On October 27, 2023, we lost Gina — Austin’s mom — after a courageous and long fight with pancreatic cancer. Gina was the heart of this tournament from the very beginning. She poured herself into keeping Austin’s legacy alive.
Because of the impact Gina had and because her heart is forever embedded in this community, we now honor not only Austin’s life, but Gina’s legacy as well. Beginning in 2023, one of our annual scholarships is given in Gina’s name to a student-athlete who stands out in a way that Gina would have deeply connected with.
In honor of Gina, the scholarship amount will always include the number 33, a meaningful and deeply personal family number that symbolized strength, faith, and connection for her.