Life Skills Center of Summit County's basketball team

The Life Skills Center of Summit County’s basketball team took part in the Akron Recreation League.

The team consists of boys ages 14-17.

“It gives some of the kids opportunities to live out a dream,” said head coach Marquel Brewer. “Some of them have never played on a team before. Now, some students want to transfer to our school to get a chance to play on a team. We believe in kids, regardless of skill level. This intervention basketball program keeps our learners on task during and after school.”

Assistant coaches are Robert Garnett II, Markita Roberts and LaShawn Terrell.

The team’s leading scorer is Matt Harris, and Jordan Buchanan leads the team in rebounds and blocked shots. Dominic Gray is the team’s leading defender.

“There were some difficulties at first fielding a team, but once the season got going, Akron Recreation League has been wonderful, and we hope to be in their league for years to come,” said Brewer. Shown below, from left, is Garnett, Gray, Steven Reed II, Aris Mann, Buchanan, Jasper Smith, Matt Harris, Brewer and Roberts.

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