March 24, 2025 1:53 am
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
March 24, 2025 1:53 am
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ

CRIT Head Start’s 37th annual Youth basketball tournament

The Colorado River Indian Tribes Head Start program held its 37th annual Youth Basketball tournament at the Parker High School’s new gym February 21st and 22nd.

3 teams competed for the tournament championship for the 3-year-old bracket

Matchup 3-year-old bracket: (Friday)

Wild Things Vs Dino- Rawrs – Dino Rawrs Advance

Match up 3-year-olds Championship Game (Saturday)

Dino Rawrs Vs Cookie Monsters – Dino Rawrs Champions

7 competed for the 4-year-old Tournament Championship

Friday’s Matchups 4-year-old bracket: Game 1 (Friday)

Fighting Coyotes – Advances

Pink Panthers Vs Team Lil Sharks – Lil Sharks Advance  

The Wild Cats Vs Fast 4 – Wildcats Advance

The Dragons Vs Might Tornados – Dragons Advance

Consolation Bracket: Game 1(Friday)

Fast 4 Vs Mighty Tornados – Might Tornados Advance

Consolation Bracket: Game 2 (Saturday)

Pink Panthers Vs Dragons – Dragons Advance

Might Tornados Vs Dragons – Dragons Advance

Lil Sharks Vs Dragons – Dragons Advance to the Championship game to face the Wildcats

Saturdays Match Up: Winners Bracket Game 2(Saturday)

Fighting Coyotes Vs Lil Sharks – Lil Sharks Advance

Wildcats Vs Dragons – Wildcats advance

Saturday matchup game 3:

Lil Sharks Vs Wildcats – Wildcats Advance to the Championship Game to face the Dragons

Saturday Game 4 Championship Game:

Wildcats Vs Dragons – Dragons Tournament Champions

Caroline Alcaida Head Start Director would like to thank everyone who showed up to support the children and the event. She would also like to thank her amazing staff and everyone who pitched in as well as thanking the Parker High School for use of the gym.

Dino Rawrs 3-year-old Tournament Champions

Dragons 4-year-old Tournament Champions