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11:33 pm Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Sports Briefs

By Staff
Franklin County Times
Basketball schedule
December 6
Phil Campbell VG fall to Hamilton
HAMILTON – The Phil Campbell varsity girls fell at 4A Hamilton Monday night 74-39.
The Lady Aggies (3-2), led by Katie Palmer's 19 points, used a 31-13 run in the second quarter to hold a 27-point advantage at halftime.
Chasity Morgan had a game-high 21 points for the Lady Bobcats, while Jessica Taylor had eight. Tiffany Miller (4), Alissa Smith (2), Tatum Benford (2), Hannah McDougal (2) and Shannon Gasaway also scored for Phil Campbell (4-3).
Resort announces benefit tourney
December 6
FLORENCE – The first annual Doublehead Resort Sporting Clay Benefit will be held Friday, December 6 at the resort's multi-station sporting clay course. The five-member teams will enjoy a day of shooting that will also include breakfast, lunch, shooter's package and prizes. The entry fee is $500 per team, and all proceeds will benefit the Northwest Alabama Community Health Association. There is a limit of 20 teams for the tournament.For more information, call (256) 685-9267 or (256) 760-4713.
FCYBO deadline
December 7
The Franklin County Youth Basketball Organization has extended registration until Friday, December 7. There are seven age divisions available, including 6-and-under co-ed and 8-and-under, 10-and-under and 12-and-under for boys and girls. For more information, contact Richie Hester at 412-6774 or 332-3087.
Millenium Run
December 31
The annual Millenium Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held Monday, December 31. The race is the only midnight run in north Alabama, and it will be held at First Baptist Church in Killen beginning at 11:45 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Spires at fspires@spiresandassociations.com or (256) 760-9502.

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