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RazorSharks sweep home opener weekend

January 13, 2008 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Rochester RazorSharks News Release


(Rochester, NY)...On Fan Appreciation Day, the RazorSharks (3-1) sure gave their fans something to appreciate on and off the court. The RazorSharks continued their dominance over the Jacksonville Jam with a 104-89 victory after an 18-point win in Jacksonville, on opening night, January 4th. Another RazorSharks home game, another win at the Blue Cross Arena making it 37 straight wins and a continuation of the longest home win streak in Rochester sports history. RazorSharks were led by Sammy Monroe for the 2nd time this year with 20 points, as the young RazorSharks rookie continues to grow. The reported attendance was 1,297.

The RazorSharks led the game from the start with a 20-4 run halfway through the 1st quarter and never looked back. The RazorSharks would go on to lead the whole game and pushed their lead as high as 32, 75-43, with 4:23 left in 3rd quarter.

James "Mook" Reaves came back, after sitting out the final 3 quarters last night vs. Reading with a foot injury, with 17 points and led the team with 11 rebounds, showing no ill effects from the injury.

Off the court, the RazorSharks showed much appreciation for their fans by presenting 5 raffle winners with team autographed jerseys. They also awarded one of their season ticket holders the prize of "Act like an Owner." This was where a season ticket owner was picked from the "basket" of all season ticket holders and will now be able to be an honorary RazorSharks Owner for the 2008 season. Peter Park was the recipient of the contest and he'll be able to attend practices, pre-game shoot-around, and hang around the players before the game.

The RazorSharks next game is at the Blue Cross Arena, Thursday, January 24th at 7:05pm vs. Quad Cities River Hawks. The RazorSharks will be honoring former RazorShark (2005-07) Lazarus Sims by retiring his #3 Jersey. The first 500 fans attending "Laz Night" will receive a Commemorative Lazarus Sims card. Also, General Admission tickets will be $3.00 off in honor of Laz.

Information on ticket discounts, promotional giveaways and more go to www.razorsharks.com. Individual game tickets are on sale now at the Blue Cross Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster Charge by Phone at (585) 232-1900 or Ticketmaster Online (www.ticketmaster.com). Game day tickets range from Courtside - $26.50, Reserved - $16.50, and General Admission - $9.50. All service fees included. For season tickets, group tickets, and flex packs, call (585) 232-9190.

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