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Great Smokies Shootout (presented by the Hickory Metro Sports Commission) Teams
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Final versions of pool play schedules for Saturday and initial versions for Sunday bracket play are now posted. Please for any changes to your team's schedule.
Thank you for your patience as we worked strenuosly to finalize the schedules.
Good luck to all teams!
We had a couple of late withdrawels that caused some scheduling headaches but they have been reposted. Additionally we should have Sunday's bracket play schedule released in the next hour or so. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
5/29/2026 3:59 PM
Initial versions of the schedules will be available later this evening. Adjustments will most likely be made throughout the day on Friday, May 29. Please check several times throughout the day on May 29 for changes that may affect your team.
Thank you for your patience as we work strenuously to make this an enjoyable event for our young athletes.
We are looking forward to an action packed weekend of basketball.
Good luck to all teams!
The following venues are being used for this event.
Arndt Middle School
Hickory Christian Academy
Hickory High School
Highland Recreation Center
Maiden High School
Maiden Middle School
Neill Clark Recreation Center
Newton Conover High School
Newton Rec. Center
North Newton Elementary School
Northview Middle School
Snow Creek Elementary
St. Stephens High School
All event related questions should be directed to Joe Carrington at basketballofthecarolinas@gmail.com or call (828) 676-0838.
