It's time for a little March Madness, Lake Highlands style!

The date is nearing for the popular 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Hoops in the Highlands.

Teams are forming, volunteers are recruiting and excitement is growing.

In honor of the tournament's 7th year, Picasso's Pizza & Grill has agreed to host a week-long fundraising effort to benefit the tournament.

Beginning Monday, March 1st, Picasso's will generously donate 15% of the restaurant's sales to Hoops in the Highlands when you mention "HOOPS" with your order.

This isn't the first time Picasso's has played on the Hoops team. Owner Andrew Albert has a long history of supporting the tournament, and this year is no exception.

For the next seven days, a percentage of dine-in, take-out and delivery orders all qualify for extra points - as long as diners tell restaurant staff they're eating in support of HOOPS.

"We're happy to partner with the tournament committee again this year," says Albert. "We know how important the fundraiser is to our local schools."

Sports teams, families and tournament participants (anyone who's hungry for a good meal, actually) have until March 7th to head over to Picasso's and take one for the team!

It's one of the easiest ways we can think of to help lend your support to an event that's become a Lake Highlands tradition.

Hoops in the Highlands is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at Highland Oaks Church of Christ.

Online registration is open through the weekend at http://www.hoopsinthehighlands.net for 1st - 8th grade teams of boys and girls.

So get your team together and head over to Picasso's for a great meal and a great deal, through this Sunday, March 7th.

And don't forgot to tell them you eating in honor of "HOOPS!"