Excitement is building for the 4th Annual Kewanee Life Skills versus Kewanee Police Department basketball game, set for Friday, February 20, 2026. The event begins at 9:30 AM, with both teams gathering for a group photo before players warm up on the court. At 10 AM, Nicole Nelson will sing the National Anthem, followed by the official announcement of players and tipoff. The action-packed morning at the gym sees the basketball game tipping off at 10:10, with two ten-minute halves played on a continuous clock. Halftime begins at 10:25, featuring a spirited Poms dance and a $1 half-court shootout sponsored by the KHS Student Council—an exciting chance for students to showcase their skills and win prizes. The game’s second half resumes at 10:40, bringing even more energy to the court. Directly after the final buzzer, the life skills class heads to the Student Center, where a pizza party awaits, capping off an engaging and interactive school event.
