(Left to right) Thrashers broadcaster Darren Elliot, AVP Tour Pros Mark Williams and Casey Jennings, Hawks scout Harold Ellis

Yesterday afternoon at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta, Hawks scout Harold Ellis teamed with Atlanta Thrashers broadcaster Darren Elliot for a charity two-on-two volleyball match against professionals Casey Jennings and Mark Williams. The pair is in town for a stop on the AVP Tour circuit, you can check out the action this weekend at Atlantic Station.

My colleague over on the Thrashers Blog, Ben Wright, did a great job getting some pictures and video of the event. It was pretty fun for all involved, and Ellis and Elliot (Team E) received oversized novelty checks for $2,500 towards the Hawks and Thrashers Foundations for their efforts.

Team E hung tough, but eventually the skills of the pros won out in a 21-10 win. We still applaud the effort fellas, especially Ellis, who was wearing all black despite the 90-degree heat.