Sandpoint’s youth basketball scene celebrated a double triumph this weekend as two local squads captured championships at the SilverHoops 3‑on‑3 tournament in Kellogg, Idaho.
The Sandpoint Elite, a seventh‑grade team, edged out Steal ya girl Elite 20‑17 in a tightly contested final, capping a run that included a dominant +27 point differential in group play.
Meanwhile, the Sandpoint Mini Bulldogs, composed of fourth‑ and third‑graders, secured the lower‑grade bracket with a 14‑2 victory over the Backboard Bros in the championship game, having posted a 2‑1 record in the preliminary round.
Community Impact
The victories have sparked excitement across Sandpoint, highlighting the growing talent pool and the effectiveness of grassroots basketball programs in the region.
Both teams will now look ahead to future competitions, carrying the momentum of their respective brackets into the next season.