Alumni hoops tournament a fun way to raise funds

Andy Rice Contributing Writer | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 1 month AGO

Keith Coulson driving to the basket.

Photos by MANDI BATEMAN Former Badger basketball players showed their skills, had fun connecting with old teammates, and helped raise money for the current basketball team at the second annual BFHS Alumni Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 28.

The tournament was fun for players and spectators who came to cheer them on.

Kaleb Stockton shooting for the Pizza Factory team.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN The Alumni Tournament brought back many of BFHS greats.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Ryan Farrens driving to the basket.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Going for a 3 point shot.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Chris Sabin drives down the court with the ball.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Matt Pluid going for a basket for his team.

COURTESY PHOTO The winning team of the BFHS Alumni Tournament.

COURTESY PHOTO Kaleb Stockton, winner of the 3 Point Champion and award donated by Far North, with Any Rice.

The tournament was fun for players and spectators who came to cheer them on.

Kaleb Stockton shooting for the Pizza Factory team.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN The Alumni Tournament brought back many of BFHS greats.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Ryan Farrens driving to the basket.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Going for a 3 point shot.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Chris Sabin drives down the court with the ball.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Matt Pluid going for a basket for his team.

COURTESY PHOTO The winning team of the BFHS Alumni Tournament.

COURTESY PHOTO Kaleb Stockton, winner of the 3 Point Champion and award donated by Far North, with Any Rice.

BONNERS FERRY — The second annual BFHS Alumni Tournament took place on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Bonners Ferry High School. Five teams battled their way through 10 games to end up with a championship team.

It was a jam-packed day of basketball that started at 9 a.m. and ended with the last game at 5 p.m. Spectators watched and cheered for past Badger greats; many players reunited with old friends and teammates as their children practiced their skills on the sidelines.

The 3-point contest was won by Kaleb Stockton after shooting 12-of-15 behind the arc.

Silent auction items that were donated included Gonzaga men’s basketball tickets by Pluid and Sons Logging, handmade items and delicious baked goods, including two gift certificates for a meal a month for six months cooked and delivered by Cassie Olson. Local business donations came from Sugar Plum, BF Vet Clinic, Far North, and the Pizza Factory.

This event has become a great fundraiser for the BFHS Boys Basketball program. Thank you once again to all the parents, players and local businesses that have volunteered or donated to make this a successful event.