Photos: Spicer kicks off Fourth of July festivities with 3 on 3 tourney

Hoops by the Lake 070223 001.jpg — Korbin Tanner of The Pink Ballers goes up for a layup while taking on the Sharp Shooters during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

By Macy Moore

July 01, 2023 at 3:45 PM

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SPICER — Hoops fans from around the region converged on the asphalt parking lot of Saulsbury Beach in Spicer early Saturday morning as the community kicked off its weekend of Fourth of July festivities with the annual Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.

The tournament featured more than 80 teams and 300 athletes in divisions ranging from boys and girls grades 5-12, along with adult men's pool play.

The event kicks off a full weekend of fun Fourth of July festivities in Spicer, which run through Tuesday, July 4. For a full breakdown of upcoming events, visit explorespicer.com/july-4th-events .

Hoops by the Lake 070223 002.jpg — Doreen Hoff, of Sunburg, cheers on Eliott Huisinga of the Wildcat Hoopers during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

Hoops by the Lake 070223 003.jpg — Owen Sportel of The Ovies, center, guards Hampton Hebrink of the RCW Jaguars during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

Hoops by the Lake 070223 004.jpg — Chase Taatjes of Central drives the ball to the basket while being guarded by a player fro Rise during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

Hoops by the Lake 070223 005.jpg — Kyla Vick of Trio of Trouble grabs water during a quick break off the court during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

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Hoops by the Lake 070223 006.jpg — Teams compete during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

Hoops by the Lake 070223 007.jpg — The parking lot of Saulsbury Beach fills with basketball teas and spectators during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

Hoops by the Lake 070223 008.jpg — Lilly Henriksen eyes the rim while taking a shot as the Sharp Shooters play The Pink Ballers during the Hoops by the Lake 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Spicer on July 1, 2023.

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