The roster was released this week for the Houston Heat, who will face the Harlem Ambassadors at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Hiett Gymnasium.

The Ambassadors are an internationally acclaimed group with their “Harlem-style” basketball.

Honorary coaches for the Heat are: Wes Murray, Texas County Memorial Hospital CEO; Carl Watson, sheriff Texas County; Joe Richardson, dentist; and Rick Walker of Wal-Mart.

Players are: Jerry Jackson, Cally Manier, Bill Villapiano, Jeff McNiell, Dustin Kirkman, Jennifer McNiell, Amy McNew, Brent Hall, Willy Walker, Brent Kell, Lacy Pittman, David Hall, Rachel Rees, Ashley Kell, Terri Driesel, Mike Motzkus, Jarid Scheets, Michelle Dugan, Travis Rector, Veronica Carter, Jake Thompson and Rick Vermillion.

Tickets are $3 in advance or $5 at the door and benefit the Houston Optimist Club.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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