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In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, the Southern Crescent Lightning advanced to the semi-finals of the WBA Championships with a 146 - 137 overtime victory over the Cleveland Magic. Down by 6 points with just over a minute to play in regulation, the Lightning made some clutch shots and played tenacious defense to send the game into overtime. The comeback culminated with two free throws by Jonathan Hargett with 16 seconds to play. In overtime, it was "ALL Lightning" as they scored the first 8 points and coasted to victory. The team was led by Dajan Smith who had 27 points and 10 rebounds and Nate Williams who contributed 28 points and 9 rebounds. Other top performances included Jonathan Hargett with 23 points and 8 assists and Marcus Taylor with 25 points and 8 assists. The #3 seed Lightning plays again tonight in a semi-final game against the #2 seed Mississippi Hardhats. The game starts at 6 PM at Shorter College in Rome, GA. The championship game is tomorrow at 8 PM in Rome. |
Announcement
May 31, 2005:
The Southern Crescent Lightning announces the hiring of new head coach John Bailey. John played basketball at the University of Wisconsin and has coached for many years. Most recently, he has been assistant coach for the Macon Blaze of the WBA.
The SOUTHERN CRESCENT LIGHTNING
at 770-487-0545
Lightning's Future in Brothers' Hands
Two Peachtree City businessmen bought the city's minor league developmental basketball team on Feb. 1, just three months shy of the season opener April 22.
Brothers Todd and T.J. Hannon formed Hannon Brothers Sports Entertainment and paid a $50,000 franchise fee to the Atlanta-based World Basketball Association to become owners of the Southern Crescent Lightning, which debuted in Peachtree City last year.
"The league had the franchise to sell, and we were looking for business opportunities," said Todd Hannon. "We want to bring family entertainment to Peachtree City." The brothers are promising to get a larger part of the community interested in the team this year and vowing to not take a salary. Instead, proceeds will go directly back into the community with local high schools and youth programs receiving money. The Hannon’s goal is to get between 1,500 and 1,700 fans in the stands at each home game and they expect to hit those numbers by getting the community to rally around the team.
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As a new team in the newly-formed World Basketball Association, our goal is to bring fun-filled family entertainment to the south metro area of Atlanta. The WBA is a developmental league that will allow talented young players to learn and be exposed to professional basketball, with the possibility of going on to the CBA, ABA, NBA or International Leagues.
2005 GAMES RETURN TO
STARR'S MILL HIGH SCHOOL
193 Panther Path, Fayetteville GA 30215
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