Little Lightning Launches Youth Basketball in Edwardsville

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The Little Lightning Youth Basketball Program is debuting its first season this spring in Edwardsville, Illinois, with a 3-on-3 developmental league for elementary school students in grades 2 through 5. The program is seeking to recruit families and players in that age range to participate in the new Bitty Baller League.

Why it matters

The launch of the Little Lightning program provides a new youth basketball option for Edwardsville families, offering a 3v3 format that focuses on skill development for elementary school athletes. This adds to the community's existing youth sports offerings and provides an additional pathway for young players to get involved in the sport.

The details

The Little Lightning Youth Basketball Program is participating in the spring Bitty Baller League as it debuts its first season of operation. The 3-on-3 format is designed for elementary school students in 2nd through 5th grade, with the goal of providing a developmental basketball experience focused on skills and fundamentals. Organizers are currently recruiting families and players in that target age range to join the new league.

• The Little Lightning program is launching its first season this spring.
• The Bitty Baller League that Little Lightning is participating in will run during the spring season.

What’s next

Interested families can contact James Stevanus at littlelightning3v3@gmail.com or (730) 263-2490 to learn more about registering their 2nd-5th grade children for the new Bitty Baller League.