Helena-West Helena Basketball Tournament Set

HELENA-WEST HELENA- The Helena-West Helena Cougar Invitational, sponsored by the Helena-West Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission, has released the schedule of games for the event on December 27-29 at the Helena-West Helena Central High School Gymnasium.
Athletic Director Russell Smith released the brackets to the media today.
“We have some talented basketball teams coming in that will offer basketball fans a lot of intriguing matchups,” he said. “I hope that everyone in this community will come out and support this event.”
Smith said he envisions the event growing steadily and becoming one of the larger holiday tournaments in the Delta region.
“We are up to five teams this year, and I am committed to working with the Booster Club, the A and P Commission, and our administration to grow this tournament.”
Smith also thanked the A and P Commission for its sponsorship of the tournament.
“The Advertising and Promotion Commission’s support enabled us to raise the quality of the event,” Smith said. “We hope to be able to continue to partner with them to build this holiday tournament. I also want to thank the Booster Club for their year-round efforts supporting all of our programs and encourage all of our fans and community to join our boosters.”
Participants in the tournament are:  Helena-West Helena Central, Marvell, Hughes, KIPP, and Coahoma County, Miss.
Proceeds from the tournament will go to the Booster Club to support athletic department projects identified by the district’s athletic director and administration. The club is also saving money to assist the district with a major project to repair and update the bleacher seating at Cad Polk Stadium. The Booster Club also provides the letter jackets to the senior athletes and has supported the band program this year with assistance.

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