I Get To Put The Gridley Invitational To Bed.

[Marcskit]

We had so many close games. Campolindo came into the Tournament a very cohesive team, and It showed. I thought that Salesian’s Subs played a part in making the difference, when we got to the final.

We had our Tournament Queen crowned. Think of Indiana in the 1950s and you will get the idea.

Here’s a story for you.

We started the Tournament in 1953. For the 50th anniversary in 2003, we brought in all 50 former Tournament Queens. Some were flown in from across the country, all to gather at the tournament. It was to celebrate fifty years of doing this. All of the Women from 67 years old, down to 16 years old made the trip. It was quite the occasion.

Jay Olsen’s scoring record of 105 points survived another year. His total was made before the 3 point line was initiated.
(That’s 17 basket’s a game folks.) Courtney Anderson from Dublin made a run at it last year, scoring 97 points.

It was great to see so many old friends I have made thru the years. Gridley is like being part of a family.
Players being housed, friendships being made. There really is nothing quite like it.

Hope to see you next year.

Here’s wishing you great hoops.

 

[BadBucks]

Great to see, and spend a bit of time with, you again this year! Stupendous tourney and can’t wait to make the trek from the Bay again next year!