On Sunday, February 23, SOMA Hoops once again teamed up with SOMA Kids Feed Kids, a local organization fighting food insecurity while teaching kids the value of serving their community. Our group of fifteen 3rd and 4th grade girls learned about the crisis of food insecurity in our community, especially during the winter months. SOMA Hoops coaches and local high school students led the group in packing over 90 bags for families in need, which were delivered in partnership with Toni’s Kitchen. Go team!
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SOMA Basketball Boosters Awards Referee Scholarship to Ari Wasserman
We are proud to announce that the first-ever SOMA Basketball Boosters Referee Scholarship has been awarded to graduating CHS senior Ari Wasserman. Ari has been recognized for his incredible contributions both on the court—officiating SOMA Hoops games for the last two years—as well as in the broader SOMA community. A scholar-athlete at CHS (varsity soccer), South Orange camp counselor, and creator of an award-winning short film, Ari embodies our mission of building a better community through basketball to a tee. We wish him the best in his future pursuits!
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Big SOMA Hoops Energy at CHS Boys Youth Night
On Wednesday, January 29, a sea of over 120 SOMA Hoopsters in red jerseys filled the Columbia High School gym for our Boys Youth Night. While the Cougars may not have emerged victorious over Central High, it was an unforgettable evening for our kids, beaming with pride and team spirit. And thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, SOMA Basketball Boosters was able to make a contribution to the Boys CHS Basketball Program, which will go toward their end of year banquet. Win or lose, these kids are learning to lift each other up on and off the court, and make a positive impact on our community through basketball.
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SOMA Hoops Rallies for CHS Girls Basketball Youth Night
On Friday, January 17, over 80 SOMA Hoopsters in red jerseys attended our Girls Youth Night at Columbia High School as the CHS girls defeated Bloomfield 44-40. Our players high fived the starting lineup as they took the court, participated in a halftime shootout, and joined the team for a post game celebration. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors, SOMA Basketball Boosters proudly presented a donation to the Columbia Girls Basketball Program in recognition of all they do to build a better community through basketball. Way to Go Cougars!
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SOMA Hoops Sells Out Spirit Night Game at Seton Hall
On Monday, December 9, over 300 members of the SOMA Hoops community turned out for a special spirit night to cheer on the Seton Hall Women’s Basketball team at Walsh Gymnasium in a big win over Sacred Heart, 67-46. It was an unforgettable evening for our Hoopsters as they hit the court at halftime to give the Seton Hall team some high fives and good vibes, and some ballers even got the chance to meet the Seton Hall Pirate mascot. Big thanks to our friends at Seton Hall for supporting our mission to build community through basketball and inspiring our kids to dream big. Way to go, Pirates and our Hoopsters!
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Seton Hall Women’s Basketball Hosts Clinic For SOMA Hoops
As if the excitement of our Seton Hall Spirit Night could be topped, on Sunday, December 15th, over 100 SOMA Hoops girls (grades 3-8) were invited by the Seton Hall Women’s Basketball Team for a truly special experience at Walsh Gym. They watched the Seton Hall team practice before participating in a clinic on the court led by their coaches and players. It was a day filled with skill-building fun, Q&A sessions with the college coaches and players, and capped off with pizza, autographs, and photos. Parents, coaches, and siblings cheered from the stands as our players connected with the incredible Seton Hall team. We are so grateful for their generosity, time, and care—our players are still buzzing about the experience! We can’t wait to make this a yearly tradition. Here’s to more community, connection, and love for the game!