Do you want to improve your basketball skills?  Then come and join us at the PTR Basketball Fundamental Skills Training Camp on October 3, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church located at 500 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.  The camp is open to all 4th through 7th grade girls.  Current PTR and high school varsity players from the greater Central Texas areas will assist in the skills camp.

For additional information, please contact Wendy Stevens or Chris Carter.   For directions, please click on subject title.  Come and Push The Rock!

The Push The Rock Basketball Club is extremely proud of its players who recently graduated from the Aus-PrEP Academy in July 2009.  The Aus-PrEP Academy is the Austin Pre-Freshman Engineering Program, sponsored by Huston-Tillotson University for those sixth thru eight graders students who are interested in pursuing a career in Engineering.  The program provides fundamentals in engineering through classroom instructions in the areas of logic, problem solving, writing, and algebra.  The 10-week summer program, which included the above mention course, work along with field trips to Johnson Space Center, NASA, Prairie View A&M University, National Bridge Caverns, Houston Natural Science Museum, and Sea World.

Seven current PTR players participated in this year’s program, which included Ms. Marissa Campbell, Ms. Aleeyah Burse, and Ms. Taylor Scott and four players from the seventh grade boy’s team, which included Jamal Sawyer, Brice Dudley, Jalen Martin, and Nosa Ebomwonyi, were part of the 2009 graduating class.   Jamal Sawyer received special recognition as a Top Student in Algebraic Structures, while Brice Dudley received Top Student recognition in First Year Pre-Algebra,   

To learn more about the Aus-PrEP program, you can go to http://ausprep.htu.edu/.

Congratulations 2009 graduates!  You can change the world!

The Push The Rock 6th grade girls, in its Prime Time National Championship debut finished eight out of 48 teams in their division.  The Prime Time National Championship held in the greater Dallas area attracted over 600 teams from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.  Mr. Prime Time himself, Deion Sanders of the Dallas Cowboys was the Guest Speaker for the Opening Ceremonies.  The National Championship was held on July 22-26.

In the first game in pool play, PTR opened with an impressive victory over the Lady Hoops team by the scored of 40-10.  Ashleigh Cooper poured in 14 points to help PTR get off to a good start for the tournament.

PTR's second round opponent was the Bryan Elite team from Bryan, Texas.  PTR had another dominating performance as Alyssa Washington scored 10 points and Kryshona Carter added nine in a 39-5 defeat of the Bryan Elite.

The third round game proved to be the best game of the entire tournament, as PTR squared off against the Plano Run and Shoot.  In a game that saw PTR jump out to an early 10 led, the Run and Shoot team fought back to take a one point led with 16 seconds left in the game.  PTR forced a turnover with eight seconds left in the game.  With game clock running down, Marissa Campbell made a perfect pass to Kara Teal, who missed the first shot, but grab her rebound and scored on a put back with less than one second in the game giving PTR a 36-35 victory.  The victory help PTR go undefeated in pool play and gain the top stop in their bracket.  Alyssa Washington had a monster game going eight for eight from the field and was perfect from the free throw line, as she scored 17 points in the victory.

In the first game of bracket play, PTR took on Corsicana Select.  PTR smothering defense lead to easy basket as PTR build an early 15 point lead and never looked back as PTR cruised to a 40-15 victory.  Kara Teal led all scorers with 14 points. PTR's next opponent was the Houston Fast Break.  Again, PTR got off to a fast start and finished strong to post a 23-8 victory.  Taylor Scott, Kryshona Carter, Alyssa Washington and Kara Teal combined to score 20 of PTR's 23 points.

In the final game of bracket play, PTR faced the Conway Lady Bears from Arkansas.  The Lady Bears played in the championship game in the 2008 Prime Time Nationals and lost to the eventually National Champions Dallas Biddy.  PTR keep the game close in the first half as the Lady Bears to an eight point led into the half.  In the second half, the Lady Bears championship experience proved to be too much as the Lady Bears defeated PTR 42-25.  Kara Teal led PTR with 13 points and Ashleigh Cooper added nine in the lost.  The lost keep PTR out of the championship bracket round and put PTR into the bracket for 5th place. 

In the battle for 5th place, PTR first opponent was the Arkansas Lady Jammers.  Like PTR, the Jammers lost their bid for the championship round with a lost to Texas Fury 2015.  PTR got off to a good start and took an early eight point led and took a six point led into halftime.  In the second half PTR watched its eight point led evaporate to a three point deficit.  PTR had several opportunities, but could not capitalize due to untimely turnovers.  PTR's shooting also abandoned them as they shot 22% (4 of 18) from the field.  In the end, the Lady Jammers held on and defeated PTR 35-30.  Kara Teal led PTR with 12 points in the lost.

In the end, PTR presence was felt at Nationals.  They went 5-2 and were the only team not from the greater Dallas area or Arkansas who advance to the final eight.  The girls vowed to be back to Prime Time in 2010, with plans of capturing the Prime Time 10th year National Championship. 

Finally, congratulation to the Dallas Biddy team who capture the 2009 6th Grade Girls Division Championship with a victory over the Texas Fury 2015.  Dallas Biddy also won the 2008 5th Grade Girls National Championship! 

The Push The Rock 6th Grade Girls took third place at the Georgetown Firecracker Open held in Georgetown, Texas on July 10-12, 2009.  The tournament was PTR’s final tune-up before the Prime Time National Championship scheduled for July 23-26 in Carrollton, Texas.  This was the second tournament where the 6th grade team competed in the 7th grade division.

PTR opened pool play against the Austin Lady Magic 7th grade team.  PTR's poor play early allowed the Lady Magic to jump out to a 10-0 run to start the game and push the lead to 16 by the half.  In the second half PTR play much better, but the big halftime lead was too large to overcome as the Lady Magic posted a 30-13 victory.  The lost to the Magic was the first opening round game PTR had lost this season.

In the second game, PTR faced the Hays Lady Rebel.  Determine to get the opening round lost out of their system, PTR raced out to a 10 point halftime lead.  PTR picked up its scoring and defensive intensity in the second half and held the Lady Rebels to four points for the game as PTR cruised to a 25-4 victory.  Alyssa Washington led all scorers with seven, as Kryshona Carter added six in the victory.

PTR's next opponent was the Austin Lady Wildcats.  In a game in which neither team led by no more than five points, PTR held on to capture a 19-15 victory over the Wildcats.  Kara Teal poured in nine points and had eight blocks shot.  PTR finished pool play 2-1 heading toward championship play.

In the championship round, PTR's opening opponent was the Cedar Park Timberwolves.  In a game where PTR led for 39 minutes and 30 seconds, the Lady Timberwolves hit a three-point shot with 30 seconds left in the game to take a one point lead.  PTR had an opportunity to win the game in the final seconds, but never got off a shot as the Lady Timberwolves defeated PTR by one point.  The lost cost PTR an opportunity to play for its sixth championship in eight tournaments this season.

In the final game, PTR squared off against the Lady Diamonds for third place.  PTR wasted no time getting off to a fast start as they held the Lady Diamonds to four points in the first half.  PTR continued to apply the pressure in the second half holding the Lady Diamonds to five second half points as PTR took the bronze medal with a 26-9 victory.  Alyssa Washington led all scorers with eight points.

In preparation for the Prime Time National Championship later this month, the Push The Rock 6th grade girls competed in the Prime Time National Qualifier as a 7th grade team, and in doing so captured the 7th grade title.  The qualifier held on in Austin, Texas on June 27-28, 2009.   

In the first game of pool play, PTR opponent faced the Corpus Christi Hot Shots.  PTR got off to a slow start only converting five of its first 20 shots.  However, PTR found it stroke just before halftime to post a 13-point lead at half.  In the second half, PTR's hot shooting continued as they shot 75% from the field en route to a 39-14 victory over the Hot Shots.  Kara Teal led all scoring with nine points.  Alyssa Washington added eight points in the victory.

In the second pool play game, PTR squared off against the Central Texas Triple Threat.  In what was arguably PTR's strongest defensive game of the tournament, PTR held the Triple Threat to eight points for the entire game.  Ashleigh Cooper, Marissa Campbell, Kara Teal, and Taylor Banks controlled both the offensive and defensive glass, limiting the Threat’s second chance points and defensive rebounds.  Kryshona Cater who poured in 12 points led PTR.  Ashleigh Cooper and Alyssa Washington each chipped in eight points.

In the final pool play game, PTR would meet Hoops For HIM Fire.  PTR continued with its pressure defense and strong offensive play, as they handed the Fire a 43-18.  Marissa Campbell and Kryshona Carter each added 10 points in the victory.  PTR completed pool play 3-0.As championship play began, PTR seemed determine to close out the tournament on a winning note. 

In the semifinals, PTR would face the Hoops for HIM Fire team who they soundly defeated in pool play.  PTR made its first nine baskets to put the game out of reach early as they posted a 44-17 victory over the Fire.  Kara Teal's 11 points led all scores.  Kryshona Carter added eight to help PTR move into the championship game.

In the finals, PTR and the Corpus Christi Hot Shots would battle for the championship.  PTR was determining not to get off to another slow start as they did the first time these two teams played.  PTR had its best shooting game of the tournament.  Kryshona Carter, Taylor Scott, Kara Teal, and Taylor Banks combine to shot 14 for 14 from the field as PTR dominated the Hot Shots to post a 49-16 victory and capture their sixth championship of the season. 

PTR final tournament tune-up is schedule for July 10-12, 2009 at the Mid-America Youth Basketball tournament in Georgetown.

The PTR 6th grade girls capture first place at the Tyrone Johnson Showcase held on June 19-21, 2009 in Austin.  The Tyrone Johnson Showcase was sponsored Austin Elite and Austin Lady Knights sponsored the showcase.   

PTR opened tournament play against the Westlake Hoops Red.  PTR's fast start was too much for the Hoops as PTR raced to an early 15-point lead and never looked back as they cruised to the victory over the Hoops Red team.

In the second round, PTR faced off against the Cy Fair Shock.  PTR used the same approach they employed against Westlake Hoops and jumped out to a big lead as PTR outlasted the Shock to advance to the third round.

In the third round, PTR faced a familiar opponent in the TC Hoops.  PTR's strong defense and deadly shooting helped PTR advanced to the championship game.

The championship game was a rematch against the TC Hoops suffered their only lost to PTR in the third round game.  In a game that saw PTR play almost flawless basketball, as they defeated TC Hoops and captured their fifth championship title of the season. 

The PTR 7th grade boys captured their first championship of the season at the MAYB Juneteenth Extravaganza Championship held in San Marcos/Seguin, Texas June 19-21, 2009. 

PTR opened tournament play against the host team, the Seguin Hoops.  Both teams started slowly as PTR built a slim four point lead at halftime.  In the second half, PTR extended the lead to 12 points, but the Hoops cut the lead to five with two minutes remaining in the game.  A clutch shot by Terrence Artis put PTR up for good as they defeated the Hoops 35-24.  PTR has balanced scoring with Ryan Gaddy, Jalen Martin, and Lattrell Martin each scoring seven points in the win.

In game two, PTR faced the Austin Wildcats White team.  PTR defeated the Wildcats a few weeks earlier at the Georgetown Jammers tournament.  PTR jumped out to a big lead early to take control of the game as they soundly defeat the Wildcats 69-33.  Lattrell Martin poured in a game high 15 points.  Quentin Wolfe, Stephen Moore, and Jalen Martin each added eight points in the victory.

In game three, PTR faced the Austin Wildcats Gray team who they also played a few weeks earlier.  In a game that saw PTR build a lead as big as 18 points, the Wildcats continue to fight back.  But in the end PTR held on for a 41-34 victory over the Wildcat Gray team.  PTR was lead by Jalen Martin and Lattrell Martin who both had 12 points to help PTR advance.

In the final game of the day, PTR faced the Geronimo Panthers.  PTR could not get into its game early due to poor shooting.  PTR shot 31% (9 of 29) from the field in the first half to take a one point halftime lead.  In the second half, PTR shot 53% and won a hard fought game 47-38 over the Panthers.  Jalen Martin led all scores with 12 points.  Lattrell Martin added 10 points and Chance Waz chipped in eight.  With the win, PTR advanced to the championship game on Sunday.

In the championship game, PTR faced the Hostile Herd from Hereford, Texas.  Like PTR, the Herd was undefeated in bracket play.  The game did not live up to the hype as PTR came to play PTR basketball.  PTR raced to an early 15 point lead and cruised to a 46-19 victory over the undefeated Herd.  Ryan Gaddy lead PTR with 11 points.  Jalen Martin and Lattrell Martin each chipped in eight in the victory.

The Push The Rock Basketball Club's 6th Grade Girl’s team has accepted a bid to the 2009 Prime Time National Championship held on July 22-26 in Carrollton, Texas.  The Prime National Championship is the largest basketball tournament held in the State of Texas with over 700 teams expected to participate in this year’s national championship event. 

PTR is no stranger to the Prime Time National Championship.  In 2007, PTR's Varsity Girls team won the National Championship in the 11/12 Grade Division.  The 2007 team, made up from players from the Round Rock and Pflugerville area, went undefeated to capture the crown becoming the first female team from Central Texas team to win the Championship.

The 6th grade girls are hoping to repeat the success of the 2007 team!

If you or your business is interested in supporting our team’s efforts to play in the national championship, please contact Marty Martin at 512-745-0073 or by e-mail at ptrbasketball@hotmail.com.

The PTR's 6th grade girls captured its third tournament championship in a row with a commanding performance at the Jammers United Heritage Basketball Classic in Georgetown, Texas on June 5-7, 2009. 

PTR flexed its muscle early on in pool play with victories over the Austin Lady Magic, Austin Wildcats Purple, and the Westlake Hoops Navy by a combine score of 107 to 21.  PTR completed pool play with a record of 3-0 and their sights fixed on championship play.

In the championship round, PTR continued its outstanding play with a quarterfinal victory over the Belton Lady Tigers.  In the semifinals, PTR faced the Austin Wildcats Purple team who they soundly defeated in pool play earlier in the tournament.  PTR got off to a quick start and never looked back, as they cruised past the Wildcats to advance to the championship game.

In the championship game, PTR faced another familiar opponent in the Austin Lady Magic.  This would be the third championship game between PTR and the Lady Magic this season.  PTR started slow, but gained momentum throughout the game as they soundly defeated the Magic to capture their third championship in a row and their four title this season.

PTR next challenge will come at the Tyrone Johnson Classic hosted by the Austin Elite at the Delco Center June 19-21 in Austin, Texas.  

The PTR 7th grade boy’s team needed five games on Sunday to take home third place in the Georgetown Jammers United Heritage Classic Basketball Tournament on June 5-7, 2009.

PTR opened play with an exciting one point victory over the Austin Wildcats-Navy.  In a game that saw PTR fight back from a five-point deficit with last than a minute in the game, a clutch three-pointer by Jamal Sawyer and a big free throw by Stephen Moore, set the stage for the final play.  With four second left in the game, Quentin Wolfe hit the go-ahead lay-up to help preserve a 43-42 victory for PTR.

In game two, PTR faced the Texas Select.  The Texas Select jumped out to an early 10 led and never look back as PTR could only manage 28 points against a very good Texas Select team as they handled PTR 50-28 lost.

In game three, PTR bounced back with a strong performance against the Austin Wildcats- White team.  PTR got a strong game from Quentin Wolfe and Brice Dudley as PTR outlasted the Wildcats 43-27.  PTR finished pool play with a record of 2-1.As championship seeded play began, PTR found itself as the five seeded in an 11 team bracket.  PTR's first round opponent was the Austin Wildcats-Gray team.  PTR handled their business and advanced to the second round where they met an undefeated Austin Wildcats-Silver.  The Wildcats-Silver shot 80% from the field in the first half and built a 12 point lead.  In the second half, PTR outscored the  Wildcats by three points, but in the end the Wildcats-Silver defeated PTR by nine points.  The lost put PTR in the loser’s bracket and would require the team to win three games over a five hours period.

PTR accepted the challenge and posted wins against the Austin Wildcats-White and another epic game against the Wildcats-Navy team in which PTR won again on another last second shot by Brice Dudley to advance to the third place consolidation game against the host team the Georgetown Jammers.

In the final game, PTR played its most all around game of the tournament, as they raced to an early 10-point lead and increased the lead to 20-points in the second half and cruised to a 17-point victory over the Jammers. 

PTR's next tournament will be the MAYB San Marcos/Seguin Juneteenth Extravaganza June 19-21, 2009. 

For the second week in a row, the PTR 6th grade girls capture it second title of the season at the Lady Magic Invitational Basketball Tournament in Austin, Texas on May 23-24, 2009.  Coming off a championship at the Georgetown Fury Tournament a week earlier, PTR looked sharp entering the Austin Lady Magic Invitational tournament.

PTR opened tournament play with against the Westlake Lady Hoops.  PTR got off to a fast start and never looked back as the dominated the Lady Hoops and posted a 42-point victory.

In the second game, PTR squared off against the host team, the Austin Lady Magic.  PTR had faced the Lady Magic in the championship game the week before at the Fury tournament in Georgetown.  With pressure defense, PTR got out to an early 10-point lead and extended the lead to 16-points at halftime.  In the second half, PTR capitalized on turnovers and would push the lead to 25, as they cruised to a second round victory.

PTR faced the Liberty Hill Lady Swoosh in its third round game.  PTR used the same formula from its first two games by getting off to a fast start as PTR build a 20-point lead as they rolled finished off the Lady Swoosh and advance to the championship game. In the championship game, PTR once again faced the Austin Lady Magic.  Down to only eight players, PTR flexed its muscle and made easy work of the Lady Magic in the championship game with a 33-10 victory.  

PTR 6^th grade girls will be back in action on June 5-7, 2009 at the Jammers Invitational in Georgetown, Texas.

Push The Rock 6th grade girls captured its first championship title of the season at the Fury Invitational Basketball Tournament in Georgetown, Texas on May 16-17, 2009.  Coming off a long layoff and a disappointing tournament in Waco were the team went 2-2, PTR looked to rebound from its subpar performance.  PTR entered the Fury tournament rested, focused, and ready to prove they were back. 

PTR breezed through pool play with convincing wins over the Killeen Lady Magic, Lago Vista Lady Vikings, and the TC Hoops.  In the semi-final game, PTR faced the Cedar Park Lady Wolves.  In a game where PTR could not get into an offensive rhythm, the defense would be the deciding factor.  PTR's suffocating defense turned a 10-point halftime lead into to a 24-point victory.

In the championship game, PTR faced the Austin Lady Magic.  PTR was clicking on all cylinders as they jumped out to a 12-point lead and never looked back to capture their first title of the season.  

PTR next tournament is scheduled for May 23-24 as they compete in the Austin Lady Magic Invitational in Cedar Park, Texas.

PTR 7th grade boys took second place at the Extreme CT Showdown Basketball Tournament on May 16-17, 2009 in Austin, Texas. 

PTR opened tournament play against the Austin 360 Elite 7th grade.  In a defense battle, PTR took the lead in the second half and held on to outlast the 360 Elite in a low scoring 22-16 victory.  PTR was lead by Quentin Wolfe who scored eight points.  Lattrell Martin added seven and Jalen Martin chipped in five in the victory.

In the second game, PTR faced the Austin 360 Elite 6th grade team.  PTR size and quickness was too much for the young Elite team as PTR rolled to a 64-25 victory.  Jalen Martin led all scores with 15 points.  Lattrell Martin added 14 points and Quentin Wolfe poured in 13 points. 

In the final pool play game, PTR faced an old foe, the Copperas Cove Crusaders.  In a game that saw PTR take a 22-point lead in the second half, the Crusaders fought back to cut the deficit to just two points.  PTR hung on to defeated the Crusaders 44-42.  PTR was lead by Lattrell Martin, Ryan Gaddy, and Quentin Wolfe who each scored eight points in the victory.   With the victory, PTR advance to the championship game.

In the championship game, PTR faced the Austin 360 Elite 7th grade team, who they had defeated earlier in the tournament.  In a game where that went back and forth in the first half, the 360 Elite led at the half by eight points.  In the second half, PTR chipped away at the lead.  PTR would cut the led to three points with just over two minutes left in the game.  Two missed free throws by PTR could have cut the led to one.  The 360 Elite scored four quick points to push the lead to seven.  PTR never recovered as the 360 Elite posted a nine point victory and a championship.  PTR was lead by Brice Dudley who poured in nine points.  Lattrell Martin added seven in the lost.

PTR 7th grade boy’s next tournament will be June 5-7, 2009 at the Georgetown Jammers Classic.