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Show HILLTOP TIMES 1rimEs 13 March 10, 2011 These guys play ball because they want to BY RYAN LARSEN Hilltop Times correspondent T don't often match up, but still the team is a close group willing to come together when schedules permit. The want, and the need, to be a part of something bigger than themselves is part of what has allowed the team to be successful. Scheduling is not as easy as it may seem, being that there is not an Air Force Base Basketball League to or- he Hill Air Force Base Warriors basketball team has come a long way since its conception nearly two years ago. With a handful of games still to play they now boast a 9-2 record having played other bases throughout the West. Recently they placed second in the Edwards Air Force Base Basketball Tournament. Good stats are always great, but for two players winning is secondary. For longtime friends Bobby Brown and Terry Tyson being on the team isn't about the accolades. Both of them are civilians, RONALD MILLER/U.S. Air Force but through their families they both Warrior Basketball Team members are (left to right): grew up with the Air Brandon Pyles, Dakota Wells, Terry Tyson, Brady Morris, Force. They play on Airman 1st Class George Covington, Bobby Brown, Senior the base team rather Airman Dwayne Wright and Ro Rodgers. than a recreational league, because it is their way of ganize a definite schedule. Coaches from other bases contact each other keeping in contact with the Air Force and military as well as maintaining and make plans to play games against one another. Without a title like World and building relationships. "We have came across some of the Champion to look forward to teams remember the wins and losses between guys on the team off-base and develone another and look forward to a oped relationships with them, so it is good for us to get together and be part competitive match-up the next time Terry Tyson makes a foul shot attempt during a recent competition. of a team where we wouldn't be able they meet. The team has even manto do that otherwise off base," Tyson aged to schedule exhibition games rience as possible. Miller commented said. against some colleges and has been now. Wins and losses are good, but it able to hold its own against full-time Brown serves as the team captain that this team is indebted to Tyson and has more so to do with their developand Tyson serves as a sort of jackcollegiate players. Brown reports the Brown for the experience and compoment and how they have made our team has even developed a rivalry sure they bring to the team. team what it is. They have made our of all-trades, co-captain, player and with the team from Nellis AFB. Tyson and Brown consider themteam 9-2." Brown added that for him, assistant coach. Brown and Tyson apselves the old guys on the team both "It is about building relationships preciate that all their teammates are Exposure and improvement are two there because they want to be there. key goals that Coach Sgt. Ronald Millbeing the ripe old age of 27. The two with my teammates, watching them er is trying to achieve. He wants to be are also coaches, personal trainers grow and to teach as much as we can With a lot of out-of-pocket expenses for players, just being there is not able to give these players the opportuteach." and mentors with a company the two an easy choice. The team paid for its nity to play and get the exposure they run called Next Stop Training, a basAlthough the team does not have an official list of goals, improvement own uniforms and has to pay for all ketball training academy. need to advance themselves within this sport, whether it is college, overof its accommodations when travelTyson says, "For the three of us on all fronts would be one of them. ing. Thankfully transportation can be (himself, Brown and Miller) it is gratiseas or even the NBA. Improvement Improvement on the court leads to immeans giving them as much playing provided by the logistics readiness fying to see the younger guys come provements in life, was the Warriors squadron on base. All of their lives time and competitive game time expegeneral consensus. from a certain point to where they are You have been authorized to save time and money BY BRIAN P. SMITH TriWest Healthcare Alliance H ow can TriCare help you be healthy, wealthy and wise? 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For more information contact the Warrior Fitness Center at (801) 777-2762 or e-mail Katherine.purser@hill. af.mil . March 26, 1100, Survivor 4 out think, out run, outlast the competition in the Warrior Fitness Center's Fitness Survivor, a spin-off of the popular TV show "Survivor." Teams of five (minimum two males and two females) will test their physical and mental abilities in various challenges. Teams will be eliminated after each of the 10 rounds until the lone team remains. Interested teams must sign up by March 23. For more information call the fitness center at (801) 777-2762 or e-mail Katherine. purser@hill.af.mil . Volunteers are needed to help with this event as well. Take the 2011 Community Assessment... It's Important to Everyone "The Community Assessment is the only Air Force-wide survey that provides information about your community! Your anonymous participation in this important survey will ensure that your voice is heard. 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