{"id":4185,"date":"2007-07-28T12:54:14","date_gmt":"2007-07-28T16:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tyronepa.com\/v3\/?p=4185"},"modified":"2008-09-18T12:59:33","modified_gmt":"2008-09-18T16:59:33","slug":"joshua-house%e2%80%99s-seventh-annual-hoopsfest-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tyronepa.com\/?p=4185","title":{"rendered":"Joshua House\u2019s Seventh Annual Hoopsfest winners announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4185 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tyronepa.com\/?attachment_id=4186'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tyronepa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/10056_dsc_0276w-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tyronepa.com\/?attachment_id=4187'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tyronepa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/10056_dsc_0348w-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Joshua House\u2019s Seventh Annual Hoopsfest was held last weekend with the best three-on-three basketball teams in the area playing in downtown Tyrone.<br \/>\nTeams from Tyrone, Bellwood, Spruce Creek, Altoona, State College, Claysburg, Philipsburg, Windber, Berwick, Harrisburg, Baltimore and Albany were on the roster.<br \/>\nBasketball games were played on 10th Street and Logan Avenue, with activities in the Tyrone Armory and M &amp; T parking including street and food vendors, an old fashioned ice cream truck, family entertainment and giveaways of gift certificates and pizzas.<br \/>\nThe day\u2019s events featured prizes for all divisions, a dunk contest, three point contest and hot spots.<br \/>\nCorporate sponsors included: G&amp;R Excavating\u2014The Professional Home Wreckers and The Family Clothesline in downtown State College. Trophies and awards were provided by Quality Award in Altoona.<br \/>\nWomen\u2019s division winners were Ford\u2019s Fab Four. The team included Rachel Vertraeten, Shelby Rance, Olivia McGovern and Bridgette Clarke.<br \/>\nRance, from Bloomsburg, was named the Most Outstanding player.<br \/>\nThe 60 and over division was sponsored by S&amp;A Homes and the winning team was Smith Transport, including Jack Loya, George Nead, Tommy Smith and John Feite. The Most Outstanding Player was Loya, of Schellsburg.<br \/>\nIn the fourth and fifth grade mixed division, the winners were team Sharp Shooters with Jacqueline Finn, Anna Wolfe, Kelly Leamer and Selena Damiano. Leamer, of Altoona, was named Most Outstanding Player.<br \/>\nThe Team, consisting of Noah Davis, Ellen Crook, Lindsay Emigh, Katy Leamer and Emily Nagle took home top honors in the sixth and seventh grade mixed division. The Most Outstanding Player was Leamer, of Altoona.<br \/>\nThe Fantastic Four, Krista Bonsell, Brooke McVicker and Casey Baird, won the eighth and ninth grade girls division.<br \/>\nEighth and ninth grade boys winners were Main House Mafia with Tykeem Brown, Kenny Miller and Mike Conner. Tykeem Brown of Tyrone was named Most Outstanding Player.<br \/>\nIn the high school boys division, top honors went to T Ballers, Eric Loose, Anthony Hennaman, Alex Lynn, LaMarr Robinson and Ross Black. Most Outstanding Player honors went to Robinson of Altoona.<br \/>\nThe high school division sponsor was Lee Industries, who also sponsored the hot spot competition.<br \/>\nThe recreational division was sponsored by MeadWestvaco and the winning team was W.E.A.K. Team members included Matt Gindlesperger, Rodney Sorrell, Joey Inman, Jason Spahn and Bill Fry. Spahn, of Altoona, was named Most Outstanding Player.<br \/>\nIn the men\u2019s competitive division, sponsored by CET Engineering, the winning team was Sausage with Justin Mauk, Lee Kensinger, Joe Rocco and Brendan Ritchey. Rocco was named Most Outstanding Player.<br \/>\nPenn Ave.\/Chop Shop with team members Fred Buck, Justin Ohler and Josh Shaub, took top honors in the men\u2019s all star division. Most Outstanding Player honors went to Ohler of Altoona. The all star division was sponsored by American Eagle.<br \/>\nOther prizes were awarded throughout the day.<br \/>\nThe three point contest winners were Tyrone\u2019s Tykeem Brown in the youth division and Jack Loya of Schellsburg in the adult division.<br \/>\nThe slam dunk contest was sponsored by Good Steward Software, LLC and the winner was DaShawn Stucky of Baltimore.<br \/>\nAn award was also given to the team with the best uniform. The winner was Team Squeeze Eye, which consisted of Chris Woomer, Tyler Beckwith, Ricky Shannon and Doug Roseberry.<br \/>\nWhile this year\u2019s Hoopsfest was a success, there are many people who help make the competition happen each year.<br \/>\nThis year\u2019s corporate sponsors were Family Clothesline and G&amp;R Excavating.<br \/>\nDivision sponsors included American Eagle, CET Engineering, Good Steward Software, LLC, MeadWestvaco and S&amp;A Homes.<br \/>\nTrophies and awards were sponsored by Quality Awards in Altoona and court sponsors included: Albemarle, Bull Pen Restaurant, Diane Melling for Commissioner, Gardners Candies, Ice Cream Man, James E. Grant, Mike Fleck &#8211; State Rep. and Miles Financial.<br \/>\nOther sponsored included: Abundant Life Assembly of God, Ace Hardware, Antioch International Church, Bald Eagle Volunteer Fire Co., Blair Communities That Care, Brush Mountain Shoe, LLC (Shoe Fly), Burger King, Burgmeier\u2019s Hauling Inc., C&amp;L Lawncare, Central Penn Vision Associates, Citizen\u2019s Bank, Clearbrook Family Medicine, Colonial Courtyard, Community Pharmacy, Community Worship, DiamondBack Truck Covers, Donny Beaver, Dr. Kruczay, Duey Paving, Ed Newlin, Feller Memorial Home, Fuoss Used Cars, Great American Fundraising, Healthy Alternatives, Jeff Long Construction and JJAN Financial Group, Inc.<br \/>\nAlso, Joel Confer Auto, Johnston Construction, Jostens, Keystone Business, Maines Engineering, Marianna\u2019s Fundraising, Martin Oil Company, Mayes Memorials, Mike Walk Photography, Olivia Village, omega Bank, Open Door Visions, P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Paint Rite Inc., Parson\u2019s Copier Care, Inc., Pizza Hutt, PPG, Ray Burial Vault, Reliance Bank, Representative Jerry Stern, Rick Carra Painting, Sprankle Automotive, Suzanne Bigelow-Cherry Attorney at Law, The Beauty Salon, The Stewardship Group and Ward Trucking.<br \/>\nThose who helped with food were: Don Pablo\\&#8217;s Mexican Kitchen, El Campesino, Hoss\\&#8217;s Steak &amp; Sea House, Imler\\&#8217;s Poultry, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Martin\\&#8217;s Food Market, Pacifico Bakery, Roaring Spring Water, Weis Market, DelGrosso\\&#8217;s, Martin General Store, Bald Eagle Fire Hall, Burger King, Burley\\&#8217;s, Joe\\&#8217;s Place, Juniata Packing Company, Logan Beverage, Mac\\&#8217;s Market, Pizza Hut, Sheetz Inc., The Family Chill &amp; Grill, Tyrone Six Pack &amp; Sub Shop, Uni-Mart, Wal-Mart, Sheetz Inc., Brenneman\\&#8217;s Meat Market, Giant Food Store, Strickler\\&#8217;s and Wendy\\&#8217;s.<br \/>\nAlso Bob Wilson, Central Distributors, Armory, Mitzi Varner, Radio Shack, The Loft, Linda Cruz, Kathy Stonebreaker, PPL propane, Sue Kensinger, Dr. Terri and Kim Babb and Travis Anderson.<br \/>\nSpecial thanks also goes out to the National Guard and local Armories. They offered help with various activities as well as provided basketball hoops.<br \/>\nThe Hoopsfest tournament is the largest fundraiser of the year for Joshua House and helps offset about 15 percent of the annual budget.<br \/>\nFor more photos, see page 11 of today\u2019s Daily Herald.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; color: #009966;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joshua House\u2019s Seventh Annual Hoopsfest was held last weekend with the best three-on-three basketball teams in the area playing in downtown Tyrone. Teams from Tyrone, Bellwood, Spruce Creek, Altoona, State College, Claysburg, Philipsburg, Windber, Berwick, Harrisburg, Baltimore and Albany were on the roster. 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