JR Broncos

08/23/2026

Back at it today !! See you all soon!

08/17/2026

The Future of Broncos Basketball Starts Here 🏀

A HUGE thank you to all the players, coaches and families who came out for the first round of tryouts! After the success of all our teams last season, we were excited to see that momentum continue — and yesterday we possibly set a NEW PROGRAM RECORD with 140 kids that signed up for tryouts! At this point, we’re not sure if we’re running tryouts or hosting a small basketball convention. 😂

More importantly, we saw what Junior Broncos Basketball is all about: kids working hard, competing, listening, encouraging one another and giving their best effort. Our coaches were extremely impressed with the energy and effort on the court.

🎤 COACH’S CORNER: Boys High School Coach Cody McClelland & Girls High School Coach Jason Vermeer

Bronco News first caught up with Union Grove High School Boys Coach Cody McClelland, who helped throughout tryouts on the boy’s side and got his thoughts on the first round.

“I thought it was really exciting and encouraging to see the number of kids who showed up. We had players with all different levels of experience and ability, but what stood out to me was how hard everyone worked. Kids were diving for loose balls, leaving the gym with sweaty T-shirts, and most importantly, there were a lot of smiles. Those are all great things to see from a high school coach’s perspective.

We want the Jr. Broncos program to be the foundation of the new winning culture we’re building for basketball in Union Grove. It starts with getting kids excited about basketball, teaching them how to compete and creating an environment they want to be a part of. Yesterday was really encouraging.”

Next, we caught Girls High School Coach Jason Vermeer in the parking lot as he was leaving the gym — because apparently that’s where the best basketball journalism happens.

“When I look at the 3rd and 4th graders out here today, I can’t help but think back to when our current 7th and 8th graders were just starting out. I had the opportunity to run tryouts for both groups, and it’s amazing to see how much those girls have grown — not just as basketball players, but as teammates and competitors.

That’s what makes this program so special. The success of our program has been built one age group at a time. Seeing the younger girls starting their journey while watching our older girls continue to develop is a pretty cool thing to be a part of. It shows what’s possible when you give kids the opportunity to grow within a program and keep building year after year.”

Round 2 is next week. Bring your basketball, your energy and maybe a spare T-shirt. 😂

08/16/2026

One last reminder!! We can’t wait to see you at UGES today!

JUNIOR BRONCOS TRYOUTS ARE TOMORROW!

We can’t wait to welcome back our returning players and meet all of the new athletes ready to hit the court. Here's the details.

TRYOUT DATES: August 16 & August 23
LOCATION: Union Grove Elementary School
BOYS & GIRLS: 3rd–8th Grade
TRYOUT TIMES:
11:00 AM–12:00 PM - 3rd & 4th Grade
12:15 PM–1:15 PM - 5th & 6th Grade
1:30 PM–2:30 PM - 7th & 8th Grade

👉 Please arrive 15 minutes early so players have time to check in and be ready to go at their scheduled time.

08/15/2026

JUNIOR BRONCOS TRYOUTS ARE TOMORROW!

We can’t wait to welcome back our returning players and meet all of the new athletes ready to hit the court. Here's the details.

TRYOUT DATES: August 16 & August 23
LOCATION: Union Grove Elementary School
BOYS & GIRLS: 3rd–8th Grade
TRYOUT TIMES:
11:00 AM–12:00 PM - 3rd & 4th Grade
12:15 PM–1:15 PM - 5th & 6th Grade
1:30 PM–2:30 PM - 7th & 8th Grade

👉 Please arrive 15 minutes early so players have time to check in and be ready to go at their scheduled time.

08/06/2026

🏀 TRYOUT TIMES ARE SET! 🏀

We’re excited to get another season of Union Grove Junior Broncos Basketball underway! We can’t wait to welcome back our returning players and meet all of the new athletes ready to hit the court.

📅 TRYOUT DATES
August 16 & August 23

📍 LOCATION
Union Grove Elementary School

👦👧 BOYS & GIRLS
3rd–8th Grade

⏰ TRYOUT TIMES

11:00 AM–12:00 PM
3rd & 4th Grade

12:15 PM–1:15 PM
5th & 6th Grade

1:30 PM–2:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade

👉 Please arrive 15 minutes early so players have time to check in and be ready to go at their scheduled time.

We encourage players to attend both tryout dates if possible. Tryouts give our coaches the opportunity to evaluate players, build teams and create the best environment for athletes to develop, compete and enjoy the game of basketball.
GO BRONCOS!

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Another unforgettable 4th of July parade from the Jr Broncos and not just because it’s the 250th!!! ❤️🏀❤️

Special thanks to some of last years 4th/ 5th Jr Broncos for representing our program!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

06/20/2026

I really need 4th of July parade help from some smiley JR Broncos!!

06/15/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 Union Grove Junior Broncos Basketball season!

Whether you're just learning the game or ready to take your skills to the next level, this is your opportunity to train hard, compete and represent the Broncos with pride!

All players must register using the link below.

📲 Register today: https://forms.gle/ig6Trd9MwiK71Fgz6

📅 Tryout Dates
Sunday, August 16th & Sunday, August 23rd

📍 Union Grove Elementary School

🏀 Tryout Times will come out beginning of August.

✅ Open to boys and girls entering Grades 3-8 for the 2026-2027 school year.

📍 Practices are held locally in the Union Grove area, typically twice per week. Games are generally within a 30 minute drive.

🚨 Important: Players must complete the registration process before they can be officially added to the tryout list.

Let's build skills, create friendships and make another great season of Junior Broncos basketball!

05/07/2026

🏀 Junior Broncos Offseason Opportunity: Golden Touch Summer Basketball Camps

Junior Broncos families — if your child is looking to keep improving this summer (and if you’re looking for a few hours of peace and quiet 😄), the Golden Touch Basketball Camps are a great opportunity.

These camps are designed to help players stay active, improve fundamentals, build confidence and continue developing their game during the offseason. Players will work on skills, drills, shooting, competition and learning the game — all while having fun in the gym with other kids who love basketball.

And honestly… for $100, a few hours a day of alone time for parents might be worth it by itself. 😂

We highly encourage our Junior Broncos players to take advantage of opportunities like this before next season rolls around. A lot of improvement happens during the offseason.

We hope to see a lot of our players in the gym this summer!

Camp information and registration:
Golden Touch Basketball Camps
https://goldentouchacademy.org/

Quick Overview of Camps, Times & Locations

📍 Union Grove High School
June 8-11 (Mon-Thu)
Boys Grades 9-12 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Union Grove High School
June 29-July 1 (Mon-Thu)
Boys & Girls Grades 4-8 | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Skills Camp)

📍 Union Grove Elementary School
July 6-9 (Mon-Thu)
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Skills Camp)
Boys & Girls Grades 5-9 | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1000 Shot Camp)

📍 Union Grove Elementary School
July 13-16 (Mon-Thu)
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Skills Camp)
Boys & Girls Grades 5-9 | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1000 Shot Camp)

📍 Union Grove High School
August 3-6 (Mon-Thu)
Boys & Girls Grades 5-9 | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Skills Camp)

We bring fundamentals, footwork, and fun to life while teaching the key skills needed to be successful on the court.