Southtown Family Center

05/21/2026

🏀✨ SOUTHTOWN YOUTH PROGRAMS PRESENTS ✨🏀

BASKETBALL LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAMES

TONIGHT is the BIG NIGHT! 🎉
Come out and support our amazing young athletes during the FINAL games of the season! It’s going to be an exciting evening filled with basketball, community fun, great food, and an epic showdown you do NOT want to miss!

🔥 SPECIAL FEATURE GAME 🔥
The ALL-STAR TEAM will take on the COACHES in a fun and competitive matchup! 👀🏀
Who do you think will take the win? The young stars or the coaches? Come find out!

⏰ WHEN
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 WHERE
Southtown Apostolic Church Gym
1108 South 15th St.
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

🌮🍟 ALL-STAR CONCESSION MENU 🍟🌮
Skip cooking dinner tonight and grab something delicious from our concession stand!

✨ Birria Tacos
✨ Rotel Cheese Fries
✨ Classic Cheese Fries
✨ Beef Hot Dogs

❤️ PLAY WITH A PURPOSE ❤️
100% of ALL concession proceeds will go directly to the Southtown Apostolic Church Youth Group to help fund summer trips, activities, and youth expenses!

Let’s pack the gym, cheer loud for our athletes, and support our youth as we close out an incredible season together! 🙌🏾🏆📣

See you TONIGHT at 5:30 PM! 🎟️🏀🔥

05/20/2026

🏀 WHAT A SEASON! 🏆
The energy was electric, the competition was fierce, and the talent was unmatched!
The Southtown Youth Programs Center
Southtown Basketball League** has officially wrapped up an absolutely unforgettable regular season.
A massive round of applause and congratulations to our top three powerhouse teams who left it all on the court:

🥇 THE CHAMPIONS (1st Place)

☘️ **Peoples National Bank Celtics** ☘️
An incredible run by Head Coach **Chris Bremer** and Assistant Coach **Red Brooks
You took the crown and showed everyone what championship basketball looks like

🥈 2nd Place
🔥 **A & K Details ** 🔥
An incredible run by Head Coach **MJ Rios! A true masterclass in hard work and grit!

🥉 3rd Place
🏹 **Rend Lake Warriors** 🏹
A spectacular season brought to you by Head Coach **Savin Cummings** and Assistant Coach **Kerry Richardson**! You fought hard and earned every single victory.

🚨 BUT WAIT... IT'S NOT OVER YET! 🚨

🌟 THE ALL-STAR GAME: THE FINAL SHOWDOWN🌟

We are calling out the **entire community** to come witness the ultimate basketball event of the year! This isn't just any game—this is the ultimate clash of generations. Your favorite selected All-Star players are stepping up to go head-to-head against the

**Coaches and Assistant Coaches**!
Will the youth take over, or will the coaches show 'em how it's done? You *do not* want to miss this!

📅 When:Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Where:The Southtown Youth Programs

Bring your energy, bring your signs, and let's pack the stands!


🤝 A Heartfelt Thank You!
This amazing year wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible community. A huge shoutout to:

Our Players: For the hustle, heart, and sportsmanship.

* **The Parents & Supporters:**

For being the loudest, most dedicated fans in the stands.

* **Our Outstanding Leadership:**

A special thank you to League Director Steffen Gordon for running a flawless operation, and our tireless staff and volunteers.

* **Our Visionary:**

Last but certainly not least, a profound thank you to Founder and CEO **Bishop James Gordon** for making this league possible and investing in the youth of our community.

**See you all this Thursday for the biggest game of the year! Let's go Southtown!** 🏀💨✨

05/13/2026

The support this year for the Southtown Youth Program’s Basketball League has been nothing short of phenomenal! 🏀✨

We’ve spotted some familiar faces at the concessions stand, fueling up on our famous cheese fries and bringing the best energy to the sidelines. We want to give a massive shout-out to the MVP supporters who make our league feel like family:

🌟 Mrs. Nelson
She’s at almost every game, cheering her heart out and having an absolute ball! Whether she’s encouraging the players or enjoying a tray of those delicious cheese fries, her spirit is contagious. We love having you in the stands!

🌟 Mrs. Piercy & Mr. Liam
Talk about a dream team! Their pleasant smiles and words of encouragement are a constant highlight. They deliver love and support to our players and staff every single time they walk through the doors.

🌟 Mr. LaReece
From helping us dream up iconic concession specials like “The Doug Special” to pouring positivity into our youth, Mr. LaReece does it all! He’s always assisting with the league and never fails to leave a tip for the kiddos working the stands.

To our community: We appreciate every single one of you! Thank you for showing up, cheering loud, and making this season one to remember. 🧡🏀

05/12/2026

Don’t forget to stop by Southtown Youth Programs !!!
The playoffs have started and we would love for you the help cheer on the players!

And don’t forget to stop by our concessions stand! Tonight we have the BEST OF THE BEST serving up the BEST CHEESE FRIES IN THE VERN!!

Ms. Rose!!! 🌹
Known to be one of the the BEST COOKS ON THE PLANET!

Thank you again Ms. Rose for being a positive voice to our youth today and sharing the love with your assistance in the kitchen! ❤️

05/12/2026

We have so much fun with these guys !
Thank you to our youth for wanting to learning the importance of serving in their community! They’re always so excited to volunteer their time and energy towards a worthy cause! Thank you Arya, Skylar and Riley for being a great help today with our basketball concession stand!

See you guys tomorrow at 5:30pm for the playoffs! And don’t forget to stop by the concessions!

05/11/2026

In overtime!!!!

05/11/2026

Don’t forget to meet us at Southtown Today!!!
Concessions are open!!!

05/05/2026

Be sure to grab your Tacos, cheese fries and our infamous ultimate ROTEL FRIES!!!!

Come by and support our youth!! The funds are helping our Southtown Apostolic Youth Group for our fun summer trips!!!!

Help us sell out of food today and enjoys your favorite teams play basketball!

Bishop doing what he does best!!!

Don’t forget to stop by!
Birria Tacos 2 for $6

Cheese fries $3
Doug Special Cheese Fry $6

05/04/2026

Join us at the C. E. Brehm Library on May 17 from 2 PM to 4:30 PM as NATSY ART guides us through an acrylic painting project. This class is available to children 8 to 12 years old. Register today by calling the library at 618-242-6322.

04/29/2026