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Charlotte Pedersen, center, of Norway plays tough defense Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Coach Mike Akanji of Providence, Rhode Island, talks with athletes Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp that is coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Gavin Lizotte, center, and Ben Hansen, right, both of Durham, battle for a rebound Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Adonis Bailey-Curry, center, of Lewiston and Ronan Marshall of Auburn answer basketball trivia questions Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Vivian Phinney, 7, of Brunswick shares a moment Tuesday with her coach, Lindsay Given of Watervile, during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Leela Szente, 11, of Lewiston puts up a shot Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Young athletes watch as a foul shot contest begins Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Young athletes relax during a “mindfulness” exercise Tuesday during the Junior Celtics Academy at the Lewiston Armory. Ninety-four children are participating in the five-day camp that is coached by staff of the Maine Celtics, players from the Bates College and Saint Joseph’s College basketball teams in Lewiston and Standish, respectively, and “locals that love the game of basketball and want to give back to the community,” Lewis Gaddas of the Maine Celtics organization said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Daryn Slover always pulls for the underdog - what would you expect from someone that was raised in Cleveland and lives in Lewiston. He drinks cheap coffee and cheap beer so that he can afford to put his...

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