Lake Area Tech to Host Free Throw Challenge During State A Tourney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lake Area Technical College will host a Free Throw Challenge and Open House from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in conjunction with the South Dakota Girls State A Basketball Tournament.

Students and fans are invited to stop by campus to experience life at Lake Area Tech and engage in some friendly competition. Campus tours will also be available for those interested. High school students from the eight participating schools are encouraged to compete in a percentage-based free throw contest outside the college’s Admissions Office. The school with the highest team percentage will be recognized Friday during the state tournament.

“State tournament weekend brings great energy to Watertown,” said President Tiffany Sanderson. “We’re excited to open our doors and extend the tournament festivities for fans of all ages. Whether exploring campus or shooting free throws, we hope visitors leave knowing Lake Area Tech is a place where they can build their future.”

The Free Throw Challenge is free for all participants. Students and fans should enter through the college’s west doors at the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Center of Learning, located across from the Watertown Civic Arena. The entrance will be marked and guides will be available.

Founded in 1965, Lake Area Tech was South Dakota’s first technical college and was named the nation’s best two-year college in 2017. The college offers more than 30 programs in high-demand career fields and has an enrollment of nearly 2,800 students. More information is available at lakeareatech.edu.