Middle school girls basketball gives back in community service project

Shown left to right are Skyler Belangia, Chesney Tanksley, Lizzie Huebner, Gemma Farris, Gracey Ash, Emma Arden, Coach Sharea Long, Millie Holcomb, Haygen James, LB Kafsky, and Breelyn Wood.

In the spirit of Christmas, the Lady Indians’ middle school basketball team, fresh off a win over Lanier Christian on Saturday, December 5, won off the court as well with a community service project.

The girls raised $982 to help a pair of families within the TFS community. The team provided a Christmas meal for both families and purchased Christmas gifts for four small children. In addition, the girls prepared a menu, made a grocery list and shopped for all the ingredients.

They bought clothes and toys for the kids, wrapped each gift, and got all of these items ready for the families to pick up.

“It was truly a team effort to help all involved have a wonderful Christmas,” states coach Sharea Long.