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Photos: Spring break hoops in Brainerd

Christion Gearing, 10, shoots a ball as another falls through the hoop during the 3-point competition Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. A few hundred children filled the gym Wednesday night to participate in the event. Christion Gearing, 10, shoots a ball as another falls through the hoop during the 3-point competition Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. A few hundred children filled the gym Wednesday night to participate in the event.

By Erin O. Smith April 6, 2018 1 min read

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Photos: Spring break hoops in Brainerd

Jessie Birt, 10, participates in the 3-point shootout Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. The event was put on by the YFD in conjunction with the Chattanooga Mayor's Office. A couple hundred kids came out to participate in the event.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke takes a few shots out on the court with kids Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. Berke said the event was an opportunity give kids something productive to do during their spring break that is fun and keeps them from getting in trouble. He added, "Plus they get to see me miss a few shots."

Demarion Bowman, 10, watches others compete in the 3-point shootout Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. Bowman came with a group of friends and was waiting for his opportunity to play.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke chats with a few kids as they wait for the 3-point shootout to finish up Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. This celebration included a skills challenge, 3-point shootout, a dunk contest, as well as a basketball tournament coached by Berke.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke watches the 3-point competition from the sidelines with a few boys waiting their turn Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. This celebration included a skills challenge, 3-point shootout, a dunk contest, as well as a basketball tournament coached by Berke.

Orlando Carter, 12, takes a shot in the 3-point shootout Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. Carter, who has been playing basketball since he was 4 years old, made it through several rounds of the competition before being knocked out.

Montrell Scott, 12, puts up a shot in the 3-point shootout Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. The YFD put on the event in conjunction with the Chattanooga Mayor's Office to get children involved in positive activities during their spring breaks.

Derrick Roberson, 10, dribbles the ball through cones during a skills challenge Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. This celebration included a skills challenge, 3-point shootout, a dunk contest, as well as a basketball tournament coached by Mayor Andy Berke.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke high-fives girls waiting their turn to play basketball Wednesday, April 4, 2018 during the Inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd YFD Center in Brainerd, Tenn. Berke said the event was an opportunity give kids something productive to do during their spring break that is fun and keeps them from getting in trouble. He added, "Plus they get to see me miss a few shots."

The inaugural YFD All-Star Game at the Brainerd Youth and Family Development Center in Brainerd community of Chattanooga was Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke attended the event.