THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD September 25, 2013 Page 15A Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports www.townscountyherald.net • E-mail: [email protected] weight. 27-0 hole too much for TCMS to overcome Joe Now, take that 20 lbs. or so Collins that your arms weigh and lift them By Mason Mitcham over your head while holding a club and setting to take a swing at a Towns County Herald ball and you suddenly have a mass Staff Writer Tips from the Range and force issue. As the club drops I’ve discussed what I feel is toward impact, it builds momen- one of the most important aspects tum, which produces a pull toward Thursday night was of working the club correctly the impact zone because the front tough for the Towns County during the performance of a golf of your body now becomes more Middle School football team. swing, and that fundamental is weighted than the back. The force Though Coach Chris Vardo’s balance. of your arm motion is pulling you young Indians played with the Time and again I have made away from your center of gravity. mention that balance is key in mak- tenacity they’ve exhibited all This pull must be counterweighted. ing a good swing. Unfortunately, to Physics teachers please don’t be season, they suffered a 47-6 de- maintain proper balance one must too cruel as you read. feat at the hands of AAA-class perform the correct technique and A golfer must resist the pull school White County. this is not the most comfortable from the weight of the arms and The Indians were off to way to swing the club. To maintain the force of the motion to impact a rocky start when the White proper balance through the swing, by staying in the balance position County Warriors scored early a golfer must be able to “counter- established at address. Don’t al- in the first quarter. Having lost weight” the downswing. low your set up angles to change the momentum, the Indians It is a true statement to say during the swing. Try to keep the struggled to regain it. Cole that pressure will exaggerate your bottom tip of the spine behind the Ledford carried for the offense swing flaws and there is no better heels throughout the entire swing. during the first quarter, as did example of that than the one you Meaning, that your confirmation Blain Rogers and Harold Cox. will find every weekend at any golf must remain as it was at set up, But Towns County was unable course anywhere. Untrained golf- out. to gain any ground. White ers hacking at their shot like they Don’t let your body straight- County scored again at 4:42 were, and I know you’ve heard this, en on the downswing so your lower with a touchdown and a field chopping wood. posterior can remain “poked out”. goal, bringing the score to It really is a chopping mo- This gives the arms a clear path to 13-0. When the Indian offense tion so thus the expression. Gives the inside as they approach impact. fumbled the ball for a turnover a clear picture to what is going on. If this does not happen, the swing If you don’t counterweight, it will path will get outside the target line at 2:50, the Warriors capitalized Towns County brings down a Warrior ball carrier. The Middle School’s regular season will come to a close this Thursday at Union County. Photo/Mason Mitcham show up in your game, and on the in an over-the-top and outside to in on the opportunity and scored course, in an exaggerated form. motion. This is why it looks like another touchdown and field was able to make passes to Blane Rogers carried for a first Of White County, Coach It can be easy to fix on the range chopping wood. The shoulders goal. The same thing happened Blain Rogers for significant down. But Harold Cox truly Vardo admitted that “They’re a but terribly hard to master while get off their balance plane and the with 30 seconds left in the first. yardage. Nevertheless, the stood out, carrying for most of good ball club, well-coached.” actually playing the game. It is hacking begins. The score was 27-0 going into Towns County offense could the offense’s gains, including a But he also added that he was the one fault I see in almost every You can master the effort it the second quarter. not break through the War- first down. striving for improvements in golfer, really. The pros work on takes to counterweight by simply The beginning of the riors’ defense to put points on Cox carried again for a every game. “With every game, this constantly. learning how it feels to be pulled second was not fortuitous for the board. first down at the start of the you have things that you have Let me explain the issue into the ball on the downswing. the young Indians. They were With 6:29 to go in the fourth. Blain Rogers was then to get better at.” He noted that more clearly and then the picture Focus on the philosophy hit with an offsides violation, third quarter, White County able to score Towns County’s a team is always able to make will be more evident. of the downswing affect and you giving up five yards. However, scored a touchdown, bringing only touchdown at 6:44 left improvements in blocking, Typically speaking, and this will be on your way. Stay in your the Indian defense improved the score to 40-0. in the fourth. As soon as the outfield tackling, and protecting is not for the feint of heart, two legs and allow them to lead the considerably. White County The Indians’ offense ball changed, however, White the ball. “That’s what middle human arms weigh approximately downswing and your balance will was only able to score one played even harder. Cole Led- County ran the ball for another school’s all about, developing 16 lbs. to 25 lbs. combined when improve. Feel your body weight touchdown at 4:41, followed ford carried multiple times for touchdown, followed by a field those three things,” he said. separate from the body and lying on the inside of your back foot and by a field goal to bring the score multiple yards. Bradshaw com- goal, bringing the score to 47-6 “And that’s what we strive to on a scale. This is just a fact. Body work from there. Good luck and I to 34-0. Offensively, Bradshaw pleted a pass to Dalton Keene. when the game ended. get better at and better at.” parts have mass and therefore will see you on the course! Youth football teams split NASCAR 2013 By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter By Mason Mitcham been scored on in the past five Head coach Joey Floyd agreed, Towns County Herald games. saying that the team’s cohesion Kenseth and “Rowdy” finish 1-2 Staff Writer “They’re probably one of was solid from kickoff to the For the second consecu- the best out there,” he admitted, end of the game. tive week, and his adding that he wouldn’t at all be All the youth teams play Racing teammate, Kyle Saturday brought highs surprised if White County won at home next weekend. The 5-6 Busch finished first and second in and lows for followers of the youth championships. year-olds play Dawson, the 7-8 Sunday’s Sprint Cup race. Towns County youth football. On the other hand, the year-olds play Habersham, and It was Kenseth’s seventh The dominant 9-10 year-old 5-6 year-olds took home a 21-7 the 9-10 year-olds play White. win of the season, and his 500th team had a bye week. Al- win against Gilmer. With this Director Smith said that Cup race. though the 5-6 year olds won victory, they now have a 3-1 he’s always grateful for the sup- “This gives us a great against Gilmer, the7-8 year- record. port of the community during start in the Chase,” said Kenseth. olds suffered a defeat by White “Brett young ran great home games. “They gave me such a good car to County. and scored,” Smith said, “but “I’m looking forward to drive today, it seemed more like a The 7-8 year-olds lost to Sunday drive than a race. All I had of course the whole team, of- this weekend, being back at to do was keep out of trouble.” White County 51-0. While that fense and defense, I’m proud home,” he said. “The commu- Kenseth took the lead on a loss seems devastating, Direc- of each and every one of them.” nity should come out and show restart during lap 243 of the 300- tor Jimmy Smith explained He also mentioned that Cooper their support. It’ll be good.” lap race, and led the remaining 57- Matt Kenseth and finished 1-2 at New Hampshire. that White County hasn’t even Floyd stood out on offense. laps. For most of the laps, Kenseth and Busch were way ahead of the there. We were really strong to made their voice heard through rest of the field. start out the race and just got bet- social media, as the owner, I am “I tried everything, but the ter and better as the runs went on. responsible for all actions of 20-car had a little more power.” It was really tough the last few re- MWR,” said Waltrip. “I sincerely said Busch. “Our team ran as hard starts to really know what was go- apologize for the role our team as we could. I’m kind of glad we ing to happen. The way the restart played and for the lines NASCAR didn’t get to him, because I don’t rule is now, you never know how has ruled were crossed by our ac- know what would have hap- big of a push someone can get.” tions at Richmond.” pened.” finished Despite what many racing , Jimmie John- second, followed by , fans considered ‘bad publicity’, son, Jamie McMurray, Dale Sam Hornish, , over the Earnhardt Jr., , Jeff , Brian Vickers, Jeb scandal, Bruton Smith, owner of Burton, , and Martin Burton, , and Michael Speedway Motorsports Inc., said Truex Jr. were the remaining top- Annett. die-hard fans simply don’t care 10 finishers. Top-10 leaders after 27 about the accusations, and the at- Truex led about one half of of 33 races: 1. Hornish-962, 2. tention from the fallout gave NA- the early laps, but faded near the A. Dillon-947, 3. Smith-917, 4. SCAR the spotlight to kick off the end. Sadler-908, 5. Vickers-902, 6. Chase at just the right time in a “We had a good car, but Allgaier-887, 7. Scott-883, 8. crowded sports landscape. that last set of tires did us in. We Bayne-868, 9. Larson-822, 10. “I think it gives the sport a couldn’t run up front on them,” he Kligerman-783. tremendous amount of publicity,” said. WALTRIP RACING LOSES Smith said. “We might win more ’s team saw SPONSORSHIP than we lose. We’ve had huge their string of good finishes come NAPA Auto Parts, sponsor publicity all week, or at least since to an end, as he wound up 12th, of the Michael Waltrip Racing’s Richmond.” and was not able to lead any laps. No. 56 , driven by Martin He also said the infrac- A caution with about 100 Truex is dropping their estimated tions are tame compared to some laps left, for debris on the track, $15-million sponsorship at the of the scandals that rock other was costly for Jeff Gordon. He end of this season. sports leagues, such as the NFL overshot his pit box, and had to “After thorough consider- and former New England Patriots back up in the process of a four- ation, NAPA has made the difficult tight end Aaron Hernandez. Her- tire change. He dropped from decision to end its sponsorship ar- nandez is charged with murder in second to 22nd on the restart. He rangement with Michael Waltrip the shooting death of 27-year-old finished 15th. Racing effective December 31, Odin Lloyd Polesitter, Ryan Newman 2013,” said Gaylord Spencer, “If you want to be detri- came in 16th. NAPA’s Vice President. “NAPA mental to a sport, have your ath- Towns County Youth Football during a recent game. Photo/Mason Mitcham Top-13 Chase leaders after believes in fair play and does not letes going to prison,” Smith said. 2 of 10: 1. Kenseth-2111, 2. Kyle condone actions such as those that “One of them for murder. He’s still Busch-2097, 3. Johnson-2093, 4. led to the penalties assessed by in jail for murder. That is terrible. I Fish for Food Fishing Tournament BCM annual Edwards-2075, 5. Biffle-2073, NASCAR. We remain supportive believe we have the cleanest sport 6. Harvick-2072, 7. Kurt of the millions of NASCAR fans Matthew 25 Food money will be awarded for there is. I think we are very lucky. Golf Tournament Busch-2071, 8. Gordon-2069, 9. and will evaluate our future posi- I think NASCAR is doing a great Ministries presents “Fish 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Newman-2064, 10. Bowyer-2063, tion in motorsports. Place and biggest fish. Actu- Building Christian Minis- job.” for Food Fishing Tourna- tries annual golf tournament will 11. Earnhardt-2049, 12. Loga- “NASCAR determined Weekend Racing: The ment”. 60% of tournament al prize amount will depend be held at Chatuge Shores Golf no-2042, 13. Kahne-2040. that MWR attempted to manipu- Trucks will be out west at the 1.5- money goes to feed needy on number of entries. Course in Hayesville NC on Sat- YOUNG late race results at Richmond, mile Las Vegas track, while the families in our area. The re- Entry fee is $50 per urday, October 5th. Shotgun Start/ TAKES NATIONWIDE RACE Virginia, on September 7, 2013. Cup and Nationwide teams will be maining 40% will go to tour- boat, the tournaments end Bestball, Prizes for Closest to the Young Ryan Blaney, mak- NASCAR assessed a large fine, battling it out on Dover’s Monster nament prize money. Prize in October, occurring the Pin, Longest Drive and Winning ing only his 15th start, won Satur- deducted 50 points from each of Mile. Sat., Sept. 28, Nationwide second Saturday of each Team. $60 player includes 18 day night’s Kentucky Nationwide the three MWR drivers in the race series, race 28 of 33; Starting time: MGC Saturday month rotating between holes, cart, lunch and free mulli- race. and suspended or banned other 3:30 pm ET; TV: ESPN2.Sat., Lake Chatuge, Woods Grove gan. Hole sponsorships available. The win didn’t come easy members of the MWR team. Sept. 28, Truck series, race 17 of morning classes for Blaney, a 19 year-old develop- Boat Ramp and Lake Notte- Registration starts 8 a.m. Call “NAPA believes in fair 22; Starting time: 8:30 pm ET; TV: ly, Deaver Road Boat Ramp, ment driver for Penske Racing. He play and we are very disappointed FoxSports1.Sat., Sept. 29, Sprint Stacey Poteete at 706-781-7143 was nearly wrecked by teammate in the actions that led to the NA- from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. or Jeanette Garrett at 706-781- Cup series, race 29 of 36; Starting and points leader Sam Hornish Jr., SCAR penalties. We have made time: 2 pm ET; TV: ESPN. Tournament schedule: 5027 for early registration, hole on a restart with 15 Laps to go. NAPA’s decision known to MWR October 12 - Nottely. For sponsorships and questions. All Racing Trivia Question: As Hornish attempted to and posted a statement on our Fa- Which team and series will Juan contact information call Da- proceeds go to help Project Hope take the lead from Blaney, Hor- cebook page. There will be sig- Montoya be with in 2014? vid Crisp at 706-897-5347. home in Aracaju Brazil. nish’s Ford broke loose on the bot- nificant media coverage and dis- Last Week’s Question: tom of the track and immediately cussion among racing fans and we Who was the first African-Ameri- Starting Sept. 7th, Tai Chi offered at Rec Department slid up the race track, nearly col- expect that our decision to termi- can to drive in NASCAR? Answer. MGC classes are as fol- Tai Chi for Arthritis relief. Classes will be taught liding with Blaney. While Hornish nate our sponsorship will generate Charlie Scott of Atlanta drove a lows: 9 a.m. -10 a.m. Pre- will be offered at The Towns by Mrs. Pat Tomczyk who is faded, Blaney kept his foot on additional attention. The decision Chrysler for Carl Kiekhaefer in the school (3-5 years). County Recreation Depart- certified by the Arthritis Foun- the gas and kept Austin Dillon in was difficult, but we believe it is 1956 Daytona Beach race to be- 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Kin- ment Thursday at 10:45 a.m., dation. There will be a $40 fee his rearview mirror, through one the right thing to do.” come the first African-American dergarten-and-up. Boys beginning October 3rd. This for this course. more caution. Despite the NASCAR pen- driver. He finished 19th out of 76 and Girls. 11 a.m. - Noon will be a 5 week course. Tai Please contact Pat at “We had a great car all alties, and loss of sponsorship, drivers. Cheer/Tumbling. Call for Chi offers many health ben- 706-994-0414 for further de- night,” said a jubilant Blaney. “We Michael Waltrip still denies the You may e-mail the Rac- kept working on it throughout the cheating charge. ing Reporter at: hodges@race500. opening: 706-745-3325. efits as well arthritis symptom tails or to enroll. T(Sep25,F1)SH race, just little tweaks here and “To the fans and those who com.