Texas Copperheads Enter Final Stretch of Exciting Season
Published on May 29, 2008 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Texas Copperheads News Release
HOUSTON, May 30, 2008 - The Texas Copperheads celebrated the successful first half of the season marking the team's second year in the Houston area.
Through the first half of the season, attendance for home games at the Richard E. Berry Center have averaged over 2,400 fans per game, which is an increase over last year's game-by-game attendance. The Copperhead's have also invited over 3,800 school children and staff from the Cy-Fair Independent School District.
"We believe that it's important to be involved in the community," said Copperhead's General Manager, Michael Aradillas, "Our goal is to provide our fans with great football and exciting entertainment for the entire family. I believe that we've shown in the first half of the season that we're dedicated to doing that."
The Texas Copperheads have also been making an impression throughout the league with their play on the field. Armar Watson, a defensive back/wide receiver/kick returner for the Copperheads, was named the JLS af2 Ironman of the Week earlier in the season. In a game against Arkansas Watson rushed for one touchdown, caught two touchdowns, recorded 9.5 tackles and intercepted two passes.
The team has enjoyed support for this season from local business partners such as the Cy-Fair Medical Center and Sweet Tomatoes. Team management stressed the value of local business and investor participation.
"The Texas Copperheads are a part of the Houston community and having local ownership and business involvement is critical to ensuring that the team reflects the values and flavor of Houston," said Doug MacGregor, Texas af2 Holdings LLC President, "Our goal continues to be one of providing a team that the Houston community can be proud of, both on and off the field"
The Texas Copperheads next home game is Saturday, June 21st, when they host the Corpus Christi Sharks on Kids R Kids Night. All children in attendance will be able to enjoy the Kids R Kids Zone. Tickets start at $10 and are available by calling 281-807-6000 or visiting www.txcopperheads.com.
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