🏀 The LEST Basketball Tournament is a long-standing favorite event where boys’ and girls’ teams compete in a fun, competitive, and sportsmanlike environment. Schools are encouraged to participate consistently, building team spirit year after year.
Event Details:
Dates: Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2027
Location: Concordia University Irvine
Format: One bracket for boys, one for girls; pool play followed by a championship bracket. Each team is guaranteed three games.
Championship games: Sunday morning at Concordia University, Irvine
Bracket updates: Follow along on Teamsnap
Rules & Guidelines:
Games follow Lutheran Basketball Association of America (LBAA) rules with a few exceptions:
Quarters are 6 minutes each.
No full-court press once a team leads by 20 points. First violation = warning, subsequent violations = technical foul.
Each school should bring home and away jerseys. Scorebooks and scorekeepers are provided.
A coach or representative should lead an opening prayer before each game.
Referees are professionals; all teams, fans, and schools are expected to show Christian sportsmanship and full cooperation throughout the tournament.
The LEST Basketball Tournament is more than just a game—it’s a chance for students to develop teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship while celebrating their love for basketball in a supportive, faith-filled setting.