Speaking of USA BBall -- the old foggies (aka, the 18s) are workin' hard. You can catch their game against those from the land of Maple Leafs: USA Basketball And Fort Carson To Host USA Women’s U18 National Team Scrimmage Against Canada

Kelly McElroy of HoumaToday (Louisiana) writes about a local:

Theresa Plaisance is the kind of kid who never forgets to thank those around her, even with a schedule that would make most people’s head spin.

After interviewing the star basketball player from Vandebilt Catholic numerous times over the last couple of years, not once has she left me without thanking her family, friends, coaches, teammates, classmates and others who she feels have helped her succeed.