2nd annual Orrie Jirele Scholarship fundraiser slated for March 7

Published 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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A Basketball Night of Fun, a fundraiser for the Orrie Jirele Scholarship, will take place March 7 in the Albert Lea High School gym.

Jirele was a long-time staff member and basketball coach who inspired many students and staff during his time in Albert Lea.

To honor him, there will be student and staff basketball games, a shooting competition, concessions, a half-time performance and more. There will also be a raffle ticket drawing.

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The game schedule is as follows:

  • Eighth grade versus ninth grade, 6 p.m.
  • Tenth grade versus 11th grade, 6 p.m.
  • 12th grade versus staff, 7:15 p.m.

This is the second year for the fundraiser.

Cost is $10 to attend.