Lawrence High School junior Nia Irving, 16, hands off the Gold Ball to Albion Elementary School fifth-grader Gavin Cummings, 11, as third-grader, Leuka Dunham, 8, left, watches during a visit from the Lawrence girls basketball team Friday at Albion Elementary School. The state champs brought the Gold Ball to area schools for the day.

Lawrence High School coach John Donato speaks to the students of Albion Elementary School as his players stand with him Friday. The state champs brought the Gold Ball to area schools for the day.

Lawrence High School athletic director Bill MacManus points to a shirt Albion Elementary School fifth-grader Bradley Lennon is wearing during a visit from the Lawrence High School girls basketball team at Albion Elementary School on Friday. The state champs brought the Gold Ball to area schools for the day.