American Team to visit Davao del Norte

The Kansas City based American Buhay Sports basketball team will be arriving this weekend to do a series exhibition games against local squads in the province of Davao del Norte.

The visiting squad is scheduled to play against local teams in Tagum City, Panabo City and Carmen from June 01 to 05, 2008.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, sports director of Philippine Challenge, Inc. said that “the visiting squad from Kansas City, USA is excited and looking forward for the wonderful experience that they are going to have here in Mindanao”.

Leading the cast of players are Reagan Billings, 5’9, Shooting guard; Chase Billings, 6’1, Pointguard; Scott Henderson, 6’3, Center; Kevin Henderson, 6’2, Power Forward; Jordan Martin, 6’2, Small Forward; Jason Netherton, 6’2, Small Forward; Tom Nykamp, 6’2, Power Forward; Daniel Bucher, 6’2, Small Forward, David Clinton, 6’4, Power Forward and Joshua Manthe, 6’8, Center.

Visitacion added that “as part of their goodwill games, the team is here to learn the culture and share the love of Jesus Christ to the people of Davao del Norte. Our games are open to the public and free of charge. So everybody is invited to come and watch our games.”

The American Buhay Sports Basketball team is scheduled to arrive Manila this coming May 31, Saturday then they are expected to arrive Davao City on June 01, Sunday. Before they travel to Tagum City in the afternoon the team will be the guests at Grace Baptist Church of Pastor Sam Pascual at 10:30 am during their regular Sunday Service.(PR)