By: Diana Johnsen
djohnsen@kcautv.com
Every March for the past 10 years, College of the Ozarks out of Branson, Missouri has called Sioux City home during the NAIA Women's Basketball Championship.
They say it's their sponsor "Great West Casualty" a South Sioux City insurance company for semi-trucks that makes their stay so comfortable.
"I feel like our sponsors go out of their way to make sure we our happy here and get everything that we need. It's just an honor to have such a great company help us and support us," said Kenzie Lauffer, a senior on the team.
The company does all kinds of things for the team, take them out to dinner, give them gifts, and of course, cheer them on courtside at all games.
"It's a fun, good experience. You obviously create good relationships with the girls. It's just fun to see them every year," said Julie Gilber of Great West.
It's been a ten year partnership between the two, and each year, the bond gets stronger.
"They've really gotten to know us. We have a relationship with them. It's not just an acquaintance," said senior Morgan Smith.
The team said they always look forward to coming to Sioux City, knowing that their stay will be a good one.
"We are fans of them just as they are of us," added Smith.
