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 First year squad "Southern California Splash" #4 Aunjanay Chambers breaks the WBCBL Record most free throws made in a season game 16/16, previously held by Arkansas Stars' Torri Huggins. A record that has not been broken since 2008. Chambers went 17/18 from the line scoring a Season high 26pts, leading the team to a 82-80 victory over the #7 in the Nation Oakland Rise for regional champs, locking in the #8 seed for Nationals!
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 FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY Dunham Student Activity Center 6800 WYDOWN BLVD. ST. LOUIS, MO 63105   2017 Suncoast Region Champions: Jacksonville Beach Panthers Congratulations to all participants and winners of all regional games and tournaments.. The 2017 WBCBL National Tournament brackets will be posted this week. Here are the 2017 regional winners.
Atlantic (GA, SC) Georgia Soul Carolinas (GA, NC) Charlotte Invasion East Coast (MD, NY, VA) Virginia Lady Warriors Gulf South (AL, AR, LA, MS) Louisiana Bayou Angels Mid South (TX) Dallas Diesel Mid West (IA, KS, MO) St. Louis Surge North East (KY, MI, OH) Cleveland Crush Suncoast (Florida) Jacksonville Panthers West Coast (AZ, CA) Southern California Splash  Charlotte, N.C. - Charlotte Invasion will welcome Mayor Jennifer Roberts to tip-off our regional tournament championship game on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 4pm. The regional tournament will take place for the first time in Charlotte and will be held at Charlotte Latin – Invasion’s home gym.
The Carolinas Region is comprised of four teams throughout North Carolina and Georgia and is currently one of the most competitive regions in the WBCBL league. The regional tournament consists of 2 semi-final games at 10a and 12p and a championship game at 4pm. Charlotte Invasion is the returning regional champion going for a three-peat in only its fourth season! Charlotte Invasion welcomes local youth offering FREE admission to youth under 10 years old and special pricing for groups. This family friendly all day event will include food, competitive basketball, music, and more! For more information on tickets, please contact info@charlotteinvasion.com. We are Charlotte Invasion! They are the Omar Carter Charity! Omar Carter will be demonstrating Compression-Only CPR and talking more about his goal to educate 1 million people on the importance of CPR certification. Charlotte Invasion is always on point and the Omar Carter Charity is always on beat! Charlotte Invasion is always looking for talented young women who are looking to take their careers to the next level and help uplift the community. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or team information, please visit our website at www.charlotteinvasion.com or call our Director of Marketing, Alexis Davis at (919) 673-6736. About Charlotte Invasion: Our purpose is to collectively mobilize our team to community resource ambassadors to create leadership development opportunities for young women to exhibit everyday excellence. Secondly, to provide educational outreach to athletes, team members, and supporters on promoting, achieving and maintaining a healthy heart and lifestyle. About the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League: The WBCBL's mission is to provide highly competitive basketball for women age 20 and older (by May 1st). The competition level ranges from former College players to former NWBL and WNBA players and current international players. In addition, the WBCBL has built a networking relationship with professional international basketball scouts and agents to broaden the possibility of higher-level professional jobs being offered. Alexis Davis Director of Marketing Charlotte Invasion (919) 673-6736 www.charlotteinvasion.com  NASHVILLE --- Tennessee State University head coach Jessica Kern (former WBCBL player and coach) has announced the hiring of Deont'a McChester as an assistant coach for the women's basketball program.
'Coach McChester brings head coaching experience to what already has proven to be a dynamic staff,' said Kern. 'He brings us head coaching experience, a proven ability to recruit, a go-getter mentality, and understands all aspects needed to make a program function successfully. With a pipeline to midwest and southern connections, we are beyond lucky to have him join the women's basketball family." McChester comes to Tennessee State from Division II Claflin University where he served as the head women's basketball coach for four years. Prior to taking over the reign of the Lady Panthers in 2013, McChester was the head assistant and recruiting coordinator for one season (2012-13). McChester's impact was felt immediately, as he helped put together one of the best recruiting classes (2013-14) in school history. His success carried over into his first year at the helm, as Claflin increased its win total by eight games from the previous season. In 2015-16, McChester led the Lady Panthers to a 17-11 record and third place finish in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Eastern Division, which included a victory over the #15 ranked team in the country Benedict College. His 2015-16 team had the honor of earning the SIAC highest team GPA award for women's basketball as well as Claflin Athletics top academic award. The team also earned the top academic award the following season. During his time at Claflin, McChester signed five NJCAA JUCO All-Americans, one player who recently signed a professional overseas contract and three all-conference players. Prior to his stint with Claflin, McChester spent three seasons with the Flint Lady Monarchs (formerly Flint Lady Flames) organization of the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL), which consist of semi-pro basketball teams. He joined the then Lady Flames in 2010 as an assistant coach and midway thru the season was promoted to the associate head coach position. In that same year, he helped the Lady Flames upset the number one team in the country en route to capturing its first ever Northeast Region Tournament Championship, which earned them a berth in the WBCBL National Tournament. In the following season, McChester was promoted to head coach of the Lady Monarchs and led his team to its second straight Northeast Region Tournament Title. For his efforts, he earned the 2011 Northeast Region Coach of the Year and was voted the Co-Coach of the Year in the same region in 2012. In McChester's three years as a coach with the Lady Monarchs, he coached a total of 14 professional players. McChester began his collegiate coaching career in 2007-08 as a men's basketball assistant at Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C.. He then moved to Winston-Salem, N.C. where he spent one season (2008-09) as the director of basketball operations for Winston Salem State University (WSSU). He spent the next two seasons (2009-2011) as an assistant at SUNY-Cobleskill. A native of Flint, Mich., McChester earned his bachelor's degree in business management (sports management) in 2007 from Keuka College in Parky, N.Y. In June 2014, McChester participated in The Center for Coaching Excellence presented by the WBCA in partnership with Columbia University Athletics, which is designed to provide college women's basketball coaches with comprehensive leadership development. McChester served as chairman of the SIAC Women's Basketball Coaches Association from 2014-17 and was a member of the NCAA South Regional Committee for two years (2015-17). In 2017, he was the NCAA South Region REP for the NCAA Division II Tournament. He is a member of the WBCA, Black Coaches Association and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Courtesy of - Tennessee State Athletics  South Carolina Storm's #15 Aubany Thomas, tied the WBCBL 3pt made baskets, with an incredible percentage on the way to scoring a game high 34pts. She made 10 of 13 - 3pt shots which ties Koch-Dowell of the Flyers. The Storm finish the the season defeating the Capital City Cougars 89-72.
 Since 2005, the WBCBL/WBBS have assisted hundreds of players in their pursuit of professional careers in basketball here in the U.S. and internationally. Both organizations have joined forces to create M&M International Sports Combine. We are excited to be able to extend the opportunity to more women this year! Who is eligible to participate? Any young lady who is at least 20 years old, having no collegiate eligibility remaining (preferably) as well as the skill/desire to continue her playing career at the professional level M&M International Sports Combine and Free Agent Camp Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Location: The First Baptist Church of Richardson (Activity Center) Address: 1001 N. Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75081 Time: 9am to 4pm Tryout Registration: $199 For more information please contact Ms. Temekia Morton at 336.303.8683 Please email your basketball resume to: info@mmsportscombine.com Registration: $199 Per Player (Registration is limited to the first 24 entries received) What’s provided: · Intense training sessions · Quality information sessions · Q & A sessions regarding international play · Use of reversible jerseys · Balanced teams · Great competition What to bring: · Black shorts · Basketball shoes · A teachable spirit · A winning attitude! Note: SELECT PLAYERS MAY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL ON A EUROPEAN PRO TOUR OR SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR Registration Information Please send your basketball bio, including a head shot not larger than 2x2 and $199 registration fee to: MM Sports Combine P.O. Box 1622 Rowlett, TX 75030 Deadline: September 5, 2017 *Only money orders and certified checks (made payable to MM Sports Combine) will be accepted. For more information, please contact us via phone at 336.303.8683 or via email at: info@mmsportscombine.com Space is limited, so register today! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER www.MMSportsCombine.com Preparation + Opportunity = Success! 
THURSDAY, July 6, 2017
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- One woman, wearing many hats. Nesia Wright is a wife, new mother, active duty captain in the U.S. Army and owner of the local women's semi-pro basketball team, the Georgia Soul. "All of those things are great things and I don't take any of them for granted," Wright said. Wright's plate is full and she still finds time to share her love of basketball. "Nesia's guidance in the program has been big. She's basically taught me a lot about patience, sticking up for myself. And basically being an all-around person I know I can be," Georgia Soul player, Rashay Rawls said. It's not easy managing a team. Wright invests her own money into the Georgia Soul, and she's already seeing the return. "To have the young girls to look up to and they're role models for these young ladies," Wright said. "They can kind of give back their feedback and experience from those, from college and everything. I think it's a great thing for the community." Wright is moving soon to her new army station. This is her last season with the team she's owned through two seasons. "I'm pretty sure, she's still going to support and do what she has to do for us. So without her being here next year, I'm pretty sure it probably will affect us because we are like sisters," Rawls said. "So, her presence not being here, it will be truly missed. But I'm pretty sure she'll still be here." That makes the last two regular season games -- do or die. The soul hope to repeat as WBCBL Atlantic region champs, sending wright out on a high note. The Soul host two games this weekend. The SC Storm on Saturday and the Conyers Rockers on Sunday. Both games begin at 4 p.m. at Laney High School. 
Three teams, One organization, One common goal, to help St. Phillips Episcopal Church located in Jacksonville, Florida get ready for its 135th Anniversary. The players from the Jacksonville Beach Lady Panthers, the Jacksonville Lady Tigers, and the Ocala Lady Bobcats gathered together to help St. Phillips clean, shine brass, wipe down pews, set-up the reception hall, and numerous other tasks in preparation of celebrating 135 years of existence. Father Hugh Chapman Rector of the church welcomed the assistance with open arms, and was pleasantly entertained by the young ladies and their singing skills, personalities, and their re-enactment of praise dances to say the least. It is my goal as founder of S.W.A.A.G. (Sisters With Aptitude, Attitude, & Game) to not only achieve their basketball goals, but also to get them to see the importance of giving back to the people and communities that support them. St. Phillips is a church with largely an older congregation and they often are not able to put the TLC needed in routine up keep and maintenance of the church. Therefore, as owner of the organization, I felt that it would be the perfect bonding activity as well the perfect community service project. La Schelle Brown / Owner S.W.A.A.G. EMPIRE, INC.    |
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