AugustTHE TOWNS21, 2019 COUNTY THE TOWNS HERALD COUNTY August HERALD 21, 2019 Page 3B Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports ooolgofk[gmflq`]jYd\f]lÛÝÛ<¤eYadÛl[`]jYd\³oaf\klj]Yef]l TCHS Bass Fishing team gains valuable experience in National Tournament By Chad Stack proved to be a difficult chal- ting to fish against the best of off, Grimsley and Hooper are Towns County Herald lenge for Grimsley and Hoop- the best. already looking ahead and Staff Writer er, who were fishing it for the “We had a great time preparing to make another first time. getting to meet several great run at nationals in next year’s The duo had their best fishing teams and making new Bassmaster High School Na- In just their first year, the day of fishing during Day 1 of friends,” Hooper said. “It was tional Tournament. Towns County High School the tournament, catching just just so fun, because we got to The Towns County High Bass Fishing Team traveled to over 4.5 pounds of bass. talk to so many people, and School Bass Fishing duo fin- Paris, Tennessee, on Sunday, “The first day of the we learned a lot of different ished in 109th Place out of the Aug. 4, to compete in the 2019 tournament we caught two techniques to catch fish. 300 high school teams that Mossy Oak Bassmaster High fish, but we should have had “We both really enjoyed competed over the four days. School National Champion- more,” Hooper said. “We let the time we had there. Get- Coming in First Place, ship. a couple get off in the brush ting to fellowship with other the duo representing Briar- The two-person bass piles because we couldn’t do teams and spending time with wood Christian School of Bir- fishing team of Mitchell anything with them. It was friends and family made it that mingham, Alabama, caught a Grimsley and Adrian Hoop- sad watching the fish get away much better.” total of 15 bass weighing just er, along with their fathers that we hooked because we Added Hooper, “I hon- over 50 pounds, earning them Brandon Grimsley and Chad really needed them.” estly believe that Mitchell and their second straight title for Hooper, departed for Lake On Day 4 of the tourna- I can win a national tourna- the first time in Bassmaster Kentucky that Sunday, giv- ment, Grimsley and Hooper ment. We were fishing with High School Nationals his- ing them four quality days were unable to improve their the best of them – we learned tory. of practice before the start of overall weight, only catching a lot this year, and with all that The First-Place finishers the tournament on Thursday, one fish the whole day. Adrian Hooper and Mitchell Grimsley fishing at Kentucky Lake. we learned and competing in took home $4,500 in scholar- Aug. 8. “We caught it just after 3.5 pounds, and that was all duo was unable to bring home nationals, I know that we will ship money to go toward the Even with the four days the first hour of the last day,” we could do that day.” a championship, they said it do a better job next year.” colleges of their choice. of practice, Kentucky Lake Grimsley said. “It was about Even though the Indians was a great experience get- With just one month Chatuge Shores Ladies Golf news NASCAR 2019 By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter Polesitter Hamlin Wins At Bristol BRISTOL, TN -- Denny the seven-time champion dropped Hamlin won Saturday night’s to 18th in points after a disappoint- Cup Series race. He started from ing night at Bristol. the pole, fell off the lead lap for Clint Bowyer also dropped a while, got the free pass midway out of the top-16, but is only two through the race, and battled back points behind the final slot, now to the front over the final 100 laps held by teammate Daniel Suarez. of the 500 lap race. He passed Top-16 Chase contenders: Matt DiBenedetto for the lead 1. Kyle Busch-932, 2. Logano- with 11 laps remaining. The win is 893, 3. Hamlin-855, 4. Truex- his fourth of 2019. 838, 5. Harvick-830, 6. Kesel- “Between my spotter and owski-794, 7. Elliott-757, 8. Kurt Our Tuesday, August 13th game was Net Two Best Ball of foursome. the crew chief, they just stayed on Busch-741, 9. Blaney-688, 10. The weather was soooo hot that everyone was tired from the heat that me to not get anxious, just kind Bowman-675, 11. Larson-665, 12. day. But all finished strong even with the elements, congratulations la- of take my time,” Hamlin said. “I Byron-664, 13. Almirola-654, 14. dies for your finish! And the winners are: First Place - Bonnie Shore, had plenty of time. I just worked Jones-646, 15. Newman-603, 16. Gail Cole, Sandy Jersey, Susan Anderson 123 Net. Second Place - him (DiBenedetto) over, worked Suarez-591. Glenda Geddings, Karen Whittaker, Sandy Snyder, Linda Miles 124 him over. I knew I didn’t want to Only the top-16 drivers Net. Be sure to sign up by Sunday noon for next Tuesday. Shambles, show him the bottom until I knew will be eligible for the Cup Series best ball of two. L-r: Glenda Geddings, Linda Miles, Sandy Snyder I could make the pass. I ran the championship. The regular NA- and Karen Whitaker. T(Aug21,F4)SH top, ran the top, ran the top, got SCAR Cup Series season will end the position on the bottom and fin- at Indianapolis on Sept. 8. This YHC Soccer Coach McKeever ished it. year’s Chase will begin Sept. 15 at “We had a great car that Las Vegas. to speak to Movers and Shakers could move around. Came back REDDICK RALLIES from a couple laps down and here FOR XFINITY WIN Young Harris College tion that affects our commu- we are.” It required hard driving as has been known as a baseball nity? Then why not join us and Matt DiBenedetto held on well as luck for Tyler Reddick to school for generations. But re- fill us in on what’s going on! to finish second, his career best get his fourth Xfinity win of the cently they have fielded some Everyone is invited to come finish, and the best ever finish for season, this past Friday night at impressive teams in other hear what our weekly guest Leavine Family Racing. He led 93 Bristol. sports. This Friday August 23, speakers have to say, and we laps on the night. He has had some He had to come from the we welcome YHC Men’s Soc- have always had a few minutes strong runs this season, but is not rear of the field twice, once the Hamlin and daughter, Molly, after Bristol win cer Coach Mark McKeever. for impromptu speakers with expected to return to his present result of a stiff penalty and once en to the hospital for evaluation. 25th at Pocono in May. He was This motivating Coach has a pertinent information. Every- team next year, and currently has after a spin, and was running sec- An eyewitness to the fiery set to be in the team’s No. 52 car 187-65-14 (.729 winning per- one is invited for conversa- no ride lined up for 2020. “I want- ond behind Justin Allgaier late in plane crash, said she and cowork- Saturday evening at Bristol Motor centage) record in his 15 years tion, information and break- ed to win so bad for these guys, for the race. Allgaier appeared to have ers “heard a loud thud” and then Speedway. fast with the Mountain Movers this team, for them giving me this the faster car, but suffered a fateful saw the flames coming from the Racing Joke: Late one at YHC, last year going 17-1-1 opportunity,” he said. “I’m just blowout on lap 289 of the 300 lap plane as it came to rest on the edge and ranking 7th in the nation. and Shakers. Our non-partisan night a burglar broke into Joey’s thankful that they gave me this race. Reddick was the new leader of Highway 91. house and while he was sneak- Coach McKeever has sent group meets at 8 a.m. every opportunity. I’m so thankful. But, and he finished the race 0.655-sec- “We heard a loud thud and ing around he heard a voice say: a dozen players to the pros. Friday at The Sundance Grill, man, I’m sad. We got tight after onds ahead of Chase Briscoe. we all ran to the windows and the “Jesús is watching you.” Come to the Sundance Grill a great place to meet, and the the deal with Newman when he John Nemechek was plane was sliding down the road, it He looked around and saw early this Friday to hear about food is really good and reason- came up into us. All of a sudden it third, followed by Jeremy Cle- was already in flames, smoke bil- nothing. He kept on creeping and this Scottish native and how he ably priced. So come join us. got really tight after that. ments, Austin Cindric, Gary lowing and it slid to a stop right again heard: “Jesús is watching has made a home in our moun- You are sure to find interesting “I’ll try not to get emotion- Gaulding, Timmy Hill, Justin there,” said Sissy Moody, an em- you”. tains. He will be introduced by speakers, championship cali- al, but it’s been a tough week. I Allgaier, Michael Annett, and ployee at the Alliance Business In a dark corner, he saw a our old friend Mark Dotson, ber youth, and a fine group of just want to stick around and keep Landon Cassill. and Training Career Center across cage with a parrot inside. The bur- YHC VP of Advancement. friendly mountain folk! doing this for a long time to come. Top-10 leaders after 22 of the street from the Elizabethton glar asked the parrot, “Was it you Do you belong to a lo- Like us on Facebook: I love it. I love the opportunity. 33; 1. Reddick-978, 2. Bell-924, Municipal Airport. “As soon as who said Jesús is watching me?” I’m not done yet.” 3. Custer-839, 4. Allgaier-819, 5. cal organization or are you an Mountain Movers & Shakers. it stopped the dog comes out and The parrot replied, “Yes.” Brad Keselowski passed Cindric-785, 6. Briscoe-742, 7. then I guess it was Dale with the Relieved, the burglar asked, elected official with informa- T(Aug21,G1)SH Kyle Busch near the end to finish Gragson-728, 8. Annett-695, 9. baby and his wife and then the two “What is your name?” The parrot third. Haley-661, 10. Nemechek-653. pilots right behind them.” replied, “Clarence.” 3rd Annual Warriors Looking for his ninth career Here are the results of the A preliminary incident re- The burglar said, “Clarence Cup win at Bristol, which would NASCAR Truck Series race held port from the Federal Aviation is a stupid name for a parrot. What Veteran Outreach Golf Tournament have tied him for second most in Thurs, Aug. 15 at Bristol: 1. Brett Administration on Friday stated idiot named you that?” Marine Charlie Sowers at 706- track history, Busch started 31st, Moffitt, 2. Chandler Smith, 3. Ross that the plane “experienced a hard The parrot answered: “The 745-5123. All donations to but finished in fourth, unable to Chastain, 4. Stewart Friesen, 5. landing, bounced, departed run- same idiot that named the Rott- and proceeds from the event keep the lead for more than 30 Grant Enfinger, 6. Sheldon Creed, way and caught fire.” weiler, Jesús.” will benefit the WVO Scholar- laps. 7. Matt Crafton, 8. Ben Rhodes, 9. The 10-seat plane is regis- Weekend Racing: The ship Fund which awards grants Chase Elliott, who led 33 Todd Gilliland, 10. Austin Hill. tered to JR Motorsports. Xfinity teams will be on the road laps was fifth. Kyle Larson, Clint Top-8 Chase leaders with TRUCK DRIVER course at Road America in Elkhart for study related to providing Bowyer, Daniel Suarez, Kurt six races remaining: 1. Moffitt- SUSPENDED FOR counseling therapy for vet- Lake, Wisconsin, while the Trucks Busch, and Ryan Blaney rounded 2081, 2. Chastain-2065, 3. Fri- FAILING DRUG TEST travel to Ontario, Canada. The erans suffering with a mental out the top-10 finishers. esen-2057, 4. Enfinger-2053, 5. NASCAR has suspended Cup teams have an off week. The 3rd Annual War- health disorder. Jimmie Johnson continues Crafton-2053, 6. Sauter-2043, 7. Bayley Currey indefinitely for fail- Sat, Aug. 24; Xfinity Series riors Veteran Outreach Golf Warriors Veteran Out- to struggle with a 19th-place finish. Hill-2040, 8. Ankrum-2030. ing a random drug test last week. race 23 of 33; Starting time: 3 PM Tournament will take place reach is a non-profit organiza- He has never missed the playoffs EARNHARDT “This weekend at Bris- ET; TV: NBCSN. Friday, September 6 at Old tion of veterans and patriots since the format began in 2004 but WILL RETURN tol Motor Speedway, NASCAR Sun, Aug. 25; Truck Series Union Golf Course in Blairs- whose purpose is to help veter- Dale Earnhardt Jr. was ab- informed me that I failed a ran- race 18 of 23; Starting time: 2:30 ville. Players of all experience ans in need. The organization sent from his role as television dom drug test administered last PM ET; TV: FoxSports1. levels are encouraged to par- includes veterans of all five VFW Golf announcer this past weekend be- week,” Currey said. “I spoke Racing Trivia Question: ticipate. Registration Fee is military services from west- cause of a plane crash on Thursday with NASCAR’s doctor where Which Cup Series driver has the $55 per player, $220 per four- ern North Carolina and north at a small airport in Elizabethton, he explained that I had DMHA most wins this season? League news Tenn., but he is expected to return (2-amino-5-methylhexane) in my Last Week’s Question: player team. Georgia as well as other inter- to the NBC broadcast booth next system. I take a pre-workout sup- The event has a shotgun ested citizens. To participate, Last week’s competition How many races per year are held at Chatuge Shores Golf Course week. plement, Juggernaut Irate, and this at the Bristol track? Answer. Two. start at 1 PM with awards and attend a monthly meeting on Dale, wife Amy, daughter ingredient is indeed in the supple- Gerald Hodges is a syndi- prizes distributed after the fi- the first Tuesday of the month was fierce. A team lead by Bob Hessler prevailed. Isla, and two dogs were in the ment. I was obviously not aware cated NASCAR writer and author. nal team has finished. Rain at 7 PM at WVO’s Camp Jens- private jet that ran off the runway that I was violating NASCAR’s His books may be viewed online date is Friday, September 13. en headquarters, located in His teammates contrib- and caught fire. Kelley Earnhardt, substance abuse policy.” uting to the win were Susan and ordered at Amazon.com. You For more information on the downtown Murphy below the Dale’s sister, tweeted out shortly Currey has made nine Cup may contact him by e-mail at: tournament, call Marine Skip Daily Grind at 46 Valley River Bongiovanni and Del Neiffer. afterward that the family and two Series starts in 2019, all for Rick [email protected]. Congratulations! T(Aug21,G1)SH Belton at 706-745-2273 or Avenue. 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