Playoffs and Spring League

Playoffs begin tomorrow, Tues. 2/11. Portledge went 8-1 in league play this season. They play in the IPPSAL, Independent, Private and Parochial School Athletic League. I'm guessing they are the #1 seed and the tournament is played on their home court at Portledge.

Should be fun. Tamara and Morgan have both been playing well and Grace isn't far behind. The final will be played on Wed 2/12. All the games got pushed together because of school closings due to snow and it looks like there will be another storm on Thursday. They aren't taking any chances.
Grace is also playing in the New York City Housing Authority Citywide Basketball Tournament. She is on an 18u and a 15u team. The games are at the Williamsburg Community Center in Brooklyn so, not too far and very easy to get to. Played very well yesterday in her first two games. Fun, relaxed atmosphere. The girls were all laughing and smiling, having a good time.

It will be good for Grace to get two practices a week in with Dave Johnson and Bayside Lady Lions. I think that starts this week.

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