Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009

Heat selling raffle tickets for Western Nationals

By the Herald staff

KENNEWICK -- The Tri-City Heat 16U "A" team is scheduled to participate July 28-Aug. 2 at the Western Nationals in Phoenix, and will be selling raffle tickets for a $200 gas card to help defray the costs of travel.

"The cost will be around $8,000 for the week," said coach Alex Cuello.

Cuello added that Ranch & Home has provided funds for the team to stay in dorm rooms at Arizona State University.

Donations also can be made to the TC Heat at any Bank of the West in the Tri-Cities.

Call 509-551-2059 or 509-366-0759 to purchase raffle tickets or for more details.