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Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Chiefs, Panthers split soccer wins

In their only meeting of the regular season, the soccer squads from McIntosh and Starr's Mill split their games Saturday night at Starr's Mill.

Benefit golf tourney raises $6,000

A recent benefit golf tournament for cancer-stricken Stephanie Phillips, a member of the state champion Fayette County High School softball team, collected more than $6,000 to help the family, whose members have had to miss work to provide care.

High school sports briefs

The Sandy Creek Lady Patriots finished third in the recent East Coweta Invitational soccer tournament. After a 4-0 loss to Northgate, the Lady Patriots fell 2-1 in overtime to East Coweta before defeating Alexander 2-1 on two goals by Jenna Thomason. Keeper Kristen Burnett then recorded a shutout as Sandy Creek won 4-0 over Douglas County.

FCHS puts five in hall

Six former Fayette County High School sports figures were honored at a banquet for their prowess in sports, both playing and coaching, and many of them for more than one sport.

Boxing class starts in April

The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department will be offering introductory boxing classes at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center beginning in April and May. Participants will learn that boxing is not a sport of two people who beat each other up. Boxing is scientific, a physical chess game. A few required skills to compete successfully are out thinking and out maneuvering your opponent.

Local swimmers place at state

With several swimmers earning individual points, the Southern Crescent Aquatic Team age group state team recently finished fourth overall in the Division II standings of the 2003 Georgia 14-and-Under Age Group Championships in Savannah.

Local players earn state hoop honors

The Atlanta Tipoff Club and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution have released their annual Georgia High School Basketball Awards, and several local players have made the list.

Kiwanis golf tourney April 16

Golfers are invited to participate in the annual Spring Golf Tournament sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City Wednesday, April 16, at Flat Creek Golf Club. All proceeds go to support numerous local charities and community service projects.

Hunters encouraged to review safety tips before hunting gobblers

Before gearing up and heading out this spring in pursuit of the elusive wild turkey, hunters are encouraged to review and abide by all safety tips, reminds the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Hunters should know their skill level, make careful preparations of supplies and review safety tips before the season opens Saturday, March 22.

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