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12-22-2008, 12:16 AM
* - We have our first :rolleyes: discrepancy in team releases.
From the Aurora paper:
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=259254&src=2
Force opens home season in Aurora
Published: 12/19/2008 12:04 AM
Fox Valley Park District's Prisco Fitness Center is no stranger to high-flying basketball, but it's never seen the likes of the game Kenny Battle is bringing Saturday night.
Battle's Aurora Force will make its home debut in the new version of the American Basketball Association at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym at 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora.
Fresh off back-to-back road victories over the Cleveland Rockers last weekend, Battle said he's excited to launch the team's 13-game home schedule.
"As a team, we've been coming along great and we're putting a competitive product on the floor from the get-go," Battle said. "We may be new to the league but that doesn't mean we can't be crowned champions this year."
The Force join the Northeast conference in the 48-team league, which has no relation to the original ABA that disbanded in 1976 other than the red, white and blue ball. The team will compete against others from Chicago, Cleveland, Dayton, St. Louis and Gary.
Dayton, St. Louis and Gary -- When did they join up?
With many of his players being products of the basketball systems at East and West Aurora high schools, Battle said he's expecting an energetic fan base to give them a "solid" home court advantage.
Battle, a standout on West Aurora's 1984 Class AA third-place team and a starter on Lou Henson's Illini Final Four team in 1989 before entering the NBA, said he's also excited about giving local guys a chance to shine.
"By bringing this team to Aurora, we are giving guys a chance to reach their goals of playing professionally," Battle said. "I think we're going to have a bright future in Aurora."
...and from the Cleveland Rockers website
08-09 Schedule
Opponents, dates and times maybe subject to Change
With (*CBA) Continental Basketball Association Teams or others.
Home
1. Sat. 3pm 12/06-Detroit Hoops Win 117-103
2. Sat. 3pm 12/13-Aurora Force Win 118-107
3. Sun. 5pm 12/14-Aurora Force Win 114-104
4. Sat. 3pm 12/20-Detroit Hoops Win 121-111
5. Sun. 5pm 12/21-Detroit Hoops Win 000-000
6. Thur. 5pm 12/25-Jersey Express
The Cleveland Rockers
Ranked #6 In The Nation
6 - 0
From the Aurora paper:
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=259254&src=2
Force opens home season in Aurora
Published: 12/19/2008 12:04 AM
Fox Valley Park District's Prisco Fitness Center is no stranger to high-flying basketball, but it's never seen the likes of the game Kenny Battle is bringing Saturday night.
Battle's Aurora Force will make its home debut in the new version of the American Basketball Association at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym at 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora.
Fresh off back-to-back road victories over the Cleveland Rockers last weekend, Battle said he's excited to launch the team's 13-game home schedule.
"As a team, we've been coming along great and we're putting a competitive product on the floor from the get-go," Battle said. "We may be new to the league but that doesn't mean we can't be crowned champions this year."
The Force join the Northeast conference in the 48-team league, which has no relation to the original ABA that disbanded in 1976 other than the red, white and blue ball. The team will compete against others from Chicago, Cleveland, Dayton, St. Louis and Gary.
Dayton, St. Louis and Gary -- When did they join up?
With many of his players being products of the basketball systems at East and West Aurora high schools, Battle said he's expecting an energetic fan base to give them a "solid" home court advantage.
Battle, a standout on West Aurora's 1984 Class AA third-place team and a starter on Lou Henson's Illini Final Four team in 1989 before entering the NBA, said he's also excited about giving local guys a chance to shine.
"By bringing this team to Aurora, we are giving guys a chance to reach their goals of playing professionally," Battle said. "I think we're going to have a bright future in Aurora."
...and from the Cleveland Rockers website
08-09 Schedule
Opponents, dates and times maybe subject to Change
With (*CBA) Continental Basketball Association Teams or others.
Home
1. Sat. 3pm 12/06-Detroit Hoops Win 117-103
2. Sat. 3pm 12/13-Aurora Force Win 118-107
3. Sun. 5pm 12/14-Aurora Force Win 114-104
4. Sat. 3pm 12/20-Detroit Hoops Win 121-111
5. Sun. 5pm 12/21-Detroit Hoops Win 000-000
6. Thur. 5pm 12/25-Jersey Express
The Cleveland Rockers
Ranked #6 In The Nation
6 - 0