More than just a game: Midnight Basketball League celebrates 10th annual championship matches
The Atlanta Hawks and QuikTrip, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, hosted the 10th annual Atlanta Midnight Basketball League Championship event Thursday night. The championship took place at the C. T.
Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center in West Atlanta. The evening’s championship event featured both men’s and women’s championship games. The competition began with eight women’s teams and 16 men’s teams.
These teams competed over the last two months, eventually narrowing down to the top four teams for the championship games. In the women’s championship, Team Us secured a 72-61 victory over Zone 6 Celtics. Following the women’s game, Yak’em overtook A1 Elite to claim the men’s championship title.
The winning teams each received trophies and championship T-shirts to commemorate their success. Fans attending the championship event were entertained by Harry the Hawk. They also received free T-shirts and participated in special giveaways from the Hawks and QuikTrip.
The Midnight Basketball League is a young adult initiative designed to empower youth and strengthen communities. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens hosts the league as a community-centered initiative to provide a secure environment for young people. “To some, it may be just a game, but our Midnight Basketball League gives Atlanta’s young people a safe, fun and welcoming place to be and opens the door to a world of opportunities,” Dickens said.