Bay basketball teams spread holiday cheer

Bay basketball teams sang Christmas carols for Knickerbocker residents.

The Bay basketball teams took their singing talents to the Knickerbocker Senior Center on Dec. 7 to spread holiday cheer. Christmas carols and holiday refreshments were shared with the residents. Nancy Plain, activities director, assisted in coordinating the event.

Varsity head coach Jared Shetzer encourages his athletes to participate in community service events throughout the season, including playing with the Empower Sports group to offer students with Down syndrome the opportunity to play basketball.

The motto of the Bay basketball program is "BYBK" – Be Your Brother's Keeper," suggesting to become a leader in the community and to take care of others. This spirit of giving has been instilled in the student athletes as many of them are also members of service organizations such as Key Club and National Honor Society. 

Freshman Andrew Lazowski said, "Caroling for the senior citizens of Bay Village has become a fun tradition for our basketball team and we feel a sense of pride when we see the residents smiling and singing along."

Happy holidays from the Bay basketball teams!

Elizabeth Lazowski

Elizabeth Lazowski

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Volume 11, Issue 24, Posted 10:12 AM, 12.17.2019