April 5, 2025 - 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
- Sold Out -
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
- Sold Out -
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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2025 MLC BALL IS LIFE GIRLS' SCHEDULE:
6TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
11TH HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS
6TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
MLC 6th
Southern Aces 6th
Southern Aces 6th
Gulf Coast Legends 6th
6TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
6TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
9:30AM – MLC 6th vs Gulf Coast Legends 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
11:30AM – Gulf Coast Legends 6th vs Southern Aces 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
1:30PM – Southern Aces 6th vs MLC 6th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
7TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
7TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
MLC 7th
SME 7th
IDE 7th
IDE 7th
7TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
10:30AM – IDE 7th vs MLC 7th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
12:30PM – SME 7th vs IDE 7th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
2:30AM – MLC 7th vs SME 7th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
8TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
8TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS
MLC 8th
SME 8th
Southern Aces 8th
Level Up
Southern Aces 8th
Level Up
8TH GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) BRACKET GAMES
3:30PM – MLC 8th vs Level Up - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
3:30PM – SME 8th vs Southern Aces 8th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
5:30PM – Consolation Game - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
5:30PM – Championship Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
9TH/10TH HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS
9TH/10TH HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS
MLC HS 9th/10th
Lady Hawks 9th/10th
Shine Bright Sports HS 9th/10th
Shine Bright Sports HS 9th/10th
9TH/10TH HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
12:30PM – MLC HS 9th/10th vs Shine Bright 9th/10th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
3:30PM – Shine Bright 9th/10th vs Lady Hawks 9th/10th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
5:30PM – Lady Hawks 9th/10th vs MLC HS 9th/10th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
11TH HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS
Southern Aces HS 11th
Lady Hawks HS 11th
MS Vipers HS 11th
Lady Hawks HS 11th
MS Vipers HS 11th
11TH HS GRADE GIRL TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
2:30PM – Southern Aces HS 11th vs Lady Hawks HS 11th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
4:30PM – Lady Hawks HS 11th vs MS Vipers HS 11th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
6:30PM – MS Vipers HS 11th vs Southern Aces HS 11th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
8TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
9TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
Keep Da Faith 9thMS Vipers 9th
6TH/7TH GRADE BOYS – 9:30AM – Keep Da Faith 6th/7th vs Louisiana Ballers 7th
2025 MLC BALL IS LIFE BOYS' SCHEDULE:
2025 MLC BALL IS LIFE BOYS' SCHEDULE:
6TH/7TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
Next Level 6th/7th
Keep Da Faith 6th/7th
Yung Goatz 7th
Louisiana Ballers 7th
Keep Da Faith 6th/7th
Yung Goatz 7th
Louisiana Ballers 7th
6TH/7TH GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) MATCHUP GAMES
9:30AM – Next Level 6th/7th vs Yung Goatz 7th - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
9:30AM – Keep Da Faith 6th/7th vs Louisiana Ballers 7th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
11:30AM –Next Level 6th/7th vs Keep Da Faith 6th/7th - Championship Game - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
11:30AM – Yung Goatz 7th vs Louisiana Ballers 7th - Championship Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
11:30AM – Yung Goatz 7th vs Louisiana Ballers 7th - Championship Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
8TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
SME 8th
Keep Da Faith 8th
Black Mambas Sports 8th
Louisiana Ballers 8th
Keep Da Faith 8th
Black Mambas Sports 8th
Louisiana Ballers 8th
8TH GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (NO POOL GAMES) BRACKET GAMES
10:30AM – SME 8th vs Keep Da Faith 8th - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
10:30AM – Black Mambas Sports 8th vs Louisiana Ballers 8th - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
1:30PM – Consolation Game - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
1:30PM – Championship Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
1:30PM – Championship Game - GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
9TH GRADE BOY TEAMS
Keep Da Faith 9th
Louisiana Ballers 9th
2025 MLC BALL IS LIFE GAME SCHEDULE:
GHS Main Court (Court 1)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH GRADE GIRLS – 9:30AM – MLC 6th vs Gulf Coast Legends 6th
9TH GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
12:30PM – Keep Da Faith 9th vs MS Vipers 9th - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
4:30PM – MS Vipers 9th vs Louisiana Ballers 9th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
6:30PM – Louisiana Ballers 9th vs Keep Da Faith 9th - GHS Main Court (Court 1)
HS GRADE BOY TEAMS
HS GRADE BOY TEAMS
Next Level HS
Shine Bright Sports HS
Gulfport Heat HS
Shine Bright Sports HS
Gulfport Heat HS
HS GRADE BOY TEAMS SCHEDULE (ROUND ROBIN) WINS & POINT SPREAD SYSTEM
2:30PM – Next Level HS vs Shine Bright Sports HS - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
4:30PM – Shine Bright Sports HS vs Gulfport Heat HS - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
6:30PM – Gulfport Heat HS vs Next Level HS - GHS Main Court (Court 2)
2025 MLC BALL IS LIFE GAME SCHEDULE:
GHS Main Court (Court 1)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH GRADE GIRLS – 9:30AM – MLC 6th vs Gulf Coast Legends 6th
7TH GRADE GIRLS – 10:30AM – IDE 7th vs MLC 7th
6TH GRADE GIRLS – 11:30AM – Gulf Coast Legends 6th vs Southern Aces 6th
7TH GRADE GIRLS – 12:30PM – SME 7th vs IDE 7th
6TH GRADE GIRLS – 1:30PM – Southern Aces 6th vs MLC 6th
7TH GRADE GIRLS – 2:30PM – MLC 7th vs SME 7th
8TH GRADE GIRLS – 3:30PM – MLC 8th vs Level Up
9TH GRADE BOYS – 4:30PM – MS Vipers 9th vs Louisiana Ballers 9th
8TH GRADE GIRLS – 5:30PM – Championship Game
9TH GRADE BOYS – 6:30PM – Louisiana Ballers 9th vs Keep Da Faith 9th
GHS Main Court (Court 2)
GHS Main Court (Court 2)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH/7TH GRADE BOYS – 9:30AM – Next Level 6th/7th vs Yung Goatz 7th
8TH GRADE BOYS – 10:30AM – SME 8th vs Keep Da Faith 8th
6TH/7TH GRADE BOYS – 11:30AM – Next Level 6th/7th vs Keep Da Faith 6th/7th - Championship Game
9TH GRADE BOYS – 12:30PM – Keep Da Faith 9th vs MS Vipers 9th
8TH GRADE BOYS – 1:30PM – Consolation Game
HS GRADE BOYS – 2:30PM – Next Level HS vs Shine Bright Sports HS
8TH GRADE GIRLS – 3:30PM – SME 8th vs Southern Aces 8th
HS GRADE BOYS – 4:30PM – Shine Bright Sports HS vs Gulfport Heat HS
8TH GRADE GIRLS – 5:30PM – Consolation Game
HS GRADE BOYS – 6:30PM – Gulfport Heat HS vs Next Level HS
GHS Practice Court (Court 3)
HOME(LEFT) AWAY(RIGHT)
6TH/7TH GRADE BOYS – 9:30AM – Keep Da Faith 6th/7th vs Louisiana Ballers 7th
8TH GRADE BOYS – 10:30AM – Black Mambas Sports 8th vs Louisiana Ballers 8th
6TH/7TH GRADE BOYS – 11:30AM – Yung Goatz 7th vs Louisiana Ballers 7th - Championship Game
HS 9TH/10 GRADE GIRLS – 12:30PM – MLC HS 9th/10th vs Shine Bright Sports HS 9th/10th
8TH GRADE BOYS – 1:30PM – Championship Game
HS 11TH GRADE GIRLS – 2:30PM – Southern Aces HS 11th vs Lady Hawks HS 11th
HS 9TH/10 GRADE GIRLS – 3:30PM – Shine Bright Sports HS 9th/10th vs Lady Hawks 9th/10th
HS 11TH GRADE GIRLS – 4:30PM – Southern Aces HS 11th vs Lady Hawks HS 11th
HS 9TH/10 GRADE GIRLS – 5:30PM – Lady Hawks 9th/10th vs MLC HS 9th/10th
HS 11TH GRADE GIRLS – 6:30PM – MS Vipers HS 11th vs Southern Aces HS 11th
Doors Open & Team Arrival Time: Games may start early after first game!
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
2025 Committed Girl Teams:
MLC 6th
MLC 7th
MLC 8th
MLC HS 9th/10th
SME 7th
SME 8th
Southern Aces 6th
MLC 6th
MLC 7th
MLC 8th
MLC HS 9th/10th
SME 7th
SME 8th
Southern Aces 6th
Southern Aces 8th
Southern Aces HS 11th
MS Vipers HS 11th
Gulf Coast Legends 6th
Level Up 8th
Lady Hawks HS 9th/10th
Lady Hawks HS 11th
Shine Bright Sports HS 9th/10th
I.D.E. 7th
Southern Aces HS 11th
MS Vipers HS 11th
Gulf Coast Legends 6th
Level Up 8th
Lady Hawks HS 9th/10th
Lady Hawks HS 11th
Shine Bright Sports HS 9th/10th
I.D.E. 7th
2025 Committed Boy Teams:
SME 8th
Next Level 6th/7th
SME 8th
Next Level 6th/7th
Next Level HS
Shine Bright Sports HS
Black Mambas Sports 8th
Keep Da Faith 6th/7th
Keep Da Faith 8th
Keep Da Faith 9th
MS Vipers 9th
Yung Goatz 7th
Gulfport Heat HS
Louisiana Ballers 7th
Louisiana Ballers 8th
Louisiana Ballers 9th
Shine Bright Sports HS
Black Mambas Sports 8th
Keep Da Faith 6th/7th
Keep Da Faith 8th
Keep Da Faith 9th
MS Vipers 9th
Yung Goatz 7th
Gulfport Heat HS
Louisiana Ballers 7th
Louisiana Ballers 8th
Louisiana Ballers 9th
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.
