Sacramento, Calif. — Today, the Sacramento Kings and the Kings Foundation announced the nomination period for the third annual Pete Saco Awards is now open. The trio of annual awards named in recognition of Pete Saco, retired Commissioner for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac-Joaquin Section, will honor local sports teams, coaches, and student-athletes for their undeniable sportsmanship and service. Award winners will be announced and acknowledged during halftime as the Kings take on the Houston Rockets on April 9, 2017.
"The Kings are excited to again recognize student-athletes, coaches, and local sports teams in honor of Pete Saco, for the first time at Golden 1 Center," said Kings President Chris Granger.