07/10/2026
Another successful Soaring Eagles 3v3 V**e Awareness Basketball Tournament is in the books!
This year’s tournament was our biggest yet since the event began in 2024!
By the numbers:
- 21 teams (84 players)
- Approximately 250 attendees throughout the day
- 100 v**e-awareness education bags distributed
- $500 in hot dog vouchers provided for players and their families
Our goal has always been simple: provide a fun, affordable, family-friendly event that brings our community together while educating youth and families about the risks of va**ng. Youth teams play FREE, and adult teams are just $50 per team, making it an event everyone can enjoy.
While va**ng is often marketed as a safer alternative, it still poses serious health risks—especially for young people. Many v**e products contain ni****ne or cannabis, harmful chemicals, and carcinogens that can lead to addiction and long-term health effects. Through events like this, we hope to encourage healthy choices while giving our community a positive way to spend time together.
The feedback this year was incredible. Players told us this was the best tournament yet, and volunteers commented on how smoothly the event ran. It’s exciting to see this tournament continue to grow each year, and we’re grateful for everyone who helped make it possible.
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors:
• Soap Lake Prevention Coalition
• Grant County Fire District 7
• Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce
• City of Soap Lake
• McKay Healthcare
• Columbia Basin Hospital
• Renew Behavioral Health
• Columbia Basin Foundation
• Keller Williams
• Rancho Borgo
• The Fabric Patch
• Kovach Architects
• Mark Novik
• Garb & Gizmos
• John & Barb Carlson
And thank you to every volunteer who donated their time and energy. This event wouldn’t be possible without your dedication and support.
We’re already looking forward to making next year’s tournament even bigger and better. Thank you to everyone who came out to play, volunteer, cheer on the teams, and support a healthier future for our youth and our community! 🏀💙
