Personal Narrative: The Importance Of A Basketball Team

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As I was doing my daily work-out routine, my music play-list was interrupted by vivacious cheering. Normally my headphones are potent enough to block any sound and make me feel like in my own little world, but Saturday afternoon that was not the case. When I curiously left the treadmill, I witnessed something I was not expecting. The Stockton organization, Fantastic Friends, was having a basketball game. From the noise they were making, I was intrigued to watch the games that were taking place. I quickly changed my workout spot in order to continue seeing the basketball games. I have heard about the club before, but it was not until I saw the smiles on everyone faces that I realized the importance of the organization. Each team consisted of

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