Over the years, the game has developed. Still called sock ball, players now kick around balls layered with duct tape and thread fashioned into the shape of a small basketball, Amin explained.

Those interested can also participate in Toss the Socks at the MSHS hockey game on Tuesday, the NMU hockey game against Ferris State on Saturday, or the MSHS basketball game on Friday, Dec. 20.

The once annual toy toss basketball game was held again for the first time since 2017. About 1,900 toys were donated by the community benefiting the Fort Smith Salvation Army, Fort Smith Boys ...