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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL & 1 M /J *• j '.Vv F £UkM "ojß 1«« . jflflr " U mHF * j 4 *2 X iJB 1 vK » V jMßti ,m f* TTTSs |frfß%, * -- M BtOff ** i; 1- " flf " v Bfc K: /SkMag» J» wT. * ..iFife ™ \..Jr.. vRI ,_JU_Jii!SjL. Members of Georgia Heat Black, a 12-and-under softball team, celebrate their recent World Series championship. Heat capture WS title Special to the Journal The Georgia Heat Black recently finished first out of 53 teams in the United States Fastpitch Association’s World Series Tournament held in Panama City Beach, Fla., July 10-15. Teams from Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, Kentucky and Canada were represented in the tourna Galley to be 'big picture' guy with offense By Adam Van Brimmer Morris News Service PONTE VEDRA, Fla. - Chan Gailey had all sum mer to reconsider his deci sion to relinquish control of the Georgia Tech offense to coordinator Patrick Nix. Gailey never did, even though he’s not completely comfortable with assuming a different role. “Am I looking forward to it? I don’t know,” said Gailey on Monday during media inter views at the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff meetings at the Sawgrass Marriott. “I think it’s best for our football team. But to say I’m looking forward to it ... again, I think it’s best for our football team.” Gailey stepped aside from his offensive duties in the spring, allowing Nix to make minor scheme changes, run the meetings and call plays. He made the move officially at the conclusion of spring practice. Gailey goes from call ing the plays to what he describes as a “big-picture role” this season. He will sit in on meetings and evaluate personnel but won’t have a heavy hand in the details of the game plans. “I’m going to go and keep my mouth shut,” said Gailey, who handled the play-call ing the previous three sea sons. “I do not want to be a meddler. Meddling creates problems. I want to be a helper. I want to be a part of Tm going to go and keep my mouth shut. I do not want to be a meddler. Meddling creates problems. I want to be a helper. I want to be a part ol the solution, not part of the problem/ - Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey NIGHT From page 1B Panther Pit in the “Night of Champions”. The six teams will again go head-to-head at that time, competing in the bench press and the power clean. The points will be tallied from attendance, the obsta cle course and weightlifting competition and the winning team recognized. Scott and his staff, accord ment. The Georgia Heat girls remained in the winners bracket through Friday when they lost to another Georgia team. Once in the loser’s bracket, they battled back winning seven consecutive games to capture the World Series Championship for the 12- and-under division. The Georgia Heat con sists of the following girls: Bethany Horne (Warner the solution, not part of the problem.” Georgia Tech averaged 20 points a game in three seasons with Gailey call ing the plays, including 18 points per game last season. Nix’s approach will be more aggressive yet still focus on minimizing turnovers. Gailey, Nix and Georgia Tech’s players have been secretive about the scheme changes. One of the Yellow Jacket defenders, Joe Anoai, said the revamped offense should be potent. “It’s more of a spread to utilize our speed,” Anoai said. “In recent years, we’ve relied on the defense. I don’t think it’s all on the defense this year. “We have a lot of work we can do, but the offense is going to produce.” The high expectations for the offense match the over all feelings about the Yellow Jackets going into this sea son. They finished third in a preseason media poll Monday and received three first-place votes. One poll ster picked them to win the ACC championship. Recruits are high on the Yellow Jackets too. Gailey, who signed a new five-year contract earlier this year, has already received 12 ver bal commitments. The coach admits he’s excited about his program, but no more than usual. “I’m a the-glass-is-half-full ing to the release, “are excit ed about the team’s prog ress and cordially invite the parents and community to attend and be a part of these events as we prepare to kick off the 2006 Panther football season.” The Panthers will scrim mage the Northside Eagles at the International Stadium at 7:30 on Saturday, August 19th. The first game will be against Hawkinsville in Hawkinsville at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Robins), Hallye Hobbs (Cordele), Christine Campbell (Marshallville), Lexi Allen (Metter), Ellen Grier (Perry), Katlyn Offenberg (Elko), Courtney Albritton (Ashburn), Heather Langston (Warner Robins), Hollie Langston (Warner Robins) and Adele Harrison (Eastman). The girls are coached by Mike Grier (Perry), Warren Offenberg (Elko) and Dennis Allen (Metter). kind of guy anyway,” Gailey said. “I’m always excited about the start of the sea son.” Reach reporter Adam Van Brimmer at adam. vanhrimmer@morris.com or 404-589-8424. WE STAND WITH ISRAEL SPORTS WRALL From page IB 13-7, against Murphy Chandler, which is based near Marietta. To qualify for the state championship, Peyton Purvis and Jake Chastain combined their efforts on the mound with three innings each. Hunt Smith, Brandon Cauley, and Jason Gifford each led the offense with three hits. Cortez Broughton hit a home run. Warner Robins American 9-10 earned its revenge on Columbus American when it counted Friday by win ningls-5 in the champion ship game. Purvis went 4- 4 to lead the hitting and Gifford added three hits. Gifford also pitched the first two innings and Griffen Martin closed out the last four. On Thursday Warner Robins takes off for West Virginia’s Mitch Stadium, which, according to Nauss, is one of the top parks for Little League baseball in the country. Pre-tournament festivities include a parade and a cookout for all the teams. Once again, the tour nament format involves pool play. Warner Robins American, which there will be referred to as Georgia, takes on North Carolina in its first game Saturday. The DONATE TO GOODWILL. ♦ 2209 Moody Road ♦ Tl 5 Margie Drive ♦ 1355 Sam Nunn Bivd i ♦ Gal eria Mai’ - 292 c -Watson Bivd . . I wvvw.goodwillworks.org J Building lives, families, and community ISRAEL: WWJD? What ahottld the believer's perspective be? What Is God’s plan for Israel? Why should we even care about Israel? loin us for a march, music, prayer, and an informational session about the role of Israel in God’s plan. Pray lor lie peace ol Jerusalem. Friday, July 28, 2006 March begins at the steps of Macon City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Prayer service, music, and an informational session by Messianic Rabbi Greg Hershberg begins at the Centreplex Monument Room at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Congregation Beth Yeshua, a congregation of Christians and Jews worshipping together the promised Messiah of Israel, Jesus Christ (Yeshua HaMashiach) We are steadfast in our support of Israel and her obligation to protect her citizens in the fight against terrorism and unprovoked attacks on her people. next two opponents are from Indiana and Florida. Nauss added that the games will be on a web cast through mitchstadium.com. This Tournament of Champions is the last stop for the summer season for the 9-10 division of Little League baseball. Nauss said this tournament debuted last year as a pilot program to see how this age group would handle the traveling involved in a national-level event. This tournament has 12 teams total, most from southern states. “This is our World Series,” said Nauss. It’s quite a thrill for the kids.” H-12BP0m The Warner Robins American Little League 11-12 baseball team, which does have a World Series to shoot for, is looking like a strong top seed during pool play of its state tournament Come See Our Xeu/ty Expanded Showroom! MUMk SMiftat Un««M MMtten OrUfMay noww SOUTHERN LIGHTING ' rl l HOME LIGHTING CENTER Est. 1987 Fans, Framed Prints Lamps & Framed Mirrors Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 10-2 pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006 ♦ in Augusta. The 11-12 squad was 2-0 going into Tuesday’s final pool game against Oconee American. According to wrall.org, the first big statement from these boys came Saturday in an 11-0 win against Peachtree City. Cole McArthur, Dylan Burgess, Davdi Doyle, and Ty Odom each threw one inning on the mound. Landon Hattaway led off the game with a home run, then McArthur added a long blast. Things got a little interest ing on Sunday, but the rules worked in the boys’ favor. The team didn’t have a win after play ended as after six innings the opponent, Buckhead, had a 1-0 lead. However, Warner Robins had reason to protest, and officials agreed. So instead, WRALL won 6-0 since Buckhead did not follow the mandatory play rule. 929-0624 2508 Moody Road W me lob at a timett 3B