Jersey Express in Rematch with Connecticut Sunday
January 12, 2012 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jersey Express News Release
On Sunday, January 15th at 2pm the Jersey Express will host the Connecticut Top Ballerz at Dickerson High School, located at 2 Palisades Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, in a rematch of division leaders. Assistant Coach Ray Ortiz, will act as Head Coach for the weekend games, beginning with a contest on Saturday against the Staten Island Vipers..
The Express fell to Connecticut 109-104 when they last met, and look to avenge the home loss.
`We're ecstatic to be playing at Dickerson High School! The goal since the start of the season has been to partner, and connect with the community, which includes having direct access to the students within the Jersey City Public Schools System. This way we can help have a positive impact on them, in any way we can. We'll have special events at the games for the schools involved, and for students that excel, not only in sports, but academically.
We strive to become a part of the community in which we play, and thank Interim Superintendent Franklin Walker for his assistance. I think we share the common goal of providing healthy, safe activities, and entertainment for the youth. The Jersey Express do just that, while making it affordable for families to attend the games; stated team owner Marsha Blount.
Assistant Coach Ray Ortiz stated `I am excited, humbled and grateful for the opportunity to coach the Jersey Express Basketball Team this weekend. Basketball has been a major part of my life and I hope to bring excitement and a winning weekend to Jersey City's own.
The Express return to action at Dickerson High School, 2 Palisades Avenue, Jersey City, NJ on Sunday @ 2pm, and take on the Connecticut Top Ballerz. They're offering FREE admission to ALL Jersey City Public School Students, accompanied by an adult with paid admission, for the entire season.
Individual game tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for kids. The Jersey Express offer parents the opportunity to have your child's birthday party at an Express game. Party package includes admission, meal, and halftime participation by group. Forward an e-mail with game date to info@jerseyexpress.net.
The Express are currently 6-4 on the season, and average 113 points per game. Tickets are available at the door or on the team website at www.jerseyexpress.net. For future games, check out the Express schedule here: http://www.jerseyexpress.net/schedule/.
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