As the countdown continues for the 17th annual NCMC Foundation-sponsored High School Holiday Hoops the Holiday Hoops committee would like to thank the many individuals who help make the annual event a success. The event tips off Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College.
Again this year, area businesses and organizations will provide volunteers throughout each day to assist with the front gate, answer questions, and welcome fans. Day sponsors include BTC Bank, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Farmer’ Electric Cooperative, Grundy Electric Cooperative & Mid-State Services, North Central Missouri College & North Central Missouri College Foundation/Alumni, Smithfield Hog Production, the Trenton Rotary Club, and US Bank.
“We can’t thank our volunteers enough for their support,” commented Nate Gamet, Committee Member, and NCMC Athletic Director. “In addition to day sponsors, we also have volunteers responsible for the official clock and scorebook and those who assist with raffle tickets, t-shirt sales, and hospitality. Their time is so important to this event and it would not be possible without their commitment.”
To help commemorate the 17th year, Cyndi and David Johnson donated a quilt made of past Holiday Hoops t-shirts that will be raffled off at the conclusion of the event. Land Mark Manufacturing, Smithfield Meats, and Scobee Powerline Construction, LLC have also donated items to raffle including a Good One grill, meat bundles, and an RTIC cooler. Raffle tickets are available during the event, 1 for $1.00, 6 for $5.00, or an arm’s length for $20.00.
The eight-day event will have 45 basketball games all played in the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus showcasing the very best high school basketball north Missouri has to offer. This year fans will be able to purchase an individual event pass for $30.00 a value of $40.00. Passes can be purchased at the NCMC Foundation & Alumni Association Office located in the Frey Administration Building. Daily admission for adults is $5, students $3.00. The complete schedule for the 8-day event can be found on the Holiday Hoops section of the NCMC website.
