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X : Top-Notch The first-ever Grand Ronde Basketball tournament held in the Tribe's new gymnasium
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Tough Defense Local kids got a chance to experience Indian tournament basketball in Grand Ronde when the Tribe hosted their first-ever basketball tournament. Grand
Ronde Tribal members played on several teams that participated in the tournament where tough defense was the standard.