ShoWare Shootout tips off on Kent’s outdoor courts

The popular ShoWare Shootout returned to the outdoor basketball half-courts in Kent on Saturday.

BY Wire Service
Friday, July 25, 2014 1:23pm
Sports

Action in several divisions heated up on 14 outdoor half-courts in the ShoWare Shootout this weekend.

Reporter staff

The popular ShoWare Shootout returned to the outdoor basketball half-courts in Kent on Saturday.

One of South King County’s premier 3-on-3 basketball events featured age divisions for men, women, seniors, kids and wheelchair.

According to Steve Turcotte, tournament director, this year’s shootout attracted 122 teams.

Finals tip off Sunday.

For more information, visit showareshootout.com.

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