THEJanuary NORTH 16, GEORGIA2013 THE NEWS NORTH January 16, 2013NEWS Page Page 13A 13A Adams picks Truett-McConnell Union County wrestling goes one- By Todd Forrest North Georgia News for-three at Andrews, NC meet [email protected]

This time next year, Union County’s Carly Adams will be prepping for her inaugu- ral softball season as a Truett- McConnell College Bear. Adams, the starting center fielder for the Union County Lady Panthers will take her tools to Cleveland and play for eighth year Head Coach Jenni Shepard. According to Coach Shepard, Adams’ athletic abilities were obvious, but it was her character and excellence in the classroom that convinced the coach that Carly Adams inks her deal to play at Truett. Photo/Todd Forrest Adams was a perfect fit for the Adams, who could play Softball Coach Jessica Stewart Southern Baptist school. infield or outfield, was sold said. “She does everything you “I got a lot of calls from on Truett-McConnell as soon ask her to do. She will play any people who had seen her play as she met the team and felt position you need her to. She’s and known her for a long time, the camaraderie at Truett Mc- solid all around and is one of On Saturday Union County’s wrestling team went 1-for-3 at Andrews, NC. The Panthers fell 36-30 and it wasn’t just about how to Hayesville, NC and 42-30 to Asheville, NC. 52-15 against Murphy, NC and we defeated Andrews, Connell. the best outfielders that I’ve NC 88-0. Colton Harkins went undefeated as well as Tulsa Queen and Chase Barnett. Jon Floyd and she played, but it was mainly “When I went to try out ever had.” Justin Eigel and Sam Whitmer went three and one. Eddie Kemp, Alyssa Sinkler, Macy Hayes, Adam her as a person and her spiritual the whole team was there try- In 2012, Adams, the Williams, Dylan Byers, Orlando Lara, and Keith Brewer also had wins. side of things,” Coach Shepard ing out with me so I felt com- daughter of Scott and Camella said. “We’re a Christian institu- fortable,” Adams said. “They Adams, was third on the team tion and that’s one of the things cheered me on and never tried with a .349 batting average, that’s most important to us, to down me.” scoring 13 runs and drawing 7 Swimmers qualify for State along with athletic ability. I Despite not knowing any walks to earn All-Region First By Todd Forrest heard nothing but good things of her future Bear teammates, Team honors. While playing North Georgia News about her as a person and as a Adams is looking forward to second base and center field [email protected] student. She has good grades making new friends and with at Union County, Adams won and we expect for her to come her team-first attitude, Adams two Region 8-AA Champion- The Union County boys’ in and be a leader both on the should carry her winning ways ships, played in three 8-AA title 200-Yard Freestyle Relay team field and off the field. She has from Blairsville to her new games, appeared in four state has qualified for the State a lot of speed, a good strong home. tournaments, twice reached Tournament, becoming the first arm. I would have never known “Carly will be success- the State Elite Eight and was boys relay team to accomplish this was her first year in the ful there because she works a member of the 2010 State the feat. outfield.” so hard,” Union County Head Runner-Up squad. The team of Tanner Gay, Joseph Mancuso, Austin Nor- ton, and Brennen Wilkes fin- Austin Norton Brennen Wilkes ished first out of seven teams NASCAR 2013 with a time of 1:39.39. By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter Nicole Gautieri and Anna Knight picked up first and sec- Speeds up in Daytona testing ond in the 50-Yard Freestyle. Gautieri clocked in at 26:82 and Speeds were up during help both sides, especially Knight at 27:16. last week’s preseason testing if you guys give me another Gautieri also came in first of the new car at Daytona. chance and keep it all posi- in the in the 100-Yard Freestyle Several times run- tive.” with a time of 59:24. ning in packs were timed at Is he being realistic, or The girls’ 200-Yard Free- is it even possible? nearly 200 miles per hour. style relay team brought back had the fast- Mayfield was suspended est speed of the three-day test by NASCAR in 2009 and spent 2012 photo of Jeff Burton a second place finish. Gautieri, Knight, Lindsey McCann, and Tanner Gay Joseph Mancuso at 194.620 mph. In the draft, three years in court claiming drug rehabilitation program the top speeds were 199.650. that NASCAR suspended him before being reinstated. Ansley Garrison finished with a place finish in the 50-Yard the 500-Yard Freestyle at 6:55. The top 10-lap average in the for a false positive test that he AJ Allmendinger was time of 1:53.94 - their best time Freestyle at 23:96. Wilkes was 51.Meanwhile, Gay came in draft was 195 mph. said was for a mix of over-the- reinstated after a year, but he of the season. third at 25:58. second place in the 100-Yard “I think they want us counter allergy medication did not resist NASCAR on the Gay added another first Norton picked up third in Backstroke at 1:02. 45. going faster,” Burton said. “I (Claritin) and the prescription charge. To the detriment of think they have a higher com- medication Adderall. Mayfield, he fought NASCAR fort level with the roof flaps In addition he faces lots in court for over three years. 4-H Swine Team Kickoff 2013 Show Season and all that (and) they think of legal problems, including NASCAR is the type or- comes to the barn and helps they can get our speeds up. numerous charges for stolen The Union ganization that doesn’t like for County 4H Swine the team members with the “They kept inching us goods and possession of meth- someone to buck them or put Team would like care of their pigs. The students up at Talladega (in the test in amphetamine. them in a bad light, and May- got their hogs in October. October) and they got us to this Mayfield believes he field did exactly that. to introduce the members of the Since then, they have been speed, and they seem comfort- can put those charges behind The case involving Cur- growing and training their able with it.” him soon and that he would tis Turner in the 1960s comes 2013 Market Hog Project. Robin Pemberton NA- consider going through NA- Brady Kumler is a senior at pigs. In order to show at the to mind. He bucked the powers state show in February, pigs SCAR Vice President of Com- SCAR’s Road to Recovery that be, by trying to organize a Union County High School. petition Robin Pemberton said drug rehabilitation program. drivers union, and it was over This is his third year in the must weigh in between 220 NASCAR had met its goal of Mayfield asked France five years before the France market hog project. He has lbs and 280 lbs. Therefore, the slightly higher speeds. what he could do to race in family reinstated him. I believe one hog this year, a cross bar- students must monitor their “We know the teams will NASCAR again. the same thing would happen if row named Sir Potamus J. Big weight gain on a weekly ba- come back and bring a little bit “Jeremy, you know the Mayfield returned. Pig the Second. Daniel Kum- sis and adjust when necessary. better this and better that,” said path back for you,” France But let’s go to the bot- ler also attends Union County They have also been teaching Pemberton. “We feel comfort- said. “It’s the path back for tom line. Mayfield wasn’t set- High as a freshman. His pig their pigs to walk for them in able with that. The racetrack anybody. I’ve always hoped ting the racing world on fire this year is a gilt, named Pep- a show setting. Students must is coming to us a little bit, and that you would choose the before he was forced out. Now pered Gravy. She is also a be able to make their hogs speeds will fluctuate a lot — right path and not litigation at his age, and after having cross. This is Daniel’s third “walk” for them in an arena. they’ll be better on new tires and a bunch of other things. been away from a race car for year showing hogs. Also a This means they have to be “That’s up to you. and it will drop off as it goes. several years, who would want freshman at UCHS, Kevin able to teach their pig to walk “We’re right in the ball- You have a welcome mat out to take a chance on someone in circles, turn right and left park. We don’t foresee any (for you) anytime you want. Williams will show two hogs like him with all his less-than- this year. Kevin has been and stay off of the pen and out changes.” There’s a stated process that favorable publicity? Kevin Williams and Fatboy of the crowd of other hogs. , the 2011 AJ Allmendinger just went He would be bringing showing hogs for two years. His barrow is Fatboy and his shire barrow named Hoss. Al- The Swine Team will champion, post- through and we welcomed him too much baggage for any rep- attend shows every weekend ed the fastest lap at 199.650 back and it’s terrific. That’s up gilt is Whiteout. Both of his lie, a 7th grader also has two utable sponsor to accept. from now until the Georgia mph. to you.” From my standpoint, he pigs are Yorkshires. hogs this year. Allie’s gilt is “The biggest thing was Mayfield’s call to France Blane Brown and Al- Princess, she is a Hampshire National Livestock Show in needs to learn another line of Perry, GA in February. At the just how the draft was working was just another strange twist work. lie Kumler, students at Union and her barrow, Pierre D’ Pig more like it used to be,” said in a bizarre story that would PATRICK WON’T RUN County Middle School have is a cross. first show of the season, the Bayne. “There were no two- only increase in tempo if May- INDY THIS YEAR been showing hogs for four New this year, the 4-H Swine Team traveled to car tandems, it was cool being field actually tried to race again “I can confirm to you years. Blane, an 8th grader swine team has a “Barn Bud- the Gordon County Young able to back up off the leader considering the combative his- today that I will not be doing will show two pigs this year. dy.” Morgan Peney is in the Farmers Christmas Classic, and get runs and take the lead tory and strained relationship the Indy 500,” Patrick said. Blane has a Yorkshire gilt fourth grade at Union County Demanship Class. Students and do things like you used to between the driver and the “I’m just going to do the Coke named Casper and a Hamp- Elementary School. Morgan are judged based on how they do. It has a little bit more strat- sanctioning body. 600. The team and I decided to handle their hog. Classes are egy involved than just holding Other problems devel- focus on Cup. It’s going to be divided based on student grade it wide open and hitting the oped around him after leav- plenty of work as it is. level. In 8th grade Showman- guy in front of you as hard as ing NASCAR. His home was “It’s going to be impor- ship, Blane Brown placed first you could, so I thought it was raided by police in 2011 and tant for me running for the with his hog, Casper. Approx- cool.” he eventually was charged championship full time for the imately 12 students were in The first Sprint Cup race with numerous felonies, one first time to really keep myself this class. In 9th grade Show- of the season will be the Day- for possession of metham- focused with the Cup car.” manship there were four stu- tona Shootout, a 75-lap exhibi- phetamine and 18 for larceny, Last year, Patrick also dents. Kevin Williams placed tion race on Saturday, Feb. 16. breaking and entering and pos- focused on Charlotte as one of third with his hog, Fatboy. session of stolen goods. Prior to the Shootout, her 10 Cup races while she also The second part of this the ARCA Re/Max Series will These charges carry a ran a full Nationwide schedule. hold their first regular race of maximum of more than 40 show is weight class. In the This year, that schedule will weight class, hogs are split the season. years in jail, if found guilty of flip with the full Cup slate and The Daytona 500 will be all counts. But Mayfield said about 10 Nationwide races. up based on how much they run Sunday, Feb. 24. he and his lawyers have almost Which Nationwide team weigh. At this show, barrows WILL MAYFIELD MAKE reached a plea deal that would she will race for is still to be and gilts were shown sepa- IT BACK TO NASCAR not require jail time. finalized. She said she has talk- rately. In the gilt show, plac- called Mayfield is looking on ed to Turner Scott ing first in her weight class, into a radio talk show last week the positive side, but there but hasn’t signed a deal. Class 8, was Casper, weigh- and told that he are many negatives working “I’m not sure if that is Allie Kumler with Princess and Pierre D’ Pig ing in at 153 lbs, shown by would like to become part of against him. He is 43-year’s completely set,” Patrick said. “I Blane Brown. Casper beat NASCAR racing again. old and has won only five Cup know there have been some re- out 7 hogs for this spot. In “I want to make a seri- races in his career. If he were ports that have come out about the barrow class, Kevin Wil- ous comeback,” Mayfield said to some how get out of all the running for Turner. We’re defi- liams’ hog Fatboy took first according to NASCAR.com charges against him without nitely talking to them and try- place. Fatboy who weighed in “(It would be) very positive to- landing in jail, he would still ing to figure it out. at 167 lbs was in class 8 and wards NASCAR. It could only have to complete NASCAR’s “We’re definitely work- was up against 5 hogs. ing on that but there’s nothing In weight class 10, hogs signed yet. The exact dates weighed in between 190 and and the races and the sponsors 199 lbs. Hoss, who weighed have yet to be confirmed for all in at 197 lbs, shown by Blane 9u North Ga. Wildcats that.” Brown took first place. Racing Trivia Ques- The 4H Swine Team tion: Did ever Travel Baseball Team drive an Indy-car? along with the Union County Last Week’s Question: FFA and FFA Alumni will be PRIVATE TRYOUTS ONGOING How many racing flags does having our local hog show on NASCAR use? Answer. Sev- Saturday, January 19th begin- en, they are; black and white ning at 11 AM. The show will at the home field in Blue Ridge. checkered, white, green, black, be held at the livestock barn on yellow, red, and blue with a Glenn Gooch Industrial Way. Call for details and times. yellow stripe. Other counties will be in at- You may contact the tendance. 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