“The Southern Shootout” Lacrosse Tournament Comes to Columbia in June
February 6, 2008
Columbia, SC – February 5, 2008 – The South East Lacrosse Association (SELA) will host “The Southern Shootout” lacrosse tournament in Columbia, SC at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium located on the campus of Benedict College. The tournament will be held June 26 – 28, 2008. This event will mark Benedict College as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to ever host a lacrosse tournament.
The Akwesasne Nation from Montreal, Canada will be competing in the tournament along with various other international teams. Lacrosse is the native game for the Akwesasne and “The Southern Shootout” is the first lacrosse appearance of the Akwesasne in the United States.
M.L. Highsmith is the founder and chief strategist for the SELA, a minority sports marketing firm with 12 men’s lacrosse teams across the Southeast. For more information on the tournament, SELA and/or sponsorship opportunities for the tournament contact Highsmith at 803.739.8832.
The Columbia Regional Sports Council is a non-profit organization committed to serving as the central clearinghouse for information regarding the sponsorship, promotion, and coordination of sporting events, facilities and associations in the Columbia region. If you would like additional information on the Columbia Regional Sports Council, please visit our website at www.columbiasportscouncil.com or contact Scott Powers at 803.545.0009.
