27th Annual Coaches vs Cancer Tournament Tip-Off Breakfast
The 27th annual Coaches vs Cancer Tournament Tip-Off Breakfast was held this morning at the infamous Palestra. Big 5 coaches from the 6 area schools were in attendance along with notable alumni coaches and media personalities. Coaches’ vs Cancer is a collaboration between The National Association of Basketball Coaches and The American Cancer Society.
The D1 Philadelphia basketball coaches help lead the most successful Coaches vs Cancer initiative in the nation. Since 19967, they have raised over 20 million dollars. PHL17’s Tessa Peloso spent time at the Palestra this morning speaking with Big 5 coaches and members of The American Cancer Society.
MAHANOY AREA – Mahanoy Area’s basketball programs donated nearly $2,000 towards the Schuylkill League Coaches vs. Cancer initiative. The Mahanoy Area Lady Bears and Golden Bears basketball boosters presented a check for $1,763 to Schuylkill League President Dr. Steve Toth at Friday night’s boys’ basketball game. The check will benefit…
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – Louisiana State University of Alexandria continues to make waves in small college basketball as head coach Dimario Jackson and standout forward Kashie Natt have been named Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches (LABC) Small College Coach and Player of the Year, respectively. Natt capped off a stellar…
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission announced that the Louisiana High School Athletics Association (LHSAA) will hold its 2025 state wrestling tournament at the Brookshire Grocery Arena this weekend and will include the first-ever girl's wrestling tournament. “Shreveport-Bossier is proud to host the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament,” said…