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Wednesday, January 8, 2003

Wrestling teams keep busy, prepare for county duals meet

The Starr's Mill wrestling team participated in the Hoover Invitational in Alabama last weekend and finished in second place. Hoover won the meet and Vestavia Hills High School, defending champs and a perennial powerhouse in Alabama placed third.

Basketball teams back in action after holiday break, tournaments

Local basketball teams hoped to stay sharp by participating in holiday basketball tournaments or playing out of region games. Starr's Mill hosted a tournament and both the Starr's Mill boys and girls teams, as well as the McIntosh Lady Chiefs, struggled against some tough competition. The Lady Chiefs and the Starr's Mil Panthers placed sixth, while the Lady Panthers placed fourth.

Play ball before the scouts on FCHS diamond, Jan. 19

The Fayette County High School Home Run Baseball Club will host a professional baseball showcase with major league scouts from the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Florida Marlins, Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres. The showcase is sponsored and organized by USA All Star Sports.

Soccer Centre announces winter events

The Soccer Centre in Fayetteville announces the return of the very popular 4-A Side Championship Series On Martin Luther King Day (Monday Jan. 20, 2003) and Presidents' Day (Monday Feb. 17, 2003). Teams may enter either or both tournaments. There will be divisions for boys and girls, from Under 8 through Under 19 or High School. There will also be separate Groups for recreation and select teams.

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