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Charger
Athletics Reverse Raffle Event to Support Student-Athletes
The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the Edison
Foundation are partnering to host the tenth annual Charger Athletics
Reverse Raffle event on Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in the Robinson
Theater at the Piqua Campus.
Just as internship and co-op experiences enhance academic programs at
Edison State, intercollegiate athletics allow students to test and form
life-long values and habits that build character and shape identity.
Edison State’s student-athletes are well prepared for both the academic
and competitive challenge. As athletic success grows, so do
opportunities to compete at elite conference, regional, state, and
national levels.
“Each ticket sold helps to support our teams,” said Nate Cole, Director
of Athletics at Edison State. “It is because of this event that our
student-athletes can focus on performing well academically and
athletically and not on financial pressure typically associated with
going to college.”
Intercollegiate athletics have become a valuable part of the Edison
State community. Each year, over 100 student-athletes participate in
baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Most recently, 27 student-athletes at Edison State received Academic
All-Conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic
Conference (OCCAC) for earning over a 3.30-grade point average in the
fall semester.
With baseball and softball seasons beginning in March, the volleyball
and both basketball teams competing in the 2018-2019 athletic season
have set the tone by achieving winning records. The men’s and women’s
basketball teams have also been ranked as the top twenty teams in the
nation in their division by the National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA). All three teams have also made appearances in
post-season play.
“Maintaining an excellent GPA while also performing well as an athlete
is no easy task,” added Cole. “These accomplishments require dedication
and focus both on and off the court, and they have proved they have
what it takes to succeed.”
Investment in Edison State’s student-athletes through the Charger
Athletics Reverse Raffle allows them to compete at the highest level in
the NJCAA while supporting every player, every coach, and every sport.
A reverse raffle will highlight the evening’s events, with one lucky
winner walking away with a $10,000 prize. Other cash drawings will
occur throughout the night, and ticket holders are not required to be
present to win. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to
participate in a silent auction as well as additional fundraising
activities.
Each $100 ticket allows admission for two and includes an
all-you-can-eat buffet, beverages, entertainment, and a chance to win
the grand prize. Alcoholic beverages will be available at an additional
cost.
“This is the perfect event for Charger supporters to come out and enjoy
themselves,” added Cole. “Plus, each ticket purchased provides a chance
to win $10,000.”
Edison State’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the OCCAC and
are Division II members of the NJCAA.
Initially established to support post-season tournament play, the
fundraiser has also helped support the purchase of new team uniforms
and enhance facilities such as the gymnasium, and the baseball and
softball fields.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the Charger Athletics
Reverse Raffle event, visit www.edisonohio.edu/charger or call Nate
Cole at 937.381.1555.
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