THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD January 16, 2013 Page 11 Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports www.townscountyherald.net • E-mail: [email protected] TCMS Lady Indians take care of business TCMS Indians whip Lumpkin County By Joe Collins By Joe Collins Towns County Herald Towns County Herald Staff Writer Staff Writer

The Towns County Mid- Dahlonega - The Towns dle School girls basketball teams County Middle School boys hosted the South Habersham traveled to Dahlonega on Thurs- Rebels Tuesday night at the day to challenge the Lumpkin Towns County middle school County Middle School Indians gym and both teams came away and came away with two big with solid victories. wins. The seventh grade team The seventh grade took won big 29-11 while the eighth it to the Lumpkin County tribe grade girls let it get close in the 34-26 and the eighth grade end but hung on to win 34-30. played one of their best games The action was fast and of the year as they dominated exciting as the seventh grade and won 55-41. It was a strong hit the floor first and got things showing for the two teams as rolling with some great defense. they prepare for the upcoming The Indians took advantage of Middle School Tournament, several turnovers and scored which will be played at the with some solid ball handling LCMS starting Jan. 14. and heads up passing. The Towns County Middle School Lady Indians in action against The seventh grade boys South Habersham. Photo/Lowell Nicholson came out fired up and moved “We handled the ball well TCMS during its win over Lumpkin. Photo/Lowell Nicholson the ball up and down the court and our passing was much bet- win big 29-11. with 5 rebounds. Stroud was with a vengeance. They played the wood for the second game solid again scoring 11 points ter. We took it to the basket The eighth grade girls hit solid with 4 points and 4 re- a good all around game and held of the night against the distinct with 10 boards, 4 steals and an when we caused turnovers and the wood next and had one of bounds as the girls won 34-30. strong on defense as the offense height and size advantage of the amazing 12 assists. McClure ran our plays well on offense. their best games of the season. Coach Parker showed her put the points on the board, out LCMS Indians but they were covered the floor like a blanket That is what I’ve been hoping to Coach Parker had her girls ready confidence in the team and left scoring their opponent in all but not intimidated in the least. on defense and added to his see from the girls and they did to play following the break and most of her starters on the bench one quarter. They’re hustle on They fought for position under point collection with 10 to en- well,” said Head Coach Lana they played well drawing first in the last minutes of the game defense caused 10 turnovers, the boards and got the fast hance his 7 boards, 3 steals and Parker who was proud of the blood when Kristen Henson hit even though the Rebels were several of which ended in fast break going early which led to 2 assists and Denton added 8 way the seventh grade played. a 14-footer with 6:35 left in the able to pull to within 4 points break scores. It was an excit- a halftime lead of 28-15. points, 2 steals and 7 rebounds. Lexi Ledford, Kristen first quarter for the first of her 6 with 47 seconds left. ing game played very well by Major Moss had fire in Devries was very giving for a Byers and Lea Underwood ha- points of the game. “The girls need to get use the guys. his eyes and led his team up and big guy with 5 assists to boost rassed the Rebel ball handlers “Our defense was strong to playing under pressure so I Zack Davenport had an- down the court with tremendous his 6 points and 8 rebounds and Byers was able to come and the offense did much better let them play even though it got other solid game and finished skill and finesse while Kobe while Darringer Barrett con- away with a team high 10 points, at being patient and setting up close at the end,” said Parker. with 11 points, 12 rebounds and Denton and Chayton McClure tributed 2 points with 5 boards many on fast breaks. Madison their plays,” said Parker. We The girls are getting ready 5 assists while Cole Ledford harassed the Lumpkin County and one steal. Thomas had a great night under were very successful working for the middle school tourna- matched Davenports point total ball handlers to no end causing “I am impressed with the the boards and followed with the ball inside to Emory Patton, ment starting on Jan. 17 at White of 11 to go with his 4 assists 12 turnovers. Will Devries and way we played and I am look- 8 points. Jordan Hyatt had an Kirsten Ledford and Madison County Middle School. Game and 3 rebounds. Evan Ber- Adam Barrett showed their grit ing forward to the tournament excellent effort from the line Stroud and that is something we times have not been posted yet rong had a great game ripping and kept the big guys of LCMS next week. We will just have scoring 4 of her 6 points on 6 really need to do.” but will be determined soon so down 14 boards and scoring 5 off the boards and delivered in to wait and see where we are attempts and Madison McClure Patton had a solid game call the TCMS office for sched- points. Trent Bradshaw was the paint for the win 55-41. ranked and get ready to play,” had a good game scoring 4 and led the team with 13 re- uling times this week. third on the night in scoring “We were out sized to- said Weekley. points. The team missed some bounds along side 8 points while The girls are playing well with 7 points, as teammate night but we fought hard in- The teams are now going good scoring opportunities how- Ledford had a team high scoring and the tournament should be Chase Williams got aggressive side and kept Lumpkin off the to get ready for the end of sea- ever by only hitting 5-of-19 on effort of 13 points that included exciting so make plans now to under the boards claiming 5 boards. It was one of the best son tournament starting on Jan. the freebies but still managed to hitting 7-for-12 from the line attend. Go Lady Indians! rebounds. TCMS led at the half efforts I’ve seen out of this team 14 at Lumpkin County Middle 19-8 and defended their lead all year,” praised a proud head School. Please check with the as the southern tribe came out coach Duncan Weekley. school office for game times NASCAR 2013 firing in the second half match- It really was a great effort and team bracket positions. By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter ing TCMS’ 15 points but could for TCMS as Adam Barrett led Make plans now to come out not take the lead and lost in the the team in scoring with 18 and support the Indians as they end 34-26. points to compliment his 9 re- are playing the best ball they’ve Speeds up in Daytona testing The eighth grade took to bounds. Major Moss was very played all year. Go Indians! Speeds were up during Mayfield was suspended last week’s preseason testing of by NASCAR in 2009 and spent the new car at Daytona. three years in court claiming that Lady Indian basketball: the beat goes on Several times cars running NASCAR suspended him for in packs were timed at nearly a false positive test that he said 200 miles per hour. was for a mix of over-the-coun- Jeff Burton had the fast- ter allergy medication (Claritin) est speed of the three-day test and the prescription medication 2012 photo of Jeff Burton at 194.620 mph. In the draft, the Adderall. The case involving Cur- top speeds were 199.650. The In addition he faces lots tis Turner in the 1960s comes top 10-lap average in the draft of legal problems, including nu- to mind. He bucked the powers was 195 mph. merous charges for stolen goods that be, by trying to organize a “I think they want us go- and possession of methamphet- drivers union, and it was over ing faster,” Burton said. “I think amine. five years before the France they have a higher comfort level Mayfield believes he can family reinstated him. I believe with the roof flaps and all that put those charges behind him the same thing would happen if (and) they think they can get our soon and that he would consider Mayfield returned. speeds up. going through NASCAR’s Road But let’s go to the bottom “They kept inching us up to Recovery drug rehabilitation line. Mayfield wasn’t setting the at Talladega (in the test in Octo- program. racing world on fire before he ber) and they got us to this speed, Mayfield asked France was forced out. Now at his age, and they seem comfortable with what he could do to race in NA- and after having been away from it.” SCAR again. a race car for several years, who Robin Pemberton NA- “Jeremy, you know the would want to take a chance on SCAR Vice President of Com- path back for you,” France said. someone like him with all his petition Robin Pemberton said “It’s the path back for anybody. less-than-favorable publicity? NASCAR had met its goal of I’ve always hoped that you He would be bringing too slightly higher speeds. would choose the right path and much baggage for any reputable “We know the teams will not litigation and a bunch of oth- sponsor to accept. come back and bring a little bit er things. From my standpoint, he better this and better that,” said “That’s up to you. You needs to learn another line of Pemberton. “We feel comfort- have a welcome mat out (for work. able with that. The racetrack you) anytime you want. There’s PATRICK WON’T RUN is coming to us a little bit, and a stated process that AJ All- INDY THIS YEAR Way to go Towns County 10 & Under Girls for claiming the titles of two Christmas Tournaments speeds will fluctuate a lot — “I can confirm to you to- in December 2012! These are no ordinary girls; they took home their first title in November 2012 mendinger just went through and at the Smokey Mountain Conference in Hayesville. Last month, they swept across the score boards they’ll be better on new tires and we welcomed him back and it’s day that I will not be doing the Indy 500,” Patrick said. “I’m just and wowed the crowd starting at Hiwassee Dam in their Holiday Hoop Fest, then moved on to the it will drop off as it goes. terrific. That’s up to you.” Andrews Holiday Tournament. In the end, they had received two first place titles to call their own! “We’re right in the ball- Mayfield’s call to France going to do the Coke 600. The team and I decided to focus on These girls averaged a 20 point margin of victory against their opponents in every game. Thanks to park. We don’t foresee any was just another strange twist in their hard work and dedication and the great leadership of Coach Shannon Floyd, they were able to changes.” a bizarre story that would only Cup. It’s going to be plenty of accomplish this. Congratulations! Trevor Bayne, the 2011 increase in tempo if Mayfield ac- work as it is. Daytona 500 champion, posted tually tried to race again consid- “It’s going to be important the fastest lap at 199.650 mph. ering the combative history and for me running for the champi- New Superintendent of the Appalachian Trail “The biggest thing was strained relationship between the onship full time for the first time just how the draft was working driver and the sanctioning body. to really keep myself focused The National Park Ser- unit of MIIN in Bainbridge Is- tional Recreation Area (NRA), more like it used to be,” said Other problems devel- with the Cup car.” vice has announced their selec- land, WA. Martin Luther King, Jr. Na- Bayne. “There were no two-car oped around him after leaving Last year, Patrick also fo- tion of Wendy K. Janssen as During her tenure, Jans- tional Historic Site (NHS) tandems, it was cool being able NASCAR. His home was raided cused on Charlotte as one of her the new superintendent of the sen led extensive planning and and Preservation District, and to back up off the leader and get by police in 2011 and he even- 10 Cup races while she also ran Appalachian National Scenic implementation efforts for both Whiskeytown NRA, in addi- runs and take the lead and do tually was charged with numer- a full Nationwide schedule. This Trail, a unit of the National sites, including the construc- tion to being a planner at the things like you used to do. It ous felonies, one for possession year, that schedule will flip with Park System. She replaces tion of new facilities, preserva- Service’s Harpers Ferry Center has a little bit more strategy in- of methamphetamine and 18 for the full Cup slate and about 10 Pam Underhill, who recently tion of historic camp structures, and park ranger positions at the volved than just holding it wide larceny, breaking and entering Nationwide races. retired this past year. Janssen and development of education USS Arizona Memorial, Nat- open and hitting the guy in front and possession of stolen goods. Which Nationwide team is expected to assume her new programs. In those efforts she chez National Historical Park of you as hard as you could, so I These charges carry a she will race for is still to be fi- position in February and will worked with her staff to engage (NHP), Boston NHP, Lowell thought it was cool.” maximum of more than 40 years nalized. She said she has talked be working in cooperation with new audiences and involve part- NHP, Saint-Gaudens NHS, and The first Sprint Cup race in jail, if found guilty of all to Turner Scott Motorsports but the Appalachian Trail Conser- ners to establish a cooperative Lyndon B. Johnson NHP. of the season will be the Dayto- counts. But Mayfield said he and hasn’t signed a deal. vancy (ATC) and its affiliated and collaborative environment. “It is an honor to be se- na Shootout, a 75-lap exhibition his lawyers have almost reached “I’m not sure if that is Trail clubs and volunteers, and Janssen also worked on many lected as the superintendent of race on Saturday, Feb. 16. a plea deal that would not require completely set,” Patrick said. “I federal, state, local and private external issues affecting both this much loved national trea- Prior to the Shootout, the jail time. know there have been some re- partners in the protection and parks, including wind turbines, sure and the first National Sce- ARCA Re/Max Series will hold Mayfield is looking on the ports that have come out about management of the Appala- transmission lines, and a concen- nic Trail,” Janssen said. “This their first regular race of the sea- positive side, but there are many running for Turner. We’re defi- chian Trail (A.T.). trated animal feeding operation. ‘footpath for the people’ is a son. negatives working against him. nitely talking to them and trying “The Appalachian Trail “Wendy’s commitment wonderful example of ‘citizen The Daytona 500 will be He is 43-year’s old and has won to figure it out. Conservancy is excited that to working collaboratively and action in the public interest’ run Sunday, Feb. 24. only five Cup races in his career. “We’re definitely working the National Park Service has building strong partnerships and I look forward to work- WILL MAYFIELD MAKE If he were to some how get out of on that but there’s nothing signed named Wendy as the new su- have been a cornerstone of her ing with Trail staff, the Ap- IT BACK TO NASCAR all the charges against him with- yet. The exact dates and the races perintendent of the Appala- career in the National Park Ser- palachian Trail Conservancy, Jeremy Mayfield called out landing in jail, he would still and the sponsors have yet to be chian National Scenic Trail. vice,” said Northeast Regional stakeholders, agency partners, into a radio talk show last week have to complete NASCAR’s confirmed for all that.” Her proven history in maintain- Director Dennis Reidenbach. neighbors and communities to and told Brian France that he drug rehabilitation program be- Racing Trivia Question: ing and developing strong part- “Her excellence in those areas continue to protect this incred- would like to become part of fore being reinstated. Did Junior Johnson ever drive an nerships will be instrumental in are just a few of the many rea- ible trail system and its signifi- NASCAR racing again. AJ Allmendinger was Indy-car? continued protection of the Ap- sons we know she is the per- cant resources that are acces- “I want to make a serious reinstated after a year, but he Last Week’s Question: palachian Trail,” stated Mark fect fit to lead the Appalachian sible to millions of residents in comeback,” Mayfield said ac- did not resist NASCAR on the How many racing flags does Wenger, Executive Director/ Trail’s unique cooperative the eastern United States.” cording to NASCAR.com “(It charge. To the detriment of May- NASCAR use? Answer. Seven, CEO of the Appalachian Trail management system into the Janssen is a graduate would be) very positive towards field, he fought NASCAR in they are; black and white check- Conservancy. centennial of the National Park of Rutgers University with a NASCAR. It could only help court for over three years. ered, white, green, black, yel- Since 2008, Janssen System in 2016, and beyond.” Bachelor of Arts in Political both sides, especially if you guys NASCAR is the type or- low, red, and blue with a yellow has served as superintendent Janssen has worked in Science. She will be relocat- give me another chance and keep ganization that doesn’t like for stripe. of Hagerman Fossil Beds Na- management positions at parks ing with her husband Steven it all positive.” someone to buck them or put You may contact the tional Monument (HAFO) and across the country including Floray, who is a museum cu- Is he being realistic, or is them in a bad light, and Mayfield Racing Reporter at hodges@ Minidoka National Historic Cabrillo National Monument, rator with the National Park it even possible? did exactly that. race500.com. Site (MIIN) in Idaho, with a Santa Monica Mountains Na- Service.