An important date for Montezuma basketball is rapidly approaching – Friday, Jan. 17th.
This is the 50-year anniversary of Montezuma’s 1970 state champion Montezuma Bravettes basketball team – and that team will be honored that evening.
The team will be saluted again in March at the girls state tournament in Des Moines.
In Montezuma, the event takes place during the Jan. 17th games against Belle Plaine.
Team members will be introduced and a sample of six-on-six basketball will be offered during the evening. That game will involve current Montezuma students, who have been learning the basics of six-on-six.
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Players, coaches and chaperones for the 1970 team will receive free admission to the evening’s activities in addition to being honored.
Everything gets going at 6 p.m., when the varsity girls teams tips off.
It will be a time “for spectators to reminisce and enjoy,” said Megan Carlson, a Montezuma teacher and head girls track coach, who is one of the event’s organizers.
Not all members of the 1970 team members live in the immediate area and Carlson is reaching out to them. “And hopefully you will be attending the recognition at the state tournament,” she said.
People who were part of the team in 1970 are asked to please contact Megan Carlson (mcarlson@montezuma.k12.is.us) if you are interested in attending or have any other questions.
“Montezuma would be happy to have you in attendance and honor you again for this amazing accomplishment,” Carlson said.