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Austin youth to compete in Hoops in the Hood tournament
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Thirty-one teams will participate from across the city Saturday at Seward Park.
Community
Hundreds turn out for Austin Dream Makers tournament
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The Rising Sun team beat Greater Saint John in the final game.
Community
Hoops competition this weekend in Austin
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The single-elimination tournament will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 28th at Rising Sun Baptist Church. It’s sponsored by the Austin Dream Makers mentoring program, a collaboration of six West Side churches.
Community
Community peace camp set for Saturday
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The free event will be held at Ella Flagg Young School, 1434 N. Parkside, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It targets teen boys and men from 14 to 30.
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Basketball league for teens offers more than hoops
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Mentoring and spirituality are part of the weekly activities. A tournament will be held this week in Austin.
Community
Free basketball clinics being held this summer
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Several West Side parks will host the park district-organized events.
Community
Pastor launches basketball league on West Side
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The hope is the games, which start this week, will stem violence this summer.
Community
Illinois Heart female basketball team tryouts Saturday
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Women 18-years-old and older can tryout Jan. 26 at Columbus Park from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Community
Hoops for the holidays Saturday
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The free 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 basketball skills clinic is being held at Marshall High School, 3250 W. Adams St. Youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 12:15. Canned goods for a local food pantry will also be collected at the event.
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At Peace Tournament, mayor, West Side aldermen call for more activities for Austin youth
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The Nov. 17 basketball game, sponsored by NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and CeaseFire, brought together rival gang members with the hope of ending conflict on the streets.