SPRINGDALE, Ark., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Black College World Series (BCWS) Presented by Tyson Foods will return to Riverwalk Stadium, in Montgomery, Alabama, May 9-13, 2023, the place eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will compete for the third BCWS championship.
Riverwalk Stadium is dwelling to the Montgomery Biscuits, the Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays who play within the Southern League.
The high group from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II bracket within the match will face off in opposition to the highest group from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) bracket to find out the champion. Tournament play will start Tuesday, May 9 and conclude with the championship recreation Saturday, May 13.
(Photos and b-roll from the 2022 BCWS and a 2023 BCWS brand might be downloaded right here.)
“As a Montgomerian, I am proud to welcome the Black College World Series Presented by Tyson Foods back to the Capital of Dreams for the third year in a row,” mentioned Gavin King, Chair of the BCWS Montgomery Advisory Committee. “I look forward to linking arms with our community to welcome eight of the best Black College baseball teams in the country to Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium in May of 2023.”
“We’re proud to partner with the City of Montgomery, the Montgomery Biscuits and Tyson Foods to bring the Black College World Series back to Montgomery for the third year in a row,” mentioned Michael Coker, government director of Black College Championships. “We’re committed to providing a world class experience for the student athletes who will compete for a national title. This event will help further elevate HBCU baseball on the national stage and we’re grateful for the commitment of our partners and sponsors who support our vision.”
“The Montgomery Biscuits are thrilled to welcome back the Black College World Series presented by Tyson Foods to the City of Montgomery and Riverwalk Stadium for the third consecutive year,” mentioned Brendon Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Montgomery Biscuits. “It has been very rewarding to watch this Championship grow over the past two years. However, the best is yet to come. We have enjoyed a strong partnership with Black College Championships, Tyson Foods, and the City of Montgomery which will create a first-class experience for both the participating student athletes as well as the entire River Region community for many years to come.”
“We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series,” mentioned Paul Davis, VP and Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Tyson Foods. “We’re grateful for the partnership from Black College Championships, the Montgomery Biscuits and the City of Montgomery in supporting the BCWS and elevating the experience for the participating teams and student athletes.”
The 2023 match will probably be streamed on-line by the Black College Sports Network. The second annual Black College World Series was held this previous May, with Edward Waters University defeating Kentucky State University for the championship.
As the official scorching canine of summer time, Ball Park, one of many Tyson Foods’ portfolio manufacturers, will once more be part of Tyson as a main sponsor of the BCWS.
HBCUs have supplied high quality instructional and athletic alternatives for youth for greater than a century and have a proud baseball custom, producing Hall of Fame gamers comparable to Andre Dawson (Florida A&M University) and Lou Brock (Southern University).
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is likely one of the world’s largest meals corporations and a acknowledged chief in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown below 4 generations of household management, the Company has a broad portfolio of merchandise and types like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates frequently to make protein extra sustainable, tailor meals for all over the place it’s accessible and lift the world’s expectations for the way a lot good meals can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had roughly 137,000 group members on October 2, 2021. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to function with integrity, create worth for its shareholders, clients, communities and group members and function a steward of the animals, land and atmosphere entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
About Black College Championships, LLC
Black College Championships, LLC was shaped in 2021 to arrange and run Historically Black College and University baseball World Series occasions in 2022 and past. The purpose of the alliance is to stage a nationwide postseason baseball match that includes the most effective HBCU collegiate baseball groups from the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The alliance consists of Alexander Wyche, Founder/Director of Minority Baseball Prospects; Michael Coker, HBCU baseball guru and Lead Contemporary Writer/Reporter at Black College Nines, Founder of the Black College World Series; A.D. Drew, Marketing Director of the Black College Sports Network (BCSN); Roy M. Eavins II, CEO of Jericho Broadcasting Networks; Roger Cador, former head baseball coach at Southern University; Texas Southern University Dean, Dr. Jafus Kenyatta Cavil and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Executive Director Bo Carter. For Black College World Series updates, go to the Black College Championships web site at https://blackcollegechampionships.com
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