The Emporia Hot Flashes Granny Basketball team is hosting a seven-team Jamboree Saturday at the Emporia State University Recreation Center.
Teams from Emporia, Wichita, Olathe, Louisburg, Lawrence, Topeka, and Lenexa will test their skills in a six-on-six style of game that women played a century ago. The Jamboree will also be a tune-up before the Hot Flashes regular season begins on Feb. 5.
Hot Flashes team captain Carmen Leeds says hosting a jamboree in Emporia is beneficial to all teams.
The public is invited to attend. There is no admission, however, donations are accepted to benefit Emporia State University’s Corky’s Cupboard Food Pantry. There will also be a raffle at 12:30 p.m. for a quilt and afghan blanket made by Kristi Wright.
Leeds says if people have not seen Granny Basketball before, Saturday is a great opportunity to do so.
Games will start at 8:30 a.m. Fans are asked to bring their own chair to the venue with no seating being made available.
