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We’re number one!
Courage Center basketball team wins national championship
by the Courage Center
staff
In March, Courage Center’s
Junior Rolling Timberwolves varsity wheelchair basketball team placed
first in a national tournament in Seattle. This season, the team was
undefeated after 22 games, including regional tournaments and the national
tournament. They outscored their opponents 1,264-735, averaging 57
points per game.
The team of nine boys and girls ages 13-18 represents communities
from throughout the state of Minnesota. The national championship included
69 Junior Division teams from across the United States.
In addition to excelling in basketball, six players were also named
academic all-stars. Numerous players from previous teams have also
gone on to receive college scholarships, representing the USA in international
competitions.
In more than 20 years
of existence, Courage Center’s Junior
Rolling Timberwolves have also had many
“They outscored their opponents
1,264-735, averaging 57 points per game.”
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coaches selected to national
teams. This year, two Courage Center’s coaches will be traveling
to Beijing, China: Mike Bauler as Paralympic team leader for the USA
men’s basketball team, and Jeff Downes as team leader for the
USA women’s team. Assistant coach Ian Lynch is expected to be
selected to the men’s basketball team, and Coach Dan Price has
been selected to lead international junior teams in the past. ![]()
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On Monday, April 14, Courage Center’s
Junior Rolling Timberwolves basketball team was honored with a proclamation
and a standing ovation by the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Rep. Lyndon Carlson, District 45B, introduced a resolution celebrating
their success. Pictured are, front: Rose Hollerman, Elysian. Middle:
Evan Carlson, Champlin; Ben Kenyon, Minnetonka; Mark Braun, Mounds
View; Luke Towle, Mounds View. Back row: Eric Scanlon, Delano; Courage
Center staff member Mike Bauler, Minneapolis; Rob Wilhelm, New Brighton;
Josh Scanlon, Delano. Not pictured: Connor Downes, Rosemount; Kyle
Timmerman, Minneota; Chuck Aoki, Minneapolis.
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