Photo Credits: Illustration by Pat Lewis
Brandon Smith, 11
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association
“The way they portray dodgeball is completely different than the way we play dodgeball. We see it more as a sport, like baseball.”
Taylor Richter, 6
Fastbreak “The balls are not hard. I just like playing. I like it ‘cause it’s fun.”
Emily Garon, 11
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association
“I’m not much good at athletic games, but this is a fun sport. All the kids should get to have fun with dodgeball.”
Andrew Ceonzo, 9
Fastbreak
“I like throwing balls – especially throwing them at people. Balls aren’t violent.”
Rohan Singh, 8
Fastbreak
“It’s really fun hitting people in the face with balls and getting them out and getting the glory of winning. I think kids should campaign against the adults and only let kids play dodgeball.”
Lateef Fall, 11
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association
“I love dodgeball. Dodgeball is my favorite game. It’s not bullying.”
