAND NEW ADAPTED LEAGUE was started in our city!  They have been practicing for several weeks now, and today was their very first game.

Isaac was a little nervous when we first arrived.  His coach helped him get his loaner sports chair all set, then it was time for warmups.

They formed their "perfect circle" for a pre-game pep talk.

Meanwhile in the bleachers ... the purple fan club awaited the beginning of the game.

And it is game on!  Isaac is number 5.

We had some WONDERFUL referees.  Our team is very young, as in they just had their first practice on November second and many of them are still learning the rules of the game.  Our refs were so very patient, and they took the time to explain to the kids WHY they made the calls they made.

They also took the time to give encouragement and pointers on how to improve their play.

The dragons played a team that had much more experience and a lot of talent.  We scored our first points in the fourth quarter - it was #5 for the basket!  Yay, Isaac!

Score!

I am so thankful to coaches Jake and Ian for the many, many hours they sacrifice to encourage our kids.  I have never seen Isaac as excited about anything - EVER - as he was following today's game.