The first Carl Pierson Classic will be held in February. The event — previously called the Cupid Classic — has been renamed to honor late Waconia girls basketball coach and civics teacher Carl Pierson. Pierson died from cancer in early 2024. (Patriot file photo)
The first Carl Pierson Classic will be held in February. The event — previously called the Cupid Classic — has been renamed to honor late Waconia girls basketball coach and civics teacher Carl Pierson. Pierson died from cancer in early 2024. (Patriot file photo)
Waconia teacher Carl Pierson was devoted to basketball and recognized as both a hall of fame coach and author on the game. Now, just over a year after his death at a young age from cancer he is being remembered and honored with his own basketball tournament.
The Carl Pierson Classic will be held Feb. 8-9. The girls’ basketball tournament was formerly named the Cupid Classic held around Valentine’s Day.
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