The NBA Development League Erie BayHawks today announced they will host their first ever, home, pre-season game against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants at the Meadville Area Senior High School, November 20, in a 7 PM tip off. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the school’s stadium turf replacement fund.
“We see this opportunity as a real win-win situation. First, it allows us to showcase the team to a nearby community of potential fans,” said BayHawks president Matt Bresee. “Secondly, it gives us the chance to reach out to a community that has seen some difficult times recently given the state of our current economy, by bringing in a professional basketball game where all the tickets are just five bucks.”
“The Meadville High School Athletic Department is honored that the BayHawks
organization has chosen Meadville High School to host this first ever event,” said Meadville High School athletic director Greg Williams. “The “House of Thrills” has seen some great teams and players over the last 50 years, but this will be the first time it has played host to professional athletes. I would expect that the ability to watch NBA caliber athletes at a fraction of the cost, combined with the fact that a portion of the proceeds will go to a local cause, will result in a great turnout.”
All tickets for the November 20 game are just five dollars (children 3 and under are free) and can be purchased exclusively at the Meadville Area Senior High School office or at the BayHawks office (110 East 8th Street in Erie) starting Wednesday, October 28 during regular school and business hours.
The game is receiving support from several local companies including: PNC Bank, Dad’s Pet Care, Country Fair, Days Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Hagan Business Machines and KFC.
A full team autograph session will follow the conclusion of the game, with a selection of official BayHawks merchandise available for purchase throughout the night. BayHawks players also plan to make appearances at Meadville area schools in the weeks prior to the game.
