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Boyers to speak at fourth annual

February 22, 2008 on 8:55 pm | In Athletics |

MACOMB, Ill. - The Western Illinois baseball team has scheduled its fourth annual “Meet the Leathernecks” media day for Sunday, February 10 at the Forum. The event, which is open to the public, will begin at 2 p.m. Andrea and Al Boyer, major supporters of Western Illinois athletics and donors of the new Alfred D. Boyer Stadium, will be the keynote speakers.

“Meet the Leathernecks” officially kicks off the 2008 baseball season with the team’s opening series of the year against Alabama State set for the February 23 weekend. The event will allow the media and the public to meet the 2008 Western Illinois baseball coaching staff and players. Head Coach Stan Hyman, along with his assistants, Tom Radz (pitching/catching), Brock Bainter (hitting/outfield), and Matt Newquist (infield) will speak. A question and answer session with the coaches, players, and the Boyers will follow.

“It’s a great opportunity for the community and the media to interact with the baseball team, as well as Andrea and Al,” said Coach Hyman. “There are some great expectations about this year’s team and people have a lot of questions to ask. They’ll also get the opportunity to here from a successful alum and an articulate business woman about their continued involvement with the program.”

Price of admission is $15 and includes dinner. Lasgna, salad, bread, iced tea and lemonade will be catered by Magnolia’s Restaurant. To purchase tickets, please call the baseball office at 309/298-1521. The Forum is located at 130 N. Lafayette St. in Macomb.

“I want to thank Lisa and Roger Ward (owners of The Forum and Magnolia’s for making this year’s event possible,” Hyman added. “Last year 185 people attended the event and we’re hoping to exceed last year’s numbers.”
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