Mission, Texas- The Mission Ballers are set to perform during halftime at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Bert Ogden Arena at Vipers games, Mission High School and Veterans Memorial High School. If you attend any of those half-time basketball games this season, be sure to stay seated for a new halftime treat. Elementary students will be showcasing their basketball skills as a part of the Mission Ballers program.
There are close to 500 elementary students participating in the Mission Ballers program which are going into their fifth year since inception. P.E. Coordinator Martina Carrillo in conjunction with P.E Coaches and assistants hope to encourage an early interest in basketball by working with the younger students on ball handling skills, along with improving their agility and general fitness.
There are a total of 7 Mission Ballers groups that are made up of all 14 elementary campuses from each Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD). Each school is grouped with a nearby campus for a team of 20-60 students, each. Make sure to check the schedule to catch a half-time performance of these students.