April 6, 2024 - MLC Ball Is Life - One Day Tournament
Boys and Girls 4th Grade - 11th Grade - 2 Games Guarantee
Bracket Games or Round Robin Only (No Pool Games) - Entry Fee: $100 per team
First and Second Place Awards - Accepting 3 - 4 Teams For Each Age Group
Boys and Girls 4th Grade - 11th Grade - 2 Games Guarantee
Bracket Games or Round Robin Only (No Pool Games) - Entry Fee: $100 per team
First and Second Place Awards - Accepting 3 - 4 Teams For Each Age Group
Facilities:
Gulfport High School: 100 Perry St., Gulfport, MS 39507
Gulfport High School: 100 Perry St., Gulfport, MS 39507
Coaches Packets:
Every coach should pick up their packets at the entrance of each gym before they play.
Every coach should pick up their packets at the entrance of each gym before they play.
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2024 MLC BALL IS LIFE GIRLS' SCHEDULE:
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
6TH/07TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE MATCH UP GAMES
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
MLC 6th
Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th
SME 7th
Louisiana Force 7th
Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th
SME 7th
Louisiana Force 7th
6TH/07TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE MATCH UP GAMES
9:00AM – MLC 6th vs Louisiana Force 7th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
9:00AM – Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th vs SME 7th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
11:00AM – MLC 6th vs Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
11:00AM – SME 7th vs Louisiana Force 7th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS
11:00AM – SME 7th vs Louisiana Force 7th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS
MLC HS
Pike County Warriors HS
Mississippi Lady Magnolias
SME 8th/HS
Pike County Warriors HS
Mississippi Lady Magnolias
SME 8th/HS
HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) BRACKET GAMES
1:00PM – Pike County Warriors HS vs Mississippi Lady Magnolias HS - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
3:00PM – MLC HS vs SME 8th/HS - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
5:00PM – Consolation Game - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
6:00PM – Championship Game - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
8TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
9TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
Regulators 9thBig Shot Athletics 9th
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRLS – 9:00AM – Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th vs SME 7th
6:00PM – Championship Game - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
2024 MLC BALL IS LIFE BOYS' SCHEDULE:
2024 MLC BALL IS LIFE BOYS' SCHEDULE:
6TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
Regulators 6th
South Alabama Blazers 6th
Poplarville Spurs 6th
South Alabama Blazers 6th
Poplarville Spurs 6th
6TH GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
10:00AM – Regulators 6th vs Poplarville Spurs 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
12:00PM – South Alabama Blazers 6th vs Regulators 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
2:00PM – Poplarville Spurs 6th vs South Alabama Blazers 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
8TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
SME 8th
Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th
South Alabama Blazers 8th
Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th
South Alabama Blazers 8th
8TH GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
10:00AM – SME 8th vs South Alabama Blazers 8th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
12:00AM – South Alabama Blazers 8th vs Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
4:00PM - Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th vs SME 8th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
9TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
Regulators 9th
Next Level 9th
2024 BALL IS LIFE GAME SCHEDULE:
GHS Main Court (Court 1)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRLS – 9:00AM – MLC 6th vs Louisiana Force 7th
GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
9TH GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
2:00PM – Regulators 9th vs Big Shot Athletics 9th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
4:00PM – Big Shot Athletics 9th vs Next Level 9th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
6:00PM – Next Level 9th vs Regulators 9th - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
HS GRADE BOY TEAMS
HS GRADE BOY TEAMS
Gulf Coast Heat HS
Pike County Warriors HS
Poplarville Spurs HS
South Alabama Blazers HS
South Alabama Blazers HS
HS GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) BRACKET GAMES
1:00PM – Gulf Coast Heat HS vs South Alabama Blazers HS - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
3:00PM – Pike County Warriors HS vs Poplarville Spurs HS - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
5:00PM – Consolation Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
7:00PM – Championship Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
2024 BALL IS LIFE GAME SCHEDULE:
GHS Main Court (Court 1)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRLS – 9:00AM – MLC 6th vs Louisiana Force 7th
6TH GRADE BOYS – 10:00AM – Regulators 6th vs Poplarville Spurs 6th
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRLS – 11:00AM – MLC 6th vs Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th
6TH GRADE BOYS – 12:00PM – South Alabama Blazers 6th vs Regulators 6th
HS GRADE GIRLS – 1:00PM – Pike County Warriors HS vs Mississippi Lady Magnolias HS
6TH GRADE BOYS – 2:00PM – Poplarville Spurs 6th vs South Alabama Blazers 6th
HS GRADE GIRLS – 3:00PM – MLC HS vs SME 8th/HS
8TH GRADE BOYS – 4:00PM – Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th vs SME 8th
HS GRADE GIRLS – 5:00PM – Consolation Game
HS GRADE GIRLS – 6:00PM – Championship Game
GHS Practice Court (Court 2)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRLS – 9:00AM – Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th vs SME 7th
8TH GRADE BOYS – 10:00AM – SME 8th vs South Alabama Blazers 8th
6TH/7TH GRADE GIRLS – 11:00AM – SME 7th vs Louisiana Force 7th
8TH GRADE BOYS – 12:00PM – South Alabama Blazers 8th vs Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th
HS GRADE BOYS – 1:00PM – Gulf Coast Heat HS vs South Alabama Blazers HS
9TH GRADE BOYS – 2:00PM – Regulators 9th vs Big Shot Athletics 9th
HS GRADE BOYS – 3:00PM – Pike County Warriors HS vs Poplarville Spurs HS
9TH GRADE BOYS – 4:00PM – Big Shot Athletics 9th vs Next Level 9th
HS GRADE BOYS – 5:00PM – Consolation Game
9TH GRADE BOYS – 6:00PM – Next Level 9th vs Regulators 9th
HS GRADE BOYS – 7:00PM – Championship Game
Doors Open & Team Arrival Time:
Doors will open 30 minutes before the first game.
Team arrive 1 hour prior to game time.
Doors will open 30 minutes before the first game.
Team arrive 1 hour prior to game time.
Admission:
Adults: $12.00
Students: $8.00
Age 5 and Under: Free
Coaches Admission:
Adults: $12.00
Students: $8.00
Age 5 and Under: Free
Coaches Admission:
Two coaches wristbands per team: Free
Third coach on the same team/bench: $12.00
Third coach on the same team/bench: $12.00
2024 Committed Girl Teams:
MLC 6th - Champions
MLC HS
SME 7th - Champions
SME 8th/HS - Runner-up
Pike County Warriors HS - Champions
MLC 6th - Champions
MLC HS
SME 7th - Champions
SME 8th/HS - Runner-up
Pike County Warriors HS - Champions
Louisiana Force 7th - Runner-ups
Missisippi Lady Bulls 6th - Runner-ups
Missisippi Lady Magnolias HS
Missisippi Lady Magnolias HS
2024 Committed Boy Teams:
SME 8th - Champions
Regulators 6th - Champions
Regulators 9th - Champions
Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th
Big Shot Athletics 9th - Runner-ups
Next Level 9th
South Alabama Blazers 6th - Runner-ups
South Alabama Blazers 8th - Runner-ups
South Alabama Blazers HS
Gulf Coast Heat HS - Champions
Pike County Warriors HS - Runner-ups
Poplarville Spurs 6th
SME 8th - Champions
Regulators 6th - Champions
Regulators 9th - Champions
Denham Springs(LA) Elite 8th
Big Shot Athletics 9th - Runner-ups
Next Level 9th
South Alabama Blazers 6th - Runner-ups
South Alabama Blazers 8th - Runner-ups
South Alabama Blazers HS
Gulf Coast Heat HS - Champions
Pike County Warriors HS - Runner-ups
Poplarville Spurs 6th
Poplarville Spurs HS
Age Groups:
Girls: 4th - 11th
Boys: 4th - 11th
Girls: 4th - 11th
Boys: 4th - 11th
Social Media: #MLCBallIsLife
Hotels:
Comfort Suites - 9121 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 206-6446
Holiday Inn Gulfport-Airport - 9515 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 679-1700
Sleep Inn & Suites - 10393 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 • (228) 831-1616
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10 - 15600 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 357-9684
Comfort Inn & Suites Crystal Inn Sportsplex - 9379 Canal Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 822-9600
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gulfport I-10 - 15610 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 265-5869
Fairfield Inn & Suites Gulfport - 15151 Turkey Creek Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 822-9000
Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport - 15580 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 539-0601
Island View Casino Resort - 3300 W Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501•(228) 314-2100
The Almanett Hotel & Bistro - 1514 18th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501•(228) 865-9901
Centennial Plaza - 200 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39507•(228) 206-7880
Super 8 by Wyndham Gulfport Near Biloxi - 9375 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 • (228) 284-4567
Clarion Inn- 9445 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 868-3300
Comfort Suites - 9121 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 206-6446
Holiday Inn Gulfport-Airport - 9515 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 679-1700
Sleep Inn & Suites - 10393 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 • (228) 831-1616
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10 - 15600 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 357-9684
Comfort Inn & Suites Crystal Inn Sportsplex - 9379 Canal Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 822-9600
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gulfport I-10 - 15610 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 265-5869
Fairfield Inn & Suites Gulfport - 15151 Turkey Creek Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 822-9000
Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport - 15580 Daniel Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 539-0601
Island View Casino Resort - 3300 W Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501•(228) 314-2100
The Almanett Hotel & Bistro - 1514 18th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501•(228) 865-9901
Centennial Plaza - 200 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39507•(228) 206-7880
Super 8 by Wyndham Gulfport Near Biloxi - 9375 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 • (228) 284-4567
Clarion Inn- 9445 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 868-3300
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - S., 9343 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 863-5500
Red Roof Inn Gulfport - Biloxi Airport - 9435 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 864-7222
Quality Inn - 9435 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 864-7222
Best Western Plus Seaway Inn - 9475 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 864-0050
Motel 6 Gulfport, MS - 9355 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 295-0313
Red Roof Inn Gulfport - Biloxi Airport - 9435 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 864-7222
Quality Inn - 9435 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 864-7222
Best Western Plus Seaway Inn - 9475 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 - (228) 864-0050
Motel 6 Gulfport, MS - 9355 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503•(228) 295-0313
Game Rules:
1. Divisions 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, will play (2) 14 minutes halves running clock, the clock will stop in the last two minutes of the game, clock stop on free-throws, and the clock stop on timeouts.
2. Divisions 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, will play (2) 16 minutes halves running clock, the clock will stop in the last two minutes of the game, clock stop on free-throws, and the clock stop on timeouts.
3. Each team will have (4) Timeouts a game: (2) Full Timeouts & (2) 30 Seconds Timeouts.
1. Divisions 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, will play (2) 14 minutes halves running clock, the clock will stop in the last two minutes of the game, clock stop on free-throws, and the clock stop on timeouts.
2. Divisions 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, will play (2) 16 minutes halves running clock, the clock will stop in the last two minutes of the game, clock stop on free-throws, and the clock stop on timeouts.
3. Each team will have (4) Timeouts a game: (2) Full Timeouts & (2) 30 Seconds Timeouts.
Overtime (1) Timeout.
Regulation Timeouts do not roll over to Overtime.
4. Halftime will be 2 minutes.
5. Overtime will be 2 minutes.
6. If a team is winning by 20 points or more, the clock will become a running clock for the rest of the game
until the lead is less than 20 points.
7. Five(5) Fouls: Disqaulified (FOULED OUT).
8. Once a team receives 7 fouls, they will shoot one and one. On the 10th foul, they will shoot two shots
4. Halftime will be 2 minutes.
5. Overtime will be 2 minutes.
6. If a team is winning by 20 points or more, the clock will become a running clock for the rest of the game
until the lead is less than 20 points.
7. Five(5) Fouls: Disqaulified (FOULED OUT).
8. Once a team receives 7 fouls, they will shoot one and one. On the 10th foul, they will shoot two shots
COACHES AND PARENTS REMEMBER, ITS ALL FOR THE KIDS.
COMPETE AND HAVE FUN!
DO NOT HASSLE OUR OFFICIALS!
NO REFUNDS! YOUR PAYMENT WILL BE CREDITED TO ONE OF OUR EVENTS.
NO ADDING PLAYERS TO YOUR ROSTER AFTER YOUR FIRST GAME! MAKE SURE THE ROSTER YOU SUBMIT IS THE ROSTER YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE FOR THE DAY!
A PLAYER CAN ONLY PARTCIPATE IN ONE DIVISION DURING ANY TOURNAMENT! (UPPERCLASSMAN CAN NOT PLAY BELOW THEIR GRADE/DIVISION LEVEL!)
COVID-19 RULES APPLIED. MASK ARE REQUIRED! (OPTIONAL)
COMPETE AND HAVE FUN!
DO NOT HASSLE OUR OFFICIALS!
NO REFUNDS! YOUR PAYMENT WILL BE CREDITED TO ONE OF OUR EVENTS.
NO ADDING PLAYERS TO YOUR ROSTER AFTER YOUR FIRST GAME! MAKE SURE THE ROSTER YOU SUBMIT IS THE ROSTER YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE FOR THE DAY!
A PLAYER CAN ONLY PARTCIPATE IN ONE DIVISION DURING ANY TOURNAMENT! (UPPERCLASSMAN CAN NOT PLAY BELOW THEIR GRADE/DIVISION LEVEL!)
COVID-19 RULES APPLIED. MASK ARE REQUIRED! (OPTIONAL)
- WE ARE FOLLOWING ALL CDC GUIDELINES
ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR THEIR MASK WHILE SITTING ON THE BENCH. (OPTIONAL)
BRACKET GAMES WITH FOUR TEAMS:
*WINNERS MOVE ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
*LOSERS MOVE ON TO THE CONSOLATION GAME
*WINNERS MOVE ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
*LOSERS MOVE ON TO THE CONSOLATION GAME
POINT SPREAD SYSTEM WITH THREE TEAMS:
.*ONE TEAM WIN 2 GAMES – THE TEAM WILL RECEIVE THE 1ST PLACE TROPHY.
*TWO TEAMS WIN 1 GAME & LOSE 1 GAME - THE TEAM WITH THE LARGEST POINT SPREAD WILL RECEIVE THE
RUNNER-UP TROPHY.
.*ONE TEAM WIN 2 GAMES – THE TEAM WILL RECEIVE THE 1ST PLACE TROPHY.
*TWO TEAMS WIN 1 GAME & LOSE 1 GAME - THE TEAM WITH THE LARGEST POINT SPREAD WILL RECEIVE THE
RUNNER-UP TROPHY.
