More than 18 million people in the United States deal with cancer every single day without a cure. Many people, like Brad Feeken, end up losing their battle to cancer. But Feeken was more than just a name; he was a coach, a dad, a father figure to others and an inspiration to the whole Gretna community.
Feeken, known as Feek to many, coached basketball for 21 years at Gretna High School alongside current head coach Bill Heard. After Feeken passed away, many wanted to keep his legacy going and his name in the system. The “4Feek” basketball tournament started as a 3-on-3 when Brad Feeken was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in 2022. This year’s tournmant took place on Jan. 3.
“[It’s] a way to give back to him in a small way for everything he’s done in our community,” former GHS student Landon Pokorski said. “We’ve since 2022 expanded to also having a high school basketball event and a Read for Feek event.”…