Yitzel was one of 20 finalists selected from more than 65,000 participants nationwide to win an all expense paid trip to New York City to compete in this month’s Jr. NBA National Finals.
The competition affords boys and girls, ages 14 and younger, the opportunity to showcase the foundation of the game through dribbling, shooting, and rebounding competitions.
“She put in the hours and understands the correlation between hard work and results,” stated Yitzel’s father, Cesar Serna.
The skills challenge is a one-minute competition that begins with zig-zag dribbling around cones followed by speed dribbling. Students then have the remaining time to shoot from designated spots, and the made shots earn different point values based on adversity. Once the minute is over, students shoot a free throw for bonus points.
Twelve-year-old Yitzel recently won the Jr. NBA Regional competition for California.
Her overall score for her age group qualified her to be one of the top five kids in the nation.
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A Parent of Pumas says
Not only do you make your parents proud but you make your school and your community also just as proud. Congratulations and thank you Yitzel Serna for all your hard work and dedication. You will be an example for my young pumas:)
TONI says
Just wonderful baby girl! Amazing! Keep going! To infinity and beyond!
AV supporter says
Way to go young lady that’s quite an accomplishment
Ire V. says
That’s so great… The beat of luck to her.
It’s awesome to see some positive news.