Sports Briefs

By Staff
Franklin County Times
Vina baseball pummels Hazlewood 16-0
VINA – The Vina baseball team opened its season with a 16-0 victory over Hazlewood Thursday.
Randy Barnes earned the shutout by striking out eight batters and allowing only one hit.
Ryan Manasco slammed a two-run homer in the third inning, while Brent Townsed went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBIs and Blake Thomas added a three-run double for the Red Devils (1-0).
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Russellville Little League signups
March 1
Registration for Russellville Little League baseball will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at the Lee Complex, and tryouts will begin at 9 a.m. at the same location. The league is open to children ages seven to 12. For more information, call Richie Malone at 332-1514.
City youth softball registration
March 1
The Russellville Parks and Recreation Department youth softball league will register teams for ages 6-12 until Saturday, March 1. The late registration is from March 3-8, and the fee is $35 per player or $65 for two players. For more information, call the department at 332-8770.
City flag football 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.