Southwest High School will celebrate Tip-off 2025 with a special ceremony prior to the Friday basketball game against Exeter. Tip-off candidates include: Sophomore Molly Hendrix, Junior Addyson Payne, Freshman Rylee Phillips, Cheer Candidate Senior Emma Outhouse and Senior Addison Pendergraft. The cheerleaders, under the direction of Coach CiCi Clark, serve as hosts for the event. The theme is “Once Upon a Time.” Students will vote during their lunch period on Friday. The winner will be crowned by the 2024 Queen Breeahna Paulsen prior to the varsity boys game. Contributed photo