Fifth-grade Nevada Sparks sweep back-to-back tournaments

The Nevada fifth-grade Sparks traveling basketball team captured back-to-back tournament championships, beginning with the Frontenac (Kan.) Raiders Youth Tournament held Dec. 11. The Sparks then followed with another undefeated tourney run, this time Dec. 17 at the Nevada Tiger (Baseball Team) 11-and-under Basketball Tournament. Pictured, above, the Sparks after wining the Frontenac Youth Tournament. Front row, from left: Chloe Morris, Katie Johnson, Clara Swearingen, Lanie Jackson and Lindey Wilson. Back row: Coach Joe Swearingen, Bennett Irwin, Lakyn Applegate, Kara Phillips, Alli Balk, Abbi Balk and Coach Bob Kerbs. (Submitted photos)

Pictured above, the Nevada fifth-grade Sparks are all smiles after capturing the Nevada Tiger (Baseball) Youth Basketball Tournament. Front row, from left: Clara Swearingen, Lanie Jackson, Lindey Wilson and Katie Johnson. Back row: Coach Joe Swearingen, Alli Balk, Chloe Morris, Bennett Irwin, Lakyn Applegate, Kara Phillips, Abbi Balk and Coach Bob Kerbs. Note: This will appear in Friday's edition of the Daily Mail