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12th annual 'Trey and Boo Classic' basketball tournament held in York County

12th annual 'Trey and Boo Classic' basketball tournament held in York County
PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER IN 1979. IN YORK, THE 12TH ANNUAL TREY AND BOO CLASSIC TOOK PLACE AT PENN PARK TODAY IN MEMORY OF TWO LIAM PENN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES TO YOUTH VIOLENCE. IN ADDITION TO THE BASKETBALL GAME, THERE WAS MUSIC, FOOD, AND KIDS ACTIVITIES. >> IT IS SUPER IMPORTANT. AS FAR AS THE INNER CITY, IT IS PROBABLY THE BIGGEST EVENT WE HAVE. I AM BIG ON GRASSROOTS. JEREMY: DURING THIS YEAR’S EVENT, TWO RESIDENTS WER
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12th annual 'Trey and Boo Classic' basketball tournament held in York County
The 12th annual "Trey and Boo Classic" basketball tournament was held at Penn Park in York County on Sunday. The event is in memory of two former William Penn Senior High School students who lost their lives to youth violence. In addition to the basketball game, there was music, food and tons of kid activities. Wayne Sweeney, organizer and founder of the event, talked about the event's impact in the community. "It's super important. As far as inner city, it's probably the biggest event we have, ran by a person like me who is real big on the grassroots, and putting my people together," Sweeney said. During this year's event, two residents were recognized for their community involvement, both Sherry Washington and Tavon Parker were presented with the "Hands On" award.

The 12th annual "Trey and Boo Classic" basketball tournament was held at Penn Park in York County on Sunday.

The event is in memory of two former William Penn Senior High School students who lost their lives to youth violence.

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In addition to the basketball game, there was music, food and tons of kid activities.

Wayne Sweeney, organizer and founder of the event, talked about the event's impact in the community.

"It's super important. As far as inner city, it's probably the biggest event we have, ran by a person like me who is real big on the grassroots, and putting my people together," Sweeney said.

During this year's event, two residents were recognized for their community involvement, both Sherry Washington and Tavon Parker were presented with the "Hands On" award.