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October 23, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Ryukyu Golden Kings Chase Consecutive Titles
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he 10th season of the bj-League (now known as Turkish Airlines bj League, or simply, TK bj League) is underway, featuring some new faces on the Ryukyu Kings. The reigning champs see the departure of former MVP Jeff Newton, the retirement of power-forward Yoshiki Yamashiro, one of the team’s original members and the departure of guard Masaya Karimata to the Fukushima Firebonds. The Kings, who were a record-breaking 43-9 last year, welcome forward Hiromasa Omiya and Anthony Kent to fill Newton’s shoes. Among those returning to the squad are Anthony McHenry, Kibwe Trim, Narito Namizato and head coach Tsutomu Isa, who
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aims to continue the momentum from last season while rebuilding a team with a fresh roster. So far, they haven’t missed a beat. At 3-1, they are currently tied for second place in the Western Conference. With 24 home games left in the season, there are plenty of chances to catch the best basketball team in Japan. The next home game is November 1 against the Rizing Fukuoka at 7 p.m. at the Okinawa City Gym. Tickets can be purchased at MCCS Tours+. For more information, contact your local Tours+ office (mccsokinawa.com/tours) or visit the Ryukyu Golden Kings official website at okinawa-basketball.jp/English.
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CCS has Halloween parties lined up at clubs across the island on the 31st. All parties will provide complimentary appetizers, music, prizes and a chance to win best male and female costume contests. Camp Courtney will be host to three parties. First is Hashmarks’ Halloween Party from 6 p.m. to midnight. The second party is the Halloween Thriller at the Legends Officers’ Club from 6 p.m. to midnight. Finally, the Bayview Enlisted Club has their bash from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. On Camp Foster, come down to the Globe & Anchor Enlisted Club inside Ocean Breeze from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Camp Kinser’s Monster Mash & Costume Bash at Sufside goes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Habu Pit SNCO Lounge and Thirsty’s Enlisted Club on MCAS Futenma will have Halloween parties, too. Head to the Habu Pit between 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. or Thirsty’s between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Up north, Camp Hansen’s Palms Pandemonium will be held inside The Palms Enlisted Lounge from 7 to 11 p.m. and Camp Schwab’s Halloween Bash at the Landing Zone Enlisted Lounge takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, contact your nearest participating club or visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs.
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