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Posted on: December 20, 2021

Chief's Youth Basketball Throwndown

Youth Basketball Tournament

The Chief's 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Throwdown is coming up soon.

It's December 29th at the OHS Gym.  Registration starts at 7 am.  Game starts at 9 am.

6th-8th & 9tth-12th FREE

For more details, contact mhamilton@odessa-tx.gov.

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