December 1, 2007

CITIZENS FIRST HOLIDAY CLASSIC SCORES TOP TEAMS

Martin Dodge-Jeep-Chrysler Pitching in Sponsorship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Citizens First Holiday Classic presented by Martin Dodge-Jeep-Chrysler will be December 19-21, 2007 with some of the state’s best high school basketball players hitting the courts. This is the third year for the boys’ regional tournament hosted by Bowling Green High School Boy’s Basketball Program and the first time another Warren County team is invited.

The 2007 Citizens First Holiday Classic will feature 2006 KHSAA Sweet 16 participant and the 3rd Region pre-season favorite, Owensboro, plus 2nd Region pre-season favorite, Madisonville North Hopkins, as well as Bowling Green, Greenwood, Barren County, Todd County, Central Hardin, Cumberland County, Caldwell County, Grayson County, Pineville, and Hazel Green High School from Alabama.

This year’s tournament features a Championship Game format, rather than the complete round-robin format used before. Each team will play four games during the three-day event in either the Bowling Green High School arena or auxiliary gym.

Title sponsors, Citizens First Bank, stepped in last year with a three-year commitment of support for this showcase of student-athlete talent. Martin Dodge-Jeep-Chrysler has also joined forces in sponsorship this year, allowing hospitality and assistance for the twelve teams playing in the tournament.

“This tournament keeps getting more successful every year with great competition,” Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Director Amy Cardwell said. “We are very happy to host these teams, coaches and basketball fans from across the state, and even further, during the holidays, and hope local residents will support and encourage these talented young athletes as well.”

For more information on the Citizens First Holiday Classic presented by Martin Dodge-Jeep-Chrysler, contact DC Clement at 270-791-0052.

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