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Area High Schools to Play at Fifth Third Field

March 26, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


DAYTON, OH - For the third consecutive season, the Dayton Dragons will play host to high school baseball, as 48 area high school teams will play one of their regular season games at Fifth Third Field.

The 24 games will showcase 48 local teams throughout April and May while the Dragons are away at other Midwest League cities. Admission is free, and concession stands will be open so that fans can enjoy a full day at the ballpark.

"These are some of my favorite events of the year at Fifth Third Field," said Dragons President Robert Murphy. "Who knows? We might see some of these student-athletes back here in Dragons uniforms someday."

What began as an 11-game event in 2006 has more than doubled in just three seasons to the current schedule of 24 games. Every available game slot for the 2008 schedule was filled in less than a week this season.

"When your players ask if we are going to play at Fifth Third again next year, you know it is special," Northmont Head Coach Chuck Harlow told the Dragons last season. "I had players ask me before we got off the bus."

The games are open - free of charge - to all fans and media wanting to attend the event. The matchup between Butler and Northmont had the largest attendance last season with over 1,100 fans in attendance. The two teams match up again and will try to set a new attendance record on Thursday, May 1st this season.

The high schools are able to provide their own PA announcers, cheer squads, national anthem singers, and some schools even bring their own radio broadcasters to the ballpark. Participating high schools sell Dragons tickets to help raise money for their programs.

"You can't beat the hometown flavor. I even had butterflies," Centerville Head Coach Terry Dickten told the Dayton Daily News. "These annual games at this venue will pick Miami Valley baseball up. These games will attract people of all ages that maybe normally can't get a Dragons ticket. They can come out and enjoy this environment."

2008 High School Baseball Schedule - All Games Played at Fifth Third Field

Friday April 11, 2008 4:30 p.m. Miami East Vikings at Troy Christian Eagles

Friday April 11, 2008 7:30 p.m. Northwestern Warriors at Benjamin Logan Raiders

Saturday April 12, 2008 1:00 p.m. New Bremen Cardinals at Jackson Center Tigers

Saturday April 12, 2008 4:00 p.m. Coldwater Cavaliers at Fort Recovery Indians

Saturday April 12, 2008 7:00 p.m. Dayton Christian Warriors at Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs

Sunday April 13, 2008 1:00 p.m. Centerville Elks at Springboro Panthers

Sunday April 13, 2008 4:00 p.m. Minster Wildcats at Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers

Sunday April 13, 2008 7:00 p.m. Franklin-Monroe Jets at Arcanum Trojans

Monday April 14, 2008 4:30 p.m. St. Xavier Bombers at Archbishop McNicholas Rockets

Monday April 14, 2008 7:30 p.m. Greenon Knights at Urbana Hillclimbers

Tuesday April 15, 2008 4:30 p.m. Troy Trojans at Eaton Eagles

Tuesday April 15, 2008 7:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Red Devils at Springfield Shawnee Braves

Wednesday April 16, 2008 4:30 p.m. Anna Rockets at Wapakoneta Redskins

Wednesday April 16, 2008 7:30 p.m. National Trail Blazers at Tri-County North Panthers

Friday April 25, 2008 4:30 p.m. Bellefontaine Chieftains at Indian Lake Lakers

Friday April 25, 2008 7:30 p.m. Botkins Trojans at Springfield Catholic Central Irish

Saturday April 26, 2008 12 noon Lima Bath Wildcats at Alter Knights

Saturday April 26, 2008 3:30 p.m. New Knoxville Rangers at Allen East Mustangs

Saturday April 26, 2008 7:00 p.m. Russia Raiders at Parkway Panthers

Sunday April 27, 2008 1:00 p.m. Fort Loramie Redskins at Marion Local Flyers

Sunday April 27, 2008 4:00 p.m. Houston Wildcats at Fairlawn Jets

Sunday April 27, 2008 7:00 p.m. St. Henry Redskins at Covington Buccs

Thursday May 1, 2008 4:15 p.m. Stebbins Indians at Bellbrook Golden Eagles

Thursday May 1, 2008 7:15 p.m. Northmont Thunderbolts at Vandalia-Butler Aviators

More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com.

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