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THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008 Down the Stretch Recreation Dept, registration continues through July 1 Random thoughts on a rough weekend The Banks County Parks and Recreation Department is currently holding registration for tackle football, flag football, cheerleading and soccer. Registration will con tinue through July 1. Fees for registration will be as follows: •Tackle football, $55 •Cheerleading, $60 for uniform or $30 if you already have one from last year. •flag football and soccer, $40 each. Call 706-677-4407 for more information. Baseball ... continued from page 1B Redmon is doing well in the lead- off spot because he can put the baseball in the gap, swipe a bag or lay down a bunt, Lord said. Another player who has stood out recently has been Tyler McEntire who is playing well defensively. “He is the consumate team player,” Lord said. Kasey Hudgins, Redmon, Smith and Eli Autry each had to pitch in less than desirable conditions and Dale and Justin Bowen deserved credit for working behind the plate throughout the tournament games. “It was a good tournament for us and we were really able to accom plish a lot in our four games,” Lord said. BCHS also competed against Rabun County on June 16 in a nine- inning contest. The teams were orig inally going to play a doubleheader but the coaches decided to play one game since both had several contests lined up for later in the week. The Leopards emerged with a 12-5 win in the game as both teams used numerous players. “It was a good opportunity for us to work together and get a lot of time for many of our players,” Lord said. “We swung the bats well and after they got four runs in the first, they really didn’t do anything else offensively the rest of the way. Our pitchers settled in and threw well for the most part. We just have to make sure we throw strikes.” Tyler McEntire, Hulsey, Redmon and Seth McEntire each pitched in the Rabun County game. Do you or someone you know have Rheumatoid Arthritis? If so, and you are male or female at least 18 years of age and have been diagnosed with RA for at least 1 year, you may qualify for a research study using an investigational medication for RA. If you qualify, you will receive at no cost: Study medication Physical exams Lab Tests Modest compensation for time and travel To find out if you qualify, call CARE today at (770) 534-5154 or visit our website at www.uochs.org. Here are a few thoughts after a long and winding weekend on the racing trail: •Obviously, I would be very remiss if I didn’t start out with the horrible news from the NHRA on the passing of champion drag racer Scott Kalitta. Kalitta lost his life in a tragic crash that occurred in the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil Supernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Saturday. Kalitta was a second-generation racer, following in the footsteps of the legendary “Bounty Hunter,” Connie Kalitta. Scott was a two time NHRA Top Fuel champ, pick ing up 18 wins in his career. He’s one of only 14 drivers to earn vic tories in both Top Fuel and Funny Car nitro categories. Kalitta was a formidable oppo nent. He was a racer’s racer, one that would fight hard in every round for the win. Those who knew him outside of the car say not only was he a great driver, but a great father and person. Kalitta was scheduled to face off against Robert Hight in the first round of final eliminations on Sunday. Hight made a solo run, with Kalitta’s crew members standing at the starting line where Scott’s car would have been. Hight slowly idled his car down the quarter-mile strip in honor of Scott, as the fans applauded. It was a powerful tribute to a competitor who wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Scott Kalitta was 46 years of age. He leaves behind a wife and two sons. He will be missed by his friends, his family and his fans. •How much fun was it on Sunday to finally get to see what Marcos Ambrose can do in a Sprint Cup Car? The likeable driver from Tasmania, Australia, drove the Wood Brothers Ford like a champ at Infineon Raceway, until his trans mission went south on lap 83, relegating him to a 42nd place finish. Despite that, Ambrose had a smile on his face afterwards. Other than an on-track run in with Juan Pablo Montoya, and getting punt ed by Elliott Sadler, the former Australian V-8 series champion carried the Wood Brothers banner high, giving them one of their most competitive outings of the year. Ambrose has worked his way up since debuting in the Craftsman Truck series in 2006, where he recorded two top five and four top ten finishes. Last year, he recorded one top five and six top tens in his first year in Nationwide series competition, including a controversial near miss for the win at Montreal. So far this year in the Nationwide series, he has one top five and three top tens in 17 events. While his background in Australia comes on road courses, he has shown himself a diverse racer by adapting quickly to the daunting oval tracks that make up NASCAR’s top three series. He has a fourth place finish at Memphis, a sixth at Kentucky, and a sixth place finish at the grueling Darlington Raceway. Ambrose will make Sunday a lot more interesting once he moves up to the Sprint Cup Series full time, that’s for sure. •There have been arguments for brandon reed Auto Racing years among sports buffs as to the athleticism of automobile racers. I think this may help to put any doubters to rest. For years it’s been known that one of the big fac tors a racer has to battle over the course of a race is heat. This weekend, according to ESPN, NASCAR monitored in-car temperatures during qualifying at Infineon Raceway. The temperature inside Brian Vickers’ car reportedly reached 130 degrees, while another less insulated car reached 105 degrees. Temperatures in the old car used in the Cup series reportedly had gotten as high as 148 degrees. The closest you can come to experiencing that would be to go down the interstate on a 95-degree day, roll up all your windows and turn your heater on at full tilt for three and a half hours. Want to talk about athletic endur ance now? Brandon Reed is a reporter for Mainstreet Newspapers. E-mail comments about this column to brandon@mainstreetnews.com. Softball... continued from page 1B graduation,” the coach said. BCHS is preparing for a team camp in Danielsville this week which is held by coaches from Tennessee Tech. Lord said the camp will be a good experience for his players. Ashley Denton, the team’s best Freshman Madison Franklin has offensive player from last fall, is also stepped up during summer play already swinging the bat well this as well, Lord said. summer. Lord is looking for Denton “We are still looking to improve to post impressive stats once again defensively, especially in the out- in 2008. field, after taking some losses to WWW* When the tents go up T the prices come down! BP AND NEW 2003 GMC BRAND NEW 2000 GMC BRAND NEW 2008 GMC Best in class fuel economy Consumer Digest Best Buy The All New Hybrid. Fixe plus las. 'ills, ga. warranty rights fee. taler fslams Puwar ........ mlddl. 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