DTLR, Caron Butler take over Coolidge High School for Annual Basketball Classic

Nov. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- For the third year in a row DTLR is partnering with Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler to on the annual Caron Butler High School Basketball Classic. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, December 9 at Coolidge High School (6315 5th Street, NW). DTLR is the sole sponsor of the event.

“I love to support this event,” said Butler.  “It’s an exciting night of high school basketball and it is very competitive.  More importantly it is for a great cause to help these high schools raise money for their athletic programs that help produce champions for the future.”

This year’s line-up features four DC-area schools, Montrose Christian School, Roosevelt Senior High School, Dematha Catholic School and Coolidge Senior High School.  

Tip off for the first game between Montrose Christian School and Roosevelt Senior High School begins at 6 p.m.

The second game between Coolidge Senior High School and Dematha Catholic School is a rematch from the first year Classic.  Dematha took the trophy home.  Let’s see if they can hold Coolidge off again this year.  This matchup begins at 8 p.m.

DC’s most popular Go-Go Band, TCB, will perform during half-time at both games and the Young Boss - DJ Alizay of WKYS-FM will perform throughout the night.
 
The Classic offers more than just great performances, basketball match-ups, bragging rights for the winners. Participating schools have an opportunity to raise money for their athletic programs. “We are creating a fundraising opportunity for each school to raise a potential $1,250 by selling 250 tickets at $5 each to their student body,” said Sherri Goodall, Community Outreach Manager for DTLR. “Each school will use the money raised from ticket sales to support their respective athletic program.”  Goodall says tickets will be available at the door.  The cost is $10.

Additionally, Caron Butler has partnered with Bread for the City to hold a canned food drive. Attendees who bring canned goods to the event will receive a certificate for tickets to a future Wizards games.  These certificates are available while supplies last.

Check out scenes from the 1st Annual Caron Butler Classic.

About DTLR: For more than 25 years DTLR, a Baltimore- based, independent urban clothing chain, has been a leading retailer in the urban fashion industry. DTLR retails urban footwear, apparel, and music and currently operates in regions throughout the East coast and mid-west. DTLR has stores in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, North Carolina (Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem), Virginia (Richmond and Norfolk) and Washington, D.C. The retailer’s loyal customer base and commitment to the community has helped the company experience economic growth during a tough economy, resulting in the opening of two new stores in the Chicago area in Fall 2009.

About Caron Butler: Caron Butler is a two-time NBA All-Star forward now in his eighth season with the league.  A lottery pick in the 2002 NBA draft, Butler was selected tenth overall by the Miami Heat.  His tenure in the league includes one season (2003-2004) with the Heat and LA Lakers (2004-2005) respectively.   He joined the Washington Wizards in 2005 and became an integral part of the starting line-up from the beginning.  He trains mercilessly, studies intently, and plays tenaciously with a competitive drive accompanied by a winning mindset.  Approaching every situation with a positive attitude, he constantly thinks about what he can do to benefit the team and his community, including giving back to both his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin and the greater Washington DC area.  

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