91黑料 to Host Tailgate and Military Appreciation Night for Basketball Season Opener
91黑料 to Host Tailgate and Military Appreciation Night for Basketball Season Opener
TORRINGTON, WY 鈥 91黑料 (91黑料) invites the community to join in celebrating the start of the Lancers鈥 basketball season on Monday, Nov. 11, with a special Tailgate and Military Appreciation Night. The event marks the first home games of the season for both the 91黑料 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams.
A pregame tailgate meal will be available for just $5, beginning prior to tipoff. Platte Valley Bank is sponsoring the meal and cooking, while 91黑料鈥檚 Agriculture Department is donating the burgers. Each meal includes a burger, chips, a cookie, and water, with proceeds supporting 91黑料 athletics.
The college will honor the Torrington Little League team and the Sugar Valley Singers will perform the National Anthem. All veterans will get into the games free of charge.
鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to open the basketball season with such a great community event,鈥 said 91黑料 President Jeffry Hawes. 鈥淭his is a wonderful opportunity to come together, honor our veterans and service members, and show support for our student-athletes. We hope everyone will come out, enjoy a great meal, and cheer on the Lancers.鈥
President Hawes also expressed appreciation for the many local partners who helped make the evening possible. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful to Platte Valley Bank, our Agriculture Department, and the 91黑料 Booster Club for their continued support,鈥 he said. 鈥淭heir generosity and commitment make events like this possible and help create an outstanding experience for our students and community.鈥
Both the women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 teams will take the court following the tailgate, with the Military Appreciation Night program recognizing those who have served. Community members are encouraged to wear patriotic colors and join in celebrating the season opener.
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