Mitchell boys basketball to host youth fall league – Mitchell Republic

MITCHELL — The Mitchell High School boys basketball program is sponsoring a fall scrimmage league to prepare for the upcoming season.

The league is open to boys in grades 6-8, and will play this fall. Dates are Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 13 and Nov. 18.

Games will be played during 45-minute timeslots at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Participants will be put on teams prior to the first night of league play. Each team will play two, 30-minute games each night in the MHS gym. An emphasis will be placed on equal playing time, and the games will be officiated and coached by Mitchell basketball players.

The cost is $65 per player. Scholarships are available to those in need. To register, visit www.kernelcamps.com or contact Kernel basketball coach Ryker Kruetzfeldt via email at Ryker.Kreutzfeldt@k12.sd.us.

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