Sports Briefs
Tue, 12/07/2010
Blue Jays go undefeated
This 2010 season the Blue Jays won the league championships with an undefeated record. A total of 38 goals were scored by the team and the Jays didn't give up one goal to our opponents the entire season. The team practiced in the rain, mud, cold and dark and played every Saturday.
By complete luck of the draw our team was brought together by Dolan Holt with the Boys & Girls Club. The team is coached by Rosalyn Thomas and Jeremy Chevalier and from help of all the parents.
Players for the Blue Jays are Rena Ahn , Davion Asuncion, Michael Asuncion, Ariana Chevalier, Naomi Chevalier, Trevor Hendrickson, Madison Kincaid, McKenzie Kincaid, Kimberly Perez, Nicholas Perez, Sebastian Perez, Caleb Presley, Eric Romanoff, Lisa Safley, Matthew Safley
Fights scheduled Saturday
Four of the world's top bantamweights are competing in "The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All" event at the Emerald Queen I-5 Casino Saturday night.
World champion Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan (34-2, 27 knockouts) squares off against Abner Mares (19-0, 12 KOs) and current IBF champ Yohnny "El Columbian" Perez (20-0, 14 KOs) will face former IBF champ Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko (27-2, 22 KOs) in separate 12-round matches on a seven-fight card.
The winners will meet in 2011.
The show will begin at 6 p.m. It will be televised on Showtime at 9 p.m. (delayed broadcast).
Tickets can be obtained at the Emerald Queen box office (or call 1-888-831-7655; 253-594-7777).
2010-2011 Mountaineers ready
The 21st ranked Seattle Mountaineers open a very challenging 22-game schedule on Dec 3rd with a road trip to the Midwest playing No. 12 ranked Lake Michigan Admirals. This season’s schedule will see the Mountaineers play 14 games against teams ranked in the ABA top 24, in addition the Mountaineers will travel to Indiana, Michigan, Las Vegas, California and Canada.
The squad is coached by Don Sims, who has a 111-47 record over five seasons.
Returnees:
Heading the list of returnees is ABA All Star and 2009 NBDL 7th round draft choice, Rashaad Powell, 6-6, swingman. Rashaad’s ability to score and create makes him a legitimate ABA Player of the Year candidate; Brian Johnson, 5-11, Tyler Amaya, 6-6, Marcus Bradford, 6-3 and Jacob Manning, 6-8 all have valuable playing experience.
Arrivals:
Top newcomers are Lemar Gayle, 6-6, former D-league draft choice and ABA All Star, Jeff Sullivan, 6-8, Reggie Guyton, 5-11, Craig McGee, 6-8 and Billy McNutt, 6-8 (Canadian College-Player of the Year).
“We have a nice mix of experience and youth, our season will be determined by how well we play together”, stated coach Sims.
Home Opener: Saturday, December 11 versus the Chico Rage, 7 p.m. at Green River Community College.
Purchase tickets online at www.seattle-mountaineers.org or call (425) 802-4509.
Skaters coming to Seattle
America’s most beloved figure skating tour, Smucker’s Stars on Ice, has brought together a superstar ensemble of Olympic, World and National Champions from all over the globe to celebrate its 25th season. The “Smucker’s Stars on Ice 25th Anniversary Tour” promises to bring fans of all ages the ultimate live figure skating experience with a gathering of legends past, present, and future. The Emmy Award Winning Production will visit 25 cities nationwide. The Tour glides into Seattle, WA on Friday, February 25th, 2011 for a 7:30 PM performance at the KeyArena.
Smucker’s Stars on Ice continues to be a pioneer in figure skating by offering fans the rare opportunity to witness some of the world’s most creative and cherished champions performing together in both individual and ensemble routines. Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek and Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen will be joined by a stellar cast of world-renowned athletes, including Olympic Gold Medalists Jamie Salé & David Pelletier (Canada); Four-Time World Champion & Four-Time Canadian National Champion Kurt Browning; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva (Russia); World Champion & Six-Time U.S. National Champion Todd Eldredge; Olympic Silver Medalists Tanith Belbin & Benjamin Agosto; 2010 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Joannie Rochette (Canada) and Two-Time World Bronze Medalist & Three-Time U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss.
The Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour, founded and produced by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, is one of the premier entertainment events in the United States. The “Smucker’s Stars on Ice 25th Anniversary Tour” performance in Seattle, WA will be at the KeyArena on Friday, February 25th for a show at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 4th. Special on-ice seating is available upon request. A portion of Smucker’s Stars on Ice proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Tickets start at $25 and are available via Ticketmaster.com, calling 800-745-3000 and the KeyArena Box Office. Please visit www.starsonice.com for more information as well as exciting show announcements.