On Saturday, January 10, an amazing group of SOMA Basketball’s 2025-26 business sponsors and donors gathered in the South Orange Middle School gym for a front row seat to youth basketball at its finest.
As the 1st-grade girls honed their skills on the court, reps from local SOMA businesses enjoyed breakfast treats from Bakes by Izzy and Three Daughters Baking Co. and java from Village Coffee.
SOMA Basketball Boosters leadership spoke about how they’re helping build a better community through basketball. Thanks to our sponsors and donor families for all your support!
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Sponsors Hit The Gym For Appreciation Breakfast
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SOMA Basketball Equipment Donation to CHS Basketball
SOMA Basketball had the privilege of donating new equipment to the CHS Boys and Girls Basketball Teams.
This investment reflects how strongly our community believes in these athletes. The funding for the equipment was provided directly by monetary donations made to the SOMA Basketball Boosters from local businesses, families, and sponsors.
The CHS Athletic Department, coaches, and student-athletes shared their gratitude, noting that the new gear will strengthen practices and support player development all year.
Through the partnership between CHS coaches, players, and the SOMA Basketball Boosters, our highest-level youth teams will be better prepared, and they will pay it forward by working with younger athletes in our youth clinics, workouts, and instructional programs.
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SOMA Basketball Spirit Night at Seton Hall
The 2025 SOMA Basketball Spirit Night at Seton Hall was a tremendous success.
For the first time, the event was open to all local basketball organizations, bringing our community together in a truly unified way. With more than 500 tickets sold, local youth players had the unforgettable opportunity to take the court with the Lady Pirates and cheer them on in person.
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Local Knights of Columbus Council to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition of the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
The local competition is being run by Regina Pacis Council No. 4066 and will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Our Lady of Sorrows School gym located at 172 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ. Registration is between 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm, contest to follow. The event will continue till winners are determined in each age category. No cost to participate.
WHAT: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
WHO: Girls and Boys aged 9 to 14
WHEN: Friday, January 9 at 6:30 pm
WHERE: Our Lady of Sorrows School Gym, 172 Academy Street, South Orange
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and jurisdictional competitions.
International champions are announced by the Knights of Columbus international headquarters in New Haven, CT, based on scores from the jurisdiction-level competitions.
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Ages of contestants will be determined by their age as of January 1, 2026.
For any questions, please contact: Council4066@gmail.com.
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Support our CHS Cougars!
Our Columbia Girls and Boys Basketball teams hit the court from mid-December through the end of February, bringing energy, talent, and plenty of reasons to cheer.
Want the full schedule and all the details? Follow the links below and stay plugged in to every game.
Includes Varsity & JV
Includes Varsity, JV & Freshman
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Park Clean Up with The Memorial Park Trash Pandas
Connection happens in the everyday moments—on the court, in the park, and when we show up for one another. SOMA Basketball teamed up with the Memorial Park Trash Pandas for a post-Halloween park clean-up.
Young SOMA Hoopsters and families gathered to pick up candy wrappers and care for the space we all share. Thank you to every volunteer who rolled up their sleeves to keep Memorial Park beautiful and our community strong.