Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The Richard R. Farias Annual Basketball Tournament

The Richard R. Farias Annual Basketball Tournament will be held from Dec. 4, 2009 to Dec. 13, 2009 at the Raul Yzaguirre School for Success. All proceeds go to benefit the Annual Christmas Drive and TCCC/RYSS Cultural Programs. The tournament will take place at the Raul Yzaguirre School for Success - 2950 Broadway - Houston, TX 77017.

Cultural Programs include:

  • 5th Grade End of the Year Trophies and Field Trip
  • Folklorico Dance Program
  • Cheerleader Uniforms
  • 2010 Scholarship Fund
  • Panthers Athletic Banquet
  • Primary Field Day
  • Junior Academy China Trip
  • Emergency Fund
  • 2010 Senior Class Prom
  • Panthers Athletes End of Year Trip (Fiesta Texas, San Antonio)

BBQ Plates will be sold on December 12, 2009

$6.00 per plate


Tournament Director
Tournament Asst. Director:
Arturo SalasJohnny Soto
(713) 459-1464(713) 249-7905


Sponsors of the event include:

  • Clutch City Kookers
  • Texas All Sports Club
  • First Choice Silkscreening
  • Magnolia Park Sharks Football
  • Panther Pride Youth Group
  • Tejano Center for Community Concerns

The Raul Yzaguirre School for Success is also seeking donations of the following:

  • All non-perishable can foods
  • Rice
  • Beans
  • Gifts
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Toys
  • Clothes
  • Jackets
  • Blankets
  • any other supplies that could be helpful to families

Donations needed for the BBQ Cook-off:


  • Sausage
  • Brisket
  • Chicken
  • Plates
  • Utensils
  • Bread
  • Ranch Style Beans
  • Soda - Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Water, Diet Drinks, Gatorade
  • Variety of chips
  • Hot Dogs
  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Nacho Chips
  • Cheese
  • Chili Sauce
  • Jalapenos
  • Fruits
  • Snow Cone Syrup
  • etc.

Our goal is to sell 2000 plates. Please come out and support the community. Volunteers for this event are also welcome.

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