Just For The Fun Of It

Yesterday we received a significant donation from a grandparent in the league that wishes to remain anonymous. I part, the note with the donation said “This is year 4 for my grand daughters to enjoy their play in the Pete Petersen BBall League. The life learning, in addition to the athletics, is tremendous. Thank you for what you and your group continue to do!”

Thank you! We cannot do what we do without the ongoing support of the community all around us – from the ALCDSB leadership and school staff at the schools where we play our games, to the businesses and individuals that support us with financial assistance, to the families and the MANY volunteers that are here every week to make a difference in the lives of our players – Thank you for believing in what we do to keep the dream of Don Petersen alive. Roland

Results of Games Played Monday September 29, 2025

Sixers 68 ( Nathan Orr 23, Ruben Collins 16, Liam Kirkpatrick 15, Andrew Washburn 2, Hayden Stewart 2, Ibrahim Birch 2, Benjamin Woods 2, Liam Baird 6); Bulls 64 ( Brady Warren 15, Emery Hart-Hiller 2, Hassein Juma 4, Kaiden McKim Rose 16, Jack Rooney 8, Aaron Vankoughnett 13, Ryker Blacklaws 2, Jaxson Lessard 4)

Thunder 59 ( Oliver Moreland 9, Ashe Lessard 2, Joshua Romero Brown 14, Oscar Martinez Munier 3, Braylon Villeneuve 2, Benjamin Bullock-White 2, Parker Everett 14, Derick Lagan 11, Grant Kelly 2); Celtics 47 ( Tahjae Daley 3, Matthew Leveridge 2, Greydon Malinowski 9, Dylan Morris 6, Mason Campbell 2, Seth Lambert 8, Mason Hodge 2, Henry DeCouto 2, Eli Sothmann 14)

Warriors 54 (Cecil Mackenzie 2, Carter Mackenzie 2, Marlow White 7, Wessley Chi-Fru 8, Darius Atterberry 8, Aiden O’Connor 3, Chidiebube Obilor 8, Bentley Babcock 1, Calum MacDonald 11, Isaiah Brooks 2, Brayden Babcock 2); Heat 35 (Jack Cooper 2, Samuel Clark 2, Logan Hollywood 10, Moses Milkon 5, Faolan Weaver 6, Clark Colton 3, Saul Tiffany 7)

Results of Games Played Monday September 29, 2025

Spurs 31 (Devan Hunter 13, Morrie Mignault 10, Dominic Boudreau 4, Spencer MacGregor 4, Grizzlies 29 (William Huddle 18, Callum Petras 5, Connor Warren 4, Mohamud Abdikaadir Abdullahi 2)

Nuggets 32 (Marlon Djakovis 18, Travis Joseph Taylor 6, Christopher MacKenzie-Mills 4, Shane Kennelly 2, Owen Morris Pocock 2); Suns 23 (John Allen 11, Ben Arnold 4, Emmett Grant 3, Wynton Fisher 2, Matteo Turner 2, Jacquoi Thomas 1)

Magic 28 (Carson Hull 8, Quincy Byers 6, Cedric Robichaud 6, Leland Hunt 2, Zayden Dunford Salter 2, Nathan Moore 2, Owen Hayes 2); Orange 28 (Avery Boehme 13, Colt Denison 7, Kingslee Brushy 4, Josh Shibley 4)

Raptors 51 (Nathaniel Tilley 21, Parker Heyman 8, Avery O’Coonor 8, Jacob Francis 8, Carter Easton 4, Kale Svenson 2, Duncan McDermid 2); Jazz 14 (George Shayo 12, Iremide Amousu 2)

As we begin league play this week, everyone is reminded that no jewellery may be worn during games. This includes ALL piercings, watches, rings, bracelets of all kinds, chains and necklaces. If someone has had a recent piercing that cannot be removed, they will not be permitted to participate until the piercing can be safely removed.

As stated before, this is a basketball rule, not a Pete Petersen Basketball League Rule.

Last night at the Isabel Bader Centre Queen’s University hosted the Induction ceremony for the 2025 Inductees into the Queen’s Football Hall of Fame. Among those being recognized were three long time supporters of our program as builders. Congratulations to Frank Halligan, Doug Jeffries and Mike Postovit.

For many years Frank, through the Paul Halligan Trust, has funded players from our program attending basketball camps in the summer, and as a parent of players that have played in our program, he knows and supports what we do for the children in our community.

Doug Jeffries and Mike Postovit through their MANY years working at CKWS Television have covered what we do with features on the league and our volunteers, registration and our banquet. We are but one of the local organizations that benefitted from their passion for local sports, and their desire to every day shine a light on the heartbeat of the community where we live that is represented by children learning to love a sport. Doug has continued to influence the next generation of athletes as coach of the Jazz in the Biddy Division since his retirement from CKWS. Congratulations to all three of these very special individuals. We are proud of your association with what we do.

Rounding out the 16 individuals inducted last night were players Joel Dagnone, Ryan Granberg, Cam Innes, Osie Ukwuoma, Tim Pendergast, Sam Sabourin, Dan Village, and Derek Wiggin. Other builders honoured along with Frank, Doug and Mike were Ron Augustine, Pat Sheahan, Pat Tracey, CKWS Sports legend Max Jackson, and Whig Standard reporter Claude Scilley.

The inaugural 1882 team was also recognized along with long time supporter Lois Hazlett, who was given the Loyal Legacy Fan of Distinction recognition.

If you have read this far, I want to remind you that Queen’s plays York today at Richardson Stadium at 3pm.

On Saturday October 4th from 10 am until 3 pm St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is having a fund raising car wash in support of their year end trip and to benefit us as well! The costing details are shown in the poster below. This is a great chance for our league families to get behind what looks like it will be a great community event, and a chance to both get your car, truck or trailer washed, and make a difference in the lives of the children in a community that support us all season.

Our on line store is open and will be until October 13th for you to place your order. Completed orders will then be available for pick up at Acme Sport and Promotion once you are notified by email from Acme in early November.

To access the store, go to the ACME Sport and Promotions web site, (link below) click on ONLINE STORES at the top of the home page, and scroll down to the Pete Petersen Basketball League tab to enter our store. There are a variety of quality items that can be purchased to support our program.

Don’t procrastinate! Along with the 2025-26 T shirts for sale on game nights, the on line store items are only available for a limited time.
Here are the items available at the store. www.superacme.ca

With the beginning of regular season games next week we will be opening the canteen and resuming sales of our special 2025-26 T shirts!
The canteen will be open just before 6 pm and will close nightly after half time of the last game. Cash purchases only.
T shirts will be on sale at the price of $15 for short sleeve shirts and $20 for long sleeve. They will be on sale for the next three weeks, and if we run out of your size we will be placing a second order in mid October in order to have your order available before we break in December.
Please take this opportunity to support your league, and help make a difference in the lives of our players.

As we approach the start of the season, we thought it would be a good idea to remind all spectators at our games about the Fair Play Rules For Spectators. Please remember these simple requirements to help make the game enjoyable for everyone.

This morning we received another significant donation to our program from Brad Horton and Exclusive Cooling. This is the second year that Exclusive Cooling has made a donation to support the children in our community. Thank you Brad for continuing to believe in us! You truly are a difference maker in the lives of our players and their families! Thanks too to Vice President Pat Adams for being on hand to accept the donation.