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Wednesday, July 3, 2002

Four Fayette County girls represent USA on cheering team headed to Europe

Cheerleading is a growing sport. Cheerleaders are coming off of the sidelines and competing around the world. As the sport evolves to include more gymnastics than ever, it is important to open the sport up to younger cheerleaders who can begin learning the complexities of the sport at an earlier age.

AMS celebrates the Fourth with Fireworks and Thursday Thunder

Atlanta Motor Speedway will light up the night sky with a brilliant display of fireworks and an equally intense show of racing thrills and excitement on Thursday, July 4 for the Spalding Automotive Group's Red, White and Blue Racing and Firework Spectacular night.

Pioneers have several AAU region champions

The SouthSide Pioneers competed in the AAU Regional Championships last weekend and had several members finish the meet as AAU Regional Champions and several more will head to the national meet. First through fourth place finishers qualify for the national meet.

Fayette County Tigers cekebrate good season with end of the year banquet

The 2002 Fayette County High School varsity baseball team recently held their annual awards banquet at the 755 Club at Turner Field before the Braves game with the Detroit Tigers. The 23-6 Region 4-AAAAA champions had a great season, going two rounds into the state tournament and placing as high as number four in the state rankings. There will be a minimum of four seniors who will continue on to play college baseball.

Clanton and team get a break after tough race

Hello race fans! This past Sunday the American Speed Association (ASA) visited La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin. I know the facility is at the fairgrounds, but I wasn't expecting that on the track I would encounter such a wild ride.

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