Premier Basketball League Welcomes Battle Creek Knights
(Chicago, Illinois)-... The Premier Basketball League (PBL)
announced that the Battle Creek Knights, headed by ownership
group LN King Entertainment LLC, have been accepted into the
league for play in the upcoming 2008-2009
PBL season.
The Knights have played the last four seasons in the
International Basketball League, and subsequent to the
conclusion of their season, were looking at alternatives to
best benefit their organization.
"We have had many discussions with the Knights’ ownership
group,"
stated Premier Basketball League President and Chief
Executive Officer Thomas E. Doyle, "and are impressed with
their vision to continue to grow their basketball
organization. Battle Creek is a terrific market, and the
Kellogg Arena, which seats 4,700 for basketball, is a
perfect venue for PBL games."
"We did a lot of due diligence in seeking out the best place
for the Knights to play, and without question, the PBL
offers the greatest opportunities for our organization from
a business standpoint and from an entertainment standpoint,"
said Scott Niecko, Co-Owner of the Battle Creek Knights.
With the addition of Battle Creek, the team falls into our
footprint geographically, and creates natural rivalries with
Detroit, Chicago, and Quad City," said Premier Basketball
League Chairman of the Board Dr. Sev Hrywnak.
For further league information, visit www.pblproball.com or
call the Maryland/D.C. office at 301-424-8612.
August 11th, 2008
Battle Creek Knights Professional Basketball Team
To Hold Free Agent Camp on Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights
professional basketball team is pleased to announce the
following free agent camp date for the 2009 season.
Saturday, September 13th, 2008, at Triple Threat Sports, 399
North 20th Street, Battle Creek, Michigan, from 8:30 a.m. to
9 p.m.
Cost for the Knights free agent camp is $40. Cash payments
only.
At least one player will be invited to Vet Camp which starts
in December, 2008.
For more information on the free agent camp, contact Knights
coach, Dennis Sare, at 269-214-7173, or email Knights head
coach, Terry Sare, @ terry.sare@kentcountymi.gov.
Battle Creek Knights
Professional Basketball Team
McCamly Place
50 Capital Avenue, SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017
April 2,2008
KNIGHTS UP DATE
On Sunday March 30th game
against the two time defending champions Elkhart Express ended in a loss for
the Knights; 127-96. The Knights now stand at 1-2 for the season. Roberto
Fortes led the Knight in scoring for the third game in a row with 23 point.
The Knight’s fourth season veteran Ricky Willis scored 20 points and Jamal
Ward made 12 points. Returning Knight Kei Madison lead the team with 13
rebounds. This was also the debut game of Ty Brunson, the 6’9” forward, who
has played for the
On Tuesday April 1st, the Battle Creek Knights participated in the April Food’s Day Media Supermarket Sweep at the Marshall Family Fare Market Store. In the five minutes of running down the aisles, all the teams totaled 408 items of food worth $1,118 to be given to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. The Knights team was made up of Corey Thompson (player- C), Marcus Bradford (player- F), and Stacy Darkey (Communications for the Knights).
The Knights next game is at home on Thursday April 3 vs. Holland Blast. For this game there will be special half time entertainment by “Zeke the Wonder Dog”.
This game will be the debut of one new face for the Knights. The
newest Battle Creek Knights is Ryan Edwards, a 6’3” shooting guard. Edwards
played in the IBL last year as a part of the Grand Rapids Flight. While with
“Bouch” is back! Jason Boucher will be returning to wear the orange
and black for his second season with the Knights on April 3rd.
Jason Boucher, the 5’10” guard, is returning to the Knights for just playing
over seas. Boucher’s professional career includes playing international, for
the CBA and IBL. Jason showed his leadership skills by being named team
captain with the Grand Rapids Flight during the 2005 and 2006 seasons,
before becoming a Knight in 2007.
Being a fan favorite, Boucher will be great addition to the
The Knights next few games will be on the road. On Friday April 11th the Knights will face the Gary Steelheads for the second time this season. Then the Knights will take to the skies for their first west coast games playing the Los Angeles Lightning on April 18th & 19th.
The Battle Creek Knights will be playing back to back home games on
April 25th and 26th. Friday April 25th, the
Knights will face the Grand Rapids Flight. This game is also
On Saturday April 26th, the Knights will be playing the Las Vegas Stars. For that game the Knights will be teaming up will the Food Bank of South Central Michigan for a food drive. For each person who brings in 2 cans of food, they will receive 1 free ticket to the next home game on May 16th against Elkhart Express. Tip off time for both games is at 7:15 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm.
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Media Teams Sweep Aisles For Food Bank
Although it was April Fool’s Day, 11 media teams weren’t joking around as
they caromed through the aisles of the Family Fare store in
At the end of the five minute Sweep 408 items, worth $1,118, were collected.
Capturing first place was the team from
Senior Times (David Sherban,
Patty Pastor & Greg Moore), gathering up 49 items. Following close on their
heels came the team from Scene
Magazine (Matt Travis, Kate Segal & Roxanne Davis) with 47 items.
Grabbing third place, in a NCAA Final-Four type finish, was the team from
the Battle Creek Shopper News (
Shelby Woodard, Judy Morey & Jodi Pendleton), pulling off 45 items from the
shelves before the whistle was blown by referee Al Bobrofsky.
Not to be outdone, the Battle Creek Bomber’s team of Megan Luzi, Jake Thayer & Nate Mueske,
captured the Wobbly Wheel award, earned by the team finishing in last place.
Other teams included: WBCK 95.3 (Roy LaFountain, Nate Adams & RENK),
Battle Creek Knights (Corey
Thompson, Stacy Darkey & Marcus Bradford),
WKFR’s Morning Show crew of
Warren Kluck, Ramone & Brian Hutchinson),
Battle
“We’re grateful to Family Fare and Spartan for opening up their store for
this year’s Shopping Sweep,” said Cheryl Proctor, Food Bank operations
manager. “Our hunger relief network could really use this boost of excellent
product, as could the households they are serving.”
Proctor noted that the Food Bank has been challenged of late to keep up with
the ever-increasing need. She explained that 72% of the households served by
the Food Bank’s network are living below the poverty line. “And that
information was gathered before the most recent economic downturn.”
The Supermarket Sweep also served the purpose of helping the media focus in
on the Food Bank’s Spring Food Raiser, which consists of a host of
grassroots food and fund raising activities through mid-May. The Spring Food
Raiser includes the Feinstein Challenge, with the Feinstein Foundation
pledging $1 million to match monetary donations made to Food Banks across
the country through April 30. Checks can be sent to the Food Bank at:
The Spring Food Raiser also includes Re-Max Perrett Associate’s Stuff the
Bus, coming up April 19 in the Pennfield Felpausch parking lot, the Battle
Creek Knights food raiser on April 26, and the Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out
Hunger collection on May 10.
The Food Bank is a United Way Program Delivery Partner and is a member of
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The Battle Creek Knights ended their opening weekend 1-1.
The Knights opener was against the Gary
Steelheads last Thursday night.
The Knights first-year guard
Roberto Fortes, who came from
The Knights next match was against the Windy City Soldiers
on Saturday. The Knights pulled off a win of 121-99.
Seven of the Knights players scored double-figures, with Fortes again
led the scoring with 20 points. Right on his heels was Bobby Madison
with 18 points, Kei Madison with 16 points, and new-Knight Jamal Ward scored
16 points.
This Sunday March 30th the Knights are on the road facing
two time defending International Basketball League champs Elkhart Express.
On Tuesday April 1st, the Battle Creek Knights will
participate in the April Food’s Day Media Supermarket Sweep at the Marshall
Family Fare Market Store. This event helps support the Food Bank of South
Central Michigan.
The Knights will be back home on Thursday April 3rd to
play against Holland Blast.
For this game there will be special half time entertainment by “Zeke
the Wonder Dog”. For tickets contact the Kellogg Arena Box Office at
269.963.4800.
Roster
#4 Brad Pompey- G 6’0”
IPFW
#8 Bobby Madison- F
6’6” Western Michigan
Univ.
#9 Ricky Willis- G
6’0” Western Michigan
Univ.
#10 Roberto Fortes- G
6’5” Illinois State
Univ.
#13 Marcus Bradford- G
6’4” Columbia College
#15 Jason Underwood- F
6’8” Centenary Colege
#22 Corey Thompson- C
6’10” Augustana
#24 Jamal Ward- F 6’6”
Univ. of Tennessee
#27 Kei Madison- F
6’9” Okaloosa-Walton
C. C.
#34 Duke Cleveland - F
6’9” Grand
Valley State Univ.
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February 15, 2008
Kellogg Company Supports
Youth Ticket Program
Five hundred tickets will be
allocated by the Knights to non-profit organizations serving youth.
Each attendee will receive a game ticket and a snack voucher.
Interested non–profit organizations serving area youth should contact
the Knights at 269-965-5001 for more information on the program.
Tickets are available beginning with the home opener on March 20.
“We are proud to continue our
support of the Battle Creek Knights through Kellogg’s Kids,” said Julie
Bosley, manager of corporate public relations.
“This program offers many young people in our community a chance they
might not otherwise have to experience a Knights game.”
With 2007 sales of nearly $12 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives. The company’s brands include Kellogg’s, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Club, Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies, Special K, All-Bran, Mini-Wheats, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, Ready Crust and Kashi. Kellogg products are manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit the Kellogg Company web site at www.kelloggcompany.com.
February 5th, 2008 BC Knights News Update
Battle Creek Knights Professional Basketball Team To Hold
Open Auditions for 2008 Season National Anthem Singers
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights are holding open auditions, Tuesday, February 19th , 2008, at Kellogg Arena, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for national anthem singers for the upcoming 2008 season starting on Thursday, March 20th, vs. the Gary Steelheads.
For more information on attending the national anthem singing open auditions, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team office
(McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or send questions to info@bcknights.com.
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February 13th, 2008
Battle Creek Knights 2008 Schedule
Battle Creek, Michigan-The Battle Creek Knights, proud
member of the International Basketball League, announce their 2008 schedule.
Some highlights on the 2008 schedule include opening night on Thursday,
March 20th, vs. the Gary Steelheads, tip off time 7:15 p.m. @ Kellogg Arena.
Other games of interest on the home portion of the Knights schedule include
two visits by the defending IBL league champions, the Elkhart Express, on
Friday, May 16th, and Saturday, June 21st. All home games tip off @ 7:15
p.m. except for a Special Father's Day game on Sunday, June 15th, which will
tip off @ 5 p.m. vs. the Los Angeles Lightning @ Kellogg Arena.
The 2008 BC Knights Schedule is as follow:
Thursday, March 20th 7:15 p.m. Gary Steelheads @ BC
Knights
Saturday, March 22nd 7:15 p.m. Windy City Soldiers @ BC Knights
Sunday, March 30th 3:00 p.m. Battle Creek Knights @ Elkhart Express
Thursday, April 3rd 7:15 p.m. Holland Blast @ BC Knights
Friday, April 11th 7:15 p.m. Battle Creek Knights @ Gary Steelheads
Friday, April 18th 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Los Angeles Lightning
Saturday, April 19th 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Los Angeles Lightning
Friday, April 25th 7:15 p.m. Grand Rapids Flight @ BC Knights
Saturday, April 26th 7:15 p.m. Las Vegas Stars @ BC Knights
Friday, May 9th 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Grand Rapids Flight
Friday, May 16th 7:15 p.m. Elkhart Express @ BC Knights
Saturday, May 17th 7:15 p.m. Windy City Soldiers @ BC Knights
Friday, May 23rd 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Gary Steelheads
Saturday, May 31st 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Holland Blast
Thursday, June 5th, 7:15 p.m. Gary Steelheads @ BC Knights
Friday, June 13th 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Elkhart Express
Sunday, June 15th 5:00 p.m. Los Angeles Lightning @ BC Knights
Thursday, June 19th 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Grand Rapids Flight
Friday, June 20th, 7:15 p.m. BC Knights @ Elgin Racers
Saturday, June 21st 7:15 p.m. Elkhart Express @ BC Knights
Subject To Change
For more information in regard to the Knights 2008 regular season schedule, season ticket packages (full), sponsorship, fundraising opportunities, and group ticket plans, please contact the Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email questions to
info@bcknights.com.
Former Knights Playing Basketball Throughout the World
Stane’s Bufford, Germany, (2006 Season-Knights)
Robby Collum, Mexico, (2005 Season-Knights)
Isaac Jefferson, Germany, (2007 Season-Knights)
Karlton Mims, Iceland, (2007 Season-Knights)
Ben Reed, Portugal, (2005, 2006 Season-Knights)
Brian Snider, Germany, (2006 Season-Knights)
Mike Williams, Spain, (2005, 2006 Season-Knights)
Jay Youngblood, Austria, (2006 Season-Knights)
Nick Zachary, Mexico, (2007 Season-Knights)
Mike Manciel, Uruguay ( 2006 Knights Player)
Jason Boucher-Germany-(2007 Battle Creek Knights Season)
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ILLEGAL MOTION DANCE TEAM FINAL AUDITIONS
Illegal Motion, a professional independent dance team in Battle Creek, is holding final auditions for their 2008 dance season. Women must be 18 years of age or older, team oriented and willing to commit to the team for the season. The team’s main commitment for this season is dancing at Battle Creek Knights IBL Professional Basketball home games, held at Kellogg Arena. The dance team may also make special appearances at different events throughout the season. There are limited positions available for the 2008 season.
Tryouts will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, February 3rd, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Davenport University in downtown Battle Creek. Those auditioning must be present on both days. There will be an audition fee of $10.
Anyone interested in auditioning can register by emailing
illegalmotiondanceteam@yahoo.com or calling 269-209-5892. If unable to register, walk-ins welcome, although registering is preferred.
November 6th, 2007
Knights Saver Ticket Books Have Arrived!
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights Saver ticket books have arrived at the team offices (McCamly Place) to purchase for $100 each ($140 Value). Each book has twenty ticket vouchers that can used at one Knights 2008 home game or be spread out to use the 20 ticket vouchers over the course of the Knights 2008 season. Purchase a Knights Saver ticket book and be entered to win a courtside table for 4 individuals ($5,000 Value) for the 2008 Knights season at Kellogg Arena. Winner will be drawn center court before the Knights home opener at Kellogg Arena.
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October 11, 2007
WGVU BRINGS WARMTH TO WEST MICHIGAN
With the MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD Sweater Drive
(Grand Rapids, MI, October 11, 2007) – This fall, WGVU brings warmth to the West Michigan community with the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Join us for the kick-off event on, Monday, October 29 from 5-7 PM at Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Centers in Grand Rapids as we kick off the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive! Bring your new or gently used sweaters to donate and meet Mr. McFeely from Mister Rogers’s Neighborhood! The drive will run October 29 – December 3 and will benefit several West Michigan organizations; In The Image in downtown Grand Rapids and Community Action House of Holland, Allegan County United Way, Kalamazoo Salvation Army and the Charitable Union of Battle Creek.
During the Neighborhood Sweater Drive, community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters. Drop-off locations are WGVU, Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Centers, Waters Building, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Renewal by Anderson, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Mason Street Warehouse, Kalamazoo Symphony, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Edward Jones of Saugatuck/Douglas – George Stoutin, Financial Advisor, Miller College in Battle Creek, Battle Creek Community Foundation, and the Battle Creek Knights.
“All of us, at some time or other, need help,” said Fred Rogers, “and whether we’re giving or receiving a sweater, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors – in our way, everyone is a giver and receiver.”
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood continues to be broadcast on PBS stations around the country, and airs on WGVU weekdays at 6:30 a.m.
For more information on the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive in West Michigan, visit wgvu.org, or call 800-442-2771.
WGVU's continued mission is to provide educational, informative, and entertaining programs and events to the West Michigan community as a service of Grand Valley State University.
CONTACT: Timothy Eernisse: Phone: 616-331-6630 Email: eernisst@gvsu.edu
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September 27,2007
Mike Beck Joins BC Knights Ownership Group
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team is proud to announce that local businessman Mike Beck of HBC Contracting, has joined the team’sownership group. Mike is now a partner with the current Knights ownership group of Scott Niecko (The Party Stores), James King (King Home Medical), and Mike Lee (Mel’s AllSport).Mike Beck stated, “I am very proud to be joining the Battle Creek Knights organization. Theyhave proven that they are a first-class, winning franchise that is providing fun and exciting family based entertainment for the entire Battle Creek area. Alicia (wife) and I love going tothe Knights games at the Kellogg Arena with our family and friends and we always have a great time. Corey, Brenner (sons 19 & 9) and Avery (daughter 9) really like the fast paced action and in game entertainment the Knights provide. This is another great opportunity to be an active member of the community, and that has always been extremely important to me.”
Mike Beck’s business, HBC Contracting (www.hbc-contracting.com), has corporate offices Located in both Springfield and Lansing, MI. HBC is growing their portfolio of satisfied commercial clients, whether they are working on renovation projects or contracting newbuilds. HBC has made its’ presence felt in the Battle Creek area for that last thirteen years by being a major sponsor of amateur and professional sports teams. Mike has also shown he is a dedicated philanthropist by his involvement with
Community Inclusive Recreation, American Cancer Society, the Mike Furrey Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Battle Creek Health System’s Cancer Care Center. Mike currently serves on the North Pointe Woods Board of Directors, the Oaklawn Hospital Development Council and the Emmett Township Zoning Board of Appeals.“Mike Beck is the epitome of ‘commitment to Battle Creek.’ His countless contributions to the community and local charities are hard to match. With the Battle Creek Knights popularity growing each year, Mike will bring an added dimension to the organization that will help us be an even stronger asset to the community and increase our presence nationally.
The city of Battle Creek is going to see some exciting things happening with this organization over the next couple of years. The International Basketball League is growing faster than any other league in the country and is second only to the NBA’s Development League. Battle Creek is one of the winningest franchises in the IBL and the most respected.With Mike on board, things will only continue to get bigger and more exciting,” stated Scott Niecko, Knights Co-Owner.
For more information on Mike Beck joining the Battle Creek Knights ownership group, please contact the Knights offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or visit
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June 26th, 2007
HBC Contracting/BC Knights Slam Dunk Cancer Program Beneficial to
the Battle Creek Health System Cancer Care Center and
American Cancer Society
Battle Creek, Michigan-Mike Beck of HBC Contracting, presented two checks, ($1,700 each, $3,400 Total) on behalf of the HBC Contracting/BC Knights Slam Dunk Cancer Program to the BCHS Cancer Care Center and the American Cancer Society at the Knights last 2007 regular season home game on Saturday, June 23rd, at halftime.
“HBC was very pleased to continue our association with the Knights, Battle Creek Health System and the American Cancer Society and we feel privileged to be working with these great community organizations in the fight against cancer,” said Mike Beck of HBC Contracting.
For every slam dunk, the BC Knights had at home during the 2007 regular season. HBC Contracting donated $100 dollars to the BCHS Cancer Care Center and the American Cancer Society. Representing the Battle Creek Health System Cancer Care Center at the check presentation was Jamie Cerrico. Representing the American Cancer Society at the check presentation was Ryan Snider.
“The Knights are proud of this continuous partnership with HBC Contracting in helping the above two community organizations,” said David Darkey, Battle Creek Knights general manager.
Adam Anderson, BC Knights player, was presented a gift certificate to Best Buy from Mike Beck of HBC Contracting, for having the most dunks (16) during the Knights 07 home schedule. The Knights had a total of 32 slam dunks this season at Kellogg Arena.
Any questions in regard to the Slam Dunk Cancer Program, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001.
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SALVATION ARMY NITE AT THE
MAY 19TH BC KNIGHTS GAME
From L to R: BC Knight Gerald Dozie, SA Major Greg Voeller,
BC Knights General Manager Dave Darkey, BC Knight Carson Sofro,
SA Member Nate Woodard and SA CS Worker Karim Thrasher
Salvation Army’s services and activities will be featured at the May 19th Battle Creek Knights game.
Discount Tickets are available for this game and must be purchased through participating Salvation Army staff/friends or the Battle Creek Knights team office (McCamly Place) for $4.00. The Salvation Army will receive $2.00 from every $4.00 ticket purchased through SA staff and friends or through the BC Knights team office. Salvation Army volunteers will be selling programs before and during the May 19th game. All money raised from the event will help support The Salvation Army’s Soup Kitchen and Family Assistance Office.
We will be collecting non-perishable food items and giving away prizes. Prizes include: a girls bike, a boys bike and a goody bag full of prizes. For each non-perishable food item you donate, your name will be entered into the drawing of your choice. (Volunteers are still needed to help with this special event.)
All non-perishable food donations (made at this game) will benefit The Salvation Army’s emergency food pantry.
Purchase a ticket from The Salvation Army or the Battle Creek Knights team office, come out to the game, donate non-perishable food items to be eligible to enter prize drawings and enjoy a great night watching our Battle Creek Knights play the Lansing Capitals .
For more information concerning this event, ticket purchase and/or volunteering, please contact Marcie Gothard, Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator at 269-963-3640 ext. 17. The Salvation Army is a United Way program delivery partner.
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NEWS RELEASE
United Way of Greater Battle Creek
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2007
Contact: Mary Tyndall or Cyd Deane
Marketing/Communications
269.962.9538
Team Alliance Plastics
Is 2007 Kellogg’s United Way Basketball Tourney Champ
Battle Creek, MI – Team Alliance Plastics is this year’s winner of the Kellogg’s United Way Basketball Tournament. The championship game was played before the Battle Creek Knights’ home opener on April 5, 2007 at Kellogg Arena. Team Alliance Plastics won in overtime over Blu Fish Consulting. Over the last two months, eight teams played preliminary games at Triple Threat Sports to earn a spot in the championship game. Members of Team Alliance Plastics include: Travis Sleight, Jon Huerta, Andy Jenkins, Derrick Sayers, Dereck McGlothan, Carl Mulder, Charlie Johnson and Mike Cohen.
This was the fourth annual Kellogg’s United Way basketball tournament. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales benefited United Way, as did team entrance fees. In addition, Kellogg Company organized a silent auction and 50/50 raffle to benefit United Way. Teams participating in this year’s tournament included: two teams from Kellogg Company, Blu Fish Consulting, Triple Threat Sports, Duncan Aviation, Denso Manufacturing, TRMI and Alliance Plastics, Inc.
“Kellogg demonstrates enthusiasm for United Way year-round,” said Mike Larson, president and chief professional officer of United Way of Greater Battle Creek. “This basketball tournament is just one of many events Kellogg employees organize to help support United Way and our mission of changing the lives of individuals in need.”
United Way of Greater Battle Creek also celebrated its donor recognition night during the tournament game and subsequent Knights game. All donors were offered free tickets to the game as a way to say “thank you” for supporting United Way and its work in the community.
“We thank the Battle Creek Knights for working with us to offer the tickets to our donors,” said Larson. “Most importantly, though, we thank our donors. Their generosity makes our community a better place for everyone.”
United Way of Greater Battle Creek addresses some of our community’s most pressing problems and measurably improves the lives of individuals in need. United Way does this by raising dollars that fund more than 45 local programs operated by more than 30 non-profit agencies or organizations. United Way also collaborates with local organizations and people to identify and address emerging needs and issues.
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United Way of Greater
Battle Creek’s mission is to mobilize the caring power of our community to
measurably improve lives. For more information, visit United Way’s office
at 34 W. Jackson St., Ste. 4B,
Battle Creek MI, 49017, call 269.962.9538 or visit
www.unitedwaybattlecreek.org.
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February 27th, 2007Zeke the Wonder Dog and Friends Returning To Perform
For Two Games During the 2007 BC Knights Season
Battle Creek, Michigan-The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team is proud to announce the return performances of “Zeke and Friends” during the Knights 2007 home schedule @ Kellogg Arena on Thursday, April 5th, and Friday, June 8th.
“The Knights are excited to have “Zeke and Friends” back on our game night schedule for the 2007 season. I am sure all fans who come out to the April 5th and June 8th home games will be amazed by these dogs,” said, David Darkey, Battle Creek Knights general manager.
“Zeke the Wonder Dog and Friends” have performed at Michigan State University home football games and other athletic events throughout the United States.
Battle Creek Knights News Notes
Battle Creek Knights will be holding open auditions for national anthem singers on Tuesday, March 6th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kellogg Arena.
Battle Creek Knights will have an informational table with 2007 ticket info/schedules available to pick up at the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce Eye Opener, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 13th, at the Burnham Brook Community Center.
Battle Creek Knights will be hosting an open house/ribbon cutting ceremony with the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce at the team offices (McCamly Place) to celebrate the start of the team’s third season in the Cereal City at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 8th.
From 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 17th, Battle Creek Knights players will be signing autographs at the Home Show taking place at Kellogg Arena that weekend.
For more information in regard to the Battle Creek Knights 2007 full season ticket packages, individual game night tickets, fundraising opportunities, and group ticket plans, please contact the Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email questions to info@bcknights.com
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February 27,2007
KELLOGG’S KIDS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Providing Battle Creek Knights Tickets to Youth Organizations
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Kellogg Company has teamed up with the Battle Creek Knights to present Kellogg’s Kids in 2007. Kellogg’s Kids will provide an opportunity for area youth to attend a Knights game this season.
Five hundred tickets will be allocated by the Knights to non-profit organizations serving youth. Each attendee will receive a game ticket and a snack voucher. Interested non–profit organizations serving area youth should contact the Knights at 269-965-5001 for more information on the program. Tickets are available beginning with the home opener on April 5.
“We are proud to support this program offering many young people in our community a chance they might not otherwise have to experience a Battle Creek Knights game,” said Julie Bosley, manager of corporate public relations. “Through this program, we’re glad to give them that opportunity.”
With 2006 sales of almost $11 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods. The company’s brands include Kellogg’s, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Nutri-Grain, Special K, Rice Krispies, Murray, Austin, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, Carr’s, Plantation, Ready Crust and Kashi. Kellogg products are manufactured in 17 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.kelloggcompany.com
January 30th, 2007
Battle Creek Knights Professional Basketball Team To Hold
Open Auditions for 2007 Season National Anthem Singers
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights are holding open auditions, Tuesday, March 6th , 2007, at Kellogg Arena, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for national anthem singers for the upcoming 2007 season starting on Thursday, April 5th, vs. the Holland Blast.
“This will be the third year that the Knights have held open auditions for national anthem singers for their home games at Kellogg Arena. Each year, the selection process for national anthem singers keeps getting harder because they is a lot of talented singing individuals from the Cereal City area who come out to this event and give it their best shot,” said David Darkey, Battle Creek Knights general manager.
For more information on attending the national anthem singing open auditions, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team office (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or send questions to info@bcknights.com.
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January 24,2007
Battle Creek Knights Sign Duke Cleveland as Opening Knight at Kellogg Arena is Just 70 Days Out
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team, today, January 24th, 2007, announce the signing of Duke Cleveland, 6’8”, forward/center, for the team’s third season in the International Basketball League.
“Duke is one of the hardest workers in the IBL and his leadership skills will assist the Knights in being successful during the 2007 IBL season,” said Terry Sare, Battle Creek Knights assistant coach.
Duke Cleveland, a 6’8” forward/center, has been a leader at every level of basketball that he has played including Plainwell High School, Grand Valley State University, Michigan Mayhem of the CBA, and the Grand Rapids Flight of the IBL. Since graduating from Plainwell High School, Duke Cleveland played four season for GVSU. Duke was a leader in minutes played, rebounds, block shots, and points per game average for the GVSU Lakers.
Duke signed on with the Grand Rapids Flight during 2005 and played the past two seasons for the Flight. Duke’s 2006 season for Grand Rapids, he averaged 12.6 points and 8 rebounds per game. Also, during 2005-2006, Duke spent time playing in the CBA and played in 35 games for the Michigan Mayhem.
For more information on the signing of Duke Cleveland, please contact the Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email the team at
info@bcknights.com.____________________________________________________________________
NEWS RELEASE
United Way of Greater Battle Creek
For Immediate Release: January 12, 2007
Contact: Mary Tyndall or Cyd Deane
Marketing/Communications
269.962.9538
Kellogg Company Basketball Tournament to Benefit
United Way of Greater Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI – Kellogg Company is inviting area basketball enthusiasts to join its upcoming fourth annual basketball tournament that benefits United Way of Greater Battle Creek. This year’s championship game will be played prior to the Battle Creek Knights opening game at Kellogg Arena on April 5, 2007. The championship game begins at 5 p.m., and the Knights opening game begins at 7:15 p.m. A portion of advanced ticket sales purchased through the Battle Creek Knights office (269-965-5001) will benefit United Way of Greater Battle Creek. Preliminary games in the 5-on-5 tournament will be played at Triple Threat Sports beginning Monday, February 26, 2007.
The Knights’ opening game will also be a Donor Recognition Night for United Way supporters. Ticket vouchers to see two great games will be distributed to area donors as a way to say “thank you” for supporting United Way and helping individuals in need.
Each team has a $150 entry fee and the first eight teams to register will be included in the tournament. Anyone wanting to register a team, or have questions answered relating to the event, should contact Brian Jacob at Kellogg Company at 269.961.6940 or by email at Brian.Jacob@Kellogg.com
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United Way of Greater Battle Creek’s mission is
to mobilize the caring power of our community to
measurably improve lives. For more information, visit United Way’s office
at 34 W. Jackson St., Ste. 4B,
Battle Creek MI, 49017, visit
www.unitedwaybattlecreek.org, or call 269.962.9538.
Jan.16,2007
Battle Creek Knights Sign Jason Boucher, IBL Standout,
For the 2007 Season as Ticket Sales for Opening Night Grows
Battle Creek, Michigan-The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team today, January 16th, 2007, announce the signing of Jason Boucher, 5’10” point guard, for the team’s third season in the International Basketball League.
“Jason will be an excellent addition to the Knights and brings a lot of experience to the team. He is a good point guard and really knows how to run a team. I am sure he will be a fan favorite,” said Battle Creek Knights head coach, Logan Vander Velden.
Jason Boucher, a 5’10” point guard, has been a standout at every level of basketball that he has played in his career including high school, college, overseas, CBA, and the IBL. Since graduating high school, Jason Boucher was a starter all four years at Grand Valley State University where he averaged 10 pts., 5 assists, and 2.5 steals in his college career. Jason set GVSU single season record for steals at 80. In 2005, Jason had an opportunity to play professionally in Germany with TB Weiden where he averaged 17 pts., 8 assists, and 5 steals in 11 games played.
Jason signed on with the Grand Rapids Flight during 2005 and help lead them to a 13-6 record while averaging 15 pts. and 6 assists per game. Jason Boucher was an IBL All Star that first season with the Flight and scored 30 pts., 13 assists, 10 rebounds, and 7 steals in the first IBL All Star game played in Battle Creek. Jason has shown to be a team leader by being named captain the past two seasons with the Flight.
During 2005-2006, Jason spent time with the Michigan Mayhem (Muskegon) of the CBA and played in 42 games. Jason was among the CBA league leaders in assists, three pointers, free throw %, and steals. Jason return for the 2006 season with the GR Flight and led them into the IBL playoff final four while averaging 17 points and 7 assistants per game.
“Because of this player signing and the positive response from the community during the off season. Individuals would be best to reserve their tickets for the Knights first home game, Thursday, April 5th, tip off time 7:15 p.m., at Kellogg Arena, before tickets become limited,” David Darkey, Knights general manager, commented with opening night just 78 nights away.
For more information on the signing of Jason Boucher, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email the team at info@bcknights.com.
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January 9th, 2007
Battle Creek Knights Professional Basketball Team
Appoints Terry Sare, Assistant Coach, for 2007 Season
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights are delighted to announce the signing of Terry Sare as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2007 IBL season.
Terry Sare comes to the Battle Creek Knights with vast experience working with basketball talent at different levels of competition. Most recently in 2006, Terry was the head coach with the Grand Rapids Flight of the International Basketball League. Terry led the Grand Rapids Flight to the IBL Final Four last season.
“It is a privilege to work with an organization like the Knights. Scott, James, and Mike are wonderful owners with a passion to succeed. The team has an outstanding general manager and a fine head coach that plans on bringing back a championship to Battle Creek.” said Terry Sare, Battle Creek Knights assistant coach.
Terry grew up on Fine Lake and graduated from Delton Kellogg High School. Upon graduation, Terry served proudly in the United States Coast Guard. After his time in the military, Terry attended Trident College, in Charleston, South Carolina. Terry started his coaching career as a summer league coach at Trident College. Terry then had an opportunity to coach at the College of Charleston with John Kresse. Terry came back to the Great Lake State and coached high school basketball at Kenowa Hills, Sparta, Kelloggsville, Lee, and Creston. In 2001, Terry moved to the professional coaching ranks in the CBA with the Grand Rapids Hoops. Terry also spent time coaching with the Michigan Mayhem in the CBA during the 2004 season.
“The Knights are excited to add Terry Sare to our staff for the upcoming season. Terry will be an asset to our organization because of his knowledge of the game of basketball and his desire to coach back home in the Battle Creek area.” said David Darkey, Battle Creek Knights general manager.
For more information on the selection of Terry Sare as an assistant coach with the Battle Creek Knights, please call the Knights team office (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email questions to info@bcknights.com.
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WOLY AM 1500 &The Battle Creek Knights Professional Basketball Team
Presents
“Knight Spotlight”
Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team are proud to announce a weekly ten minute program on WOLY AM 1500 starting the week of March 28th and running through the week of June 20th. This weekly ten minute program features Battle Creek Knights coaches, players, and management, discussing the latest happenings both on and off the basketball court.
Also, WOLY AM 1500 is sponsoring All Faith Night with the Battle Creek Knights on Saturday, June 23rd, vs. the Grand Rapids Flight at Kellogg Arena. Special discounted tickets will be offered to all area churches and other plans are being made for this evening.
“The Knights are excited with this radio partnership with WOLY AM 1500 to keep listeners in the Battle Creek area up to date on the excitement of our 2007 International Basketball League season,” stated David Darkey, Knights general manager.
For more details on this news release or 2007 Knights full season or holiday ticket plans, please contact the Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001or email
info@bcknights.com.____________________________________________
November 7,2006
Anyone interested in trying out can register by emailing illegalmotiondanceteam@yahoo.com or calling 269-209-5892. Tryouts will be held on Friday, November 17th, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, November 18th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Davenport University in downtown Battle Creek. Those auditioning must be present for both tryout days. There will be an audition fee of $10.
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The Battle Creek holiday parade on Saturday, November 18th, in downtown Battle Creek.
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The Marshall holiday parade on Monday, November 27th, in Marshall, Michigan.
Oct.24,2006
Oct.17,2006
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September 26th, 2006
For more information in regard to the Battle Creek Knights, (full, mini, and holiday) season ticket packages, fundraising opportunities, and group ticket plans, please contact the Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or info@bcknights.com
Battle Creek, Michigan-The Battle Creek Knights professional basketball team is proud to announce that 06 BC Knights, IBL All Star Player, Jay Youngblood, was chosen to play for the NBA, Dallas Mavericks, summer league team, in California.
For more information on this press release or the Battle Creek Knights first round IBL playoff match up on Friday, July 14th, vs. the Holland Blast, in Elkhart, Indiana, tip off time scheduled for 5 p.m., please contact the Knights team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or info@bcknights.com
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The Battle Creek Knights open up their 2006 post season on Friday, July 14th, at 5 p.m. vs. the #4 seed, Holland Blast, in Elkhart, Indiana. The 11-9, BC Knights, enter the IBL post season tournament as the #5 seed overall.
KNIGHTS DEAL CYCLONES SECOND LOSS
Battle Creek, MI—The Battle Creek Knights grabbed their 10th win of the season, and improved to above .500 with a 139-138 victory over the Columbus Cyclones on Friday.1,825 fans at Kellogg Arena watched the defending champion Knights hand the 16-2Cyclones their second defeat of the season.
Battle Creek took their first lead of the second
half with 1:08 seconds left in regulation.
Solid shooting from the free throw line in the extra period
preserved the win for theKnights.
Jamel Gooding led five Knights in double figures
with 27 points. Esteban Weaver was the offensive workhorse for
Columbus—finishing with a game high 45 points in the loss.
Kei Madison
Mike WilliamsKellogg/United Way Championship Basketball Game to be Played Prior to Last Battle Creek Knights Home Game
Battle Creek, MI – This year’s championship game of the Kellogg/United Way Basketball Tournament will be played before the Battle Creek Knight’s last home game on June 23, 2006 at Kellogg Arena. The tournament championship game will begin at 5 p.m. and the Knights game begins at 7:15 p.m. A portion of all ticket sales purchased through the Knights’ office will benefit United Way of Greater Battle Creek. Fans may purchase tickets for $5 apiece, lower than the normal price of $9 apiece, with $1 of each ticket purchase benefiting United Way. Fans should call 269.965.5001 to purchase their tickets to see two great games and support United Way.
This is the third year for the Kellogg Company basketball tournament, which is a round-robin format. Teams from Kellogg Company, Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Alliance Plastics and Duncan Aviation are part of this year’s tournament. Preliminary games will be played at Triple Threat Sports on June 6, 13 and 20, 2006. Those games start at 6 p.m. The basketball tournament is just one of the many events organized by Kellogg Company to benefit United Way of Greater Battle Creek. Kellogg Company and its employees and retirees contributed a record $2.25 million to United Way’s 2005 campaign.
United Way of Greater Battle Creek addresses some of our community’s most pressing problems and measurably improves the lives of individuals in need. United Way does this by raising dollars that fund more than 45 local programs operated by more than 30 non-profit agencies or organizations. United Way also collaborates with local organizations and people to identify and address emerging needs and issues.
United Way of Greater Battle Creek’s
mission is to mobilize the caring power of our community to
measurably improve lives. For more information, visit United Way’s
office at 34 W. Jackson St., Ste. 4B,
Battle Creek MI, 49017 or call (269) 962-9538.
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Battle Creek, Michigan- The Battle Creek Knights Professional Basketball Team are proud to announce the selection of Jay Youngblood to ProBasketballNews.com top twenty minor league prospects list which came out today, May 31st, 2006. Jay Youngblood was rated #6 on the current top twenty minor league basketball prospects list compiled by www.ProBasketballNews.com
Sam Amico, ProBasketballNews.com editor, stated in the online article about Jay Youngblood, 6’5”, Guard, Kent State University, is one of the minors’ best all-around natural athletes and he has worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jay Youngblood is scheduled to make his debut with the Battle Creek Knights on Friday, June 2nd on the road vs. the 12-2 Elkhart Express.
Other International Basketball League Players who made the present www.ProbasketballNews.com top twenty minor league prospects list include:
Any questions in regard to this press release, please contact the Battle Creek Knights team offices (McCamly Place) at 269-965-5001 or email questions to .info@bcknights.com
