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8:11 pm Friday, May 9, 2008

Franklin County Times

By Staff
Sports Briefs
Red Bay boys golf qualifies for state
CAPSHAW – The Red Bay boys golf team shot a 340 at Canebrake Golf Club to grab the third spot in the Class 1A-3A tourney. Red Bay senior Grant Fancher finished second for low medalist honors by shooting a 72. Justin Page, Derrick Miller, Casey Keeton and Fancher will each tee off between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Monday at the Robert Trent Jones' Schoolmaster course.
ASWA State Polls
Final
Class 2A Softball
No. 1 West Morgan
No. 2 Ider
No. 3 Addison
No. 4 Samson
No. 5 J.B. Pennington
No. 6 Ranburne
'No. 7 Oakman
No. 8 American Christian
No. 9 Pleasant Valley
No. 10 Fultondale
PC Little League signups
May 9-10
PHIL CAMPBELL – The Phil Campbell Little League will hold signups Friday, May 8-Saturday, May 10. Girls ages 13-14 and 15-18 can register for softball and boys ages 13-14 can sign up for baseball from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. For more information, call (205) 993-4756.
Vina end-of-the-year celebration
May 9
VINA – Vina School will hold an end-of-the-year celebration Friday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Barbecue plates will be sold for $8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., a cake auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. and candidates will give two-minute speeches at 7 p.m. A $100 giveaway will be announced at the finale. Petunias in hanging baskets for Mother's Day will also be sold for $12. To order tickets or for more information, call 331-2260 or 356-9854.
BASS regional tournament
May 22-23
DECATUR – The BASS Club World Championship (BCWC) Regional Tournament, a qualifier for the World Championship, will be held Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23. Ten regional tournaments are held throughout the year with winners from each advancing to the BASS Club World Championship, which is set for Oct. 6-11. For more information on the BCWC tournaments, visit www.bassmaster.com.
North Alabama basketball camp
June 2-5
FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama women's basketball program will hold a fundamental camp for girls grades 3-12 Monday, June 2-Friday, June 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuition is $150 with a group rate of $135 for three or more registrations sent together. For more information, call (256) 765-4615 or (256) 765-4161.

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