North Lamar Students Compete in 'Shoot for Scholarships' Halftime Event

Deondre Manning wins $1,000 scholarship after tiebreaker round

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The North Lamar Education Foundation hosted its first 'Shoot for Scholarships' event during halftime of a recent North Lamar vs. Sulphur Springs basketball game. Four seniors - Dalia Bernardino, Ricardo Mejia, Deondre Manning, and Sirrus Twitty - competed in a shooting contest, with Deondre Manning emerging victorious after a tiebreaker round and earning a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation.

Why it matters

The event engaged the local community while highlighting the North Lamar Education Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting students' educational journeys through scholarships and other initiatives.

The details

The four seniors participated in an intense and entertaining shooting competition, with Deondre Manning and Sirrus Twitty tied at 7 points each at the end of regulation. They then moved to a tiebreaker round, where Deondre secured the win with 5 points to Sirrus's 4, earning him the championship title and $1,000 scholarship.

  • The event took place during halftime of the North Lamar vs. Sulphur Springs Panther basketball game on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • Deondre Manning plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Crookston, where he will major in criminal justice.

The players

Deondre Manning

A senior at North Lamar High School who won the 'Shoot for Scholarships' competition and a $1,000 scholarship from the North Lamar Education Foundation.

Sirrus Twitty

A senior at North Lamar High School who tied Deondre Manning in the 'Shoot for Scholarships' competition before losing in the tiebreaker round.

North Lamar Education Foundation

A local organization that awards scholarships to graduating seniors from North Lamar High School and hosted the 'Shoot for Scholarships' event.

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What’s next

The North Lamar Education Foundation will continue to award scholarships to graduating seniors from North Lamar High School each year.

The takeaway

The 'Shoot for Scholarships' event demonstrated the North Lamar Education Foundation's dedication to providing educational opportunities and support for local students, fostering community engagement and school spirit in the process.