It's the kind of a tournament a 13-year-old boy would enjoy.
South Weber Recreation is sponsoring the Jayden Rathbone Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tourney on Dec. 21 and 28 at the community recreation center.
Rathbone died in late November, several weeks after being involved in a pedestrian-automobile accident.
Tournament proceeds will go to the Rathbone family to help defray medical expenses.
The event is for boys teams in grades 4, 5 and 6. To participate, call Curtis Brown at 801-791-4331.
He'll be back, eh?
Quarterback Anthony Calvillo, a former Utah State star, announced Monday that he will be returning for another season with the Montreal Alouettes in 2012.
In 2011, Calvillo led the Canadian Football League in passing yards (5,251) and touchdown passes (32), while throwing only eight interceptions -- the lowest among CFL starters. During the season, he became the league's all-time touchdown and completions leader before being crowned pro football's all-time leading passer.
Busy Bear
Harley-Davidson of Salt Lake City provided hundreds of low-income children with new winter coats and bicycles this Christmas. With the Jazz Bear's help, the coats and bike were handed out on Thursday afternoon. For information, visit utahharley.com or utahjazz.com.
The Jazz Bear will continue his charitable work by taking 350 underprivileged children on shopping excursions today and next Saturday as part of Bear Hugs for Kids, and event sponsored by the Utah Jazz, Firemen & Friends for Kids and Larry H. Miller Charities.
Tidbits
Southern Utah University junior Analaine Pelaez-Mailoto, a former Fremont High star, has been named to the COBRA Magazine all-West Region team. The magazine's purpose is to celebrate the success of volleyball players of African as well as Samoan and Tongan descent in hopes of encouraging young girls of those ethnic groups across the country to pursue the sport. ...
Friday was Ron Abbeglen Night at Morgan High School, and Morgan's basketball team did the former coach proud with a 74-68 win over Delta. ...
Gymnastics season is a welcome sight for Utah sports fans, and 4,000 people turned out for the annual Red Rocks Preview intra-squad meet Friday night at the Huntman Center. Utah is ranked No. 5 in the nation. ...
The Arena Football League will celebrate its 25th anniversary in style, calling it the "Year of the Fan."
Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz says the AFL will hold weekly promotions and lots of top 25 lists. To participate, visit www.arenafootball.com. ...
Area fighters will battle it out at Foley's Mixed Martial Arts Center on Dec. 17. Fights start at 7 p.m. ...
The University of Utah baseball team will host 'An Evening with Ozzie Smith' on Feb. 7 at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel. Tickets are $100 per perso. For information, call Jill Gillman at 801-581-6445 or jgillman@huntsman.utah.edu.
Chris J. Miller is sports editor for the Standard-Examiner. He can be reached at 801-625-4261 or cmiller@standard.net.
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