BEING A GOOD SPORT BRINGS RECOGNITION FOR AREA TEEN.Byline: Patricia Farrell Aidem Daily News Staff Writer By his own admission, 14-year-old Jason Woods isn't the greatest basketball player on the Boys & Girls Club Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. court, but he was slated to be honored Wednesday night as the best sportsman at the 1,400-member Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. club. Jason, a freshman at Hart High School Hart High School may refer to:
``Jason exemplifies good sportsmanship,'' said the club's athletic director Athletic director (commonly, "athletics director") is a position at many American colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, which oversees the work of the coaches and related staff involved in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic , James Walsh James Walsh can refer to the following:
Jason knew Wednesday that he was a contender for the award, but was too modest to talk much about himself. ``I like to play basketball; I like the game and the competition,'' he said. The truth is that the teen-ager is a leader in the club. A member since he was 6, he is a member of the organization's Keystone Club leadership program and the Traveling All-Star Basketball Team. He also helps coach the younger children in basketball. ``He gives up his time to help at the club,'' said program director Mike Friscia. ``The little kids look up to him; he's their role model. ``A big part of the club is that we're an extended family. We utilize Jason in the role of being a big brother. Older members of the club nurture the little ones young children. See also: Little . He probably remembers being the little scared guy at the club. He probably remembers his role models.'' And he learned from them. Walsh recalled a recent incident when teammates and referees began arguing during a club basketball game. ``(Jason) stepped in and let people know there's a bigger issue here than the game,'' Walsh said. ``He's always quick to point out it's not just competition. There's more to life than winning.'' ``We're really proud of him,'' said Maria Gordillo, a club administrator. ``I've seen him grow up. He's very polite; he gets along with everyone. The other kids look up to him.'' CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) Jason Walsh Jason Walsh is an Australian ten-pin bowler. He finished in 4th position of the combined rankings at the 2006 AMF World Cup. During the final round he finished in 3rd position. , 14, won the Sir Thomas J. Lipton Sportsmanship Award for his role at the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club. Shaun Dyer/Special to the Daily News |
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