Gus Macker Newaygo County

07/31/2026

Huge thanks to HYPE Sports Studio for delivering another incredible gallery of high-energy action shots from the Newaygo County Gus Macker tournament sponsored by Newaygo Insurance Agency Inc.! They captured the hustle, the highlights, and all the unforgettable moments on the court.

Save the Date for our next tournament: July 17-18, 2027

Photo collection by HYPE

07/29/2026

A weekend this big takes an incredible team behind it. Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make Gus Macker in Grant possible, and a special thank you to Newaygo Insurance Agency Inc., our main sponsor, for their continued support. We appreciate each of you for investing in this event and our community!

Jerry's Towing & Recovery Inc.
Adama Family
American Classic Roofing & Building Supply
American Classic Dumpster SVCS.
All American North Country Store III
Smuggler's At North Shore
Nieboer Electric
Magna Mirrors of America
ChoiceOne Bank
Riveridge Produce Marketing
Grabill Landscape Solutions LLC
Newaygo Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Services LLC
River Valley Physical Therapy
City of Grant
Independent Bank

07/24/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Gus Macker Free Throw Contest winners!

Marquavis Morris Sr. took first place, and Marquavis Morris Jr. took second place. It looks like free throw skills run in the family!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s contest.

Thank you American Classic Roofing & Building Supply, American Classic Dumpster SVCS., All American North Country Store III, and Smuggler's At North Shore for sponsoring this special event!

07/23/2026

We are starting to go through all the content from this past weekend and wanted to share a few, okay, a LOT, of the pictures we captured during the tournament. Don’t worry, more pictures and videos are coming soon!

Thank you to Gus Macker for another great year and to our committee and volunteers who worked incredibly hard to make this tournament happen.

Thank you to all the teams, friends, families, and spectators who came out and made the weekend so much fun.

Thank you to the City of Grant for welcoming the tournament and helping us bring another great weekend to the community.

Thank you to the Grant Police Department, Newaygo County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, and Newaygo ES for helping keep everyone safe.

Thank you to our food trucks for keeping everyone fed and hydrated, Freddy’s Fun Party Rentals for entertaining families, and Grant Public Schools for allowing us to use the high school and for the help of so many staff members. Special shoutout to Laura!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible, with a huge thank you to our main sponsor, Newaygo Insurance Agency Inc.

07/20/2026

Missing something from our tournament? We saved a few things from the trash we thought you may like back. Just send us a message describing the item or a pic and we’ll figure out how to get it back to you!
Thank you for supporting Gus Macker Newaygo County!

07/19/2026

Lost something? Head to the sound stage at Top Men’s court and let staff know where you lost.

07/19/2026

Here’s what we have access to for brackets. Can’t wait to see you soon!! Thanks for making yesterday so great!

07/18/2026

A huge thank you to Newaygo Insurance Agency Inc. for being the Main Sponsor of Gus Macker Grant!

For years, Newaygo Insurance Agency has been helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most with trusted insurance solutions and personalized service. As a locally owned agency, they are committed to serving our community and building lasting relationships with the people they work with.

Their support has played a major role in making this year's tournament possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their partnership and investment in our community.

If you see the team from Newaygo Insurance Agency this weekend, be sure to thank them for helping make Gus Macker Grant an amazing event!

www.newaygoinsurance.com

07/17/2026

📢 Air Quality Update

We are continuing to work closely with Newaygo County Emergency Services to monitor air quality throughout the Gus Macker tournament.

At this time, the tournament is moving forward as scheduled. If air quality reaches hazardous levels, we will evaluate conditions and make decisions at that time.

To help keep everyone safe, games may include additional timeouts as needed. Medical staff will also be available to assist and check on any players or guests with asthma or other breathing concerns.

Any important updates will be shared on this page. Thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we look forward to a great weekend of basketball.