3-on-3 basketball tourney at MCS

The junior class of Madison Central School will hold the 2nd Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament beginning at noon on Sunday, March 11, at the school.

Each team must consist of a coach and five players, two of the opposite gender. The games will be divided into two brackets – middle/high school (grades 7-12) and a graduate-community team. Games will include two 10-minute halves and a two-minute halftime. There will also be a 50-50 raffle and concessions will be available.

Registration is $25 per team and must be sent to Jessica Mortensen at MCS no later than Monday, March 5.

Tonawanda residents to take part in some good, wholesome competition

Tonawanda – It’s that time again. Officials from the PTSA of the City of Tonawanda schools have pulled together again this year to host the second annual Winterfest, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

Like true Warrior tradition, the day is packed with a variety of different competitions. To begin the day, a Chilli Cook-Off will welcome chef’s to the Tonawanda High School cafeteria (chef’s must be on site no later than 12:30 p.m.), tasting will begin at 1 p.m.

Chilli will be judged on taste, heat, and consistency. Judging will take place at 3:30 p.m. and winners will be announced at 5 p.m.

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held in the Miller Gym for players in elementary, middle, and high school, playing two eight-minute halves per game. Flag football will be played rain or shine outside on the football field. Late comers may sign up to play flag football upon arrival.

The event is geared toward bringing the community together and providing the opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a day together.

“We used to be individual PTA’s. We re-configured the districts about three years ago, so now we have a centralized PTA,” said Elizabeth Olka, chair of the Winterfest event. “This idea came about because we were trying to pull everyone together and provide an age appropriate day of events. The whole family can come to this event because all the districts are involved.”

The day will feature a Chinese auction. The PTSA is still seeking donations for the auction, as well as donated baked goods to be sold at the event. Suggested themes for baskets are: books, arts and crafts, toys, movie night, games/puzzles, sports, and candy.

Contact Kris Balling at 909-3576 or Angela Stranahan at 550-3245 to donate.

Movies such as “Mr. Poppers Penquins,” “Goonies,” and “Alvin and the Chipmunk,” will be shown throughout the day, while the City of Tonawanda Recreation Department will be sponsoring arts and crafts for the day as well.

For all the gamers out there – the Winterfest event will host a video game competition, during which the games will be displayed on the gym wall. Pair up with a buddy, or compete by yourself.

The high school pool will be open from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., with lifeguards on hand for the day.

Unfortunately for the snow lovers, the weather for outside winter events has not quite held up. However, if the city gets so lucky there will be a snow fort building event, a sledding hill, and a snow sculpture competition.

“I love the snow so I was looking forward to these events. Last year, there was so much snow we had to cancel some of the events, because there was just too much snow,” said Olka.

Food served from the high school’s cafe will be available during the entire event and provided by the City of Tonawanda Youth Board.

LOCAL Sports briefs

HOCKEY Compuware travel team holds raffle fundraiser

The Compuware Youth Travel Hockey team is holding a fundraiser. A dozen prizes will be given away, including an autographed Nicklas Lidstrom jersey, along with three autographed hockey sticks. The draw is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Raffle tickets can be bought at the Little Caesars stories in Port Huron and Fort Gratiot.

Learn to Skate program offered at McMorran

The Port Huron Minor Hockey Association is offering a Learn to Skate program for beginning skaters ages 4 and older. The classes are taught by Breanne Paret and Maureen Flanigan-Salayko. The program will run for 10 weeks with two weekends off for the Silver Stick tournament. For more details, contact Scott Suisse at (810) 650-9999 or at www.phhockey.com.

DODGEBALL Teams are needed for Marysville Rec League

Registration is under way for the Marysville Recreation Department’s Dodgeball League. Team rosters and the $200 team fee is due Wednesday. Games will be played Wednesday nights at the Community Center. Six players are needed for a team. There will be three referees each game. Entry forms are available at: www.cityofmarysvillemi.com or contact Ann Eisen at the recreation office.

BASKETBALL Girls Hoops Classic set for Jan. 21 at Northern

The sixth-annual Girls Hoops Classic is Jan. 21 at Port Huron Northern. The tournament is open to fifth- and sixth-grade girls teams. Squads are guaranteed three games. Cost is $100 per team or $75 if received prior to Dec. 15. Two referees will be on each court with 20-minute halves and a running clock. There will be a free-throw contest for each grade division with trophies rewarded to first- and second-place finishers. For more details, contact Mark Dickinson at (810) 385-5004, (810) 984-2671 Ext. 460 or (810) 841-4029.

S.O.N.S. holds practices at Leonard Center

S.O.N.S. basketball practices are scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at the James R. Leonard Center. For more details, call (810) 989-7667.

Pioneer Express 3-on-3 tourney set for Jan. 21

The Pioneer Express 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is Jan. 21 at the Croswell-Lexington Middle School. The event, which is open to boys and girls in grades third through eighth, consists of four-person teams. Cost is $60 per team. The registration deadline is Jan. 14. For more details or to reserve a spot in the tournament, call Deann Clark at (810) 679-4100.

GENERAL SC4 puts on raffle to assist sports programs

The St. Clair County Community College’s athletic department is selling tickets for a raffle to raise money for the athletic programs at the college. The grand prize is $5,000. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling the athletic office at (810) 989-5670. The drawing will be 4 p.m.
Feb. 4 at the SC4 gymnasium.

BOWLING Lapish-Downs Mixed
Tourney held Jan. 21-22

The annual Joann Lapish-Downs Mixed Doubles Tournament will be held Jan. 21-22 at Port Huron Lanes. Squad times are 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jan. 21; noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Cost is $25 per couple with a 90% handicap from scratch of 450. Entry blanks are available at all bowling centers. Multiple participation is permitted. You can also download them from www.phba.net. Please mail completed entries to Henry Sullivan at 1738 Jenks, Port Huron, MI 48060 or for more information call Henry at (810) 300-1433.

Senior Tournament set for Jan. 28 at BW Bowl

The 23rd annual Senior Tournament for men and women bowlers 55 and older will be Jan. 28 at Blue Water Bowl. The total entry fee per person is $15. Men and women do not compete against each other. There is a 90% handicap between your average and 210. Mail entry with payment to Luanne Carlisle 4349 Brott Road, Clyde, MI 48049-2913 or contact her at (810) 324-2103 for more information. Entry blanks are available at the local bowling centers or you can download them at www.phba.net.

hoops briefs

Girls Hoops Classic set for Jan. 21

The sixth-annual Girls Hoops Classic is Jan. 21 at Port Huron Northern. The tournament is open to fifth- and sixth-grade girls teams. Squads are guaranteed three games. Cost is $100 per team or $75 if received before Dec. 15. Two referees will be on each court with 20-minute halves and a running clock. There will be a free-throw contest for each grade division with trophies rewarded to first- and second-place finishers. For more information about the event, contact Mark Dickinson at (810) 385-5004, (810) 984-2671 Ext. 460 or (810) 841-4029.

S.O.N.S. practices are at Center

S.O.N.S. basketball practices are scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at the James R. Leonard Center. For more details, call (810) 989-7667.

Pioneer Express 3-on-3 tourney Jan. 21

The Pioneer Express 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is Jan. 21 at the Croswell-Lexington Middle School. The event, which is open to boys and girls in grades third through eighth, consists of four-person teams. Cost is $60 per team. The registration deadline is Jan. 14. For more details or to reserve a spot in the tournament, call Deann Clark at (810) 679-4100.

K of C free-throw event scheduled

Fr. William F. Welch Council No. 11756 of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its annual youth free-throw championship noon Jan. 8 at the St. Mary’s/McCormick Academy gymnasium. The event is open to girls and boys ages 9 to 14. Proof of age is required. High school-age athletes are advised to check with their school athletic director regarding possible eligibility conflicts. There is no registration fee. Each contestant receives three warmup shots before shooting 15 consecutive free throws. For more information about the event, or to pre-register, call Edward Taylor at (810) 987-9270.

K of C free-throw event set at Gardens

The Marysville Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition, which is sponsored by the Marysville Council 9526, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Marysville Gardens Elementary School. The event is open to girls and boys ages 9 to 14. Proof of age is required. For more information about the event, contact Dave Tokarski at (810) 985-4670.

Local Briefs

PREPS Richmond seeks varsity baseball assistant

Richmond is looking for an assistant varsity baseball coach. Anyone interested should contact coach Anthony Bloink at abloink@richmond.k12.mi.us or (586) 727-3225, ext. 3504.

RUNNING YMCA’s Jingle Bell race/walk set for Dec. 3

The Blue Water YMCA’s Jingle Bell Run is 9 a.m. June 3 in Port Huron. A 5-kilometer race and 2K walk is scheduled. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Participants should be at the starting line by 8:50 a.m. The race starts and finishes outside the Third Street entrance of the YMCA. For more details, contact Traci Hofmann at (810) 987-6400, ext. 137.

VOLLEYBALL SC4 conducts youth clinic, player tryouts

The St. Clair County Community College women’s volleyball team is having a clinic starting Jan. 7 and running Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. There will be two levels with grades 6-8 from 10 a.m. to noon and grades 9-12 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Cost is $75, which includes a T-shirt. For more details, call (810) 989-5670. Players can register at the gym Jan. 7. SC4 is having player tryouts for the 2012 season from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7. For more details, call (810) 989-5670 or coach Weisner at (810) 824-7820.

BASKETBALL Girls Hoops Classic set for Jan. 21 at Northern

The sixth-annual Girls Hoops Classic is Jan. 21 at Port Huron Northern. The tournament is open to fifth- and sixth-grade girls teams. Squads are guaranteed three games. Cost is $100 per team or $75 if received prior to Dec. 15. Two referees will be on each court with 20-minute halves and a running clock. There will be a free-throw contest for each grade division with trophies rewarded to first- and second-place finishers. For more details, contact Mark Dickinson at (810) 385-5004, (810) 984-2671 Ext. 460 or (810) 841-4029.

Pioneer Express tournament held Dec. 3

The Pioneers Express 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is Dec. 3 at the Croswell-Lexington Middle School. The tournament, which consists of four-person teams, is open to players in grades third through eighth. Cost is $60, which includes T-shirt. Deadline is Wednesday. For more details, contact Deann Clark at (810) 679-4100.

Youth tournament set for Feb. 4 in Imlay City

The third-annual Spartan Shootout Girls Basketball Tournament is Feb. 4 at Imlay City. Tournaments are scheduled for fifth-grade and sixth-grade teams. Cost is $60 per team, and each team will play at least three games. The tournament is limited to the first six teams in each grade. Spots will be reserved when the money is received. Send checks to Jeff Combs at 7727 Chic Drive, Imlay City, MI 48444. For more details, contact Combs at (810) 417-1192.

Registration begins for Salvation Army League

The Salvation Army Youth Basketball League is having player registration for the 2011-12 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. The program is for boys and girls ages 8 to 11. Cost is $40, which includes T-shirt and trophy. Games are played on Saturdays. For more details, call (810) 984-2679.

Marysville alumni games set for Dec. 22

Marysville High School will host the third annual boys and girls alumni games Dec. 22 at Marysville. The girls will play at 6 p.m. with the boys scheduled to play immediately after. The format for both games will be even year vs. odd year. Cost is $20, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. For more details, contact Matt Beaudry at mbeaudry@tulane.edu

SOFTBALL Michigan Diamonds 18U needs pitcher for 2012

The 18U Michigan Diamonds fastpitch travel softball team is looking for a strong pitcher to complete the roster for 2012. The team will be playing in five competitive tournaments in Michigan. If interested, please contact Jeff at (810) 417-1192 or email jtcombs@netscape.com.

BASEBALL Port Huron Northern puts on U.S. Academy

Port Huron Northern is hosting a six-week baseball camp starting Jan. 8. Port Huron Northern head coach Bob Kearns will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning at a cost as low as $99 for six weeks. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487.

WRESTLING Blue Water Club begins practice Tuesday at PHC

The Blue Water Wrestling Club has begun its season at Port Huron Central Middle School cafeteria. The Michigan Youth Wrestling Association club is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14. Practices are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $75, which includes T-shirt, MYWA membership and insurance. For more details, contact Sam McCormick at (810) 841-4951 between 4 to 6 p.m. or go to bluewaterwrestlingclub@gmail.com.

Local sports briefs

RUNNING YMCA’s Jingle Bell race, walk set for Dec. 3

The Blue Water YMCA’s Jingle Bell Run is 9 a.m. Dec. 3 in Port Huron. A 5-kilometer race and 2K walk is scheduled. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Participants should be at the starting line by 8:50 a.m. The race starts and finishes outside the Third Street entrance of the YMCA. For more details, call Traci Hofmann at (810) 987-6400, ext. 137.

VOLLEYBALL SC4 announces youth clinic, player tryouts

The St. Clair County Community College women’s volleyball team is having a clinic starting Jan. 7 and running Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. There will be two levels with sixth to eighth grades from 10 a.m. to noon and ninth to 12th grades from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Cost is $75, which includes a T-shirt. For more details, call (810) 989-5670. Players can register at the gym Jan. 7. SC4 is having player tryouts for the 2012 season from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7. For more details, call (810) 989-5670 or (810) 824-7820.

BASKETBALL Girls Hoops Classic set for Jan. 21 at Northern

The sixth-annual Girls Hoops Classic is Jan. 21 at Port Huron Northern High School The tournament is open to fifth- and sixth-grade girls teams. Squads are guaranteed three games. Cost is $100 per team or $75 if received before Dec. 15. Two referees will be on each court with 20-minute halves and a running clock. There will be a free-throw contest for each grade division with trophies rewarded to first- and second-place finishers. For more details, call Mark Dickinson at (810) 385-5004, (810) 984-2671 Ext. 460 or (810) 841-4029.

Pioneers tournament will be played Dec. 3

The Pioneers Express 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is Dec. 3 at the Croswell-Lexington Middle School. The tournament, which consists of four-person teams, is open to players in grades third through eighth. Cost is $60, which includes T-shirt. For more details, contact Deann Clark at (810) 679-4100.

Spartan Shootout
Feb. 4 in Imlay City

The third-annual Spartan Shootout Girls Basketball Tournament is Feb. 4 in Imlay City. Tournaments are scheduled for fifth-grade and sixth-grade teams. Cost is $60 per team, and each team will play at least three games. The tournament is limited to the first six teams in each grade. Spots will be reserved when the money is received. Send checks to Jeff Combs at 7727 Chic Drive, Imlay City, MI 48444. For more details, call Combs at (810) 417-1192.

Registration begins for Salvation Army League

Marysville alumni games set for Dec. 22

Marysville High School will host the third annual boys and girls alumni games Dec. 22 at Marysville. The girls will play at 6 p.m. with the boys scheduled to play immediately after. The format for both games will be even year vs. odd year. Cost is $20, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. For more details, contact Matt Beaudry at mbeaudry@tulane.edu

The Salvation Army Youth Basketball League is having player registration for the 2011-12 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The program is for boys and girls ages 8 to 11. Cost is $40, which includes T-shirt and trophy. Games are played on Saturdays. For more details, call (810) 984-2679.

BOWLING Match Games Doubles tournament scheduled

The annual Match Game Doubles tournament will be held Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. The qualifying round will be at St. Clair River Lanes with five games bowled across 10 lanes (no handicap). Squad times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The oiling pattern will be a house pattern and the lanes will be re-oiled in between shifts. Advance fee payment will guarantee entry. The nine high qualifiers plus last year’s champions Dave Klaas and Steve Lewicki will bowl Dec. 4 at St. Clair River Lanes in a round-robin schedule. Cost is $120 per team. Entry blanks are available at all bowling centers and can be downloaded at www.phba.net. For more details, contact tournament director Henry Sullivan at (810) 300-1433 or henwade826@yahoo.com.

LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS

BASKETBALL Girls Hoops Classic set for Jan. 14 at Northern

The sixth-annual Girls Hoops Classic is Jan. 14 at Port Huron Northern. The tournament is open to fifth- and sixth-grade girls teams. Squads are guaranteed three games. Cost is $100 per team or $75 if received prior to Dec. 15. Two referees will be on each court with 20-minute halves and a running clock. There will be a free-throw contest for each grade division with trophies rewarded to first- and second-place finishers. For more details, contact Mark Dickinson at (810) 385-5004, (810) 984-2671 Ext. 460 or (810) 841-4029.

Pioneer Express tourney held Dec. 3 at Cros-Lex

The Pioneers Express 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is Dec. 3 at the Croswell-Lexington Middle School. The tournament, which consists of four-person teams, is open to players in grades third through eighth. Cost is $60, which includes T-shirt. Deadline is Wednesday. For more details, contact Deann Clark at (810) 679-4100.

Youth tournament set for Feb. 4 in Imlay City

The third-annual Spartan Shootout Girls Basketball Tournament is Feb. 4 at Imlay City. Tournaments are scheduled for fifth-grade and sixth-grade teams. Cost is $60 per team, and each team will play at least three games. The tournament is limited to the first six teams in each grade. Spots will be reserved when the money is received. Send checks to Jeff Combs at 7727 Chic Drive, Imlay City, MI 48444. For more details, contact Combs at (810) 417-1192.

Registration begins for Salvation Army League

The Salvation Army Youth Basketball League is having player registration for the 2011-12 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The program is for boys and girls ages 8 to 11. Cost is $40, which includes T-shirt and trophy. Games are played on Saturdays. For more details, call (810) 984-2679.

Marysville alumni games set for Dec. 22

Marysville High School will host the third annual boys and girls alumni games Dec. 22 at Marysville. The girls will play at 6 p.m. with the boys scheduled to play immediately after. The format for both games will be even year vs. odd year. Cost is $20, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. For more details, contact Matt Beaudry at mbeaudry@tulane.edu

SOFTBALL Michigan Diamonds 18U needs pitcher for 2012

The 18U Michigan Diamonds fastpitch travel softball team is looking for a strong pitcher to complete the roster for 2012. The team will be playing in five competitive tournaments in Michigan. If interested, please contact Jeff at (810) 417-1192 or email jtcombs@netscape.com

BOWLING Match Games Doubles tourney set for Dec. 3-4

The Annual Match Game Doubles tournament will be held Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. The qualifying round will be held at St. Clair River Lanes with five games bowled across 10 lanes (no handicap). Squad times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on a first-come first-serve basis. The oiling pattern will be a house pattern and the lanes will be re-oiled in between shifts. Advance fee payment will guarantee entry. The nine high qualifiers plus last year’s champions Dave Klaas and Steve Lewicki will bowl Dec. 4 at St. Clair River Lanes in a round-robin schedule. Cost is $120 per team. Entry blanks are available at all bowling centers and can be downloaded at www.phba.net. For more details, contact tournament director Henry Sullivan at (810) 300-1433 or henwade826@yahoo.com.

WRESTLING Blue Water Club begins practice Tuesday at PHC

The Blue Water Wrestling Club has begun its season at Port Huron Central Middle School cafeteria. The Michigan Youth Wrestling Association club is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14. Practices are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $75, which includes T-shirt, MYWA membership and insurance. For more details, contact Sam McCormick at (810) 841-4951 between 4 to 6 p.m. or go to bluewaterwrestlingclub@gmail.com.

Konflikt wins Prostate Cancer Awareness 3-on-3 caging

Konflikt topped five other teams to win the 2011 Department of Public Health-Masters Basketball Federation of the NMI 35A Prostate Cancer Awareness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament held last Saturday at the Garapan Basketball Court.

The team, made up of Elmer Esdrelon, Bruce Berline, Junar Guiab, Edsel Mendosa, and Cuki Alvarez, took home various gift certificates for their victory in the one-day competition.

Konlflikt swept the field in four games, all in convincing fashion.

Konflikt torched Joeten Superstore, 39-16, in the first match and went on to rout the Homeboys, 40-27, in their second match.

Konflikt then bested Team Morales, 20-14, before Legends conceded victory to the champs after just one half of play.

Konflikt amassed a 25-7 margin before Legends threw in the towel.

The half court games were played under two 12-minute halves. Each team was awarded a pair of timeouts per half. Field goals counted for one point and 3-pointers were worth two. The event utilized a double-elimination format.

T-shirts and other consolation prizes were handed out to all participants.

The event was put on to promote September as Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over the age of 50, and although it is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer often times the symptoms are not detected. Prostate cancer usually progresses very slowly and many factors, including genetics and diet, contribute to its development.

Exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent its development as well as medication.

Prostate cancer has also been known to spread to other parts of the body, particularly in bones and lymph nodes.

It is recommended for men above the age of 40 undergo routine check ups whether through a biopsy or screening for early detection of the disease.

Although its cause is unknown men with first-degree family members that have contracted prostate cancer are twice as likely to come down with it. Men with high blood pressure are also more likely to develop prostate cancer.

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