Despite the blizzard that blanketed west central Iowa last weekend, the Carroll Chamber of Commerce had a record 89 teams that participated in the 11th annual Hoop It Up youth basketball tournament. Teams and spectators from as far away as Clarinda and Algona made the trip to Carroll for what organizers are saying is becoming one of the most notable and prestigious youth basketball tournaments in the region. Tournament scheduler, Scott Tigges said, “Volunteers, certified officials and tournament organization make this a basketball tournament destination for an incredible value to all participating teams.” Every gymnasium in Carroll was packed for the 170 plus games that were played on Saturday and Sunday, as were local restaurants, hotels and local businesses who benefited from the influx of people Hoop It Up brought into the community. A complete listing of the championship results for each division can be found below.
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Champion results for each division are as follows:
3rd Grade Boys – Carroll Knights
4th Grade Boys – Norwalk Warriors
5th Grade Boys – Carroll Knights
6th Grade Boys – Remsen Hawks
7th Grade Boys – Winterset Huskies
8th Grade Boys – Cherokee Warriors United
9th Grade Boys – Norwalk Warriors
5th Grade Girls – Remsen Hawks
6th Grade Girls – Indianola
7th Grade Girls – Boone Toreadors
8th Grade Girls – Newell- Fonda
Championship shirts, sponsored by Verizon Wireless Select Communication and Anytime Fitness, or trophies were presented to the winners. Medals were presented to the 2nd place teams in each division.
The tournament committee members that organized and worked the event included: Kurt Baumhover – Tournament Director, Scott Tigges – Scheduler, Andy Reiman – Committee Chair, Della Lappe, John Perrin, Kyle Christensen, Mark Nepple, Pat Venteicher, and Troy Auen. Additional Site Coordinators volunteering their time over the weekend were: Brian and Megan Badding, Pat Macke, Joel Lundstrom, Adam and Jill Schweers, Dave Bruner, Jim Friel, Brent Kjellberg, Chad and Amy Ross, Sarah Foley, Hannah Heiman, Dr. Chris Bogue, Carly Masching, Ted Garringer, Travis Osterlund, Ryan Kock, Chris Nieland, Brent and Diane Baumhover, Matt Fleshner and Dave Holdsworth.
