Thanks to all of the players, coaches, parents, and friends who supported Mt Luxor Rockets 2013 Tournament Season. This was by far our best season yet!!! All teams opted not to attend the National Championship Tournaments this year, but there is no disappointment in this. Congrats to Coach Fred Young for being the Rockets' Coach of the Year. Coach Young assisted with coaching all teams, along with leading his 7th grade team. Coach Young 7th Team placed in all Tournaments played this year. They finished 1st in in one tournament, 2nd in 4, and 3rd in 2 (1 of the 3rd finishes was a result of a 3-way tiebreaker for 1st).  A very special thanks to Silvia Freeman and Cynthia Williams for taking on extra responsibilities this year while Catina Duncan continues her treatment for Cancer.  Also thanks to all of the hard work the rest of our coaches and Team Representatives provided. We couldn't done it without you!!! Mike Daley, Yvonne Young, Jasmine Young, Melissa Diggs, Herman Freeman Jr, Martin Jackson, Annie Frye, Tyson Black, and Donald Moore. In addition, thanks to Bethal Baptist Church, Deacoin Bruner Rose and Pastor Antonio Johnson. Your contribution to our program has meant a lot.  

Also, this season our High School Boys finished 2nd in 4 Tournaments while playing shorthanded, but DISCIPLINE. After combining our 8th and 9th grade, they finished 2nd in 1 Tournament - Big things reuniting the old group from 2011. The 3rd grade team played well and was able to compete with high level competition after starting their season late.  

What's next? If we are able to get at least 1 additional Tournament in for the 7th grade (rising 8th) we will. There will be some teams playing an additional Tournament based off Teams' budget. 7th grade are continuing the Grade Wolf Lodge Giveaway Fundraiser to assist players with getting funds to participate. Please contact Coach Fred Young if you are interested in donating or need additional information.

All players- All uniforms need to be turned in ASAP, except Rising 8th grade. We will also be fundraising to assist players to be able to participate in our program. Please support our youth if you see them out in the community fundraising. Your donation is going to a positive cause. We have a lot of parents who are not able to afford to keep their kids involved without donations and/or sponsorship. 

Fall Ball and remainder of Summer-

Returning Players balances must be up to date in order to participate in Fall Ball. The fee is $75. This must be paid before participating in games, no exception. Please register on Tuesday 6pm to 8pm or Thursday 7:30pm-9pm at Bethal Baptist Church, Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC. Teams will either participate at Carolina Courts-Concord, CBC League, or a different league in Charlotte. More information will be provided soon.

-Rising 4th boys- unknown

-Rising 4th/5th grade Girls will be beginning next week. Time and Date TBA. This team will participate in Fall Ball -Cost is $75. Need additional players.

-Rising 6th boys- will participate in Fall Ball. Practice Time and dates TBA. Need additional players.

-Rising 8th boys- A decision will be made soon. Team continue to practice on Tuesday at 6pm at Bethal.

-High School Girls- We will try to get an additional Tournament in for team. There will be a fee associated with this.

-Rising 9th-12th (JV & Varsity Boys) - Not many players have been attending Thursday Workouts due to football workouts. All uniforms need to be turned in ASAP. Uncertain if any of the teams will play during the Fall due to so many football players. All players need to update coaches on Thursday at 7:30pm.

Please email me at duncan_johnnie@yahoo.com or Facebook us at Mt. Luxor Rockets for additional questions or information or text me at 704-222-5561. 

Thanks,

Johnnie Duncan