Page B2B THE THE TOWNS TOWNS COUNTY COUNTY HERALD HERALD August August 2, 2017 2, 2017 Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports ooolgofk[gmflq`]jYd\f]lÛÝÛ<¤eYad‘Ûl[`]jYd\³oaf\klj]Yef]l Towns County Indians hold camp with youthful counterparts By Shawn Jarrard time payment of $90 will be Towns County Herald required at the time of signup Staff Writer to cover costs of playing during the season, including insurance, a game jersey that It’s an age-old story – kids will get to keep at the end the little kids always look up of the season, and a trophy at to the big kids. the end-of-year banquet. And that’s why the an- Teams are broken down nual Towns County Youth into categories according Football Camp is always such to age: Pee Wees are 5 and a success. 6-year-olds; Termites are 7 For a couple of hours and 8-year-olds; Mites are 9 on Thursday, July 27, the and 10-year-olds; and Midg- Towns County High School ets are 11 and 12-year-olds. Indians helped their youth As previously reported, football counterparts drill for the 2017 season will be Di- the upcoming season. rector Smith’s 21st and final With the help of the season as director of the coaching staff of both the Towns County program. high school and youth foot- “This will be my last ball teams, the kids practiced year and my last camp,” said the fundamentals of the game, Smith. “It’s sad, but I’m go- such as passing, kicking, ing to try my best to enjoy blocking and more. this and have a good season. “We’ve got awesome I hope I get more numbers out kids here, they’re real re- for the teams. spectful,” said TCYFL Di- “I appreciate Coach rector Jimmy Smith. “We do Cornett and the high school youth football to keep kids varsity team for doing this. out of trouble and get them Cornett, he really cares about outside, but mainly to help the football program here in build the program for the high Towns County, I know that school team. Varsity and youth alike huddle up with Coach John Cornett at the end of the 2017 Towns County Youth Football League Camp. Photo/ for a fact.” “The young ones, they Shawn Jarrard After this season, the know these kids play on playing rec football, I looked “That way, when they get up “Of all places, in games out there.” Towns County Rec Depart- Friday nights, and these are up to all the guys when I was to our age, they can do what Towns, it’s got to be the The youth league held ment will be heading up the their heroes. One day, they’re in it. we do.” most important just because its first practice on Monday, youth football program, and going to be playing out on a “It’s very important for Indians football offi- of our numbers,” said Coach July 31, and Smith will con- Director Smith said he feels Friday night, also. It’s a big these guys to have somebody cially kicks off on Friday, Cornett. “We’re smaller than tinue to sign up kids through good about Rec Director Matt deal.” to look up to, especially Aug. 18, in a home game most schools, and I think it Aug. 11. Youngblood leading the youth For TCHS senior Luke somebody in the commu- against Hayesville at 7:30 means a lot more to these Interested young ath- football charge in 2018. Woody, who is known for nity.” p.m., and Woody has high young kids to see these high letes new to the league and 2017 Towns County pumping up the stands be- Junior Jake Parker feels expectations this season. school kids in their lives, their parents should bring Youth Football kicks off its tween plays on game nights, the same way as Woody about “I’m looking forward to because they get to see them a copy of the child’s birth regular season on Saturday, teaching how to have effort the youth football camp, and being the first team in Towns every day.” certificate at signup, as it will Aug. 19, in a home game is an important part of the he, too, has fond memories County history to make the Continued Coach Cor- be provided to the Smoky against the Cherokee Braves camp. of being a young’un in youth playoffs,” said Woody. nett: “Going to the playoffs Mountain Conference as out of , to be “If you want to be suc- football. And that’s a sentiment is our goal at the high school proof of age. played at the Towns County cessful as a player and as “I’m just glad that shared by Indians Head this year, and I think it’s a Kids who played last Recreation and Conference a team, you have to have we’re able to help them any Coach John Cornett, who very reachable goal. We have year will not need to provide Center at Foster Park. full effort and cooperation way we can, and show them appreciates the necessity of to play great football, and copies of their birth certifi- All youth games begin from your entire team,” said things that we know and building a program through looking at our region, we just cates at signup. at 9:30 a.m., starting with the Woody. “When I was out have learned,” said Parker. youth recruitment. feel like there’s six winnable For all players, a one- Pee Wees. Chatuge Shores Ladies Golfers try to beat the heat

Kathy Stewart’s powerful follow through. While the scorecard friends, talking about gardens said the game of the day was and grandkids. It’s a place to the best two balls of the four- glory in that approach shot that some, the real game was beat- almost rolled in, and forget Indians Head Coach John Cornett and quarterback Trent Bradshaw look on as youth football players practice passing in the July 27 camp. ing the heat. On Tuesday, July about that duffed chip that led Photo/Shawn Jarrard 25, the afternoon heat indexes to a double bogey. were more than 100 degrees. This week’s winners: The hearty dozen who braved Kathy Stewart, Glenda Ged- the weather straggled into the dings, Vickie Hunt, and a blind NASCAR 2017 cool confines of the clubhouse, draw (thanks, Sandy Jersey). By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter looking for quick refreshment. Low putts winner is Nancy Sitting around the table Outlaw. “ROWDY” KYLE IS BACK is a reminder that golf is a If you’d like to join the Long Pond, PA - Kyle Bowyer, Daniel Suarez, Eric Jones, Gragson-345, 10. Cindric-324. social sport. Whether your fun, the ladies of Chatuge Busch won his first Cup Series Matt Kenseth, and . NASCAR IS STILL handicap is 8 or 40, the 19th Shores Golf Course are still race of the season, and the first at Kenseth had and up and ALIVE AND WELL hole is where everyone is the accepting new members. Call the Pocono track, as he coasted to down day. He got squirrely on There has been talk that same. It’s a place to make new Judy Schmitt at 828-389-7095. victory by 6.18 seconds ahead of the first lap of the race and spun NASCAR is going down the drain, T(Aug2,F3)SH Kevin Harvick. around. This caused a chain reac- but based on independent studies, Busch led the most laps tion of crashes involving nine other it appears the sport of racing is as and track owners are searching for Sun., Aug. 6; Cup Series (74), which means he has now led cars. Kenseth worked his way back healthy as other major sports. a better formula to bring in new race 22 of 36; Starting time: 3 p.m. 1,028 laps, the most of any driver to the front, but near the end of the Professional sports is big race fans while keeping the loyalty ET; TV: NBCSN. this year. If he continues at his race, he was mired back in traffic. business in the United States, and of longtime ones. Racing Trivia Question: present level, he will surpass Harry , winner of last NASCAR isn’t the only one that Tracks are trying new pack- Which driver has the most Truck Gant, the all-time lap leader. week’s Brickyard 400 was caught has seen a drop in the number of ages, and sometime gimmicks to Series championships? Even though it was a con- speeding on pit road during a cau- fans. The four major team sport lure fans back into the stands. They Last Week’s Question: vincing win for the driver of the tion period on lap 105. The penalty organizations; MLB, NHL, NBA, are adopting new ticket pricing for How many Cup teams does Roush No. 18 Gibbs Racing , it forced him to restart at the tail end and NFL, have all seen significant children which they hope will help Fenway Racing currently field? won’t come without a penalty or of the field. He finished 11th. Dale drops. bring more youth into racing. Answer. Two, the No. 6 driven fine. NASCAR officials discov- Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th, but was While there have been dips Money is definitely the Trevor Bayne and the No. 17 by ered a loose lug nut on one of his unable to lead any laps. in the number of fans that attend problem with a lot of fans. The Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wheels during a post race inspec- The race’s biggest loser was “Rowdy” Kyle Is Back NASCAR races and watch it on people I talk with at the tracks Gerald Hodges is a syndi- tion, and will announce the penalty Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. Benjamin pushed Preece television, last week’s Brickyard complain about high hotel costs, cated NASCAR writer and author. on Tuesday. 48 Hendrick . He had a hard during the two laps, but could 400 showed there are still a lot of and the overall cost once they get You may contact him by e-mail at: “I’m glad to see we’re tire problem, spun around and hit not make a pass and finished .054- fans attracted to the sport. to the track. It’s not just the cost [email protected]. back,” said Busch. “We had an the outside wall. He wound up seconds back. There were 5.6-million fans of a $50 ticket that keeps some awesome car today. It was a flying 35th with a DNF. “I’m at a loss for words,” watching as Kasey Kahne got his fans away, but $6 hot dogs and $5 machine. It was a perfect race. Ev- Top-10 leaders after 21 of said Preece. “It’s hard to believe I first win in 102 races. Stop and cokes. Imagine how much a family VFW eryone has worked so hard to make 36: 1. Truex-823, 2. Larson-738, 3. really won.” think about those numbers. It’s of four spent during the Brickyard it happen, and things went our way Harvick-724, 4. -723, Bryan Scott was third, fol- mind boggling. 400 that lasted over five hours. Golf League today.” 5. Keselowski-649, 6. Hamlin-649, lowed by , Cole The race was up 8 per As costs go up, families The VFW Golf League Busch took the lead for the 7. Elliott-616, 8. McMurray-615, Custer, JJ Yeley, , cent in viewership from last year have less and less to spend on en- plays each Thursday at the last time on lap 144 of the 160-lap 9. Kenseth-594, 10. Bowyer-577. Blake Koch, William Byron, and (5.2M) and up 20 per cent from tertainment. I haven’t seen a lot of Chatuge Shores Golf Course. race from Kevin Harvick, after Note: The top-16 drivers Brandon Jones. 2015 (4.7M), both of which aired frustration from fans about the rac- It is open to all members of the giving him a bump from behind. will have their points reset after the Top-10 leaders after 19 of on NBCSN. ing side of NASCAR, it’s all about VFW and American Legion “Kyle got into me, but it Richmond race on Sept. 9. These 33: 1. Sadler-707, 2. Byron-653, For the first time since affordability. I think NASCAR and regardless of post affiliation. It was because I got loose in the cor- will be the drivers eligible for this 3. Allgaier-564, 4. B. Poole-518, 2009, the Brickyard 400 earned a all the major sports are going to was a little soggy on the links ner,” said Harvick. “We’re work- year’s Cup Series championship. 5. Hemric-488, 6. Custer-474, 7. larger audience than the Indianap- rise and fall with the economy. today but there was a good ing on things, and picking up here While this is the current standings, Tifft-436, 8. Reed-424, 9. Arm- olis 500, which takes place at the For the MLB teams, they turnout of 10 teams vying for and there. We’re going to be ready the number of wins a driver has strong-388, 10. Koch-374. same race track (5.5M). saw their average home game at- the win. Two teams posted a -7 for the Chase, but Kyle was the will determine the final 16 drivers. Results of Saturday’s Truck It used to be that most rev- tendance decline by more than 10 class of the field today.” PREECE GETS FIRST Series race at Pocono: 1. Christo- per cent over the past decade. for low scores of the day with enue came from ticket sales and the team of Susan Bongiovan- Martin Truex Jr. led 31 laps XFINITY VICTORY pher Bell, 2. Ben Rhodes, 3. Ryan concessions, but not any more. Overall, NASCAR racing is to finish third. “We had a shot at it Ryan Preece started first Truex, 4. John Nemechek, 5. John- Money in these sports comes from holding its own, and doing better ni, Joe Generazio, Mel Halfon up until near the end,” said Truex. and finished first in Saturday’s ny Sauter, 6. , 7. Aus- a range of channels. While endorse- than the NBA and MLB. and Joe Proper taking first “We were just a little off today. The Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speed- tin Cindric, 8. Cody Coughlin, 9. ments, advertising, TV deals, and Weekend Racing: The Cup place after evaluation of the car would run great when we were way for his first career victory. , 10. Justin Haley. merchandising all factor into team and Xfinity teams are at the 2.45- results. It was a great team ef- out front in clean air, but when we Even though he led 141 laps of the Top-10 leaders after 12 of revenue, ticket sales remain impor- mile Watkins Glen road course. fort with many long putts and had to come from back in the field 250-lap race, it all came down to 23: 1. Bell-528, 2. Sauter-510, 3. tant, as both a source of revenue, as The Trucks have an off week. a nice chip in by Mel Halfon it wasn’t so good.” a two lap, green-white-checkered Briscoe-470, 4. Crafton-464, 5. well as a gauge of fan loyalty. Sat., Aug. 5; Xfinity Series that made the difference. Con- was fourth, shootout between him and Kyle Nemechek-396, 6. Rhodes-387, 7. As NASCAR attendance race 20 of 33; Starting time: 2 p.m. gratulations on a well played then it was , Clint Benjamin. R. Truex-386, 8. Enfinger-382, 9. ET; TV: NBCSN. continues to decline, NASCAR round. T(Aug2,F1)SH