The Pistons youth basketball team won the i9 Sports of Pasco’s winter championship by defeating the Spurs 22-21 on Dec. 10.
“It was a great game and we did not take the lead until there was about 4 minutes left,” said Pistons coach Julie Ketterer. “Some very important free throws were made at crucial times during the game by players Carson Franks and Dominick Fetter. All my players played their hearts out all season and especially this championship game.”
Fetter led the squad with seven points in the title game while adding four rebounds and four steals. Franks kicked in five points and five steals.
Michael Blackwood had a team-high eight rebounds, while Garret and Tyler Hendriksen each added five.
The central Pasco County squad, which includes players ages 7-9, finished the season with a 4-2 record. Members of the team include Garret Hendriksen, Nicholas Ketterer, Tyler Hendricksen, Carson Franks, Steven Nardello, Dominick Fetter, Grant Kraszka, Colin Adams, Michael Blackwood and Shelaine Sweet. Coaches are Julie Ketterer and Tony Adams.
