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NewsAugust 21, 2005

Slamfest 2005: A hoops tradition in Cape Girardeau

The 14th annual Slamfest basketball tournament combined competitive sport with gospel music at Indian Park to benefit the House of Prayer Educational Youth Domestic Center in Cape Girardeau.

Fred Lynch
Luther Bonds picked up a loose ball for Ted Coalter's Heartland Insurance team in a game with Procter & Gamble on Saturday at Slamfest.
Luther Bonds picked up a loose ball for Ted Coalter's Heartland Insurance team in a game with Procter & Gamble on Saturday at Slamfest.
Keilon Moore, left, and Bryce Gary ran after a loose ball in their Junior Slamfest game Sunday.
Keilon Moore, left, and Bryce Gary ran after a loose ball in their Junior Slamfest game Sunday.
Hoops and hot weather go together at Slamfest.
Hoops and hot weather go together at Slamfest.
Tyez Whitney converted a layup for the Southeast Missourian team against Plaza Tire on Saturday at Slamfest.
Tyez Whitney converted a layup for the Southeast Missourian team against Plaza Tire on Saturday at Slamfest.
Slamfest spectators watched the basketball game from a shady spot at Indian Park Saturday, including from left, Cherice Parker, Chrystle Edwards, Jerrisa Edwards and her mother, Chundra Edwards.
Slamfest spectators watched the basketball game from a shady spot at Indian Park Saturday, including from left, Cherice Parker, Chrystle Edwards, Jerrisa Edwards and her mother, Chundra Edwards.
Marc Owens tried to kept cool before playing with the Mo's Pest Control team Saturday at Slamfest.
Marc Owens tried to kept cool before playing with the Mo's Pest Control team Saturday at Slamfest.
Vinny Biles shot for the Southeast Missourian team past Plaza Tire's Jeremy Snider on Saturday at Slamfest.
Vinny Biles shot for the Southeast Missourian team past Plaza Tire's Jeremy Snider on Saturday at Slamfest.
Travis Cox jumped high to shoot for Semo Specialties and Sports but was fouled by Bobby Edwards with the House of Prayer team Sunday.
Travis Cox jumped high to shoot for Semo Specialties and Sports but was fouled by Bobby Edwards with the House of Prayer team Sunday.
Dee Brown drove the ball for the House of Prayer team at Slamfest Sunday.
Dee Brown drove the ball for the House of Prayer team at Slamfest Sunday.
Shelly Moore, also known as Simply Shelly, provided a spiritual spark to Slamfest with a gospel song Sunday.
Shelly Moore, also known as Simply Shelly, provided a spiritual spark to Slamfest with a gospel song Sunday.
Slamfest founder Scott Porter started a special Junior Slamfest game Sunday.
Slamfest founder Scott Porter started a special Junior Slamfest game Sunday.
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The 14th annual Slamfest basketball tournament combined competitive sport with gospel music at Indian Park to benefit the House of Prayer Educational Youth Domestic Center in Cape Girardeau.

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