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November 26, 2007
Straight From The Bleachers: Pair of Champs
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
by John Torenli
In case you were wondering who is the subject of this article about a local basketball tournament, it has no details about on-court action, but Brooklyn's head honcho Bruce Ratner has plenty to say:
The Brooklyn Patriots and St. Vincent Ferrer Bulldogs of Flatbush (pictured above) claimed victory on Sunday at Championship Day of the third semi-annual borough-wide basketball tournament, sponsored by Forest City Ratner Companies (FCRC) and the Nets.
Championship Day was held at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights and marked the culmination of two weeks of games played in neighborhoods throughout the borough. Hundreds of young athletes between the ages of 11 and 13 from all over Brooklyn played in the tournament.
“This was a terrific tournament and we salute all the young men who participated for their exceptional athletic talents, hard work and sportsmanship,” said Bruce Ratner, CEO and chairman of FCRC and chairman of the Nets.
“Competitive sports are some of the best ways for kids to learn about working with others, commitment to teamwork and the importance of exercise. We are proud to support these educational and athletic programs in Brooklyn and hope these positive experiences can help these young men continue to grown into the role models and leaders of the future.”
Posted by lumi at November 26, 2007 5:42 AM