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We have launched a new webpage (wheelinjazz.com) that gives you the opportunity to better follow and support the team. The new page has a donation link and also a shopping cart for you to purchase coupons that give you great value. The team gets 40% of the purchase price of the coupons. Thank you for visiting and supporting the team.

Neuroworx and the Hull Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide therapy and rehabilitative services for individuals dealing with paralysis sescondary to spinal cord injuries and similar neurological conditions. Supporting adaptive sports is a natural extension of our mission to improve the rehabilitation, overall health and quality of life for individuals with these devastating injuries.

Dale Hull and Jan Black are the co-founders of Neuroworx. The Wheelin' Jazz are grateful for their efforts./

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Wheelin' Jazz Beat Suns 65-60

Playing the Suns the second time in two weeks, the #19 Phoenix Suns again gave the Wheelin' Jazz fits but again were not able to overcome the size and speed of the Wheelin' Jazz. Final score 65-60.

The two teams battled close through the first half as the lead changed hands several time. After a late half rally, the Wheelin' Jazz led 31-30 at the half. The second half started with an 8-2 run by the Wheelin' Jazz and the Suns were never able to close the gap.

Jeff Griffin led two players in double figures with 21, followed by Layne Mangum with 10. Jason Hokanson, Bret Remington, and Dean Smith followed with 9, 9 and 8 points respectively. The Suns were led by hot shootingTom Hambicki 20 who hit 5 three pointers in the game.

The Wheelin' Jazz will next face the #7 LA Fast Breakin Lakers.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Layne,
You ever hear from that really goodlooking blond guy from Logan, you went to sin city with?

Anonymous said...

Hey LeBeau,

I was at Bear Lake looking to get a shake. I talked to your mommy. I was hoping to see you. What is going on? You coulda left your email address or something. Mine is laynemangum@hotmail.com. Send me a note.