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7:32 am Friday, February 8, 2008

Sports Briefs

By Staff
Franklin County Times
ASWA State Poll
February 7
CLASS 5A Boys
No. 1 Williamson (25-1)
No. 2 Russellville (26-0)
No. 3 Talladega (25-2)
No. 4 Butler (21-5)
No. 5 Wenonah (25-6)
No. 6 J.O. Johnson (21-9)
No. 7 John Carroll (20-6)
No. 8 Anniston (21-4)
No. 9 Eufaula (20-7)
No. 10 Sylacauga (18-8)
CLASS 2A Girls
No. 1 Cold Springs (29-1)
No. 2 Reeltown (23-4)
No. 3 Samson (22-3)
No. 4 Piedmont (26-1)
No. 5 Red Bay (20-8)
No. 6 Ohatchee (19-4)
No. 7 Westminster Chr. (22-6)
No. 8 Keith (17-7)
No. 9 White Plains (20-7)
No. 10 Hatton (22-6)
Prep basketball schedule
February 8
February 9
PC Little League, NSA signups
PHIL CAMPBELL – Registration for Little League baseball (boys 5-12) and NSA softball (girls 5-12) will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 16 and 23 at the Phil Campbell Little League Field from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, call (205) 993-4756.
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.
Title matches 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.
For ticket information, call coach Sonny Tibbs at 331-2265 or (205) 495-5375. Tickets cost $10 and all proceeds will benefit the Vina basketball program.
City flag football registration
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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