Jersey Express Doing Big Things in the Community
December 15, 2011 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jersey Express News Release
On Friday, December 16th, the Jersey Express will host the New York City Thunder in the ABA's Battle of the Hudson, at the Jersey City Armory at 7:30 pm, located at 678 Montgomery Street. They're asking you to bring out an unwrapped toy, for the families of the National Guard.
On Saturday, December 17th, they'll take on the Staten Island Vipers, as they honor Jersey City Sports Legends @ 7pm. Included, are James Adams, Frank Walker, Jerry Walker, Tom Favia, Courtney Wicks, Ray Ortiz, Charles "ËMandy' Johnson, Keith Davis, Fred Garlin, Larry Ross, Bill Hampton & Leon Bailey.
Jeff Brown, Director of Operations stated; I think that at these times, that as a people, we owe it to ourselves to help those who help us by protecting our country. They're away from their families, and we want to help with gifts for Christmas, because the gift that the troops give us; is freedom! Join us Friday to help support them
We're extremely proud to be a part of the Jersey City Community, and are excited to continue our goal of being a part of the community in which we play! We're asking for your support, to show that Jersey City is active in supporting our troops, and our Legends. Cablevision will be filming on Saturday night, along, with Sports Battle's Broadcast, so come out and enjoy our back-to-back games, and see some exciting, fun-filled, family oriented entertainment, for less that the price of a movie ticket; stated team owner Marsha Blount.
The Express are featuring six players averaging double figures in points per game, and offer one of the most exciting offenses in the ABA, as they average 115.0 points per contest. Individual game tickets are on $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
Tickets are available at the door, or on the website @ www.jerseyexpress.net. STARBLOC MUSIC will perform on Friday ""Vs- NYC Thunder and STAXX Cordero will be performing on Saturday ""Vs- Staten Island Vipers.
For future games, check out the Express schedule here.
Toy Drive Night - Friday @ 7:30pm
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