Seventh-grader Cael Ruthardt plays defense against White Deer in a home game earlier this season. The junior high girls will play in Groom this afternoon at 5 against Shamrock at home, followed by the boys. The ‘Ettes’ first district game will be Friday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. in Lefors. “Never give up,” sixth-grade basketball player Ali Friemel said. “Don’t let anything stop you.”