Instead of taking a break on their SIP Day, eighth-graders Halle Kalvig, Reese Sloan, and Peyton Street are at Ira Jones Middle School preparing for a 3v3 basketball tournament benefiting MorningStar Mission.
Tip-off is at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, and the girls are excited to see their hard work come to life.
Last summer, the three friends were shooting hoops in a driveway when an idea hit: why not turn this into a tournament and use it to help others? That idea became “Hoops for Homes.”
From the start, the girls knew they wanted the event to make a difference.
They spent months planning, meeting with administrators, creating flyers, organizing teams, designing shirts, and coordinating concessions.
They chose MorningStar Mission to support people experiencing homelessness which is a cause close to their hearts and different from typical school fundraisers.
The tournament brackets are divided by grade and gender, and each player can bring family to watch.
With tip-off at 3 p.m., their SIP Day will be full of basketball, community, and the reward of seeing their vision come to life proving that a little effort and a big heart can make a real difference.