Bang ES Basketball League

Bang ES has started the third year of its basketball league program (BBL). The program, spearheaded by Bang behavior specialist Rodney Garcia, was designed as an outlet for at-risk students who may have never participated in organized sports. Practices and games are staffed entirely by volunteers.

Many other sports programs for elementary-age children typically cost more than $100. Participants in the BBL pay only $15 to cover the cost of a uniform. Bang ES staff members can donate money to the program and, in return, earn jean passes or raffle tickets. Additionally, BBL team members spend time giving back to the community by holding fundraisers, such as car washes. The money from staff donations and fundraisers goes toward game snacks and to purchase uniforms for students who cannot afford the entry fee.

Games are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, November through February. A complete schedule can be found on the district website. Games are open to the community at no charge. For more information, contact Rodney Garcia at 281-517-2983. You can also follow the BBL's Twitter feed, @BangBasketball.

Participation in the BBL program is used as an incentive for maintaining good grades and behavior.

  

The BBL coaches are volunteers from Bang staff (L-R): Gennie Ray, Brock Singleton, Rodney Garcia and Rick Mace.