From what I have seen in my five years in this region, this show best represented all of the schools in our region, and that says a lot about the competitiveness.
(Last January) we were packed to the gills each night with people ... trying to sign up early. We have a very regular following. A lot made it into the top 12 last year.
My wife says the word fan is short for fanatic. But it's just that I love basketball and baseball, sports which promote both good exercise and teamwork.
Miami has a decent shot ... I have the opportunity to play early.
There has been some resistance because of work schedules but if a member wants to play, he'll find a way.
The philosophy is simple - bring them in for something they like and then bring them to God.
There is a lot of support for youth programs here.
This one is a lot different ... It will be more challenging,
People say sports teaches character but that's not true. Sports reveals character and then the word of God can come into a life.
They played extremely well. I'm very happy. It sort of shows us where we stand. We're a stronger 18-hole team than a nine-hole team, which is saying something because we're an awesome nine-hole team.
It's really impressive. It is kind of surreal almost to go to a store and see yourself on a cereal box.
Everyone in the basketball league is required to attend at least one preaching service a week at the church.
I just got off work, and like everyone else, I'm just waiting to get back inside.
In the past the U.S. team was always the favored team, but I don't think that's the case this year.
In 2003, they were on (boxes of) Corn Pops and Frosted Flakes.
I could really see from the interview this was something they really, really wanted to do. I've been in Marion for 10 years with my store, and I saw this as a great opportunity to give back to the community and help the hurricane victims at the same time.