The regional soccer playoffs wrapped up last week and the county is once again surrounded by region and area champs.

Chiefs and Panthers season on the diamond ends

The McIntosh Chiefs and the Starr's Mill Panthers baseball teams had their seasons end last week. Despite successful seasons that led both teams to their region playoffs, their bids for a regional and state championship fell short.

Balesky signs with talented Reinhardt squad

Beau Balesky, senior striker at McIntosh High School, recently signed a scholarship to Reinhardt College to play soccer beginning in the fall.

Wild weekend of racing at Senoia Speedway

Veteran Late Model driver Scott Griffin recorded his first win of the 2000 season Saturday night at Senoia Speedway, in the Alan Vigil Southlake 50-lap feature. Griffin who returned to Senoia Speedway this season after finishing fourth in the 1999 Southern All Star Series and second in the Rookie points battle recorded his first win out of three attempts at the 3/8-mile track that he call home.

Fayette Flames head to district track and field meet

The Fayette Flames will go to the G.R.P.A. 4th District Meet to be held at Twelve Oaks Stadium at Lovejoy High School on Thursday, April 27- Saturday, April 29. Opening ceremonies and final field events will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. and all qualifying heats for running events will be held on Friday, April28th at 5:30 p.m. Final running events and G.R.P.A. State Qualifiers will be held on Saturday, April 29th at 9:00 a.m.

Sports Calendar

Youth triathlon coming soon

The 9th annual Peachtree City Youth triathlon will be held on June 3. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Glenloch Recreation Area and is open to children ages 7-15. The cost of the race is 18 and the deadline for registration is May 23. There will be a swim qualifier on May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the kedron pool. Call 770-785-2595 for more information.

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