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A l w ay s a t s c o r e a t l . c o m JUly 15 - July 28, 2011 Score Atlanta | 3 Starting Lineup CAN’T MISS THIS WEEK Publisher/Editor I.J. Rosenberg Scott St. Lifer catches up with the 6-4-3 DP Cougars, who did proud by winning a major Little League tour- GENERAL MANAGER Bob Houghton 5 nament in Cooperstown, N.Y. Managing Editor Stephen Black ART/CREATIVE DIRECTOR DJ Galbiati In his “Cup of Joe” column, Joe Deighton discusses important recent topics in the world of sports. Business manager Marvin Botnick 7 Sales Rubin Reisler Learn about the Atlanta Sports Academy, which provides high school graduates with an opportunity to earn athletic Design Intern Julian Strayhorn II 8 BEAT WRITERS Josh Bagriansky (Hawks), Stephen Black scholarships to college. (UGA), Dave Cohen (Georgia State), Joe Deighton (Thrashers), Ricky Dimon (Falcons), Fletcher Proctor (Braves), Georgia Athletic Directors Association president Bob Stinchcomb writes about his organization’s gift to Ringgold Thomas Watson (Tech), Brian Jones (Preps) STAFF WRITERS Drew Collins, Erica Cohen, Sean Conway, 10 High School. Sharon Jackson, Jack Morbitzer, Jason Parker, Ben Poplin, Scott St. Lifer, Jay Thomason, CONTRIBUTORS C.C., Brian Katrek, Alex Ewalt, Tad Arapoglou, Team Scoop and Voices Dean Zindler, Zander Lentz, Kevin Dankosky, Mitch Evans, Chris SHOT OF THE WEEK... COVER design by DJ Galbiati Dimino, Matt Stewart, Fred Kalil, Nick Cellini, Dave Marshall, Cover Photos courtesy of joHN WOODS Greg Smith, Steak Shapiro, Beau Bock, Roy Hickman, Dave Cohen, Bob Rathbun, Courtney Capps, Bill Hartman, Chuck Dowdle, Dan Kamal, Dennis Scott, Jeff Batten, Jeff Measor SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS Mitch Albom, Dave Kindred, Barry Bloom 6 SCORE LIST - TRIVIA School 11 Score More 12 GSU listing 13 CALENDAR 14 Tech - UGA CHEROKEE/FORSYTH: Cherokee, Creekview, Etowah, Forsyth Central, North Forsyth, Sequoyah, South Forsyth, West Forsyth, Woodstock COBB: Allatoona, Campbell, Harrison, Kell, Kennesaw Mountain, Lassiter, Marietta, McEachern, Mt. Paran Christian N. Cobb, INSIDE AT SCORE N. Cobb Christian, Pebblebrook, Pope, S. Cobb, Sprayberry, Score Atlanta is looking for new sales associates Walker, Walton, Wheeler, Whitefield Academy DEKALB: Arabia Mountain, Chamblee, Columbia, Decatur, Druid Hills, as well as writing and graphic design interns. Dunwoody, Lakeside, Marist, Miller Grove, M.L. King, Paideia, Redan, St. For sales positions, e-mail Bob Houghton at Pius X, Southwest DeKalb, Stephenson, Stone Mountain, Tucker FULTON: Alpharetta, Blessed Trinity, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Douglass, [email protected]. For writing in-

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Former Beat player headlines U.S. women’s team; America doesn’t like the wuss factor in soccer occer continues to tease potential Ameri- which allowed the US to advance to the the paper had to report on Williams’ decision Scan fans and perhaps this time it might semifinals. With that save, she leaves Atlanta to step down. Hopefully, the AJC can report Can You Believe... actually take. Beat fans wishing she was still here. some more good news on Williams over the Former Atlanta Beat goalkeeper Hope next few months. ...He Said That? Solo allowed two goals in the Women’s World ANTI-WUSS … 680 The Fan and the AJC were quick to Cup quarterfinal against Brazil and for a while A quick aside: I think the biggest issue that hedge their bets in regards to Atlanta’s first-half “Mo-Ron, that’s what she looked as though she had gone from hero soccer enthusiasts in this country have against series finale against the Phillies. John Kincade of you call that kid.” to goat. Solo initially looked like a hero as she them is that America doesn’t like wusses. I the Buck & Kincade show wanted to warn fans blocked a penalty kick in the second half, but watched the World Cup quarterfinal and the against getting too excited if Atlanta were to sweep That was both Perry Laurentino officials ruled she moved forward too soon and Brazilians faked and dove into calls, with one the Phillies in Philadelphia or getting too down if and Leo Mazzone talking about the another PK was awarded. Solo received a yel- soccer player “Erika” (no last name) needing a Atlanta were to get swept. The AJC’s Carroll Rog- low card after arguing, but the point was moot. stretcher and taking up four minutes worth of ers wrote in a piece before the series that the team New York fan that caught Derek Brazil converted the second PK and then put game time before she immediately got up and shouldn’t “overthink” the early series. Jeter’s 3000th hit, a home run, who one into the net very early in the extra session/ checked back into the game. The U.S. doesn’t Rogers wrote: gave the ball back. Last week, 790 OT. ESPN studio experts had Solo’s back, but fake and flop, but the other countries do. Must-win series? How about the final se- The Zone’s Chris Dimino guessed the play-by-play announcer at one point noted It reminds me of wrestlers in the mid-80s ries of the regular season last year against the that Solo’s name was fitting as she was an “in- that if Jeter hit a home run, there when the heels would fake the injuries and fake Phillies, when the Braves had to win to make might be a chalk outline because dividualistic player.” tags while the good guys could never catch a the postseason? Or the three-game series in break. Then, when put the ball Philadelphia late last September, which was fans would fight to the death for the TEAM SOLO … into the back of the net, you went nuts because in essence the Braves’ last chance to stake a ball. This kid though simply gave Soccer fans in Atlanta will attest to that it was as though Hulk Hogan somehow beat claim to the division? the ball back, a decision that has as Solo was quite the pot-stirrer in her one the odds to take down Andre the Giant. The US By comparison, this one doesn’t carry the earned him national praise, except year (16 appearances) in Cobb County. Solo men’s team did it with Landon Donovan last weight, especially not to a team that has the went on Twitter twice to spring controversy, from Laurentino, who believes he year in the World Cup against Algeria and now second-best record in the National League and first accusing the fans of the Boston Break- should have sold the ball. Wambach did it this year, and perhaps THAT is now appreciates the value of the wild card. ers of racist and offensive chants before later why soccer is on the cusp. taking the WPS to task via twitter, question- KING’S DEMISE … The Zone, believed that this opened the door ing the integrity of the officials after the Beat UNFORTUNATE EVENT … for not just Crowell but also Ken “Boo” Mal- fell to Washington. That tweet earned Solo a Some interesting takes on the Caleb King In a bit of a sad story, the AJC reported come, a redshirt freshman that received some fine as well as a suspension. Solo was not re- story when it broke last week. The AJC’s Jeff that Greenville High School football coach signed following the 2010 season. Schultz noted that it didn’t really matter as Isa- positive reviews ala Knowshon Moreno’s re- Solo was quite the talented player and Jeremy Williams has resigned as he battles iah Crowell was on his way to starting anyway. views entering 2007. Sam Radin wondered probably could have been the face of the ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Williams, in Schultz wrote in a blog, “So sorry if I’m on Zone Sports Saturday if Carlton Thomas Beat for years to come, but her tweets and addition to being the being the subject of the not all bent out of shape about the sudden would get more touches. I have to side with attitude derailed her stay in Atlanta. Solo documentary “Season of a Lifetime” as well news that King has been declared academi- Janovitz and Schultz, in that Malcome would quickly became the female version of Jeff as the recipient of an “Extreme Makeover” on cally ineligible for the Bulldogs in the fall.” likely receive more touches but the star is George, Gary Sheffield and Kenny Lofton: ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, He noted how he didn’t impact the now without question Crowell. We’ll get our so talented but too much of a rabble-rouser coached Greenville to the playoffs last year team’s fortunes in his time with Mark Richt answer of whether he can be as good as Lat- for the city and thus sent away. She then after winning the first 11 games of the sea- and Georgia and wasn’t likely to impact timore was for South Carolina last year. proved to be one of the two heroes again at son in 2009. The AJC has been all over the it next year with Crowell on the way. Scott Proctor can be reached at the end, saving a huge PK down the stretch Greenville coach’s story and, unfortunately, Janovitz of The Official Visit, heard on 790 [email protected].

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Atlanta Little League squad wins prestigious national tournament in Cooperstown eading into the 10-and-Under Cooper- ing to share the load and if we are just sharing largest 12U tournament, which is also held at the 6-4-3 DP Athletics Cougars. Hstown Dreams Park National Champion- the load and we are not good enough to win a Cooperstown Dreams Park. The park usually In the end the Cougars learned to not just ships, the Cougars from 6-4-3 DP Athletics game it’s okay but we are never go- holds about 11 weeks of 12U tournaments play for themselves, but for the team. Before were not the favorites to win the title. In the ing to leave a kid’s arm on the field. We are each year and only one 10U tournament. By the championship game, players discussed end, they silenced all nonbelievers by coming going to win as a unit and lose as a unit. It is having only one 10U tournament held at the whom they wanted to win the game for, and together as a unit to succeed with a 5-0 victory never going to be up to one kid.” park made the victory so much more special many stated for their teammates and coaches. in the championship game over Beaver Valley. Royalty’s pitches rolled on all cylinders. for Pralgo and the boys. It brought the team so much closer to each The tournament guarantees every team He only allowed one hit in his two innings of “No doubt. After having that type of ex- other right before the big game. at least six games through pool play, and the work. The big second inning also contributed perience up there we will definitely look at However, the spark of the moment be- top 32 teams after that advance to a single to the winning cause. With two outs, the Cou- it,” proclaimed Pralgo. “The players and the fore the game occurred when “God Bless the elimination bracket. gars rallied behind five straight hits to score parents would love to go on back, but we will U.S.A.” played over the loud speaker. Each four runs. The final run came on a Goede sui- definitely look at it one year at a time.” Cougar put an arm around a teammate’s PATH TO SUCCESS … cide squeeze in the third. One tradition the players and coaches shoulder and started swaying to the music. In the round of 32, the Cougars defeated Pralgo also stated the use of pick plays would take part in again if the Cougars make This embellished the relationship each had the No. 36 SGV Cobras from South Pasadena, made the difference for the team throughout a return in a few years is the pin trading event. with each other, and they clearly expressed Calif., in a hard-fought 10-3 victory. During the tournament. Early in the season they re- This involves players from all teams trading the friendships that they cherished. the next round they beat highly-regarded sulted in overthrows and errors but started their own pins amongst other teams. This usu- “It didn’t matter whether we won or lost Team Mizuno from Texas in extra innings. clicking when it mattered most. ally takes part in the barracks after games or anymore,” said Pralgo. “It’s not about the 4-3. This gave the Cougars the opportunity to “Just watching our kids execute pick meals. There was that one elusive pin the boys game of baseball, but it’s about the game of face the San Diego Stars who, according to plays in key situations when the game could did chase after the whole week in addition to life and life experiences.” Cougars coach Danny Pralgo, “was one of the have gone the other way,” said Pralgo. “I gathering pins from all the other teams. The For the Cougars, shortstop Dominic early favorites to take down that tournament.” would say this as a unit was probably the pins always create memories and help build Blaylock was a catalyst throughout the Following the defeat of the Stars, the Cougars turning point for us.” friendships among players on other teams. tournament. One of the best athletes on the ended up beating the LaMorinda Spartans One key use of the pick play occurred “It was so fun watching these kids just team, Blaylock ran the fastest time in the from Walnut Creek, Calif., 8-5 for their fourth in the semifinal matchup against San Diego. make all new friends from across the country,” Road Runner competition with a time of win in less than 24 hours. The Cougars led the game 3-2 in the bottom proclaimed Pralgo. “As soon as these games 13.75 seconds. A player from all 83 teams Winning all of these games set up a of the fourth; the Stars had the bases loaded were over, all these kids were hanging out at was selected by their coaches to compete championship matchup against the Beaver with one of their key hitters up to the plate. the barracks trading pins, sharing stories, play- in the contest. Valley Red. Through four innings Cougars The use of the pick play took the Cougars out ing whiffle ball games together. It’s like one “A lot of people compare Dominick to starting pitcher Rylan Goede had a no hitter of the jam and caused them not to have to face big baseball family that goes on up there.” Corey Patterson,” said his father, John Woods. intact. Even with this feat still in place, Coach a big threat with the bases loaded. Woods also stated that there is a chance Pralgo thought the best decision would be to “We pulled out again another special COMING TOGETHER … for Dominick to set a record if he returns pull Goede for Kurtis Royalty. Pralgo stated pick play that we work on to get us out of that Pralgo also compared the barracks to an for the 12U tournament; Cooperstown that his pitches throw many pitchers through- jam and not letting that big hitter hit with the Olympic village. Parents could not come in Dreams Park officials told him Dominick out the year and pitch count marked the pri- bases loaded,” remarked Pralgo. contact with the players; they can only see could break Delino DeShields Jr.’s record mary reason Goede was taken out. By winning the 10U tournament in the players from the stands at the fields. This of 12.06 seconds in the Road Runner. “We have 12 kids on that team and we’re Cooperstown, questions have spurred if the helped the players and coaches bond with one St. Lifer can be reached at going to use all 12,” said Pralgo. “We’re go- Cougars will make a return for the country’s another. It truly created a baseball family for (404) 256-1572.

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HALFWAY POINT: The Braves had a National League-leading solid first half of the 2011 season and Thumbs up TO Thumbs down to now they move on to the second half. number of wins for Jair They are 3.5 games out of the NL East 12 Jurrjens at the All-Star OVERACHIEVING UNDERACHIEVING lead, and host the Washington Nationals break for a three-game set this weekend. At- lanta has traditionally struggled with the 1 Jurrjens’ NL-best ERA Nationals/Expos, but the Braves need to take this series to stay with Philly. at the break, 0.45 better than any other eligible THE NEXT STEP: Caleb King is no 1.87 longer a Georgia Bulldog and because pitcher this would have been his final season in Athens, he has decided to enter the NFL Major League-leading Supplemental Draft. King was recently saves for Craig Kimbrel, a ruled academically ineligible, which is a blow for him because he was looking 28 rookie record at the break 2 to finish his career in Athens on a high note. Regardless, let’s hope King finds Stolen bases for Atlanta success in the pro game. at the All-Star break, few- Brian McCann Caleb King McCann continues to be the heart and Tell us if you’ve heard this before dur- WE’RE NO. 2: As mediocre as the 29 est in the MLB Georgia football team has been the last soul of the 2011 Braves. At the break, ing the Mark Richt era in Athens. An few years, they are considered as one Holds for Jonny Venters, he’s hitting .310 with 15 home runs and all-world prep tailback signs with the of the top teams this past decade. What third most in the Major I mean by that is Rivals.com has listed 50 RBIs. Just 27, he has now appeared Bulldogs, arrives on campus, doesn’t Georgia as the second-best recruiting 19 Leagues program in the last 10 years with USC in six All-Star games, and his defense is get a ton of carries, finds off-the-field 3 being the only team that did a better job. Games against teams still improving. He’s a work in progress trouble, and then fades into the status Richt may have had his struggles, but he above .500 in the Braves’ knows how to recruit athletes. in a very good way: overachieving. of a “Could-a, Should-a, Would-a been 4 first 16 of the second half FAVORITE FALCON: Here’s a ques- an All-American. Underachieving. tion, who’s your favorite all-time Atlanta Also Atlanta’s NL East NFL negotiations Falcon? Is it Jessie Tuggle? Jamal Ander- A labor deal between the players and the NFL is NBA ballers in Europe son? Deion Sanders? Atlantafalcons.com lead at last year’s break, The NBA and their players seem 180 degrees is holding a contest where fans chose their 4 compared to -3.5 in 2011 imminent. While, there may be a hiccup or two apart from the NFL labor situation. Will any fans favorite Falcon by voting in a NCAA style over the next couple weeks, we will have foot- follow NBA players in Europe? Not after the first tournament bracket. The second round is Braves’ road record, best ball on Sundays (and Mondays and Thursdays) 4 going on now and it’s down to eight play- week. over there is not nearly as ath- ers such as Anderson and Tuggle. Who is in the National League at this fall. It’s time to consider who your team will letic, with no room for freelancing. And, they also going to win the fans favorite Falcon? 26-20 the break try to keep, and how they test the “market.” have silly looking uniforms. Americans don’t want to see “NBA Europa.” TEARFUL GOODBYE: Greenville Hit allowed by Jurrjens, High School head coach Jeremy Williams Kimbrel and Venters in Home Run Derby Chris Berman is not going to go down as one of the win- Thanks to a pair of American League stars, ningest coaches in Georgia High School 2.2 combined innings in Berman was a household (and homeroom) football history, but he is a winner for 1 the ASG Adrian Gonzalez and Robinson Cano, this name in the 80s and 90s. He’s earned the right coaching while suffering from ALS. This year’s derby was the best ever. Gonzalez put on to keep some ESPN face time … occasionally. week, Williams decided to step down a show from start to finish, but Cano’s record That said, his play-by-play of the Derby was 5 because his health was getting the best Consecutive wins for the “stumbling and bumbling.” He misspoke con- of him. He is an inspiration and I’m sure NL in the ASG after going breaking 11 shots in the finals were legendary. stantly, and his home run calls sounded like he Greenville will miss his presence. 2 winless from 1997-2009 It’s too bad no Braves made the contest. was reading from a script. TRIVIA my two cents SANITY If you haven’t been watching the Women’s some way, Megan Rapinoe made a perfect cross World Cup, give it a try. The final is this Sun- to the sensational Abby Wambach, who headed QUESTION day at 2 p.m. between the U.S. and Japan. the ball home with less than two minutes at last Should the Americans win, it would remaining. And with that, the U.S. sent Brian McCann won give them a world-leading third Wom- the game to penalty kicks. en’s World Cup championship. One of the most surprising “Losing is not an the All-Star game The quarterfinal win over Brazil things to me in the game was the option. We want to will go down as one of the most dra- neutral fans in the stadium cheering matic sporting events in the history of for the U.S. This rarely happens on win this thing, and MVP award for the this nation, regardless of if the U.S. the international stage, as the Amer- wins Sunday. In case you haven’t icans are typically the side everyone France is standing in 2010 game. How heard, the Americans suffered loves to hate. And considering this our way right now.” through several game-changing calls event is being staged in Germany, that all went against them. A red card, which is not much of an ally these many a penalty shot, a penalty shot save over- days, that is shocking news. ruled and an offside on Brazil’s second If you’re around a TV Sunday, give - U.S. forward Abby Wambach have won the award? goal. In a normal soccer match, any of these ladies a chance. My guess is that on the Women’s World Cup these calls could decide the game. you’ll be impressed. Answer on Page 14 The U.S. was down to 10 women against 11 Black can be reached at and were down by a goal in overtime. Somehow, [email protected].

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Humble McCann proving to be worthy of Cooperstown; Women’s World Cup captivates rian McCann is one of the most under- Star game in Arizona. McCann was voted penalty kicks to give the U.S. a 5-3 advantage Did anybody watch the ESPY’s? Yeah, like I Brated players in . in as a starter and he joined teammates Jair and the win. said this is a pretty slow week in sports. He is also one of the most underrated catchers Jurrjens, Craig Kimbrel and Jonny Venters. “There is something special about this We need football to talk about and right in the history of baseball. What makes him Jurrjens and Kimbrel combined to pitch two group. That energy. That vibe,” Solo told the now we don’t have football to talk about. underrated? He isn’t flashy, he isn’t cocky, he scoreless innings in the game, which high- AP. “Even in overtime, you felt something So, this has led me to get on my knees and just gets the job done and does it very humbly. lighted the Braves’ all-star action. was going to happen.” Solo was the goal- plead to the NFL owners and players to get a So, among the top baseball play- keeper in Atlanta for the 2010 season. deal done soon! If a new collective bargain- ers, he isn’t the first name that ing agreement isn’t reach in the next 10 to 14 pops up simply because he does NOT AGAIN … days, who knows when we’ll have football? it quietly. For the second time in three months, Who knows when the Falcons can start to In my opinion, he is putting the Georgia Bulldogs lost one of their sign free agents? The most important signings together a hall-of-fame worthy best running backs. Caleb King was will be re-signings for Atlanta. The top prior- career through his first seven ruled academically ineligible for the ity should be the offensive line. Justin Blay- seasons in the big leagues. First fall semester. That means he’s off the lock has started 62 games as a Falcon and is of all, look at the numbers he team and will enter the NFL’s supple- expected to re-sign. Tyson Clabo and Harvey has put up since 2005: 127 home mental draft. Washaun Ealey was ruled Dahl are two of the top lineman in the league. runs, 516 RBIs and a .291 career academically ineligible back in May. They must be re-signed. average. If that doesn’t impress He quickly transferred to Jacksonville The biggest fish in the lake of free you, let’s compare those num- State. This leaves freshman Isaiah agents this year is Nnamdi Asomugha, bers to hall-of-fame catcher Gary Crowell as the starting running back cornerback from the Oakland Raiders. He Carter’s first seven seasons: 126 for 2011. Even before the loss of King would be a very valuable addition to the MORE ATTRITION: Just a couple months after former running back Washaun Ealey was ruled home runs, 444 RBIs and a .262 academically ineligible by UGA, Caleb King was also kicked off the team. While it is good that and Ealey, Crowell was expected to secondary. His pairing with last year’s free average. Keep in mind that Mc- Bulldog players are being held accountable in the classroom, it is concerning that Mark Richt’s contribute heavily. Now, head coach agent signee Dunta Robinson would shut team is now down to three scholarship backs. Isaiah Crowell better be all that and a bag of chips Cann still has the second half of or Georgia will struggle to run the ball this year. Photo courtesy of Rob Saye. Mark Richt is counting on his young down the entire field for opposing receiv- his seventh season to go. He has freshman running back to contribute. ers. The only problem is money. The rumor already been elected to six All- “This is a pretty slow week in sports. The MLB all-star He put up huge numbers in his high is that Asomugha wants $19 million a year. Star games and won the game’s game and the Women’s World Cup lead the way for any school career at Carver (Columbus), Arthur Blank has some deep pockets, but MVP in 2010. news worthy events. Did anybody watch the ESPY’s? rushing for 1721 yards and 18 touch- maybe not that deep. Other good options The 27-year old has quickly be- Yeah, like I said this is a pretty slow week in sports.” downs as a senior. Bulldog freshman are former UGA standout Champ Bailey, come the Braves’ leader in the clubhouse and running backs have stepped up before with New York Jets corner Antonio Cromartie on the field. With Chipper Jones out with an WORLD FAMOUS … Herschel Walker and Knowshon Moreno be- and Pittsburgh corner Ike Turner. injury until at least September, this has clearly The U.S. women’s soccer team won one coming Georgia legends. Will Crowell be the Maybe the biggest reason that the lockout become McCann’s team. His .310 average, 15 of the most thrilling soccer games in the histo- next great UGA running back? We will find out needs to end is so rookie wide receiver Julio Jones home runs and 50 RBIs lead the team. He also ry of American sports over Brazil in the quar- the answer to that question much sooner than can start to get some reps and learn the new play- leads all National League catchers in each terfinals of the Women’s World Cup. Down, originally anticipated. book. The Falcons made a shrewd move by trad- category. Carter played a total of 19 seasons. 2-1 in the waning seconds, Abby Wambach ing five picks to get the Alabama star and they will If McCann plays 10 to 12 more seasons, he tied it with an incredible header that sent the PLEASE COME BACK ... be looking for him to make plays right away. So, will certainly be bound for Cooperstown. stadium and most of the nation into hysteria. This is a pretty slow week in sports. The please owners and players, get your act together! The Braves had five players, including At the center of it all was former Atlanta Beat MLB All-Star game and the Women’s World Deighton can be reached at the injured Chipper Jones, elected to the All- goalkeeper . She denied Brazil in Cup lead the way for any news worthy events. [email protected].

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ASA helps grads earn scholarships he Atlanta Sports Academy (ASA) offers Atlanta Sports Academy is not only a Tpost-graduate sports programs for stu- place for those athletes who did not qualify dents who have completed their high school academically to play collegiate athletics, but eligibility and are seeking assistance with ob- also for those who were lightly recruited. A taining athletic scholarships at four-year col- number of Atlanta Sports Academy’s students leges and universities. The student-athletes were high school honor graduates. who enroll in Atlanta Sports Academy’s pro- Last year, in its first seasonn its first gram benefit by: earning higher scores and season, Atlanta Sports Academy’s football grades for college acceptance, building bet- team finished with an impressive 8-2 sea- ter self-discipline for further success in col- son. This year they expanded to two teams, lege, and providing more time for students Black and Silver, and will play teams such to mature prior to playing collegiate sports. as Shorter College and Valdosta State Uni- The program pushes students in practice, tests versity. ASA’s basketball team finished with their character and leadership, and gets them a 23-7 record in 2011. This year marks the more focus on their education. inaugural baseball season. Founded in 2009 by former University In June 2011, Atlanta Sports Academy of North Carolina football player Damon held its official ribbon cutting ceremony. Dawson and former Auburn University foot- ASA celebrated this groundbreaking ball player Viondi Pate, Atlanta Sports Acad- event with more than 75 friends, family, city emy is the only sports academy in the state officials, business owners and media. During, of Georgia. With little funding, Dawson and the ceremony, ASA honored a special young Pate initially worked from their virtual office man, Kenny Stewart. He was recognized as in downtown Atlanta. The primary focus of an honorary 12th man for the upcoming 2011 the program was to assist high school stu- football season. Stewart was diagnosed with dents with obtaining and maintaining their cancer two years ago. After initially beating football development, while supporting stu- his illness, it returned and found the young dents in the transition from high school to man fighting for his life. collegiate athletics. Not only does Atlanta Sports Academy Though the two were successful with fo- look to help its students through athletics and cusing on athletics, they were not completely leadership, but ASA participates in a number satisfied. In April 2010, with the aid of Ira of community service projects. In May 2011, Dawson, the Atlanta Sports Academy began Atlanta Sports Academy joined the Dawson the academic portion of the institution. This County community for Walk for Kenny Stew- addition included study hall, ACT/SAT prepa- art, a walk that raised money for the medical ration through Kaplan and GED completion care for Stewart, an 11-year-old cancer patient. assistance. With these changes came a loca- Additionally, Atlanta Sports Academy volun- tion move as well, as the academy moved into teered at CHOICE for Kids in DeKalb County. a townhouse in Hampton, Ga. Subsequently, “Giving back to the community and as- all the hard work and dedication of the found- sisting others is a mission of ASA. We believe ers led to a full campus in 2011, which houses in order to be success in business and life, we over 200 student-athletes. must lend a hand to others,” said Marketing The Atlanta Sports Academy now has and Communication Director, Lakisha Brooks. more than 25 coaching and staff members, Though Atlanta Sports Academy has im- including its own academic department with pressively grown over the past two years, we accreditation partnerships with National High can only expected greater things in the future. School and Word of Life Christian Academy “The best is yet to come,” said Dawson. “We and three athletic programs: football, basket- work diligently to expand and make a name ball and baseball. for Atlanta Sports Academy. I’m excited to “This is a dream come tru,” stated CEO see where we go from here.” and Co-Founder Damon Dawson. “We are Brooks can be reached at making a difference in so many kids’ lives.” [email protected].

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Dreams welcomes Lyttle back into the fold as losses pile up over the summer he Dream had a chance to get back to was all Atlanta, as Harding, de Souza and Ar- her because they lost to Chicago 81-69. some more work. After the fifth week, the Twhere they wanted to be and that is being mintine Price came up with huge baskets in The Dream were able to get off to a fast Dream come in at No. 10 out of 12 teams in over .500. On June 19, they started their five- the fourth quarter to help the Dream defeat start, leading 22-10 at the end of the first quarter. the league. One of the things they said why the game homestand against the Minnesota Lynx. the Liberty for the second time this season. But Chicago’s Epiphanny Prince and Courtney Dream is struggling because McCoughtry is The Dream fell to Minnesota but bounced Vandersloot scored a combined 40 points to help only averaging 15 points per game, which is back to defeat Chicago two days later. Then, GUESS WHO’S BACK … the Sky rally past the Dream and Chicago im- significantly lower than last season, when she the Dream dropped two consecutive home After the Dream earned the hard-fought proved its record to 6-6. Angel McCoughtry led was averaging 21 point per game. Another rea- games to Phoenix and San Antonio and their win against New York, they received more the Dream with 17 points and de Souza added 14. son the Dream is not playing as well as they record fell to 2-7. good news a few days later. They reinstated The Dream played New York for the final would like is Lyttle has been missing in action. On June 30, the Dream ended their home- Sancho Lyttle, who missed the last six games time this season on Wednesday and fell 91-69 She has only played in four games due to inju- stand as they took on the New York Liberty because she was competing for Spain in Eu- in the Prudential Center. Their next game will ry and playing in an international tournament. and the Dream came away with an 87-81 win. roBasket Women 2011. be on Saturday when they host Chicago at 7:30 Not only will it be Sueno Latino Night Erika De Souza led the Dream with 27 Lyttle’s presence was missed as she was p.m. It will be a special game for the Dream be- at the Dream’s next home game on Saturday, points and Lindsey Harding added a season- averaging 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and three cause it will be Sueno Latino Night. Before the it will also be first time the Dream Facebook high 25. It looked as if the Dream were not steals per game for the Dream this season. game, there will be a mariachi band performing Fan Zone comes together. The Facebook Fan going to come away with their third victory of Because the Dream reinstated Lyttle, they had and during halftime the exercise craze Zumba Zone is where fans who purchase tickets thor- the year as New York jumped to a 17-7 lead to waive Kelly Mazzante who was signed on will take over Philips Arena. To purchase tickets ough Facebook watches the game together. midway through the first quarter. The Dream June 6. Mazzante played in six games for the go to wnba.com/dream. The fans also get a t-shirt, meet a Dream play- was able to cut the lead to single digits midway Dream and averaged 5.7 minutes per game. er after the game and get a chance to win $150 through the second quarter thanks to a 14-4 run. Lyttle was back with the team, but she NO POWER … off 2012 season tickets. Go to facebook.com/ In the third quarter, the Dream went on could not play in the next game which was Each week, the WNBA releases power atlantadream to find out more information. a 17-5 run and took the lead for the first time last Saturday against the Chicago Sky due to rankings where they analyze which team is Brian Jones can be reached at with 30 seconds left in the third. After that it a sore back. And the Dream could have used playing the best and which team needs to do [email protected].

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Athletic directors donate $3,000 to help Ringgold High School recover from tornado damage he Georgia Athletic Directors Association Wendy’s sign, “We are now open.” came to the salvation of a difficult situation. Trecently donated $3,000 to Ringgold High A fence surrounds the campus of Ring- As soon as the door opens to Heritage School to help with the repair of their school gold High School. The look is much like a High School one can see the commitment to building from recent tornado damage. The prison with chain locks on gates and men in rebuilding the Ringgold community, as Ring- below is a heartfelt letter by the president of uniforms moving wildly within confines of gold High School students joined Heritage the GADA, Bob Stinchcomb. the crippled buildings. As you stand looking High School. On the floor at the entrance It did not take long to see that something over the devastation, the words on the side of is a large welcome mat in the school colors had happened here. Pulling into Ringgold, large truck bring reality to this destruction. of both Heritage High School and Ringgold one will quickly notices the blue temporary The words in big red letters read, “National High School which reads, “When worse tarps which drape from the rooftops on many Disaster Team.” It made it clear that this com- comes to worst, we all come together.” homes and buildings. Your eye observes an munity had a number of long and painful days The tornado of April 27, 2011 did not opening in the county side different from the ahead of them. destroy a community. It provided opportuni- crowded shadows of trees on one side of the While taking pictures of what is left ties for individuals and organizations to pro- road that was not present on the other. Piles of of Ringgold High School, you quickly see vide support to the needs of others. There is debris litter the roadside. Buildings are stand- the pain in the eyes of those living near the a saying “we don’t need a hand out, we need ing with one or two walls crumbled to the school. Trees are uprooted. Homes are de- a hand up.” Ringgold needed both. The com- ground. The local hotel is missing its entire stroyed. Roads are closed and people of all munity is standing now, barely standing, but roof and side. It is hard to believe the beds can ages are trying to get their lives and homes standing. They will be running soon in the be seen from the roadside completely made back together. direction before the tornado struck. When up complete with comforters. Poles stand tall Where can these students, teachers, fac- they do a new friend, Heritage High School, along the roadside that once held signage for ulty, staff, and athletes turn for continuation of will be at their side cheering them on. Well, at A HELPING HAND: GADA president Bob Stinchcomb pres- local stores. All the signs have been blown their education and lives? A savior in the dis- their side for all games but one. ents a $3,000 check to Ringgold High School principal Sha- out excluding one that had a message under a guise of an arch rival, Heritage High School, Bob Stinchcomb, GADA President ron Vaughn. Photo courtesy of the GADA.

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Pachulia considering Turkish league Atlanta meeting targeted as lockout end ith an impending lockout on the their separate ways for the offseason. he NFL and the NFL Players As- PENDING FREE AGENTS … horizon, many NBA players have Head coach Larry Drew and gen- sociation hope that the lockout will If and when the lockout ends, At- Wstated that they will play overseas eral manager Rick Sund will look to Tend on July 21 when the two parties should the season be cancelled. One improve the roster, although they can’t convene in Atlanta. Terms of a new col- lanta will have 11 free agents—and the of those players is Hawks center Zaza make any official signings until a new lective bargaining agreement must be specific status of all 11 will depend on Pachulia, who recently reached a verbal agreement is reached with players and reached this week in order to salvage a the terms of any agreement. Along the agreement to play in Turkey. owners. Drew says that the team is look- full 2011 season, and an announcement offensive line, left guard Justin Blalock, Pachulia, a native of Georgia, ing to add some pieces on the perimeter. could come at the Atlanta meeting that right tackle Tyson Clabo and right guard would play in neighboring Turkey for “We need knock-down shooters,” has been planned since May. Harvey Dahl could end up being unre- Besitkas, the same club also in talks Drew told the AJC. “Not the guys that ESPN recently quoted one anony- stricted free agents. with New Jersey Nets point guard DeR- are capable of making shots. We need mous owner as saying there is “no rea- When the time comes, the Falcons on Williams. guys that when they are open, they get will also have their hands full working “They have interest, I have interest the ball, the opposition is saying ‘uh oh.’ son to believe it won’t get done.” and we have talked about a price,” Pa- Owners and players issued a joint to bring back Jerious Norwood, Jason chulia said. “It’s not official now.” BENSON ARRIVES … statement last week assuring that they Snelling, Stephen Nicholas, Mike Pe- Pachulia speaks Turkish and holds Atlanta’s second-round draft pick are committed to finalizing a deal and terson, Brent Grimes, Eric Weems, Matt a Turkish passport. made his first appearance in Hawks confident of doing so in time to play an Bryant and Michael Koenen. “For me, it feels like going home,” colors in the teams’ recent minicamp. entire season. The opening of the exhi- Additionally, the Falcons will have he said. “I played there for six years. I Benson put up great numbers in college bition schedule is already in jeopardy, to come to terms with their crop of rook- know a lot of the players, the manager, at the University of Oakland, but Drew but if an agreement is reached on sched- ies, whom they selected in April’s NFL the coaches. I’m excited.”” knows he faces a big adjustment getting ule and announced in Atlanta, training Draft. Priority number one, of course, is The backup center averaged 3.5 used to the NBA game. No. 6 overall pick Julio Jones from the point and close to five rebounds for the “It’s something he’s going to have camps could begin on time. The Falcons Hawks last season. to get acclimated to as far as banging are scheduled to open camp on July 29, University of Alabama. Other rookies guys bigger and stronger than him,” with a rookie mini-camp taking place whom Atlanta must sign include former ODD OFFSEASON … Drew said. “During his collegiate career before the veterans arrive. Georgia linebacker Akeem Dent and With the current CBA in question, I’m sure he hasn’t banged with these “Hopefully, they can get it done,” quar- former Oregon State running back Jac- players face an uncertain offseason. guys on a consistent basis.” terback Matt Ryan told the AJC. “Like I’ve quizz Rodgers. However, the Hawks did get together in Bagriansky can be reached at said all along, I’ve got good faith in both Dimon can be reached at

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Chipper DL’ed; five Braves named All-Stars Gartrell adjusting to new team nicely ive Braves were selected for the ini- to get Martin Prado back after he had fter being acquired on April 16 from tually was not as hard as I expected. Ftial National League roster, including missed nearly one month due to a staph the Chicago White Sox, G-Braves This team and organization is a great catcher Brian McCann who was voted infection in his leg. ADH Stefan Gartrell has made his own organization, a lot of great teammates. in to start behind the plate. McCann’s selection was his sixth straight All-Star RARE AIR … case on why he should become a part I got really close to a lot of the guys nod while Chipper Jones was named to Kimbrel set the pre-All-Star rookie of Atlanta’s 40-man roster. Through 67 on the team, and it wasn’t that hard. I his seventh Mid-Summer Classic. Jon- save record, picking up his 27th save on games, Gartrell has a .275 batting aver- became friends with a lot of them and ny Venters and Jair Jurrjens were each the year with a perfect inning against the age, 16 home runs and 54 RBIs. the organization like the managers, hit- placed on the team by Giants manager Colorado Rockies, his third save of the Let’s get to know a little about Ste- ting coaches, the pitching coach, and Bruce Bochy. Closer Craig Kimbrel was four-game series. The pre-All-Star rook- fan Gartrell. everybody is just welcoming. I have added last Sunday after Matt Cain was ie record had been held by Boston’s Jon- Gartrell on mentality and playing been able to have a good relationship rendered unable to participate due to athan Papelbon (26) from 2006. Kimbrel strategies to make the IL All-Star team: with everybody. The biggest transition his start earlier that day. Jurrjens picked can now set his sights on Todd Worrell’s Hit the ball hard, try to hit it far, and try was actually getting my car.” up his 12th win of the season recently NL rookie record for a season (36) and against the Colorado Rockies but was Neftali Feliz’s MLB rookie record of 40, to do it with runners on base; enjoy the On pregame rituals or game day rou- bypassed for the starting assignment. set last season. He notched his 28th save game without putting so much pressure tine: “I pray before every game. That His 12 wins led the National League against the Phillies last Saturday. on yourself. Let the game come to me is the big thing for me. Praying is a big lead and he led the National League In the series leading up to the All- and not try to go to the game or force thing. I usually get the pink lemonade with a sub-2.00 ERA entering the break. Star break, the Braves had a chance to things to happen (and) I play a lot better. flavor gum that we have [with the G- perhaps take the NL East division lead On being known as a DH: “I would Braves]. I do not know if it is a ritual RED CROSS REPORT … with a three-game set against the Phil- like to play right field. I would like to more than the fact that I like chewing on Jones was placed on the 15-day dis- lies in Philadelphia, but the home team be known as a right fielder or just an it. Other than that, I am not a supersti- abled list the Saturday before the game edged out the Braves in Game 1 3-2 in 10 outfielder period, right or left, but [the tious guy but those are the two things and was set for arthroscopic surgery on innings. In Game 2, Atlanta would force his right knee. The diagnosis was torn extra innings for the second straight day league] put me down as a DH so I thank that I do constantly. I pray and I chew meniscus in the knee and Jones is ex- with a Dan Uggla homer and Brian Mc- everyone who voted and I’ll do well that gum and I drink an energy drink to pected to miss two to three weeks to re- Cann connected in the 11th to help the coming off the bench and trying to hit. wake myself up. They give you a little cover from the surgery. Brandon Hicks Braves win 4-1. I would like people to know that I play bit of a twitchy feeling that I like.” was brought up to take Jones’ spot on Proctor can be reached at some playing positions too.” St. Lifer can be reached at the roster. The team was also expected [email protected]. On adjusting to a new team: “It ac- (404) 256-1572.

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Football game times released; linebacker Hogan displays excitement about Year 2 he kickoff times for the Panther football HOGAN’S HEROES … was that things are a little different the second six student-athletes from GSU’s winter Thome games have been released. The Linebacker Mark Hogan said during the time around. “Our first away game last year and spring sports have earned the Colonial season opener against Clark Atlanta on Fri- recent Pigskin Preview in Macon that he’s was our first ever road trip and the first time Athletic Association Commissioner’s Aca- day, Sept. 2 at the Georgia Dome will kick excited and looking forward to the season fol- for some of our players to ever be on a plane,” demic Award for the spring semester. The off at 7:30 p.m. Week 2 against Old Domin- lowing the Panthers’ 6-5 inaugural season. “I said Hogan. “Some of those things can be a CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award ion, which is Family Weekend and GSU Fac- would say that we are ready to get out there little bit of a distraction so now I think you’ll recognizes student-athletes who maintain ulty/Staff Appreciation Day, will kick off at and show people the improvements that we’ve see us focus in more on the task at hand and a cumulative or semester grade point aver- noon. This year’s Homecoming game, against made and to become a more competitive team what we need to do to win close games.” age of 3.2 or higher. The list includes 16 South Alabama on Oct. 22, is scheduled to than we were last year,” said Hogan. Hogan started eight games last season individuals who also earned All-CAA hon- begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Dome. The remain- “I think you’ll see that on the field, that and was fifth on the team in tackles with 54, ors in their sport. ing three home games are scheduled to kick we are a more veteran team. We’ve been including 21 solo tackles. Dave Cohen is in his 28th season as off at 1 p.m., including Murray State on Oct. through some battles and I think this fall the “Voice of Georgia State Athletics” on 8, St. Francis on Nov. 5 and Campbell in the you’ll see some results.” OFF THE FIELD … WRAS-FM (88.5) and WCFO-AM, News- Nov. 19 season finale. One thing that Hogan acknowledged Good news in the classroom. Eighty- talk 1160.

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tions for qualified coaches in all age groups. For informtion Etowa River Run 5K & 1K. Jul. 23. Canton, 8:00 AM. 678-925-5812. at the primary residence of the player, then the Non-City Resident Fee BASKETBALL email Craig Deneau at [email protected] must be paid. After Jan. 13, $10 late fee is charged. Dream. July 16 vs. Chicago 7:30 PM. July 19 vs. Indiana 12 PM. Grayson Athletic Association. Ongoing. Football coaches needed CAMPS July 20 at Washington 11:30 AM. July 26 at Tulsa 8 PM. July for eighth grade and all age groups. For information call Nike Basketball Camps. Camps located in Snellville, Roswell, Ken- GYMNASTICS 28 vs. Los Angles 7 PM. Duane Davis at 678-300-0282 or visit www.gaasports.org. nesaw, Oxford and Jonesboro. For more information or a free bro- Gymnastics Classes at Gymnastics AcademyofAtlanta. Ongoing Club Sport, “Where Atlanta Comes To Play!” Registration Flag Football. GSL – Georgia Sports Leagues. Georgia’s Largest chure, visit 1-800-645-3226 or visit www.ussportscamps.com. - 3126 Cobb Parkway Kennesaw, Ga. For information call 770- Ongoing - Men’s League plays on Sunday evenings at the Flag League. Registration ongoing. We offer 7-Man, 8-man, Club Sport, “Where Atlanta Comes To Play!” Registration Ongoing for 975-8337 or visit www.gymnasticsacademyofatlanta.com. Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club. For more info or to register Youth and Co-Ed styles of play around Atlanta. We play ALL Sand & Indoor Leagues and Tournaments League games played Gymnastics Classes at Gwinnett Gymnastics Center Ongoing - 927 visit www.usclubsport.com year round. For information please contact (678)799-0159 or every day and night at the Brookhaven Boys and Girls Club. For Killian Hill Road Lilburn, Ga. For information call 770-921-5630. Open Recreational Basketball. GSL — Georgia Sports Leagues. email [email protected]. Visit www.georgias- more info or to register visit http://www.usclubsport.com/ Atlanta School of Gymnastics in Lawrenceville. Ongoing. Class- Georgia’s Best Sports Leagues. Registration ongoing. We portsleagues.org. Jack City Baseball. Ongoing. Atlanta Braves pitcher Vladimir es for tots through teens. Cheerleading classes for ages 5 and offer “Top Gun,” “B,” “C” and Co-Ed styles of play around Arena Indoor Football. Ongoing. Youth and Adult Leagues. Youth Nunez is now conducting pitching lessons. To schedule a les- older. For information call 770-277-9434. Atlanta. We play ALL year round. For more information please 7 vs. 7; Adult 6 vs. 6. For information, call 678-714-7454 or son, call 770-513-4121. The Little Gym of Snellville. Ongoing. Noncompetitive gymnas- contact (678)799-0159 or email mark@georgiasports- e-mail [email protected]. www.atlantasil- tics and motor-skills development classes and camps. For leagues.org. Visit www.georgiasportsleagues.org. verbacks.com/indoor. VOLLEYBALL ages 10 months-12 years. For information call 770-982- Roundtable Fundamental Basketball Camp Boys and Girls. Ris- Capitol City Officials Association. CCOA is accepting ongoing Gwinnett Sports Center. Registration ongoing. For information call 0901 or visit www.tlgsnellvillega.com. ing 6th-10th Graders (Current 5th-9th Graders) June 7-11. registration for the upcoming GHSA High School season in Jerry Robison at 678-491-0203 or visit www.gscfun.com. 9am-2pm. St. Francis High School, Alpharetta. Contact football. We hold weekly training meetings. For more infor- RACING Coach Huff [email protected]. mation, contact Irvin Seabrook at 404-957-3331 or e-mail SWIMMING & DIVING Friday Night Drags and MCR Safety Show-N-Shine. July 15 at At- [email protected]. Swimming lessons. Ongoing - Alpharetta City Pool - Alpharetta, Ga. lanta Motor Speedway BASEBALL - 1825 Old Milton Parkway. For information call 678-297-6107. Richard Petty Driving Experience. July 15-17 at Atlanta Motor Braves. July 15 vs. Washington 7:35 PM. July 16 vs. Washington 7:10 HOCKEY Dynamo Swim School. DynaBabies, Preschool, Grade School, Speedway PM. July 17 vs. Washington 1:35 PM. July 18 at Colorado 8:40 Peachtree Booster Club. Ongoing - Pickneyville Roller Hockey Adult Classes. Youth Swim Team. Call us (770) 457-7946 Ext Thursday Thunder. July 22 at Atlanta Motor Speedway PM. July 19 at Colorado 8:40 PM. July 20 at Colorado 8:40 PM. Rink. Fees: $95 for 12-game season, $30 out-of-county fee. 16 www.dynamoswimschool.com Thursday Thunder. July 28 at Atlanta Motor Speedway July 21 at Colorado 3:10 PM. July 22 at Cincinnati 7:10 PM. July For information visit www.pbcsports.org. Gwinnett Aquatics. Ongoing - 2800 Quinberry Drive and Bethany SCCA Regional. July 16-17 at Road Atlanta 23 at Cincinnati 4:10 PM. July 24 at Cincinnati 8:05 PM. July 25 Church Road. For ages 5-18. Swim team and lessons avail- vs. Pittsburgh 7:10 PM. July 26 vs. Pittsburgh 7:10 PM. July 27 SOCCER able. For information call 770-972-4055. OFFICIATING vs. Pittsburgh 7:10 PM. July 28 vs. Pittsburgh 7:10 PM. Challenged Soccer. Ongoing. For mentally and physically disabled Senior Water-Exercise class. Ongoing - Mountain Park pool - 9RCorp Sports Officials. Ongoing. Provider of sports officials for Gwinnett Braves. July 14 vs. Norfolk 7:05 PM. July 15 vs. Norfolk youngsters. For information call Ken Higgins at 770-985-0434. Lilburn, Ga. Fees: $1 per class. For information call 770-546- multiple sports including basketball, flag football, & softball. 7:05 PM. July 16 vs. Norfolk 7:05 PM. July 17 vs. Norfolk 2:05 Hall of Fame soccer clinics. Ongoing on Fridays Clarkston Com- 4650. 10-10:50 AM. Looking for additional officials. For information call Dennis PM. July 18 vs. Louisville 7:05 PM. July 19 vs. Louisville 7:05 munity Center. For under-6 through under-12 players. Fees: SwimAtlanta Sugarloaf at Kid’s Village. Ongoing. Swim team, Reagan at 404-213-0588 or email [email protected]. PM. July 20 vs. Louisville 7:05 PM. July 21 vs. Louisville 12:05 Free. For information call 404-508-1050 or visit www.clark- lessons, lap swimming, master’s program, water aerobics Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association. Needs boys youth and PM. July 22 at Norfolk 7:15 PM. July 23 at Norfolk 7:15 PM. July stoncommunitycenter.org. 5:30-7 PM. and scuba available. For information call 678-442-7946. High School officials for 2010 season. Games are played 24 at Norfolk 6:15 PM. July 25 at Norfolk 7:15 PM. July 26 at Spring, Summer, and Fall. Great way to earn extra money and Durham 7:05 PM. July 27 at Durham 7:05 PM. July 28 at Durham TENNIS YOUTH REGISTRATION get some fun aerobic exercise. For more information, please 7:05 PM. Technique Clinics. Ongoing - Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. Tuesdays Soccer-Soccer Alley. Ongoing - 3265 Roswell Road- Atlanta. For in- visit www.GALAXREF.com or email [email protected]. Prospect Watch. Ongoing - Buckhead. Baseball pitching and hitting (serve/volley) and Saturdays (forehand/backhand). Fees: $18. formation call 404-266-0762 or visit www.starsoccerclub.com. Atlanta Peachstate Football Officials Association. High School lessons by a former college and minor league coach. For infor- For information call 404-790-4772 or email jimhines01@ya- Tucker Youth Soccer. Ongoing - 2803 Henderson Road Tucker, Ga. Football Officials needed. We are in need of people who want mation call 404-869-7966 or visit www.eteamz.com/tryouts. hoo.com. 2 PM on Saturdays, 6:30PM on Tuesdays. For information call 770-414-0538 or visit www.tysa.com. to officiate high school football in the Atlanta Metro area. No Adult Baseball League Metro Atlanta. Ongoing. MSBL 18+, Tennis camps for kids. Ongoing weekly. Lost Mountain Tennis Track and Field - Peachtree City Flash Youth Track Team regis- experience is necessary. We have weekly training sessions. 28+, 38+, and 48+. Sunday League contact info is Center. For information call 770-528-8525. tration. Ongoing - Riley Field - Peachtree City, Ga. For ages For more information go on our web site www.apfoa.com or 770.785.2588, e-mail [email protected]. MSBL 18+ 6-14. For information call 770-631-3552 or email ptcflash@ call Keith @ 678.592.1194. Saturday League contact info is 770-436-8114, e-mail At- LACROSSE bellsouth.net. [email protected]. MSBL 18+ Midweek Wood bat league Lacrosse. Ongoing. Registration for 1st-8th grades. For informa- Gymnastics - Georgia Gymnastics Academy. Ongoing. For regis- ATLANTA SPORTS COUNCIL contact info is 770-436-8114, e-mail AtlantaMABL@aol. tion call 404-216-5870, email jasona@bagatawaylacrosse. tration in Lawrenceville call 770-962-5867; in Suwanee call Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Dec. 31, 2011. Georgia Dome. For tickets, call com. MSBL 18+Fall League contact info is 770-436-8114, com or visit www.bagatawaylacrosse.com. 770-945-3424. 404-444-4444. To reach the Atlanta Sports Council call 404- e-mail [email protected]. For more information Double Stixx Lacrosse. Ongoing - Leagues, Travel Teams and Gym Elite. Ongoing. Registration for ages 2 and older. Cheerlead- 586-8510 or visit www.atlantasportscouncil.com. about our Atlanta Adult Baseball League, please visit our Tournaments for youth, high school and adult’s boys and ing for ages 6 and older. For information call 770-242-0678. website at www.AtlantaMSBL.com. girls. More information about the best lacrosse programs in Youth Soccer Training. Ongoing. Start age 3 and up. For infor- MISC. TNT Sports. Ongoing. Baseball pitching and hitting lessons by Georgia can be found at www.doblestixxlacrosse.com or by mation, call 678-714-7454, e-mail info.indoor@atlantasilver- Club Sport. Club Sport opens registration for summer leagues on Rob Blair, former college coach, Snellville. To set up a free contacting Chris Smith at [email protected] or backs.com, or visit www.atlantasilverbacks.com/indoor. May 1st with league play beginning in June. Club Sport is Atlanta’s pitching or hitting analysis call. 678-344-5876. 404-550-5322. Corpus Christi Youth Basketball League Registration is now under- recreational sports and social group with over 10,000 participants Jack City Baseball. Ongoing. Baseball pitching and hitting. Instruc- way for our 29th season! Boys and girls ages 5 through 14, any each year on 1200 teams in 120 leagues. Each season Club Sport tion with former pro Keith Whitner. 18-y looking for high school RUNNING skill level, are welcome. Cost: $90 per child/$85 for siblings. Fee offers leagues in flag football, softball, soccer, sand and indoor vol- players. The new location is inside Velocity Sports in North Gwin- Distance Dogg Running Events 5K/10K Trail Run. Jul. 23. 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King dismissed for academics; current, former players honored enior running back Caleb King was ruled Back Award as well as the Kickoff Returner Brantley were selected by the City of Jack- academically ineligible according to an an- Award. sonville’s Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame on Snouncement on Friday by head coach Mark The Fayetteville native is Georgia’s cur- Monday. The pair will be officially inducted Richt. King will miss the 2011 season. rent leader in interceptions with six and is the on Oct. 28 in Jacksonville the day before the “It’s unfortunate Caleb will not be with only person in SEC history to have three 100- annual rivalry game. us this season,” said Richt. “We wish him the plus yard plays (all kickoff returns). An Athens native, Saye intercepted two best in whatever he decides to do; however, Senior offensive linemen Ben Jones and passes, recovered a fumble and blocked the we have to move forward and this will pro- Cordy Glenn were named to the 2011 Rota- game-tying extra point in the 1954 game. The vide more opportunities for others to step up.” ry Lombardi Award watch list. The list was Bulldogs pulled off a 14-13 upset and pre- In 29 games with the Bulldogs, King ran released on Tuesday. The award honors the vented the Gators from making a bowl game for 1,271 yards on 255 carries. nation’s top lineman, on either the offensive or winning the conference title that season. Senior cornerback Brandon Boykin was or defensive side of the ball. The two players Brantley was a prolific tackling ma- named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list by have also been named to the Outland Trophy chine for Georgia in the mid-80s and played the National College Football Awards As- Award list as well. David Pollack won the some of his best games in his home state of sociation on Monday. The award honors the Lombardi Trophy in 2004 and is the Bull- Florida. The Wildwood native had a team- nation’s top defensive back. Boykin has also dogs’ lone winner. high seven tackles and a sack in the 1985 been named to the watch lists for the Bronko upset of the No. 1 Gators. Nagurski Trophy, the Chuck Bednarik Award, THE IMMORTALS … Black can be reached at College Football Performance Defensive Former players Bill Saye and John [email protected].

Washington prepares to take over full time behind center ootball season is fast approaching. Pre- to Preston Lyons to carry on the legacy of the job that long. After a turnover-plagued season practices are less than a month Jonathon Dwyer and Allen at the B-back po- spring game, Washington will be looking Faway, and the season opener against West- sition. Johnson has adamantly stood by his over his shoulder at incoming freshman ern Carolina on Sept. 1 is only seven weeks theory that anyone plugged into the B-back Vad Lee. Lee hasn’t had an official prac- away. The Yellow Jackets are coming off will rack up yards. Lyons played in only the tice and is already impressing teammates. their first losing season since 1996 after los- first half of the spring game and had seven Orwin Smith told the AJC’s Ken Sugiura, ing to Air Force in the Independence Bowl carries for 32 yards. “You can tell he’s been studying the play- and finishing the year 6-7. It was Paul John- Tevin Washington played the final five book. He wasn’t asking too many questions. son’s first losing season since his first at games of the season (including the Virginia The questions he was asking, you can tell he Navy. He and his coaching staff have a lot Tech game that ended Nesbitt’s season) and knows what he’s talking about.” of work to do if they want to avoid another led the team to a 1-4 record. Granted, the Despite the losses on offense, it seems disappointing season. losses were to Virginia Tech, Miami, Geor- the Yellow Jackets are ready to reload. It is Gone are Joshua Nesbitt and Anthony gia and Air Force. The experience Washing- now Year 2 under Al Groh’s new defense, and Allen. The two combined for 406 of the ton gained against arguably the toughest op- the spring game showed how far the unit has team’s 753 total rushes last season. After ponents on the schedule should help him for come. Now the countdown to Sept. 1 begins. having the No. 1 rushing attack in the na- the upcoming season. Watson can be reached at tion last season, the Yellow Jackets will turn It isn’t a sure thing he’ll hold on to 404-256-1572.

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