Kids from the Auberle Varsity Basketball Team made an overnight trip to New Jersey to play in the Ranch Hope Mustang Basketball Tournament, held on March 24 – 25, 2007.

Auberle has been involved in this tournament for many years, but it is the overall experience that makes the trip so worthwhile for those who participate. Even thought the team didn’t make it through all of the tournament play, the kids really had a great time and many said that they will remember the experience for years to come.

Auberle is focused on teaching sportsmanship, which isn’t necessarily about winning. Earning the right to participate in extra-curricular activities, building relationships, having new life experiences, and meeting new friends are primary lessons that the kids learn from participating in traveling events like this.

Ranch Hope, located in Alloway, New Jersey, provides social services to kids. Auberle kids who took part in the tournament got a rare chance to visit the facility’s barns. During the weekend, they saw the horses and other animals while getting to study an actual working ranch. Staff and kids are already looking forward to next year’s tournament.