Husker Hoops Tip Off April 9 In Albion

Under the watchful eye of volunteer coach Pat Larsen, 11 area high school seniors have practiced for their upcoming game against University of Nebraska senior football players in the Husker Hoops event Friday, April 9, at the Boone Central High School gymnasium in Albion.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the Boone County Health Center Foundation’s 2010 Project Care & Comfort.
Project Care & Comfort will fund both medical equipment and furnishings for two private patient care suites in the hospital’s new patient care addition. The two new suites are designed for terminally or seriously ill patients needing extended care.
The area squad of players, coached by Larsen of Fullerton High School, consists of Ryan Larsen (Fullerton), Jake Kaufman (Newman Grove), Jeff Starman (Elgin), Dylan Paczosa (Humphrey), Christian Spath (St. Edward), Drew Kasperbauer (Spalding), Matt Zoucha (Cedar Rapids), Trent Classen (St. Francis) and Dustin Christo and Julian Kunzman (Boone Central).
Some of the Husker seniors expected to participate are Matt O’Hanlon, Wes Cammack, Chris Brooks, Menelik Holt, Jacob Hickman, Derek Meyer and Andy Christensen.
Photos with the Huskers can be purchased, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Game time will be 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door (Adults- $8, Students- $5).