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Wednesday, August 28, 2002

H.S. football season starts Friday

The wait for the beginning of the football season seems interminable, though that is probably due to the heat and the dog days of a baseball season with a possible work stoppage looming.

Fayetteville tennis player nets doubles championship with former star

Fayetteville resident Tom Cobb loves tennis. He has been playing the sport since the age of 10 and got more and more serious about it as he went through school. After attending West Georgia College and playing tennis there, Cobb began working for Delta and started a family. He continued to play tennis but did not reach the pinnacle of success until recently when he paired up with former pro Peter Doohan and began to dominate USTA national doubles tournaments.

Local volleyball teams face top ranked opponents

The local volleyball teams faced off against some of the top programs in the state last week and have to be encouraged with some of the results.

SouthSide Pioneers send athletes to AAU Nationals

The SouthSide Pioneers sent several athletes to the AAU National Championships recently.

Starr's Mill wins Sandy Creek softball tournament

Sandy Creek hosted a softball tournament at the Baseball/Soccer Complex in Peachtree City last weekend. The Starr's Mill Panthers placed first, McIntosh placed second and sandy Creek placed third.

Fayette County Devil rays win national championship

The Fayette County Devil Rays were crowned national champions after winning the 13-under C.A.B.A. House World Series in Cincinnati.

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