Samantha played in her first scrimmage with her new Upward basketball team on Saturday, January 8th. She had never practiced with any of her new teammates, but knowing her teammate/cousin Marissa and coach/Aunt Erica probably helped make her feel a little more comfortable. Sam scored two baskets today and made a couple of steals. She was credited with playing some of the best defense on the team, but she did get called for a foul for giving a girl a shoulder while going after the ball. I had to explain to her that she had to save the shoulders for soccer (those girls get pretty vicious sometimes!). The team will play their first game in a couple of weeks, and Sam is really looking forward to it!

January 8th Scrimmage
	Marissa (in the red, on the left) and Samantha (in the red and in the center) playing defense.
	Sam dribbling the ball up the court.
	Sam with the ball in her hand.
	Sam going for a steal while playing defense.
	The final score, a 36-28 win for the Storm against the Liberty.