Thursday, 15 September, 2011 10:18
by Chris Jay
Game will take place at Independence Stadium during State Fair of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA – The 2011 Shreveport Classic will kick-off at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. This match-up pits the Prairie View A&M University Panthers of Prairie View, Texas against the Jackson State University Tigers of Natchez, Mississippi. Both schools are recent SWAC champions, with PVAMU clinching the 2009 championship by defeating Alabama A&M, while JSU last won the SWAC championship in 2007 by defeating Grambling State University. Both teams also feature renowned marching bands, PVAMU’s “Marching Storm” and JSU’s “Sonic Boom.” Both bands will perform at half-time.
Tickets for the 2011 Shreveport Classic may be purchased at a number of outlets in Shreveport-Bossier, as well as the teams’ respective ticket offices and websites. For a full list of ticket outlets, visit www.shreveportclassic.com. To order tickets by phone, contact the Independence Bowl offices at (318) 221-0712. General seating tickets are $25 each.
The 2011 Shreveport Classic will take place during the opening weekend of the State Fair of Louisiana. Game tickets will include free admission to the fair, as well as admission to a comedy and music showcase following the game, featuring comedian Lee Marvin Adams and popular funk/R&B group Lakeside. The 2011 Shreveport Classic Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 28 at Shreveport Country Club. Registration for the golf tournament is $100 for individuals and $400 for teams. Registration is currently open; entry fees may be paid at the team merchandise and tickets store at www.pvpanthers.com.
The City of Shreveport will host a news conference officially announcing the 2011 Shreveport Classic at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28 at Independence Stadium’s Club Level. Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover, PVAMU Athletic Director Fred Washington, and JSU Athletic Department representatives will join local alumni and college football enthusiasts to officially announce the game and events.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Chris Jay, Public Relations and Social Media Manager
Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau
Office: (318) 429-0658
cjay@sbctb.org
FOR GAME MEDIA CREDENTIALS/PVAMU MEDIA CONTACT:
Ryan McGinty, (936) 261-9140
RJMcGinty@pvamu.edu
JSU MEDIA CONTACT
Wesley Peterson, (601) 979-5899
wesley.peterson@jsums.edu
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