New Heights Charter School of Brockton incoming ninth-grader Jeremiah Minus competed in the United World Games in Austria this June and won the championship with his teammates, according to a community announcement.
Minus, a basketball player, was selected to play for Team USA by PhD Hoops USA, a competitive basketball organization. The organization organizes international travel tours, allowing young players to represent the United States in basketball tournaments in Europe and the Caribbean.
Team USA won the basketball championship at the United World Games in Austria, bringing home gold medals. Minus has been playing for the New Heights Junior Varsity Basketball team for the past two years and will continue playing basketball in high school.
Coaches describe him as an exceptional leader and player who consistently scores impressive points.
The annual United World Games takes place in Klagenfurt, Austria, and features thousands of youth athletes from over 40 countries competing in sports like soccer, basketball, volleyball and tennis, according to the announcement. The event promotes international exchange and friendship through sport.
New Heights Charter School of Brockton, founded in 2016, prepares students to earn free and transferable college credits while in high school. Many students take college courses starting in ninth grade, and all students have the opportunity to graduate from high school with at least 12 college credits.
Minus has been playing for the New Heights Junior Varsity Basketball team for the past two years and will continue his basketball career in high school. His coaches describe him as an exceptional leader and player who consistently scores impressive points.
The United World Games, held annually in Klagenfurt, Austria, features thousands of youth athletes from over 40 countries competing in sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. The event aims to promote international exchange and friendship through sport.
Founded in 2016, New Heights Charter School of Brockton prepares students to earn free and transferable college credits while in high school. Many students take college courses starting in ninth grade, and all students have the opportunity to graduate from high school with at least 12 college credits.
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This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton student wins gold with Team USA in Austria
