A big thank you

To the Editor,

The Hancock Athletic Booster Club would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make our 23rd Annual Elementary Basketball Tournament a tremendous success. This tournament is much more than a weekend of basketball. It is a community effort that brings together families, students, businesses, and volunteers to support our young athletes. Because of the generosity and commitment of our sponsors, we are able to provide a positive and memorable experience for every child who steps onto the court.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: 41 Lumber, Aire Care, Auto Pro Glass & Tire, City of Hancock, Coca-Cola of Hancock,

Dave’s Super Service, Designotype Printer, Edward Jones – Brent Peterson, Tony Schwen & Hunter Rajala, Edward Jones – Chris Riesgraf, Edward Jones – John Nelson, Fine Line Tire, Gartner’s Gallery, Gino’s, Hancock Police Department, Horner Flooring, Houghton Building Supply, Jamieson & Fulks Orthodontics, Keweenaw Automotive, Keweenaw Chevrolet, McGann Building Supply, Memorial Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Nicholas Insurance Agency, Northwoods Sporting Goods, OHM Advisors, Pat’s Foods – Hancock, Penegor Lumber, RC Mechanical, State Farm Insurance – Sara Lahti, Suomi Restaurant, Superior Lube, Superior National Bank, Superior Service Towing, Tervo Agency, The Forge, Queen City Running Co. – Houghton, Rock House / Mine Shaft, Walmart, Wickley Agency, Xeratec Software

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the referees, volunteers working the gates and concession stands, our dedicated student-athletes, and the teachers, staff, and coaches of Hancock Public Schools. A very special thank you goes to Jenn Biekkola for the many hours of hard work she puts into organizing this event.

Finally, we extend our gratitude to the seventy-six teams who participated in this year’s tournament. Your enthusiasm and sportsmanship made the weekend truly special. We look forward to welcoming everyone back again next year.

With sincere appreciation,

Hancock Athletic Booster Club