he P.S. 120 Dragons went on the road to take on the P.S. 20 Bees! It was a very close game where crucial plays decided the game. The Dragons coach Mr. Balvin mentioned how well the students rebounded and passed, but must continue to work on their defensive skills.

This week the P.S. 120 Dragons took on the P.S. 163 Basketball Team. The Dragons played a tough opponent who was well coached and skilled. The game was a close battle that was very interesting down to the last quarter. After the game the basketball coach Mr. Balvin praised the team on how well they were finishing their layups.

This week members of the basketball team trained with the 4th Grade Practice Squad! The 4th graders were eager to test the skills that they have learned against members of the basketball team. It wasn’t just a competitive practice, both 4th graders and basketball team members worked together during dribbling, passing and lay-up shooting drills.

This week’s focus was on shooting drills. The Dragons were hard at work practicing their shots and layups. Not only did our students improve their shooting skills but also had fun while doing it! The Dragons played one of Mr. Balvin’s favorite shooting games called “Hot Shots.”

The P.S. 120 Dragons Basketball team played their first game of the season against the P.S. 24 Nighthawks. The Dragons had been practicing very hard for this game for the past few weeks and were ready to take on the competition. The students on the team had plenty of time to warm up and get mentally prepared for the game.

his morning the 4th Grade Practice Squad worked on agility, passing and dribbling drills. The students worked hard on a new fake pass drill. Students had to fake a pass to a receiver and then pass the ball with one hand to a partner. The main focus of this practice session was the students’ cardiovascular endurance.

The P.S. 120 Dragons are gearing up for their first D25 showdown! The Dragons will be taking on the P.S. 24 Nighthawks and will be playing on their home court. There is a buzz around the school surrounding the first game. The Dragons will be cheered on by their fellow classmates as there will be two classes invited to the game.

Happy Thanksgiving from the P.S. 120 Basketball Team! We hope that you have a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy the two days off from school and don’t forget to play basketball during your free time.