From the roaring crowd in Newport News to on-court fireworks, this opening weekend had it all: ✅ Beltway Bombers dominate the Savannah Hurricanes, 124–78 ✅ Virginia Neptunes surge past Coach Ben Bullock’s DMV Warriors, 124–95 ✅ A halftime show that turned into a party ✅ Real community impact that went beyond the scoreboard 🎤 Hosted by Ali Mehdaoui, this V-League Center episode brings the energy, the emotion, and the excellence straight from the court. 🎙️ Episode Breakdown 0:00 – The energy of the Tip-Off Classic 1:30 – National Anthem & the crowd goes wild 3:00 – Game 1: Bombers vs Hurricanes (RS Barclay’s 33-pt statement) 6:15 – Halftime Zumba Dance feature + community shoutouts 8:45 – Game 2: Neptunes vs DMV Warriors (Coach Bullock’s mindset) 12:30 – On-court interviews: “Culture over comfort” 14:00 – Community initiatives that moved the crowd 17:20 – MVP presentations with Ed Huckaby & Andre Vaughn 20:00 – The takeaway: League greatness meets local impact 💬 Quotes from the Court “We’re not chasing stats — we’re chasing banners.” – RS Barclay, Beltway Bombers “Wins come later. Culture starts now.” – Coach Ben Bullock, DMV Warriors “Play for each other. Play for the city.” – Matt Mensia, Virginia Neptunes 🎤 Halftime Highlights Jenny Collins Zumba Dance Group lit up the court — twice! Deer Park Elementary Dance Team had fans smiling ear to ear. 🤝 Community Impact This wasn’t just about basketball — it was about building the future. The league’s Hoops for Hope initiative brought local youth to the floor, meeting players and learning that discipline, education, and faith go hand-in-hand with success. The V-League continues to serve as a model for how sports can inspire, unite, and uplift. 💰 Presented By 💥 Alexton Incorporated — powering the next generation of excellence. 🎟 NeptunesVA.com — your home for tickets, events & community engagement. 🎤 PA Voice: Jody Ryan 📸 Coverage by V-League Media 📱 Follow & Tag Us Follow 👉 @VLeaguePro Tag your posts with #VLeagueCenter #VLeagueTipOff #CoachBullock #BombersNation #NeptunePride #VLeagueCommunity 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and iHeartRadio. 🎥 Recorded live from the Neptune Tip-Off Classic – Newport News, VA.