Hillside Connection
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Leveraging the game of basketball to create pathways to opportunity for kids in Southern Colorado Springs. #hillsidestrong
Southern Colorado Springs
Joined March 2020
🎯 Hillside Connection Shooting Clinic tips off Sunday November 30th! . 🔥 Already more than 115+ spots have been reserved (girls and boys grades 1st - 8th)! Enrichment activations for Hoopsters and Middle Stars before there sessions. Nutrition to go will be provided for all!
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🔥 The Fall 2025 Hoopster League was one for the books! . 📚 13 schools, 16 teams and hundreds of families! Harrison School District 2 . 🙏 Thank you to all our sponsors, coaches, volunteers and participants! We’re thrilled to see the impact the league has had on the community!
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🙏Huge thank you to @DICKS for lacing up our Hoopster League athletes with fresh kicks! 👟🔥 . 🫶 The kids loved them — and they balled out all weekend with confidence and pride. . 🚀We appreciate your continued support for Hillside Connection.
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Support our mission Beyond Basketball with your exclusive HC jogger set. Every purchase directly fuels Hillside Connection’s youth programming, enrichment activities, and community impact. . 🔗 https://t.co/dFq7Auxb2a
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🗣️ More than just a basketball player! . At the Annual Ball, Gulong Craft reminded us that Hillside Connection is about becoming leaders, learners, and light for our community. 🌟 . 🙏 Grateful for young voices like his who show what it truly means to be more than an athlete.
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Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. 💪 . 🚀 Keynote speaker Nick Ferguson reminded us that true success starts with discipline, resilience, and heart — the same values we strive to instill in the next generation of Hillside youth.
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🏆 This past weekend, the 2025 Fall Hoopster League concluded with Championship Saturday! . 🚀 Over 160+ young athletes from 13 Schools (16 teams) laced ‘em up to represent their communities and compete with heart. 🧡 . #HSD2 #Southeast #HoopsterLeague #TheHillsideWay
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🏆 Hoopster League Championship Saturday is today, November 15th! 🥇Gold Division: Sierra HS 🥈Silver Division: Harrison HS 🥉Bronze Division: Panorama MS 📍 Tips off at 9 AM at Panorama Middle School
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When passion meets purpose. Founder Terrell Brown and keynote speaker Nick Ferguson reminded us that building community starts with showing up — for each other and for the next generation. 🙌 . 🚀 Continuing to push through adversity and create opportunities!
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👀 An inspiring exchange from Dr. Regina Lewis and Hillside alum Gulong Craft — a reminder that our Night of Gratitude isn’t just about celebration, it’s about connection, growth, and giving back to the next generation. 💫 . This is what Hillside Connection is all about. ❤️🏀 .
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🔥 Hoopster League is in full effect! Harrison School District 2 . 🙌🏽 We’re two weeks into the Hillside Connection Hoopster League, and the energy has been unmatched! 🏀🔥 Championship Weekend tips off November 15 — but first, more games this weekend!
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🔥 Get ready for an action- weekend of Hoopster League Week 2️⃣. . 📍South Division at Carmel Community School 📍East Division at Mountain Vista Community School Thank you are o everyone who support the youth. All kids are in need of access to quality programming!
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🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉 . Liz brings heart, dedication, and a true passion for service. Continue to grow and use your gifts to help uplift the community. . We’re grateful for all the energy and care you pour into the work, Liz — enjoy your special day! 💙🏀🎂
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🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Coach Lenny Wilkens! 🎂 . ‼️ From leading the charge at our camp to putting the next generation of players on the path to greatness, your energy, dedication, and passion for youth hoops inspire us all. 🏀
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🚀 Access. Opportunity. Community. The Hillside Community Scholarship Fund at UCCS launches Spring 2026 — awarding 1–2 scholarships each year to uplift Southeast Colorado Springs. 🌟 Learn more: https://t.co/Q3tPqj1W1u
#HillsideConnection #UCCS
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This time last year, we celebrated our ribbon cutting — over 200+ supporters came together for a truly monumental moment. Faith. Vision. God in action. 🔗 Check out this NBA feature to learn more: https://t.co/SfpWqX1reU
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🌟 HC Giveback & Kickback Day! 🌟 . 💪 The Giveback (11 AM–3 PM | Solid Rock Food Center) . 🎲 The Kickback (6 PM - 8 PM | Stompin’ Groundz) After giving back, we’re kicking back for some family fun! Expect games 🎮, good food 🍔, prizes 🎁, and memories.
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🎉 Happy Birthday to our founder, Terrell Brown! 🎉 . 🏀 From the basketball courts of the Hillside neighborhood to leading a movement that empowers the next generation — Terrell’s journey is #TheHillsideWay
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🔥 A true Hillside Connection original, Za’Mari has been part of our family since his elementary school days. Over the years, we’ve watched him grow into a standout student, great teammate, and leader. . 💪🏽 Now, he’s stepping into a brand-new chapter at Pikes Peak State College
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🚀 Let’s run it back! 📌 Tryouts start in Mid - Late September 📌 Practices & games run Late October–Mid November 📌 Open to Co-Ed 4th & 5th grade teams . This is more than basketball — it’s about teamwork, growth, and community 💪🏽 . #D2Pride #HoopsterLeague #HillsideStrong
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