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6:33 am Thursday, January 31, 2008

Sports Briefs

By Staff
Franklin County Times
Prep schedule
February 1
February 4
ASWA State Poll
January 31
CLASS 5A Boys
No. 1 Williamson (24-1)
No. 2 Russellville (24-0)
No. 3 Talladega (23-2)
No. 4 Wenonah (24-5)
No. 5 Butler (19-5)
No. 6 Anniston (20-3)
No. 7 Eufaula (19-6)
No. 8 J.O. Johnson (19-9)
No. 9 Albertville (20-9)
No. 10 Parker (18-8)
CLASS 2A Girls
No. 1 Cold Springs (28-1)
No. 2 Reeltown (17-4)
No. 3 Samson (19-3)
No. 4 Piedmont (23-1)
No. 5 Red Bay (19-5)
No. 6 Ohatchee (18-3)
No. 7 Westminster Chr. (20-6)
No. 8 Keith (17-7)
No. 9 White Plains (16-6)
No. 10 Hatton (20-4)
Run 2 Cavalry
2-Mile Run/Walk
February 2
TUSCUMBIA – The Run 2 Cavalry 2-Mile Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at Cavalry Baptist Church beginning at 9 a.m.
The course is flat and fast, and will be certified by race day, and the race will benefit the church's youth group. For more information, contact Josh Aycock at (256) 314-4631 or (256) 415-1326.
Vina sponsors pro wrestling event
February 15
VINA – The Vina basketball program will present a professional wrestling "Star Wars 2008" fundraiser at the Vina High School gym Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
The title matches will include WWF Superstars, ladies world title and the U.S. junior title.
There will be a special match featuring "Action" Mike Jackson vs The Wrestling Superstar at 1:30 p.m. at the gym for $1, plus an autograph party from 3:30 p.m. to 5 :30 p.m. at the Vina parade.
Tickets cost $10 and all proceeds will benefit the Vina basketball program.
For ticket information, call VIna boys basketball coach Sonny Tibbs at 331-2265 or (205) 495-5375.
City flag football league registration
March 31
The Russellville Parks and Recreation Department flag football league will register teams until March 31.
The league is for ages 16 and up, and the fee is $150 per team with a limit of 15 players. To register, come to the Russellville Recreation Center or call Derrick Dorn at 332-8770.

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