Penn Women's Basketball and their Young Fans


We were back in the Palestra for the Brown Game (WIN!) on 2/19/2022.  And as I walked the concourse of the Palestra, Pre-Game, on the 50th day of 2022, I could not help but smile.  So many young fans being brought to the game by their families to cheer on the Quakers.  And, I was inspired for my Two For 2022 for tonight: Penn Women's Basketball and their Young Fans.  Because I could remember when my daughters were their age and they came to the games and, in HS, they both participated with the basketball team.  Alexa played Rec, Travel, Middle School, and High School basketball.  And tonight was breaking down strategy with Sarah while watching the game.  Anna played Rec and then decided she'd rather manage the teams instead of playing on the court (although I do enjoy watching her sink baskets during halftime while the team is meeting in the locker room and we are waiting).  And I can only hope that many of the young women who came to the game tonight (and other nights) with their families are inspired to keep having a love of the game whether they are playing, managing, or spectating.  Maybe the next Kayla Padilla or Diana Caramanico was at the game tonight.  Hopefully we see them on the Palestra Floor 10 years from now :-).

 

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