All Done!

Basketball has come to an end for both Lil' TK and Kels.

Lil' TK and the West White team had another tough season but got a win in the very last game to bring home 3rd place medals. It was a nice way to end the season!

Kels and the West Red Girls lost a heartbreaker at Grade State and ended up taking 5th in the 7AAA division. She got a basket and a free throw in one game and had a great time with her friends in the hotel. Mankato teams ended up placing 2nd and 5th in that division of State so overall it was a good weekend for Kato!

Next up for the Kopp Crew is registration for baseball and softball - both school and traveling teams. The snow on the ground makes it hard to imagine summer sports are just around the corner - but indeed they are!!

Big TK is playing around the area with Acoustic Inc. and has also formed a new yet-to-be-named band. The new band will feature electric guitars, bass and drummer. The 3 guys from AI (Big TK, Matt and Jerry) are busy learning songs with with the newly acquired drummer. Big TK is also working temporarily part-time for a friend who owns a business copier place in North Kato. With gas prices being so high, it's nice he doesn't have to travel.

Kels had oral surgery on the 11th to remove 5 teeth...one an impacted tooth growing sideways up under her nose. She did great but will be spending a low-key weekend recovering.

Cabin fever is in full force but getting out the Mexican Village for Big TK's birthday helped a bit. It was a family event with the Casio's and Hummer's joining in as well as Gramma Nita. And of course, the mandatory Sombrero picture - Happy Birthday, Have a Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Have a Happy Day - Ole!

 

The Crew is looking forward to warmer weather and the disappearance of the snow.

Until then....

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and still MORE basketball...

Kels and the 7th Grade West Red team have been improving and winning tournaments. Click the blog title to watch the Championship game at the Coon Rapids tournament which was played the end of January.

The team got trophies for each player, a bigger trophy for the coach and pink championship shirts with "We're so good, YOUR mom cheers for us!" on the back. It was a great weekend...the girls worked hard.

Lil' TK sprained his ankle at school basketball practice and has been out of commission for the last week. A visit to the Athletic Trainer at West High School helped to get a therapy program in place so that he can rejoin his school and traveling basketball teams as well as get ready for Royals baseball tryouts.

Big TK and Acoustic Inc. have been out and about entertaining bar patrons with their fun and light acoustic show.

Lil' TK and Kels turned 13 at the end of December. The most exciting part? They could put their real age on Facebook! In addition to all the sports programs they are involved in, they are both doing well in school and seem to enjoy participating in FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) with some of their fellow classmates/team-mates.

The winter in Minnesota is reminding us all that it is definitely in charge. Supposedly the Groundhog did not see his shadow and spring is just around the corner....but considering how much snow is out there, it will take until the 4th of July for it all to melt! There is concern that flooding will be an issue when all the white stuff does start melting. Fingers crossed that preparations are in place to keep the damage to as minimal as possible.

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More Basketball and Stuff.

Lil’ TK and the West White Scarlets are 1-5 after 2 tournaments. Better start than last year but still a bit disappointing. Lil’ TK is taking it all in stride trying to become a leader on the team and learn all that comes with that responsibility. Weather has not been kind to the practice schedule and the boys have a tournament in Lakeville this weekend before heading into the holiday break…and hopefully some more practice opportunities.

Kels has been doing well in school basketball, winning more than they’ve lost. She is on the A team which is great “practice” for the traveling team she decided to join. Some of her best friends are on this team (which only had 4 girls at try outs). The team is now at 7 players including Kels and has played in two tournaments. The competition and pace of the traveling games is much different than school but Kels is doing her best to learn all she can as fast as she can so that she can contribute as much as she can. Next up for the traveling team is a one day tournament in Northfield at St. Olaf College on Sunday before they head into the holiday break. School ball will be coming to an end on the 21st with a game against cross-town rival East. Then it will be focusing on traveling basketball and starting to get ready for softball.

It truly NEVER ENDS at the Kopp household.

Big TK has been working for a friend on a temp/part time basis. It’s been good for him to get out and do something productive. Acoustic Inc has 3 dates coming up, which always is exciting since music is his first true love. There is also talk of getting another band together (not acoustic – more members, more hard rock).

Ang is just Ang…making things harder than they need to be day by day – and trying to enjoy every minute of it.

Merry Christmas!

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Baseball is done for 2010

Lil' TK and the Royals 12U AA Maroon ended the season with a 15-12-2 record. Lost their swagger and did not play well the first day of State in Eagan. Played for pride and for their coach today and won their last pool game 6-1. It's been an interesting season with a college hall of fame coach, big expectations, big frustrations and a record that is disappointing but deceiving. The boys grew more as players than they realize, and than they showed at the end, but will definitely benefit from this experience.

Kels and the Peppers 12U Blue girls have Nationals next weekend and then ball is done for the year. It will be weird to not have the weekends planned but nice to be done with the madness.

Big TK has been finding work with Coach Dean and his baseball clinics and with his band, Acoustic Inc. He loves performing and is looking forward to starting a loud and proud rock band with "G-Man" again.


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