02/07/2025
Columbia Housing hosted the 2025 SERC MLK Basketball and Cheer Competition January 17 – January 19, 2025. Twenty-one Basketball Teams and Cheer Squads representing 15 housing authorities from 4 states participated over the long, holiday weekend, ending with Championship Playoff Games on Sunday, January 15.
Basketball Champions:
• 12 and under age group – Eufaula Flames representing the Eufaula, AL Housing Authority
• 15 and under age group – Prichard Force representing the Prichard, AL Housing Authority
• 18 and under age group – Greensboro Warriors representing the Greensboro, NC Housing Authority
Cheerleading Champions:
• 12 and under age group – Prichard Force Jazzetts representing the Prichard, AL Housing Authority
• 15 and under age group – Columbia Starzettes representing
Columbia Housing Authority SC
Tournament attendees and participants began the weekend Friday, January 17 with a Pep Rally and Hype Night held at RCSD1’s Olympia Learning Center. Competition began early Saturday morning at Dreher High School, AC Flora High School and CA Johnson High School. Saturday ended with a Sneaker Ball for the participants who dressed to impress for the evening and enjoyed dinner, dancing and a program featuring Dr. Valencia Belle whose father was one of the original tournament founders in the early 1990’s.
For over three decades, this enrichment event has tremendously impacted the lives of countless youth residing in low-income public housing throughout the southeast region. This occasion not only provides a chance for the youth to showcase their remarkable athletic abilities but also offers a weekend of cultural experiences and educational opportunities.
Thanks to all the teams, parents, coaches, supporters, sponsors and CH Staff that worked tirelessly to make this special event happen. Congratulations to the Winners on your accomplishments.
Via Housing
02/01/2025