Basketball Outreach at First Baptist
In the Winter of 1996-97 we began an outreach ministry to youth in the
neighborhood. We formed two basketball teams and entered them in the
Norwich Church Basketball League. Every year since then we have had at least
one or two teams and as many as four teams in the league.

Over the years the kids have done very well on the court and off.  A regular
part of their practice routine has included a time for Bible Study, testimonies
and prayer.

Many of our young people have gone on to play in high school and college
after leaving our program. Some have even accepted Christ and been baptized.

This past winter Fred Green coordinated the program, and we only had one
team in the Norwich Church Basketball League but they it did very well. They
finished with a record of 9-1 and took first place in the Varsity division.
FBC Hoops
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The team this year featured: Ibo Rivera, Ryan Lusk, Derrick Baez,
Marcus Outlow, Douglas Babbit, Taylor, Chaffee, Cebria Outlow,
Ahmond Gomes, Desmond Miller and Jordan Hyde. It was
coached by Leonard Miller and Thomas Outlow.