Editor’s note: The below story corrects an earlier version.
When the Kentridge and Kentwood High basketball teams meet Friday at the ShoWare Center, the school which brings the most fans to the game will have an opportunity to win $10,000 for its school.
One fan from the school which brings the most fans to the Les Schwab Shootout on Friday will be selected to shoot a special half-court shot, which could be worth $10,000 for the school’s DECA club.
The Shootout is a basketball showcase that features all four boys and all four girls teams from the Kent School District. The event also will include a boys basketball game between Tahoma and Silverdale’s Central Kitsap, which will kick off the day at 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m.
The Tahoma-Central Kitsap game is followed by the K-M girls against Kentlake at 3:30 p.m. Kent-Meridian and Kentlake meet at 5 p.m. in a boys game followed by the KW-KR girls game at 7 p.m.
The biggest game of the day won’t happen until 8:30 p.m., when Josh Smith and Kentwood take on Gary Bell and Kentridge. The $10,000 shot is scheduled for halftime of that particular game.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students. One ticket is good for all five games. Tickets are available at the ShoWare Center box office, 625 W. James St.
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