'The Drive' Hits 700,000 After Third Report Night

'The Drive' Hits 700,000 After Third Report Night

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May 28, 2003

SAN DIEGO - Volunteers from around San Diego gathered at the Aztec Athletic Center on Thursday, May 22nd, for Report Night III of "The Drive 2003".

At the third checkpoint of the 10-week campaign, volunteers have securedpledges totaling $711,636 toward their goal of $1.25 million forstudent-athlete scholarships at San Diego State University. Teams fromaround San Diego and Orange Counties are in competition for this year'sdrive, building on last year's record and all-time high of $1.1 million.

In the team competition, Morrison's Monty Clubbers from Scripps Ranch/Poway, led by Captain Bert Morrison, continue their quest for their third consecutive team title with $96,175, 86.3 percent of the 2002 total.

Monty's Family Jewels out of La Mesa, led by Bob McCray, are gaining ground quickly in second at $88,708, or 76.8 percent of 2002, while The Tierrasanta Titans, led by Martin Imhof, moved into third at $94,606, or 66.9 percent of 2002.

Team champions are decided by the greatest overall percentage increase over their 2002 final tally.

In the individual race, Ben Bagnas from Morrison's Monty Clubbers kept histhree-year streak in the top spot alive with $54,200. Bobbie Harkey of theTierrasanta Titans jumped into second at $39,479, Todd Nielsen from theAztechnicians in East County climbed a notch into third at $36,829, BobMcCray of Monty's Jewels out of La Mesa dropped to fourth at $33,195, andthe husband and wife duo of Jim and Deborah Marshall from Monty's Beach Bum Border Patrol held the fifth spot at $27,961.

You can still assist the AAF in contacting the many residents and alumni inthe Southern California area to reach our goal. For your efforts, you willreceive great prizes, including the opportunity to earn SEASON TICKETS for2003 AZTEC FOOTBALL AND 2003-04 MEN'S BASKETBALL.

For more information on how to join the team in your area, contact Pat Kreger at the Aztec Athletic Foundation at (619) 594-6444, or e-mail at pjkreger@mail.sdsu.edu, today.

Visit the Aztecs website at www.goaztecs.com for continuing updates during"The Drive 2003". Volunteers will convene June 19th for thefinal time at the Victory Celebration in hopes of reaching their goal of$1.25 million.