Basketball tournament to raise funds for Pete Simoulidis Scholarship Fund – The Monroe Sun
Today: June 29, 2025
MONROE, CT — A three-on-three basketball tournament at Wolfe Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, will raise money for the Pete Simoulidis Scholarship Fund, honoring the legacy of its namesake, the beloved coach and mentor.
Panagiotis “Pete” Simoulidis, a married father of two, the longtime boys basketball coach at Jockey Hollow Middle School and a founder and coach of the Monroe travel basketball program, died suddenly on July 12, 2023 at age 44.
The Pete Simoulidis Scholarship Fund benefits a graduating basketball player, who exemplifies the same joy for basketball, leadership and kindness as Coach Pete.
Past recipients include Colin Francisco and Ben Londano of Masuk’s Class of 2024 and Stephen Sentementes of the Class of 2025.
Among the details:
Tentative Schedule:
The schedule may be adjusted based upon registrations.
The registration deadline is July 27. To signup, click here. Those who cannot make the event, but want to express their support can click here to make a donation to the Pete Simoulidis Scholarship Fund.
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