Seahawk men's basketball shares fun and learning with youth group in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, R.I. - Salve Regina University men's basketball players and coaching staff conducted a clinic and competition with the youth group at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Jamestown on Sunday evening.

Juniors Ryan Birrell [Hope, R.I.] and Dan Royce [Mahwah, N.J.], sophomore Jared Kelly [Winter Garden, Fla.], and freshman Tyler Sienkiewicz [Cranston, R.I.] offered their expertise to over a dozen youngsters in ball-handling, passing, setting screens, rebounding, shooting, and more.

From Jason Black, the event organizer and director of web and electronic communications at Salve Regina: "On behalf of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, I wanted to express my gratitude to each of you for taking time away from March Madness to spend it with our parish yesterday.Your participation with our annual event was certainly a highlight for all in attendance."

"Watching from the sidelines, each worked so well with the children from the drills to the games. Before the end of the night, each parent shared their appreciation with me for your time and enthusiasm. Being on the court with each of you later in the night was a thrill for the adults too, myself included."

"Thank you also for supporting our youth group by providing additional prizes for our raffle, too. Each winner I am sure will be wearing their Seahawk shirt proudly."