Sports Briefs
By Staff
Franklin County Times
Belgreen softball defeats PC 15-2
PHIL CAMPBELL – The Belgreen varsity softball team earned its ninth victory as Martha Billingham pitched a three-hitter to beat Phil Campbell 15-2 Monday.
Loren McVicker led the Belgreen hitting attack with four RBIs and two hits, and Amber Smith added a single and drove in two runs for the Lady Bulldogs (9-3).
Russellville's
Winston, Smith named All-State
BIRMINGHAM – Russellville senior point guard Siran Winston and sophomore forward/guard Terence Smith have been selected to the Class 5A All-State team by the the Alabama Sports Writers Association.
Winston averaged 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds per game to earn second-team honors, while Smith averaged 15.5 points and 10 rebounds and was named honorable mention.
The duo led the Golden Tigers to a 32-1 season, area and regional titles and an appearance in the 5A championship game.
Players were nominated by coaches and writers, and final selections were made by a statewide panel of writers earlier this month.
City flag football registration
March 31
The Russellville Parks and Recreation Department flag football league will register teams until March 31.The league is for ages 16 and up, and the fee is $150 per team with a limit of 15 players.
To register, come to the Russellville Recreation Center or call Derrick Dorn at 332-8770.
Run for Ronald 5K benefit race
April 12
FLORENCE -Alpha Delta Pi will hold the fourth annual Run for Ronald 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, April 12 at the University of North Alabama walking track next to Flowers Hall to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
The 5K will start at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile will begin at 9:15 a.m. or as soon as the 5K is completed. The course is a certified USATF track and online registration is available at www.active.com. The pre-registration cost for the 5K is $10 and the 1-milie is $7. Race day registration is $20 (5K) and $10 (1-mile). For more information, email Ashley at TVAAadpi@hotmail.com.
Regional BASS tournament
May 22-23
DECATUR – The Decatur/Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce Ingalls Harbor has been chosen for the BASS Club World Championship (BCWC) Regional Tournament, a qualifier for the World Championship. The regional tournament is set for Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23.
For more information on the BCWC tournaments, visit www.bassmaster.com.
