PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Nine-year-old Walter Clayton fights to keep control of the ball as 11-year-old Antwan Hall blocks his way during Saturday's PAL Basketball game at the LWHS Gym.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

John Garcia finds his path blocked by another player as he moves towards the goal.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Tahj Jenkin (center) is held back by opposing players as he looks to recover a rebound.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Twelve-year-old Yesenia Targis, the only girl on the team, tries to block Tahj Jenkin's shot at the goal.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Eleven-year-old Rasheed Miller (32) and John Garcia watch for the rebound.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Coach Jim Stafford talks to the players during a time-out.