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New youth basketball league kicks off in Newport News

The Night Nets held its first game of the season Friday.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A new youth basketball league kicks off in Newport News.

The Night Nets held its first basketball game of the season Friday evening.

Every Friday until August 23, Denbigh Community Center and  An Achievable Dream Tennis Center will host a basketball game with kids from the ages of 12 to 17. The games will start at 8:30 p.m.

Friday Night Nets is free and open to boys and girls.

The Night Nets have partnered with Newport News Public Schools to provide free transportation from three key areas to Denbigh Community Center and back. 

Buses will depart the sites at the times below:

  • 5:15 p.m.: Todd Stadium Parking Lot (12645 Warwick Boulevard)
  • 5:25 p.m.: Aqueduct (13244 Aqueduct Drive) 
  • 5:45 p.m.: Courthouse Green (Circuit Lane and Old Courthouse Way)

The City of Newport News has partnered with businesses, churches, community leaders, legislators and many others to provide programs and support at-risk kids and young adults.

To register visit the Newport News Parks & Recreation website.

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