The Fayette Citizen-Sports Page
Friday, October 9, 1998
Local athletes keep winning accolades around the country

By MICHAEL BOYLAN
Sports Editor

From time to time, the sports desk receives announcements of local athletes' achievements. It is not lack of interest that keeps these stories out of the paper but lack of space. Today, there is space. Today, the accomplishments will be recognized.

First, there are several local kids that now participate in college athletics. Zach Caffall of Peachtree City is now a member of the men's soccer team at Berry College. He is a sophomore, majoring in Biology and Premedicine.

Genie Leonard from Fayetteville is a member of the University of Florida's women's soccer team. She plays defense for the Gators and is hoping for an injury free season this year.

Last but not least, Ben Simpson from Fayetteville is a senior defensive lineman for the Navy Sprint football team.

In other collegiate sports news, Justin Estes, a 1998 Fayette County High School graduate was signed to a golf scholarship by Darton College. Justin was a member of the all county team and played number one during his senior year with a four handicap.

Sean Estep of Peachtree City signed a soccer scholarship with OVC in Parkersburg,WV. He will be a goalkeeper and outside midfielder for the Fighting Scots. In high school, Estep had an average goal per game of 1.4. He is the first Georgian ever selected to the OVC soccer program.

If you are a fan of auto racing, Joe Tenney of Tyrone will be racing in the SCCA Runoffs on Oct. 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. He will be racing his Toyota-powered Tercel in the GT-4 class against the top amateur drivers in the country with the hope of being crowned "national champion."

Brad Griffies,16,of Fayette County won the North American Challenge Figure Skating event in San Jose, Calif. Brad won by unanimous decision and was chosen by the United States Figure Skating Association to be one of three skaters to represent the U.S in the novice division.

If you are or know a local athlete who has achieved some form of athletic honor, please contact the sports desk by phone at 770-719-1880 or by fax at 770-719-1976.

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