Freddy Flash Brings Friends
Published on December 18, 2005 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
The Rockford Lightning maintained their lead in the Eastern Conference with a
131-125 victory over the Dakota Wizards on Saturday at the MetroCentre.
Roger Powell led the Lightning with a season high 32 points as the Lightning took
5.0 quarter points in the win. This was the first meeting of the season between the
two clubs and the teams will not play again until January 12 at Dakota.
Marlon Parmer came close to a triple-double with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and a team
season high 10 assists. Other high scorers for the Lightning were Ronnie Fields
with 28, Cordell Henry with 24, and reserve forward John Jackson with 18. Jackson
picked up a couple tip-dunks in the fourth quarter to help seal the game for the
Lightning.
The Rockford Lightning mascot, Freddy Flash, is bringing his friends to the
MetroCentre for Sunday's Lightning rematch with the Michigan Mayhem at 5:05
P.M.
Coming to the MetroCentre to show that "Freddy's Got Friends" will be a number of
mascots from the Rockford area. Freddy has been looking for a chance to bring his
friends from in and around the Rockford community out to a Lightning game with him,
and this Sunday will be the perfect opportunity. Friends will be joining Freddy at
today's game to show their support and to help the Lightning celebrate their 20th
anniversary season in the community. Victor E. Huskie of the Northern Illinois
University Huskies will be one of the many mascots coming to the game to show his
support.
Fans will not want to miss this exciting game as your first place Rockford Lightning take on the Mayhem in an Eastern Conference showdown. Tip off is set for 5:05 P.M., but come early and hang out with some of Freddy's friends before the game. For group and season ticket information, contact the Lightning office at 815-874-4232. For individual game tickets, contact the MetroCentre Box Office at 815-968-5222.
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