Cincy Flex open Season with a Bang; Opening Night Recap vs Chicago Blitz

The Cincinnati Flex opened their Arena Football Season on Saturday night in the Midwest Professional Indoor Football League.

WR Kendall Owens runs Opening Kickoff for a TD as Cincinnati Flex take on Chicago Blitz in Season opener

And it was exciting, entertaining, and bone crunching to say the least.

The Flex got the game off and rolling with a return for a TD on the first kickoff as Kendall Owens (7) went Coast-to-Coast, sending the crowd into a frenzy and stunning Chicago.

 The Blitz would respond quickly, and that is the way the game would be played for the duration. Until late in the 3rd quarter.

The Chicago Blitz would take advantage of a couple of costly mistakes late in the second half, and the blitz would win the game 46-33.  The blitz were led by Star RB Bryant Pasascio as he scored 5 TDs in leading the offense.

The Flex were up early in the 2nd quarter until a failed fourth down conversion which gave the Blitz the ball on the goal line. The Blitz would score, take the momentum and lead (19-13) - which would ultimately be a lead that they would never relinquish.

Despite the loss, the Flex ownership, sponsors, staff, players, and fans all felt it was a great start to a new season of spring football in the Nati.

Cincinnati Flex Coaching Staff 

"It's a great season opener, as the fans showed up with a lot of support tonight.
We are truly blessed and excited for the season and future of the Flex"
Former NFL Lineman and new
General Manager Derrick Shepard stated.

 QB Maurice Lovett led the Flex offense, while offensive leaders Owens, Sergio Freeman, Justin Williams, Rafiel, and Kendall Owens provided the offense with some roughshod action by bruising RB Jimmy Dan Conners.

 The Blitz were led by QB Kudyba, who directed the offense without a Interception.
Defensively Lorenzo Hood was the leader of the D who caused 5 TOs in the game.

The owners were very appreciative of all the support and hope to see everyone at the next game.


For more info?
Go to Cincinnatiflex.com

Or the Midwest Pro Indoor Football League  (MPIFL)


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Dion Black talks Championship with Rams, future plans, Miamisburg

Dion Black has had a whirwind of a year, capped off with a State Title with Trotwood this season. For the last few years, while Black was seemingly in place as one of the top names for a head coaching opportunity, it didn't quite work out like that this season.



It probably worked better, as Black was responsible for one of the best Defenses in OHSAA this season and possibly in the last 10 years as the Rams went undefeated en route to a State Title and #1 ranking in Ohio.



With the options wide open, listen to what Black said about working with Trotwood, the Miamisburg saga, and his future as a head coach and with the Rams.

Nate Green UD Recap (S.E.Live!! 365 - College Edition)

Former UD Flyer Nate Green talks about the UD Flyers this upcoming season as one of the new co-hosts for SportsEffectLive - The College Edition.



Green, who has directed the Youth Basketball program in Piqua for 5 years, also is a broadcaster for UD during some of the home games.



Green along with former Springboro legend and Flyers sharpshooter Cain Doliboa, will be the co-hosts representing Dayton for S.E.Live! 365 - College Edition.



The show takes place at down near UD campus at Romers Sports Bar and Grill on 1151 Brown St. (behind T-Mobile)  on Monday Nights (8pm) & will feature old and new players, coaches, owners, and gamers to the weekly show.

Dawn P Interview - What is Swerk? Swerk Contest, Network

Earlier this week we had fitness instructor Dawn P. on the S.E.Live 365 show to talk about the new fitness workout that is taking Ohio by storm.



Dawn talks about the new swerk craze, the big contest that she is having and how you can partner up and join the Swerk Network.



Co-Hosted by Nate Green, check out this exclusive interview that was held on set at Romers Sports Bar in Dayton, Ohio.



Check out the full interview at: www.Datv.org  this weekend!

Rosters, DJ, Host set for Breast Cancer Basketball Game Saturday; What Dunbar hoop legend is putting on the event?

Rhonda Price has always stood up for Breast Cancer Awareness, as years ago she teamed up with Former WNBA legend Tamika Williams Jeter to bring a very successful charity game to Trotwood HS.

That game featured Price and a host of former HS Legends from the Miami Valley.

The game was a huge success, and it inspired Price to do it again.
So tomorrow Price will get some the best hoopers in the Dayton area for some good basketball.

Only this time, they will include the guys.

Look for some great action and some local legends to step out on the court tomorrow.

Here's the Roster for the 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Game:

Officials:
  Gevonka Denson , Toshika Howard- Patterson, 
Natalie Jones (Breast Cancer Survivor) 

Pink Team 
Coach:  Nicole Tarae Sam 
Players : 
 #1 - Melanie Marshall (Spud)  Thurgood  
#5 - Riiane McCray  - Trotwood 
#12 - Dede Henry  - Trotwood 
#22 - Monte  White - Thurgood 
#32 - Savannah Blanton  (Silky) - Northmont 
#40 - Danny Lattimore  -  Dunbar 
#44 - Lianna Innocent  - Vandalia 
#13 - Deon Cash - Colonel White 
#42 Joy Johnson - Dunbar 
#8 - Darnesha Wesley - Thurgood 
#0-  Shannon Vanhorn- Columbus East, Indiana


Team Blue:

Coach Demeka Brown- Meadowdale High School

Players: 

#00- Amanada Jackson (Mannie)- Meadowdale 

#1- Keith Winn Jr.- Trotwood Madison 

#3- Davine Phelps (Dribbles)- Colonel White 

#4- Erica Cash (Yogi)- Patterson Coop 

#5- Joshua Bryant- Dunbar 

#10- Breanna Ball- Belmont 

#14- Rhonda Price (R-Pee) -Dunbar 

#32- Atina Harris (Tina) -Dunbar 

#34- Sheri Shehee (Dannie) -Dunbar 

#42- Brianna Innocent (Bree)- Vandalia Butler 

#50- Tarrick White- Thurgood Marshall  

MEDIA / Videography Team 

 Beaubataun X-Klusive and N-FINI-D Films

Sharon Beauchamp

Michelle Caldwell

Tonya Dillard- Hughes

Maury Maddox

MC- Deon Weatherspoon (Spoon)

DJ-(Music)- DJ-AJ

The event will start at 3 and it will be at Thurgood Marshall HS.  It will cost $10 for adults, $5 for students and kids, while toddlers and infants are free.

The proceeds will go to breast cancer awareness cause. 

For more info contact:

 Rhonda Price - rpathletics1@gmail.com

Former Bison star looks to give back in Charity Event Saturday

Dr. Tyson E. Moore, a former star basketball player at Belmont, will continue to give back to the Dayton, Ohio community with his 3rd Annual Conquer the Court Basketball Game this weekend.

The game will be on Saturday, July 29th and will feature the Bison alum himself, who has stayed in good shape while receiving his Ph.D in the process and living in California the last several years.

 The event is in its 3rd year and will take place at Belmont High School.

The event will start at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, and will feature some of the hoop legends from the city along with other stars.

Dr. Moore on set of SportsEffectLive Radio Show at DATV Studios 

Dr. Moore is really excited about the prospects of this game, and loves giving back to his hometown and competing against childhood friends and former legends.

With the likes of Moore, Jefferson legend Juan Gay, DJ Ron Hunter, Miami Ohio Star Mike Williams, playground & dayton legend Dwight "The Blur" Anderson and many more, it should be some great action on the court.

The event will cost $5 & the proceeds will go directly to the Emerging Scholars Program at Central State University.

For more information you can
call: 937 397 0491 or
email: Drmoorecharity@gmail.com 

Sponsorships, donations, or volunteers are still welcome.

It's Official: Norris Cole back in the NBA, signs with Thunder;

Cole checking out Dunbar -  Trotwood game recently
 (Courtesy of Dayton HS Sports)

Norris Cole name has been thrown around a lot in the Ohio area, especially in the Cleveland and Dayton area as a guy who should be on a NBA roster.

Right now.

In the fall Cole shocked the hoop world when he decided to take a deal to go over in China. He averaged over 10 points and 4 assists a game in 23 starts and 46 games played with the Pelicans last season.
 
  While most thought this would doom his career, it merely was a business decision that would benefit the Cole brand tenfold.

  Cole knew that he wasn't going to get the contract he wanted, so he took a risk, and took the offer across the water and snatched up a cool 5 million, all the while establishing his clothing brand, and staying on the NBA Radar.

 While most thought he'd end up in the Land after it was clear the Cavaliers were in search of the PG, it was Deron Williams who grabbed that spot.

 So without hesitation, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed the 2-time NBA Champion for the rest of the season.

While his salary will be pro-rated, he will now get a chance to play alongside a guy who is the frontrunner for MVP In Russell Westbrook.

And don't be surprised that by playoff time Cole is playing alongside the Future MVP when it comes to crunch time.

 Cole wit fit seamlessly with the team, being the ultimate glue guy, & dont be suprised as you could see a blossoming Cole come into his own.
 

There was a Cole sighting at the Dunbar - Trotwood match-up a while back, but nothing was said about the options of coming back to the NBA.

Cole will join fellow Dayton Alum and Trotwood legend Chris Wright as local guys on the Oklahoma City roster.