Hoopsters bring teamwork to the court

ALL STARS- The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District's Very Important Player program gives mentally and physically challenged athletes an opportunity to shine on the basketball court in a noncompetitive league that focuses on having fun and learning about teamwork. Back row from left, coach Tom Doria, coach Dan Koenigsberger, assistant coach Melissa Hermans, Kevin Mulhern, Mark Chua, Jakob Curran, Josh Briones and head coach Lee Woodward. Middle row, Chris Barker, Arturo Nunez, Christopher Atangan, Philip Vasquez and Paulan Choi. Front row, Nathan Cavanaugh, Mitchell Brasted and Baltazar Oregon. Not pictured are team manager Gina Mulhern, Katelyn Donahoe, Troy Huston, Angela Gonzalez, James Cleavenger and M.E. Powell.