Express remain Beasts of the East! Win 3rd consecutive Eastern Title.

On Sunday June 29th 2008 the Elkhart Express captured their 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference Championship by defeating their #1 rival the Battle Creek Knights 147-130 in front of the best fans in all of the IBL the "Express Nation".  North Side Gym was alive and rockin as all the bells and whistles were in full gear as the city of Elkhart had the playoff fever.

Up next for the Express is a trip out to Bellingham, Washington to take on the Bellingham Slam for the League Championship.

Sunday's breakdown:
As he has done all season Cedric Moodie put on an offensive showcase collecting 40pts in 40 minutes.  The IBL's #2 scorer has only one thing on his mind and that is going into Bellingham, Washington and taking home the overall League Championship for the 3rd time. 

Big time point guard Tim Pledger showed once again why he is one of if not the best pure point guard in the league.  Tim's constant hustle and verbal cues have been un-matched by any guard we have seen.  Tim ran the Express offence to perfection finishing 16pts, 8 assists with 0 turnovers, and 3 steals.  

Chris Charles led the Express bigs with 14pts, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots.  Jarrod Lovette played well despite being bother by a calf injury.  Lovette finished with 12pts and 3 rebounds.

Elkhart advanced to the title game by defeating a very talented Windy City Soldiers 123-106 in Friday's semi final.  Cedric Moodie led the Express with 34pts.  Jarrod Lovette collected 14pts and 10 rebounds.

Battle Creek advanced to the final by defeating a hard nosed Elgin Racers team 116-100 in a very close and competitive game in Saturday's semi final.  Battle Creek was led by Kendrick Cornelius 25pts.  Rashi Johnson dealt out a game high 7 assists.  Elgin was led by Keith Gayden's 23pts and 17 rebounds.

   

Updated by Shawn Randall Monday, June 30, 2008

Express train to head west in search of 3rd championship!

Express Nation we have a time, date, and location for the league championship.  The title game is slated for 7:30pm Friday June 18th in Bellingham, Washington. 

Elkhart will be competing for it's 3rd consecutive championship in it's 3rd year of existance.  Keep posted to the website for further information.  There could be a major suprise in store?  You will have to read to find out!! stay tuned

 

Updated by Shawn Randall Monday, June 30, 2008

Express finish regular season 21-1! Best record in IBL

The Elkhart Express finished up their regular season Saturday night at Battle Creek.  The Express defeated the Knights 146-123 to finish the regular season 21-1!  Special thanks to all the road warriors who made the hour and a half drive.  Elkhart proved once again that Express Nation are the best fans in all the land!

Saturday Break down:
The first half of the game definitely had a playoff feel to it.  Both teams battled each other for every loose ball, every rebound, and Battle Creek shot a blistering 55% field goal percentage, and 53.8% from behind the arc.  The score at half time was Elkhart 64 BC 58.

The 3rd quarter however is the Express quarter.  Elkhart all season has exploded out of half time and they didn't waver this time.  Elkhart put up 45pts in the 3rd and took a 109-85 lead into the fourth.

Elkhart was led by it's amazing back court duo of Cedric Moodie and Tim Pledger.  Ced finished with a game high 34pts and dished out 6 assists.  Tim Pledger looked playoff ready erupting for a season best 32pts and 9 assists.  Jarrod Lovette and Chris Charles took care of the inside combining for 32pts and 21 rebounds. 

Former Express player Rashi Johnson fell 1 rebound short of a triple double.  Rashi finished with 18pts, 9 rebounds, and 14 assists. 

Updated by Shawn Randall Monday, June 30, 2008

New Express Office location

The Elkhart Express front office has moved from downtown Elkhart out to 56199 suite 11 in the Park Way Plaza on CR17. Park Way Plaza is about a quarter mile north of the 20 bypass and about 2 miles south of the Indiana toll road. Just look for the Beef O' Brady's.

The new and improved office space will provide the staff with the resources necessary to ensure another championship caliber season for your Elkhart Express. Contact the Express office (574) 522-9911 with any questions you may have. Order your tickets now! Don't miss any of the action.

Updated by Shawn Randall Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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