By: Johnathan Hooker
Thomas N. Lay Community Center & Park serves as one of the main community centers in Athens. Since 1975 this community center has been around for the community for Athens.
Randall Watkins analyzing what the defense is setting in. He has been around this community center since he was in 3rd grade.
Mark Watson pushing the basketball up the court. Mark is a junior that goes to local high school Clarke Central.
Davion Hughes attempting a three pointer to put his team ahead. Hughes has been around this community center since he moved to Athens since 6th grade.
Edrin Summerour dribbling the basketball out on the perimeter. Summerour is an active community member where he is the sports director at the YMCA.
Ty Summers going up for the layup to tie the game. Summers travels from a surrounding county to play basketball here at the community center.
Moon Johnson manuerving through the defense. Johnson's aggressiveness was on display this game.
Josh Henderson attempting a three pointer to put his team ahead. Henderson shooting ability help elevate his team play during this game.
Lamar Stephenson passing to the open man. Stephenson uses these pick up games as relief from his job.
Mark Watson swinging the ball around the perimeter for an open shot. Watson and Johnson were big contributors for their respective teams.
Kaleb Dunn smiling as he waits for his turn to get on the court. Dunn comes back every chance he can get to come and play basketball with his friends here at the center.
Darryl Watkins making sure that Davion does not get another shot off. Watkins is a camp counselor who spends as much time as he can in the community.
Multiple people waiting to see who is their next opponent. The games are high intense everyday for the open gym.
Terrance Jenson going through the lane. Jenson is a rising freshman at local high school Clarke Central.
Korey Harrison looking at his shot go through the rim over Edrin Summerour. Harrison athleticism really was a x-factor for his game.
Randall Watkins shooting a three pointer to put his team ahead. Watkins is a recent graduate of local high school Cedar Shoals.
Lamar Stephenson eyeing out his competition. Stephenson was a reliable option for his team.
Edrin Summerour chirping with the team on the sideline. Summerour was an energy boost for his team.
Ty Summers connecting on a three pointer to tie up the game. Summers shooting ability was a big help for his team.
Korey Harrison dunking the basketball to end the game. Harrison was the most important player on the floor with his ability to defend and his athleticism.
