The Saint Louis F.O.R.C.E. Athleticz, Inc.’s Sixth Grade girls’ basketball team wrapped up their inaugural season with a 2013 AAU Division II National Championship Title after competing in the national tournament in Hampton, Virginia June 23- 28.
The team went undefeated (7-0) for the tournament and fought back from a half-time deficit to defeat the Jacksonville Lady Rams 47-40 in the championship game. In addition, during its first program year, The F.O.R.C.E. has achieved victories in several local tournaments and secured first place titles in the USJN Midwest National Qualifier in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and the Baden Classic in Chicago, Illinois.
Saint Louis F.O.R.C.E. Athleticz was established in 2012 with the mission to “provide a competitive basketball program for girls with a holistic approach that will enhance basketball ability/knowledge, confidence, self-esteem, and leadership by offering mentoring, programming, service opportunities and athletic exposure.”
The F.O.R.C.E. is a sister organization to the St. Louis Eagles high school boys’ basketball program and the acronym stands for: Fearlessness, Optimism, Relentlessness, Confidence, Excellence. The F.O.R.C.E. leadership team is comprised of Program Director Chalana Ferguson, Coach Rich Gray, Coach Marvin “Kester” Hay and Coach Lathon Ferguson.
The F.O.R.C.E. is seeking experienced coaches to join their staff and will be holding team try-outs for the 2013-2014 season. For more information, please visit www.stlforceathleticz.org or contact The F.O.R.C.E. at stlforceathleticz@gmail.com or 314-740-1306.
