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Dear ,

As we approach the final stretch of an incredible season, we want to update you on upcoming games, playoffs, and special events. It has been a fantastic season filled with hard work, skill development, and, most importantly, the joy of basketball!

Juniors Division Playoffs & Consolation Games – Sunday, March 2nd This Sunday marks the playoff and consolation games for our Juniors Division, where all teams will participate. Congratulations to Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Georgetown, and Villanova for securing playoff spots! Based on league records and tiebreakers, the matchups are as follows:

• #1 Syracuse vs. #4 Villanova

• #2 Pittsburgh vs. #3 Georgetown

The other six teams in the division will compete in consolation games. Please click on this link - Juniors Division Schedule to check the updated Juniors Division schedule on our league's website, as some game times have changed.  The winner of each playoff game will meet head to head on Sunday, March 9th, at 12:30pm for the Juniors Division Championship Game!

Minors Division – Final Games on Sunday, March 2nd Tomorrow marks the last games of the season for our Minors Division. The progress and enthusiasm the girls have displayed each week have been truly inspiring. The smiles on their faces tell us that they have had a wonderful basketball experience!

Seniors Division – Final Regular Season Games & Playoff Picture The Seniors Division playoffs are set, with the Dream, Sparks, Wings, and Liberty earning their spots. However, tomorrow’s games will determine the final seeding, adding to the excitement! The Seniors Division Playoffs will take place on Saturday, March 8th.

Skills Competition – Saturday, March 8th at Conard High School On Saturday, March 8th, WHGBL will host a Skills Competition for all players across all divisions. Players must arrive at 12:30 PM at the Conard Gymnasium Lobby to register. The events include:

• Minors & Juniors Divisions: Team "Kick the Cones" competition, individual "Knockout" and "Hot Shot" contests.

• Seniors Division: "3-on-3" double-elimination tournament and individual "Hot Shot" competition.  There is still time to register a 3-on-3 team.  We have confirmed that the Conard and Hall Girls Basketball coaches will be present to watch the 3-on-3 tournament, so this is a great way for your daughter's to show off their talent if they're interested in playing at the high school level some day.  For further information, click on this hyperlink - 3-on-3 Skills Competition and send an email to president@whgbl.org to register your team for the tournament.  Individual Seniors Division players can also compete in the "Hot Shot" competition as well.

Prizes will be awarded to winners, but players must be present at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 9th to receive their prize. No substitutes will be allowed to collect awards.

For more information about the Skills Competition, please click on this hyperlink - SKILLS COMPETITION

Awards Ceremony – Sunday, March 9th The Awards Ceremony will be held at some point between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, in between the Juniors and Seniors Division Championship Games. All recipients are encouraged to come early and stay late to watch the Championship games.

Kathy M. Doyle Sportsmanship Award & Jim Buikus Award

• Head Coaches in all divisions will be nominating one player from their team for the Kathy M. Doyle Sportsmanship Award. Only players able to attend the Awards Ceremony on March 9th will be eligible.

• The Jim Buikus Award, given to the most improved player in the Seniors Division, will be determined by a vote of the Seniors Division Head Coaches. The recipient must also be present at the Awards Ceremony to be eligible.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out by email to president@whgbl.org.

Thank you for a fantastic season, and we look forward to an exciting finish!

Take care,

Shawn Daly