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6:29 pm Friday, October 26, 2007

Sports Briefs

By Staff
Franklin County Times
Locals participate in Riverbottom Burnout race
FLORENCE – Four Franklin County runners participated in the 1-Mile Riverbottom Burnout at McFarland Park last Saturday.
Red Bay's Tiffany McWilliams, 25, placed first in a field of 116 male and female runners with a time of 4:41.78, which broke he own state record.
Russellville's Adam Collum, 36, placed No. 15 with a time of 5:36.79, while Tanya Collum, 33, finished in 6:35.90 (51st). Turner Collum, 7, clocked in at 8:12.10 (91st).
-From staff reports
ASWA State Poll
October 24
CLASS 5A
No. 1 Briarwood Christian
No. 2 McAdory
No. 3 Fort Payne
No. 4 Jess Lanier
No. 5 St. Paul's
No. 6 Decatur
No. 7 Cullman
No. 8 Charles Henderson
No. 9 Russellville
No. 10 J.O. Johnson
CLASS 2A
No. 1 Fyffe
No. 2 Lanett
No. 3 Leroy
No. 4 American Christian
No. 5 Red Bay
No. 6 Cottonwood
No. 7 Loachapoka
No. 8 Sand Rock
No. 9 Highland Home
No. 10 Fultondale
CLASS 1A
No. 1 Sweet Water
No. 2 Talladega Co.-Central
No. 3 Maplesville
No. 4 Hazlewood
No. 5 Brantley
No. 6 Ragland
No. 7 Millry
No. 8 Sulligent
No. 9 Wadley
No. 10 Speake
Brush Creek Pumpkin Run
October 27
The Brush Creek Pumpkin Run 6-Mile and 1-Mile race will be held Saturday, October 27 at Harrison Chapel Church in Killen. The race will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Todd Allen at (256) 627-0658.
Biddy Body b-ball
registration
October 27
The Russellville Parks and Recreation department is holding registration for Biddy Body basketball until Saturday, October 27. Biddy Body is a program designed to provide fun for players in a non-threatening environment. Late registration is from October 29-November 3, with a a $5 late fee. The program is for ages 4-5 years old, and the age control date is September 1, 2007. Cost is $35 per player, or $60 for two players. For more information, contact the department at 332-8770.
Youth basketball registration
November 3
The Russellville Parks and Recreation department is holding registration for youth basketball until Nov. 17. The progra is for boys and girls ages 6-18 years old, and the age control date is September 1, 2007. Cost is $35 per player, or $60 fwo players. The late registration deadline is November 19-24, with a $5 late fee. For more information, contact the department at 332-8770.

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