Sponsors needed for televised H.S. sports finals
December 28, 2005
by mariwinn
INDEPENDENCE, MO - Two Eagles Action Media (TEAM) Sports, a company started by former teachers/coaches Rick and Carla Cole recently agreed to a contract with the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) to televise a variety of state championship contests on a state-wide network of cable systems in Missouri.
Championship games will be broadcast on a tape-delay basis in a variety of sports under the banner of their new branch company, TEAM Sports Champions. "The MSHSAA Board of Directors approved the agreement at their December board meeting," said Rick Cole, who considers himself over the past 5 years the voice of Kansas City area prep broadcasts.
TEAM Sports Champions will broadcast the following state championship events in 2006 (telecasts aired approximately one week following the events will be determined locally):
- Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 state wrestling finals (Feb. 18)
- Class 4 boys and girls basketball finals (March 11)
- Class 1, 2 and 3 boys and girls basketball finals(March 18)
- Class 1 and 2 baseball finals (June 1)
- Girls Class 1 and 2 soccer finals (June 3)
- Class 4 softball finals (Oct. 21)
- Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 volleyball finals (Nov. 4)
- Boys Class 1 and 2 soccer finals, (Nov. 11)
- The Class 3 soccer finals (Nov. 18)
- Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 football finals (Nov. 24 and 25)
If you would like to contact the Coles about becoming a sponsor for these state-wide telecasts or for additional information, please call (816) 350-8500.
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