By: Dallas Moyes Junior Jazz is an organization designed to teach the concepts and techniques of the game to adolescents. Rather than learning the game of basketball, high school age boys and girls play Jr. Jazz primarily to have fun and goof off. Emilio Mendoza, a senior here at Bear River High School, loves Jr. Jazz for that reason. Here in the Bear River Valley, Jr. Jazz is taken both seriously and as a joke. Athletes who want to play basketball, but don’t have the time, commitment, or skill to play high school ball usually play Jr. Jazz basketball. Jr. Jazz is so appealing because it has a reputation of being pretty low key.
Student athletes playing Jr. Jazz come up with fun ways to make playing more enjoyable. In addition, it is really convenient to play Jr. Jazz because games are on Saturday mornings. Contrary to most people’s beliefs, most players do not mind sacrificing their day to sleep in on Saturday mornings. They plan fun things to do in order to take their mind off how early it is. Each and every week, players plan what the dress-up is to wear at the game. This year, Jr. Jazz players have not only gone all out for their pregame attire, but also for their in-game attire. Most players have bought headbands and unnecessary accessories. With the players dressing this way every week, it helps players cope with nervousness and gives everyone a laugh before game time. With that being said, players still want to win. Sometimes things get heated and tensions rise, but that is expected. Mendoza, a Jr. Jazz enthusiast, said that he loves the competitiveness Jr. Jazz basketball has to offer. He started playing Jr. Jazz last year because everyone made it sound so enjoyable. Every week without fail, he finds a way to make everyone smile with what he wears to his games. When asked about his favorite part of Jr. Jazz, he immediately said, “Playing with my friends and the fun competition that comes with [it].” Mendoza loves improving his skills and the memories that come with being in Jr. Jazz. Mendoza encourages all to take part in the amazing experience of playing Jr. Jazz.
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