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Sports '> 'HHv iQ *■ 1 MWft '‘*^4 Bgy- lyvJ&iJSmtß -Bt PM IS> Hi ffc 1 |Mfe «* Jp? jn W : -J(iHb9 ■ 3BM ,Jif a ■ 1* - jr / : H jamsßri, ii>* mW , ’ ■ Jw>» H iMp <^9B|H' W ~ jV) ~ ;^HHin^aS 1999 Youth Tennis Tournament \. X. **** an. » NF gy 4ifefr : 'V i? *USK^EX^MSBm£UISMAJ& 1999 Youth Tennis Tournament .a&lfik KQj - ' ""j ' Reclassification causes some area concerns While it's not a ‘done deal’ yet, the recent reclas sification and realignment by the Georgia High School Association raises some concerns among area schools. Those schools have until July 27 to file an appeal over the proposed realignment. Classification is based on enrollment, with a school having the option of playing in a high er, but not lower, classifi cation. With this in mind, schools in Macon have decided it will be best to drop down and play in their assigned classifica tions, meaning Central, Southwest and Northeast will all drop from their pre vious AAAA regions. All had chosen to play in a higher classification than their assigned one. Southwest will play in class AAA, while the two others will drop all the way to AA. Therein lies the realignment problems. It makes for a lot of AA schools in middle Georgia, and has prompted a major revamping of that classifi cation. Both Perry and Macon County in AA could be affected by the changes. In the same region for just two years, the schools never had an opportunity to develop what could have been a natural rival ry- #tOOO>^w^v CJ?£D/r f' cash loans on car titles Friendly, courteous staff, fast service, easy qualify /Ace Title Pawn Inc. 1716 Wataon Blvd. Warner Robin* • 912-329-1999 Phil □ark Home Journal Sports Perry returns to an old region, as far as region name is concerned, but 3AA takes on a different look beginning with the 2000-2001 school year. Perry, Dodge County, Bleckley County and West Laurens return. The new makeup of the region will be interesting. Remaining in 3AA will be Harlem, Jefferson County and Laney from the Augusta area, as well as Swainsboro. East Lau rens returns from class A. Subdivision of the region seems likely, espe cially for basketball and other sports in which more than one game per week are played. Sub-divi sion seems feasible for football, too. Gone will be rivalries between Perry and the likes of Mary Persons, Jackson and Manchester in football. Manchester will drop back to class A, while the others will wel come new region members like Central Macon, North east Macon and Callaway. Page 6A -Wed., July 7,1999 Southeast Macon, Pike County and Lamar County also remain in this region, and there will be a new school, Spalding County, in the cast as well. Macon County will be in yet another region, lAA, meaning members of last year’s 3AA end up in three different regions in realignment! Macon Coun ty leaves one of the tough est class AA regions in the state, and goes to one that could be even tougher. Region lAA fields the likes of Mitchell-Baker, Early County, Americus, Thomasville, and Brooks County, all of which have either won, or been in the hunt for state champi onships in recent years. The reclassification also means Westside Macon will be the only remaining class AAAA school in Macon. Westside will remain in 2AAAA, along with Warner Robins, Northside, Houston Coun ty, Baldwin County and Evans. Joining the region will be several members on the old 4AAAA, including Griffin, Newnan, East Coweta. LaGrange and Carver-Columbus. Hard awray of Columbus moves up to AAAA, and will also join this region. Reclassification is based on enrollment, and there’s not much the GHSA can do about that. Twenty per cent of schools are If Tomorrow THE CIRCLE.. Today Jj Make it easier for those you love by pre-planning and pre-funding funerals with the Legacy 2000 Plan. Cal! Gene Dukes at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home L 987-2423 JWn Home Journal assigned to AAAA, 25 per cent to both AAA and AA, and 30 percent to A. Granting requests to play up in classification changes the figures only slightly. But the realignment is something the GHSA has to work very hard on. It is an extremely difficult job to place the schools in regions which don't cause hardships for members. The geographical loca tion of the schools in each classification often makes such inconveniences unavoidable. For example, had region 4AA been left as it was, it would have been next to impossible to group the remaining AA schools in this area. So consequently, half the members of 4AA went west, the other half went east. The constantly changing makeup of school enroll ment makes the GHSA’s job even tougher. There will be some complaints, but for the most part, schools just accept the realignment and move on. Anyway, we’ve got a year to go under the pre sent setup, so there will be football games at Maiy Persons and Harris Coun ty this season, and Macon County, Lamar County and Southeast wrill be coming to Perry. After that... get out your road maps! Special Photo BASEBALL CHAMPS The 11-12 year old tourna ment championship game was recently sponsored by the Perry Recreation Department. Winning teams were the Marlins in first place and the Cardi nals in second place CAMP Older students in the tennis camp were from left, Instructor Catesby Dotson, Lisa Sweat, David Lewis, Charles Lewis, Kyle Garbisch, Jason Sweat and Instructor Paul Cosey. Not pictured: Michael Elliott, Kathryn Miller, Jennifer Brinser, Adam Smith, Karen Ber nis, Courtney Phillips. Perry Rec Department youth tennis tourney draws large field SnaAL rorm Hoy Jowuw, The Perry Recreation Department recently nosted a youth tennis camp, conducted by Paul Cosey and Catesby Dotson. The two-week long camp culminated in a tournament for two different age groups. Tournament winners in the 9-11 age category were Daniel Douthit, boys singles; Samantha Maurer, girls sin gles; Drew Woodard and Michael Deibert, boys doubles; Devon Hawk and Samantha Maurer, girls doubles. Winners in the older group were Charles Lewis, boys singles; Charles and David Lewis, boys doubles; Lisa Sweat, girls singles. YOUTH CAMP Younger students in the tennis camp were, from left Instructor, Catesby Dotson, Devon Hawk, Samantha Maurer, Melissa Douthit, Drew Woodard, Michael Deibert, Daniel Douthit, Daniel Bumam and Instructor Paul Cosey. Gymnastics, cheerleading classes at Recreation Department SnciAL to the Home Jourhail Registration is under way for a gymnastics program sponsored by the Perry Recreation Department. The fee for each participant per month is S3O and the course will be taught by Ashley Thomas Ages 5-7 will have classes on Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m.; ages 8-12. on Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; and ages 13 and up, on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Also, a cheerleading classes for ages 5-17 will begin soon and will be held on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Classes will include the basic techniques needed to be a successful cheerleader. The fee per participant per month is $35. Classes will be held at Rozar Park, 1060 Keith Drive. Prior registration is required. For details, call 988-2860. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY RURAL DEVELOPMENT FORECLOSURE SALE TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1999 HOUSTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE 1:00 P.M. RD IS EXPECTING TO RECEIVE NO LESS THAN $36,103 00 FROM SAT£ OF PROPERTY I ' * <&'< ' " ' A * * » ' ** Residential borne a 1031 Kin* Circle, Homes Comity. Perry, Georgia, tor * more specific lc*»l dcjcnptioo tee Legal Ad Section of due paper The potential puroheset will be reqeired to pel down at lean a 20% mm-refendaWc downpayment on the dqr of the ale. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT SHIRLEY A ASHCRAFT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (912) 936-64*4 PERRY SELF STORAGE SALE TO SATISFY STATUATORY LIENS SAT., July 10,1909,8:30 a.m. atthe Facility Located at the Corner of Jaame St and Gen. C. Hedges #32 - Chrietina Labra *137 - Stephanie Taylor #3B-TVoy Jones #122 - Shavia Fann #162 - Shirley Ingram Brannen wins again ‘TOi&SCTSw.at Brannen driving the Clint nrannen Motor Co. 911 Legends car won his third Thursday Night Thunder Series race . This win keeps Walt in first place in the Young Lions Division points. In other action June 29 Walt raced in Charlotte in their Tuesday Night Shootout Series where he placed sixth out of 26 cars. Walt is currently sec ond in points at Charlotte where he races in the Semi- Pro Division. He has one win in the series at Char lotte. More action contin ues July 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. All Charlotte races are carried live on Fox Sports South every tuesday night at 8 p.m.