Local program gives kids an equal opportunity

ST. JOSEPH, MO (KQTV) -- A homeschool sports organization looks to give kids around the area a chance at participating in different sports programs.

St. Joseph Defenders Athletic Director Josh Castor leads the way for the program

"I think sports are important, and we are here to provide that opportunity for homeschool kids to play sports," said Castor.

Matt McCurley is the head coach for the boys varsity basketball team and is a big proponent of spreading the word and trying to get as many kids involved as possible.

McCurley also wants it to be known that the competition is just as real as sports played in schools.

"It's a very fun, Christian-based affiliation for kids to just come out here and compete and have fun," said McCurley. "It's competitive. Sometimes people think that homeschool might be a couple (of) notches below the high school level, but it's really not."

The Defenders are set to play their next home game at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Eastside Baptist Church.