Two tournaments, two locations, 16 teams.
The annual Panther Pit Classic basketball tournament will tip off this Thursday, Dec. 7, with the Vernon Secondary Panthers being hosts for the event that brings junior and senior girls teams to town.
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The Junior Panthers play at 5 p.m., Thursday, and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Friday. Games Saturday will be determined by the preliminary round.
The Senior Panthers open up the tournament at 3:30 p.m.,Thursday, and will play at 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Friday, and 8 a.m., Saturday.
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Although the teams are just getting started in their seasons, the community has already shown tremendous support, and to show their gratitude Panthers Sr/Jr teams are hosting their first Pit Classic Toy Drive.
Players, families and spectators are being asked to bring a new, unwrapped gift to VSS games. Cash donations will also be accepted at the door. After the tournament the Junior Panthers will deliver the gifts to the Salvation Army House of Hope, Vernon, in the spirit of holiday giving.
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Both VSS junior and senior teams are hoping to build on their respective successful first weekends of the season.
Both played in tournaments this past weekend with VSS Senior girls placing first in Summerland, and the Junior Panthers placing third in a highly competitive field in Pitt Meadows.
