Press release:
The Lyndonville Tigers semi-pro football team will be hosting the Troy Fighting Irish at the Pembroke Town Park this Saturday (Sept. 14) at 4 p.m. The event will be kicked off by Jenn Suhr, two time Olympic medal winner and current Gold Medalist in women's pole vault, who will being performing the opening coin flip as well as a photo and autograph session following.
The team will also be providing a professional fireworks display following the football contest around 8 p.m. that is estimated to be 20 minutes in length.
Tickets are $5 at the gate. Kids under 12 free.
The Tigers look to cap off their 10th anniversary season with a win and an Northeastern Football Alliance championship over the Troy Fighting Irish who are looking to win their fourth straight championship. Both teams are 9-2 on the season and have won their respective divisional titles. It should be an exciting game and experience for all involved.
During the event the Pembroke Youth Association will be running concessions to help raise money for the local youth sports teams in the area. Spectators from around the area are encouraged to come and enjoy the activities as well as tailgate before and after the game. There will be no place better to be on this Saturday afternoon.
Contacts:
https://www.facebook.com/lyndonvilletigers
https://twitter.com/LYNTigers
http://www.nfaleague.com/
Details:
2013 NFA League Championship
Troy's Fighting Irish @ Lyndonville Tigers
Location:
Pembroke Town Park
8799 Alleghany Road
Corfu, NY 14036
Times:
Kickoff - 4 p.m.
Fireworks - Dusk
Meet and greet with Jenn Suhr during game.
Half time Tigers hall of fame induction ceremony.
PYA fundraising concession and food service booth during entire event.
Why is this not on the home
Why is this not on the home page? Nobody looks in sports. Really? An Olympic Gold medalist meet and greet is back page news ?