AHS, Cooper to Host Bev Ball Volleyball Classic
By: BigCountryHomePage.com Staff
Updated: August 10, 2012
The 19th Annual Bev
Ball Volleyball Classic bounces into Abilene, with usual rivals Abilene and
Cooper High Schools joining together to once again host the tournament named
after local legendary long time swim coach, Bev Ball.
The games begin Friday, August
17 at 12 noon at Cooper and 2 p.m. at AHS.
Play continues at 9 Saturday morning at both schools with the Silver Bracket at Abilene High and the Gold Bracket at Cooper High.
Teams participating in the
preseason tournament will come from Brownwood, Stephenville, Lubbock, Burleson,
Big Spring, San Angelo and Leander.
Wylie High and Water Valley High, both
ranked number one in their classification by the Texas Girls Coaches
Association, will also compete. Spectators may purchase a tournament pass, a day
pass or pay by the game.
Prices as follows:
- Tournament Pass: $10 adult and $5 student
- Day Passes: $6 adult and $4 student
- Game Prices: $5 adult and $3 student
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau estimate the economic impact of this event is $57,200 and will bring in over 300 out-of-town visitors.
