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Hoopfest action was as sizzling as the weather

Jim Blow < br > of Leader | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 21 years AGO
by Jim Blow < br > of Leader
| August 4, 2004 12:00 AM

It was hot as the proverbial firecracker in Polson over the weekend, especially on the makeshift asphalt basketball courts set up for the 12th Annual Flathead Lake Hoopfest.

Although the Friday evening deck collapse at the Diamond Horseshoe Lounge and Grill was responsible for some of the eight adult teams not showing up for play Saturday morning, there was still plenty of competitive action throughout the weekend.

Hundreds of hoops players, along with their friends and families, swarmed over the four blocks of Main Street and several side streets closed down for the annual event.

The tournament was spread over 550 games, plus three-point and slam dunk competitions from Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

"People love to come to this tournament … everyone has a great time," Hoopfest volunteer Toni Young said.

Results

Flathead Lake Hoopfest

Polson

5-6 Grade Boys - 1) Rez Boys, 2) Happy Hoopsters, 3) Backyard Brawlers

5-6 Grade Girls - 1) Stevi Yellowjackets, 2) Next Generation

7-8 Grade Boys - 1) Glacier Ice, 2) Gangly Gorillas, 3) Helena Bearcats

7-8 Grade Girls - 1) Rim Rockers Crush, 2) Hoop Dominators

9-10 Grade Boys Magic - 1) Overcast, 2) A-Town

9-10 Grade Girls Rim Rockers - 1) Missoula Fab Four, 2) Arctic Heat

11-12 Grade Boys - 1) Regulators, 2) Moose Knuckles, 3) Charlo

11-12 Grade Girls - 1) 3 Blondes & a Brunette, 2) Blazers, 3) Missoula Eagles

Female Open "A" - 1) Raizin Kain, 2) Lady Rez Ballers, 2) Bob Wards

Female Open "B" - 1) SWAT, 2) Chick-a-Bow-Wow, 3) Pickles

Co-Ed - 1) Marshall Law, 2) Team Mack, 3) We Are Family

Open Male Elite - 1) Desert Horse, 2) Cookie Monsters, 3) Mountaineers

Open Male Recreational - 1) Captain Mo Squad, 2) Torque, 3) Glacier Brewing

Adult 35 & Over - 1) Shaplow Law Firm/Juice Plus, 2) Croft Logging, 3) Desert Horse

6'1" & Under Elite - 1) Silk, 2) Saucey, 3) Pink Team

6'1" & Under Recreational - 1) Cardinal, 2) Rivers Posse, 3) Old School.

ARTICLES BY JIM BLOW < BR > OF LEADER

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Hoopfest action was as sizzling as the weather
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