1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2008
Contact: Cristal Rollins
Frisco RoughRiders
(972) 334-1906
CRollins@RidersBaseball.com
RoughRiders to honor local student athletes
The Frisco RoughRiders Foundation to assist North Texas students.
Frisco, TX - Each year, the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation honors high school seniors
through their scholarship award program. Entering the sixth year of the program, the
RoughRiders Foundation has donated over $25,000 in scholarship monies to local
students.
High school seniors who have participated in at least one athletic activity during their
senior year are eligible for consideration for the 2008 scholarship awards. Each award is
for $1,000 toward the student’s college education costs.
Last year, the RoughRiders recognized students from Frisco ISD, Mesquite ISD, Garland ISD
and Denison ISD.
“The Frisco RoughRiders are honored to assist local students in their aspirations for higher
education,” said RoughRiders President/General Manager Scott Sonju. “The scholarship
program is a tremendous opportunity for the RoughRiders to support the community and
reward local student athletes for their positive contributions on the field and in the
classroom.”
Students must meet all of the minimum application requirements in order to be
considered. For application requirements, please visit RidersBaseball.com.
To be considered, students must submit the following 1) completed application form; 2)
essay; 3)at least one letter of reference and 4) a copy of their academic transcript.
Submit completed applications to:
The Scholarship Review Board
Frisco RoughRiders Foundation
7300 RoughRiders Trail

2. Frisco, TX 75034
Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2008.
About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their
games at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team has finished first in all of Double-A
Baseball in attendance in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
To learn more about the Frisco RoughRiders’ scholarship program and other community
development programs, please contact Cristal Rollins at (972) 334-1906 or
CRollins@RidersBaseball.com. For more information on Mandalay Baseball Properties, the
Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, contact Brian SanFilippo at (972) 334-1925 or
via email at BSanFilippo@RidersBaseball.com.