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Michael D. Chason
Director of Public Relations
ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
Phone 229-391-5055
Fax 229-391-5056
mchason@abac.edu

 

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IMMEDIATE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         AUGUST 22, 2007

 

HOME OPENER FOR ABAC SOCCER TEAM ON AUGUST 28

 

TIFTON--Soccer fans of all ages are invited to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Aug. 28 for the 4:30 p.m. dedication ceremony for the brand new ABAC soccer field.  The home opener for the ABAC women’s soccer team against Georgia Military College follows the ceremony at 5 p.m.

Athletics Director Alan Kramer said the soccer field complex actually includes the intercollegiate soccer field, a multi-purpose field which can be used for a practice field, and an intramural softball field.  He and ABAC Soccer Coach Jimmy Ballenger have kept a close eye on the progress of the field since construction began on Nov. 30, 2006.

“This project benefits not only the women’s soccer team but also the student body,” Kramer said.  “Students will have more options for activities on campus with the addition of the intramural field.  The field will help to recruit new students while retaining our current students.”

Ballenger is anxious for Tuesday’s first action on the brilliant green turf of the new field. 

“We’re very proud of our new field, and we can’t wait to get started,” Ballenger said.  “We had great support from our fans last year when we were playing off campus so we’re looking for even more support this year.”

The Fillies recorded a 9-5-1 record last year in their first year of competition.  Games were played at the E.B. Hamilton Complex.  This year all the home games will be played within easy walking distance of students living on campus.  One set of bleachers will be available but fans are invited to bring their lawn chairs.

Development Director Melvin Merrill said the $1 million project was funded by the college and the ABAC Foundation.  Jones Construction Company of Tifton built the complex.  Merrill said future phases of the project will include a field house for the soccer field, seating, and lighting,

Ballenger’s team opens its season Saturday in Macon against Wesleyan College.  That game replaces a previously scheduled game against Huntingdon College.  The Fillies will also play at home on Sept. 1 against defending national champion Young Harris.

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