Idaho: Third-Grade SuperSonics Claim Santa Slammer Basketball Championship

In Coeur d'Alene, the third-grade SuperSonics youth basketball team won the 2025 Santa Slammer tournament in Spokane, defeating Sandpoint Future 34-31 in an thrilling overtime championship game at HoopTown Warehouse.

Team success story:

The young players, coached by Todd Nelson and Scott Estes, showcased resilience and teamwork in the comeback victory, with standout efforts from Ellio Estes, Connor Gregg, Camas Bennett, Cameron Nelson, Henry Mandel, and Harry Noel, earning local praise for their determination and sportsmanship.