Coach Kipp’s Hoopsfest Standouts (Part One)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past Monday I spent a few hours at Benet Academy for the 33^rd Annual Coach Derril Kipp's Hoopsfest. As usual, the event consisted of high level teams and athletes, which made for several entertaining games. 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