Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) — in strategic partnership with Youth 1st, Federated Insurance, Pearson, Cashwise, Bennerotte & Associates, Jaguar Communications, The Retrofit Companies, U.S. Bank, Profinium, Pizza Ranch, Heartland Chevy Dealers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Institute for Athletic Medicine, and Urban Air Adventure Parks — have selected the Becker eighth grade girls youth basketball team as a recipient of a Youth 1st Team Award for their outstanding sportsmanship during the 2020 MYAS Grade State Championships, held March 7-8, in 14 locations across the Twin Cities metro area.

As the premier youth basketball event in the state of Minnesota, the grade state championships is about showcasing the kids and competition, and for the second consecutive year, MYAS and Youth 1st are excited to recognize the teams and associations that received exemplary scores from the officials for their sportsmanship and positive conduct during the tournament. 

The Youth 1st Team Award recognizes positive behavior from players, coaches and everyone associated with the team (parents, fans and spectators), which the Becker eighth grade girls demonstrated throughout the tournament.    

“We are so proud of how the girls played in this tournament and the sportsmanship they exuded, said Head Coach Kenny Berthiaume.    

“It was a fun finish to their Becker Youth Basketball Association (BYBA) career, and I have enjoyed coaching these girls throughout the years.”

Berthiaume’s team played very well during this tournament, bringing home a third-place trophy.