Just For The Fun Of It

On Monday night at the Graduate Division a local family that wishes to remain anonymous made a significant donation to the league to thank us for what we do for children in the community.

We continue be to be blown away by the generosity of families in the league family that believe in us and want to help keep the dream that Don Petersen started 71 years ago alive. That dream was to give the children in his neighbourhood a safe place to learn the game of basketball, and to learn how much fun being on a team can be. We remain committed to that dream.

To that family and all of you that continue to support what we do every night – Thank you.

Let me start this post by saying thank you to all of you in the league family that came out on Saturday to support the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Scool Car Wash. The purpose of the event was to raise money for their end of the year trip, and Mr. Paynes class decided to also donate 25% of their net proceeds to our basketball league.

I am thrilled to announce that this morning I picked up $343 from students in Mr. Paynes class as their donation to the league! Our thanks to all of you for believing in what we do for the children in our community. Please know that your commitment to giving up a good part of your Saturday will make an immediate difference in the lives of our 474 players and their families. YOU ARE DIFFERENCE MAKERS AND YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF THAT.

Results of Games Played Monday October 6, 2025

Thunder 50 (Ayden Freeman 6, Oliver Moreland 8, Harland Armstrong 5, Ashe Lessard 3, Parker Everett 12, Derick Lagbao 6, Grant Kelly 6, William Kingswood 4); Heat 26 (Vincent Yonick-Mundacruz 2, Kolton Buscaino 4, Logan Hollywood 8, Moses Milkon 2, Keegan Roberts 7, Clark Colton 1, Charlie Cassiano 2)

Warriors 46 (Aidan Bates 4, Carter Mackenzie 2, Marlow White 6, Wessley Chi-Fri 2, Darius Atterberry 16, Calum MacDonald 10, Isaiah Brooks 2, Cadyn Davidson 2, Brayden Babcock 2); Bulls 46 (Brady Warren 3, Emery Hart-Hiller 2, Raymond Fiegen 3, Kaiden McKim Rose 21, Aaron Vankoughnett 13, Lincoln Locke 2, Cash Gallagher 2)

Sixers 47 (Nathan Orr 10, Ruben Collins 2, Vincent Barcenas 2, Liam Kirkpatrick 14, Emerson Cox 17, Andrew Washburn 2); Celtics 37 (Greydon Malinowski 8, Nickolas Thompson 2, Dylan Morris 6, Tahjae Daley 2, Mason Campbell 1, Seth Lambert 6, Asher Lambert 8, Eli Sothmann 4)

A REMINDER THAT THERE ARE NO GAMES IN THE GRADUATE DIVISION NEXT WEEK TO ALLOW YOU TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH YOUR FAMILIES. GAMES FROM NEXT WEEK WILL BE PLAYED MONDAY DECEMBER 8.

Results of Games Played Monday October 6, 2025

Magic 27 (Cedric Robichaud 9, Sebastian Romero-Mathews 8, Zayden Dunford Salter 6, Oliver Hayes 2, Quincy Byers 2); Nuggets 23 (Marlon Djakovic 6, Christopher MacKenzie – Mills 4, Shaane Kennelly 2, Blake MacKenzie 2, Sawyer Rex 2, Travis Joseph Taylor 2, Abel Leween 2, Owen Morris Pock 1, own goal 2)

Suns 30 (Wynton Fisher 8, Emmett Grant 6, John Allen 6, Ben Arnold 2, Jaquoi Thomas 2, Felix Arnold 2, Aiden Arsenault 2, own goal 2); Raptors 20 (Nathaniel Tilley 10, Avery O’Connor 4, Parker Heyman 2, Henry Rowe 2, Jacob Francis 2)

Spurs 30 (Owen Hunter 10, Blake Thompson 6, Morrie Mignault 4, Spencer MacGregor 4, Selim Elawady 2, Cassius Peter Heighington 2, Adam Vincent Price 2); Jazz 15 (George Shayo 11, Eric Lollar 2, Iremide Amosu 2)

Orange 29 (Avery Boehme 18, Colt Denison 5, Josh Shirley 2, Wyatt Urbszat 2, Kingslee Brushy 2); Grizzlies 28 (William Huddle 8, Mohamud Abdikaadir Abdullahi 6, Scout Hylkema 5, Wyatt Petras 4, Connor Warren 3, Hudson Mercer 2)

PLEASE REMEMBER THERE ARE NO GAMES ON MONDAY OCTOBER 13 TO ALLOW YOU TO ENJOY THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WITH YOUR FAMILIES. OUR NEXT GAMES IN THIS DIVISION WILL BE FRIDAY OCTOBER 17.

Yesterday, October 5th, would have been the birthday of our league founder Don “Pete” Petersen, so I thought, as we begin our second week of games in the league that he built 71 years ago, this would be a good time to pause for a few moments and say thank you.

Thank you Don for opening the back door at St. Pat’s school and calling the children playing there asking if they wanted to come in and play some basketball.
Thank you for recognizing that the children in your neighbourhood could have a safe place to learn the game skills, but also how valuable being on a team and contributing to the league as a volunteer would be for their life skills.
Thank you for instilling in your volunteers that if you are there as a volunteer, you are there for the kids, and not for any compensation.
Thank you for being a good listener, and a sounding board for so many children and adults over your lifetime when any of us just needed or wanted someone to talk to.
Thank you for being patient with the leadership you selected to manage the league, and allowing them to find their way in those roles with guidance but not interference.
Most of all, thank you for being a mentor and friend to countless people, both young and old, throughout your life. You were a life changer for some, and a constant companion even today. Yours is a life and a legacy worth celebrating every day, and a reminder that today’s volunteers, along with all that came before us, are difference makers in the lives of the players and the families in your league because you gave us the chance to be part of something special. Thank you for that chance Pete. Roland

Yesterday we received a very significant donation from Terry and Odessa Fraser and their families. Along with the donation was this message from Terry:

“I have been proud to be involved, in the past, in the Pete Petersen Basketball League, as a volunteer for over 40 years, as well as a previous member of the executive.

I have personally seen how much the league means to the boys and girls that attend. It continues to provide an affordable, safe and fun environment for kids. Our children and grandchildren have experienced the fun, the encouragement, welcoming and inclusiveness of the league. “Just for the Fun of It” is such a good quote for the league!

Please accept this donation to help the league continue making a difference in the lives of players and their families.

Sincerely, Terry Fraser and family”

The entire Fraser family have been long time volunteers and supporters of what we do for the children in the community, and we can’t thank them enough for continuing to believe in us. To all of you, please know you continue to be difference makers, and we are very proud of your involvement in what we do to keep Pete’s dream alive. Roland

Don’t forget that tomorrow, Saturday October 4th from 10 am until 3pm the students at St. Francis of Assisi will be having a fund raising car wash at the school to help raise money for their year end trip. They are also selling hot dog combo deals described in the poster below. 25% of the net proceeds from the event are also coming back to the Pete Petersen Basketball League, so this is a real chance to get behind the students at our host school and make a difference in the lives of our players and their families at the same time.

Results of Games Played Thursday, October 2, 2025

Aztecs 30 (Wava Williams 12, Nieve O’Brien 8, Rowan Kennedy 4, Evelina Cimellaro 2, Everly Campbell 2, Ainsley Kennedy 2); Monarchs 5 (Estelle Oleschuk 5)

Tigers 16 (Harper Langridge 8, Addison Hopkins 4, Elsie Cantarutti 2, Stella McKeown 2); Rebels 14 (Lauren Bell 10, Serenity Smith 2, Kinsley Hewett 2)

Lions 25 (Claire Sweet 14, Belle LaRochelle 4, Audrey Henson 2, Sophia Hepburn 2, Ellie MacDonald 2, Lia Henson 1); Golden Gals 21 (Katie Best-Taylor 8, Madison Lumb 6, Emily Valletta 4, Heidi Sauerbrei 3)

Rockers 20 (Gwen Amos 14, Vivienne Doornekamp 6, Carmyn Gauvreau 2, Macie McArthur 2); Slammers 10 (Juliet DeCouto 4, Rylee Donovan 4, Remi Morrow 2)

Results of Games Played Wednesday October 1, 2025

Tempo 24 (Abigail Stott 8, Avery Serson 4, Isla Adams 4, Ava Regan 2, Emma Harris 2, Lyric Dyes 2,Kennedy Samways 2); Mercury 24 (Hailey Henderson 14,K-Lynn Slawter 4, Sklya Perrin 2, Hannah Spencer 2, Olivia Emery 2)

Sky 25 (Charlie Dee 8, Sophia Gilchrist 4, Ava Murano 4, Dani Faulkner 4, Amarachi Obilor 3, Vivienne Loboda 2); Storm 18 (Sadie O ‘Donnell 8, Ella Gallagher 4 , Kenley Green 4 , Lottie O’Donnell 2)

Dream 40 (Olivia McNulty 16, Anastasza Windover 10, , Scarlett Le Feuvre 6, Gabriella Mundacruz 4, Mikaykah Beleza 4); Sting 36 (Taliyah Armstrong 15, Maddy Myles 6, Emma Griffin 4, Delilah Quinn 3, Finley Dunlop 2, Avelynn Mac Donald 2, Monarch Malinowski 2, Hannah Thompson 2)

Starzz 20 (Maeve Huddle 6, Tiana McNamara 6, Ava Obrien 4, Nova Sparks 2, Isabele Cook 2); Sparks 16 (Naomi Morrison 4,Hanna Foster 4, Ellery Sullivan 2, Ava Schmidt 2, Nevaeh Morrison 2, Scarlett Hurd 2)

Results of Games Played Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Mustangs 19 (Copper Adams 9, Owen Harris 4, Benson Lagace 2, Graham Harris 2, Grayson Knight 2); Wildcats 18 (Thomas Morgenstern 12, John Bunder 2, Blake DeBoer 2, Demilade Adeniji 2)

Jayhawks 18 (Austin Lee 4, Charlie Lee 4, Matthew Day 4, Matthew Bruyea 2, Jackson Trott 2, Davi Castro 2); Tarheels 12 (Michael Hanwell 6, Nathan Sitoski 4, Anderson Dennie 2)

Huskies 20 (Ikechuka Obilor 8, Edward Hurd 4, Edison Cahill 2, Hugh Hurd 2, Theo Soucy 2, Grayson Melbourne 2); Hoyas 14 (Noah Ferguson 4, Ben McMillan 4, Leyton Locke 2, Sebastian Wood 2; Other team scored 2)

Wolfpack 22 (Lennox Denison 10, John Zuiker 4, Ben Kirkpatrick 2, Bentley Beahen 2, Jesse Bullock-White 2, Jacob Cunningham 2); Hoosiers 10 (Kristof Barry 4, Logan O’Connor 2, Jackson Reason 2, Logan Hanna 2)