The Black Wall Street Records

Change is usually a concept that comes with larger populations, where there are more minds and bodies to explore new hobbies, activities, or mindsets. In smaller populations, such as Wayne County, Kentucky, population of 20,000, tradition leads the people. There is not much here in this small town that is any different than twenty years ago. There are still the same restaurants. There is still only one park. Basketball is still the most popular sport, closely followed by Football and Baseball. However, in the past few years a new sport has started to push its way forward into the spotlight. Soccer has planted itself into this community and is developing rapidly through the youth of the county. Soccer was a relatively unknown sport in our small town before a movement to bring a Y Club to the region was implemented. Even though a physical Y facility was only in the planning stages, the regional Y representative wanted to start some outreach programs to promote the future club. Soccer had gone over well in the neighboring small town that would share the facility, so he decided to try it here. The most locals knew about soccer was what they remembered from when they chased the ball like a swarm of bumble bees in elementary school. But, even given that lack of familiarity, 130 children were signed up that first year. The soccer program served the entire county and brought children and families together who normally had no interaction. When the plan for the Y facility fell…

The sun was just beginning to rise as I woke up early Saturday morning. In a couple of hours, my team would be playing our second game against Waiakea High School. Winning this game meant that the Konawaena girls Water Polo team would be put into fourth place in the playoffs, which was in 20 days. I had confidence in my team that we would be able to perform well and I knew that because of our hard work and dedication during practice, it would prepare us for a successful game. My first year…

game or team, there will be an astounding athlete playing. It’s not that difficult to recognize a genuine athlete at a game. You should simply search for the individual who is giving a 110% percent on the court or field. To start, don’t mistake them for standard players; the word reference definition just gives the fundamental beginning stage to recognizing an athlete. The definition truly just starts to come to fruition when the athlete is compared with other types of players, for example,…

“I can’t believe the day is finally here to see my second oldest child’s senior night; you growing up on me”, said my Mom. At this moment in my life I felt like this was the most important day thus far. For me, it wasn’t the fact that I’m a senior and I’m about to graduate, but we play our rivals, Fairmont. We are the only team that has came close to beating the undefeated tornadoes. I prepared extremely hard for this game, I wasn’t going to accept losing by any means. My started real well, I…

triangle drill, a warm up consisting of the team lining up and facing the goal. They pass in a triangle and, ending with the first person to start the drill, that person shoots. Once the warm up is completed, the referees take their places on the middle line of the pool. Each team has a meeting, a game plan to be issued by the coach, strategies and positive points to work on. While I await the games start I notice the smell of chlorine in the air and the humidity pressing down on my skin.Though…

When I found out that the Mustangs were in the playoffs , my family and I was definitely Wgoing to the game versus katy . The game was on Saturday and it was at noon at NRG stadium where the Texans play. When my family got to the stadium it was so huge I could not believe the Mustangs were playing there. As we got out of the car we saw hundreds of katy fans wearing red walking towards the stadium . It was very scary,where were all the mustang fans ? My family and I got into the field we…

Five long months all lead up to today. They had beat us in regular season, but we were back and we had revenge to seek. You could feel the hope radiating off my teammates, and the determination that filled my coaches. However, teamwork was the gas that kept our car running. We wasn’t just playing for a win we were playing for the opportunity to continue our season. Starters took the field in number order placing me between Madysen Snyder and Alissa Wells. I knew we were all ready to prove we…

paste text from another source. Never in my life had I believed in a literal stench of defeat, and yet after losing the state theatre competition, I now know that the stench of defeat can best be described as a mixture of sweat and bus bathroom. Although my team and I sat next to the bathroom in the back of a sweltering bus, I am convinced that what we smelled could be nothing other than defeat. It hung heavy in the air as we drove away from a humiliating loss, it silenced us and brought us to…

Maya Moore and Angel McCoughtry are both considered legends in the WNBA. Have you ever tried to debate whether one player was better than another? Maya Moore is the superior player over Angel McCoughtry. Maya Moore is a better defensive player, offensive player, and also has a more successful career than Angel McCoughtry. Maya Moore and Angel McCoughtry are both a strong defensive presence making giant blocks. Maya Moore is a better defensive player than Angel McCoughtry. Maya Moore is an…

Helping The Pros! “Hey, we have an extra ball boy spot for the Pro Tournament. Does anyone want it?” Asked Coach Brady. As soon as I heard those words, I immediately jumped up and ran over to him asking if I could join. When I looked around, I realized how many other people wanted the job. I started sweating and my hands were shaking. He started talking to the other coaches and then finally turned around and said,” Drew, you're in!” I was so excited! My mouth was wide open. I ran up to Coach…