Basketball: 2nd Annual Layups for Loudoun Benefit for Special Olympics Scheduled for Broad Run Nov. 17

(Nov. 14, 2012) - The second annual Layups in Loudoun to support Loudoun County Special Olympics is set for Nov. 17 at Broad Run High School in Ashburn. The event features alumni teams from across the county coached by four area varsity basketball coaches: Mark Alexander (Loudoun County), Mike Benson (Briar Woods), John Costello (Broad Run) and Jeff Hawes (Potomac Falls).

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door with all proceeds going to Special Olympics.

News: "Layups in Loudoun" Basketball Charity Game at Briar Woods Sat. to Raise Funds for Special Olympics

(Sept. 22, 2011) - "Layups in Loudoun", a basketball fundraiser for Special Olympics, will tip off Saturday night, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at Briar Woods High School.

The event, organized by Stone Bridge High School basketball alum Eric Pearson, promises the greatest showcase ever of former Loudoun prep basketball greats. Coaching the alumni all-star teams will be Broad Run High School coach John Cosello and Potomac Falls High School coach Jeff Hawes.

Among those playing:
Adam Powers (Park View)
Roscoe Johnson, Jr. (Park View)
Ryan Koppel (Broad Run)
Kris Weshinsky (Loudoun Valley)
Teddy Hart (Park View)
Eric Pearson (Stone Bridge)
Jason Lansdown (Broad Run)
Brent McDaniel (Stone Bridge)
Matt Pittard (Stone Bridge)
John Smith (Stone Bridge)
Nick Scott (Heritage)
Ryan Ball (Broad Run)
Jake Mages (Broad Run)
Rhys Gully (Broad Run)
Jonathan Blaine (Loudoun Valley)
Taylor Jensen (Briar Woods)
Patrick Behan (Loudoun County/Notre Dame Academy)
Aaron Schrembs (Park View)
Gary Brown (Loudoun Valley)
Terrance Brown (Loudoun County)
Derrick Chew (Stone Bridge)
Jon Paul Blankenship (Broad Run)

Loudoun's Special Olympics teams will take the court at halftime to play a team of coaches and volunteers. Tickets are $5 at the door.

For more information on Loudoun Special Olympics: www.loudounspecialolympics.org.