Over two days in December, the Lockport HS Basketball program, in conjunction with Lockport Rotary, held their 45th annual tournament. Four schools participate (the 3 schools besides Lockport are chosen by the Lockport Coach/Athletic Director).
The proceeds benefit the Rotary Scholarship Program ($1641) and Rotary also donates to the Lockport Basketball program ($388).
All players from each team receive a sponsor's tee shirt, and Rotary awards a trophy to the Tournament Champion, as well as to the MVP.
Also, five "All Tournament" players also receive an award.
The tournament is held over a Friday and Saturday at Lockport HS. After the Friday evening games Rotary provides all 4 teams with pizza/drinks.
Rotary Club Members work the tourney as volunteers to help at the gate.
PHOTO (L to R): Senior Guard Ian Cooper (Lockport Lions Varsity Basketball player), Mike Mullane (Lockport Rotary tournament co-chair), and Varsity Basketball Coach Dave Gilson
- Brandi Reed