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Strode Center provides lasting memories

Presentation College’s Isaac Sumption, center, moves the ball up the floor as Trinity Bible College’s Elijah Guerrero, left and Khalil Bolden, right, defend during a game earlier this season at the Strode Activity Center. Photo by John Davis taken 11/29/2022
Tonight marks the end of an era on the campus of Presentation College. When the Saints host Mayville State in a women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader, it will be the final home games ever for PC at the Strode Center as the school announced earlier this year that it will be permanently closing at the end of the summer. I have covered many events at the Strode Center and it holds many fond memories for me. The facility has an intimate feel to it which can quickly transcend into an intimidating feel. To be honest, I have never experienced a gym quite like the one on the north side of the city. There is something about the acoustics of the Strode Center that make it unique and different. At certain moments, you can hear a pin drop. Literally. I truly believe you could carry on a quiet conversation up in the corner of the bleachers and it could be heard like you were talking into a microphone. Naturally, that can lead to some pretty interesting moments for fans, coach

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