Horizons of Savannah Announces Winners From Charity Basketball Tournament
Staff Report From Savannah CEO
Thursday, March 31st, 2016
Horizons of Savannah recently held the second annual Louise Lauretti Hoops for Horizons Basketball Championship Tournament, a 3-on-3 fundraiser.
“The tournament is our version of March Madness and a winning combination for all involved,” said Christy Edwards, Horizons Executive Director. “The event brings positive attention to Horizons, raises funds for the summer program and showcases the level of athletic talent in the Savannah area all in a fun setting.”
3 – ON – 3 RESULTS
GIRLS DIVISON CHAMPS
Lucy Hagan, Sheridan Lynch, Grace O’Hayer, Ashley Pankey, GiGi Pytte
GIRLS DIVISION RUNNER UP
Sandi Chisholm, Mya Felser, Catherine Goodman, Abby Nicholson, Grace Wilson
BOYS 5/6 GRADE DIVISION CHAMPS
Holden Geriner, Barry Kleinpeter, Alex Wynn
BOYS 5/6 GRADE DIVISION RUNNER UP
Jace Dixon, Lane McCullough, Evan Scarbrough
BOYS 5/6 GRADE DIVISION 3RD PLACE
Tyler Frazee, Carter Kleinpeter, Tyler Phillips
BOYS 7/8 GRADE DIVISION CHAMPS
Clark McKinney, Andre Miller, Tony Negrin, Logan Ziegler
BOYS 7/8 GRADE DIVISION 3RD PLACE
Alex Bokina, Luke Conneff, Jack Felder, Stokes Hagan
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION CHAMPS
Donte Curry, CJ Ford, Daniel Wright
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION RUNNER UP
Jonah Diech, Jeffery Hilliard, Turner Hilliard
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION 3RD PLACE
Jordan Benson, Andrew Longwater, Nick Tsavaris, David Yang
The annual tournament is named for Horizons teacher Louise Lauretti, who lost her battle with melanoma in 2014. All proceeds from the fundraiser directly support Horizons Savannah, a summer program designed to help students from low-income families in the Savannah area achieve academic success. For more information on Horizons, visit horizonssavannah.org.