The Muscogee Nation Basketball Invitational kicks off tomorrow at the Muscogee Dome, which has already been busy this week with the Preston- Muscogee Nation Junior High Tournament.
The high school girls teams will begin their run at the championship on Thursday, with action beginning with four matchups:
• Allen vs. Wewoka at 12:20 p.m.
• Silo vs. Preston at 3 p.m.
• Hartshorne vs. Latta JV at 5:40 p.m.
• Morris vs. Wilson at 8:20 p.m. Winners from the first round will move on to the semifinals scheduled for Friday, with games at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Teams that advance to the finals will face off on Saturday, at 6:30 p.m., while consolation games for third and seventh places will be held earlier in the day.
– The boys’ division promises equally intense competition, kicking off Thursday:
• Wilson vs. Morris at 11 a.m.
• Allen vs. Wewoka at 1:40 p.m.
• Hartshorne vs. Silo at 4:20 p.m.
• Preston vs. Latta at 7 p.m. Semifinals are slated for Friday at 5:40 p.m. and 8:20 p.m., with the championship showdown set for Saturday, at 8 p.m. Placement games for third and seventh places will also take place earlier on Saturday.
– Admission is $5, and only OSSAA passes will be accepted. Teams listed on the top of the brackets will wear white jerseys during games.
The Muscogee Nation Dome will be implementing a Clear Bag Policy and security screening upon arrival. Please plan accordingly.