Hanes Hosiery and MLK All
Star Action
Hanes Hosiery 16-18 Defeats Boy's
Club by Two
In the 16-18 year -old All-Star action,
Hanes Hosiery, defeated the Boy's Club
72-20 in a heal-to-toe action thriller.
Anthony James, Damns White and
Chris Conrad combined for 48 points to
lead the Hosiery.
The defense was led by Cornelius
Benjamin, Bracey Benjamin, and "Inky"
Torrence. Rob Bethea had eight assist.
The Boy s Club was led by Monte
Miller.
Hanes 14 & Under Overpower's Cros
bys Kimberly /Piedmont
In All-Star action the 14 & under
division, Hanes Hosiery led by Jacob
Guarantano with 18 points, Chauncey
Surles with 17 and Kevin McLean with
15 defeated Kimberly /Piedmont All-Stars
75-68.
Rico Bruton, Josh Bailey, and Kevin
Wilson led the Hosiery rebounding, while
Allen Hall had five assist.
Kimberly/Piedmont was led by
Brandon Cain with 23 and Kerry Waiters
hitting 14. **
Notice!!!
Any team interested in playing at
Hanes Hosiery contact Art Blevins at
727-2428.
Hanes Hosiery All-Stars Rattled by
Kimberly /Piedmont
Crosby's Kimberly/Piedmont All
Stars held on in a heart-throbbing game,
in the company of a full house to take the
win 76f-73 against Hanes Hosiery.
Kimberly/Piedmont was led by
Romon McCullum with 28 points and
Teddy Hill scoring 15.
Also scoring points for the Crosby's
were: Dwaine Thomas- 12; Herny Amos
eight; Antwan Harris-eight; and Rickardo
Howell-two.
Hanes Hosiery was led by Darrius
White who popped in 30 points. Daniel
Hafford hit 16 and Lamont Joe 10.
Other players scoring points for
Hanes were: Derrick Horne-six; LaVon
Rob Joe-two.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Donald lEvansExpresses Determination
from page B1
than me, but I refuse to let them out
work me. You're not going to out
work me. I can't control how people
rcait, but I can control me. Things V
can't control I don't worry about.
"While I've been teaching gym
here at Carver I've expressed to the
students that you don't have to be
the fastest, just do your besf" I just
hope they can understand what I've
been trying to tell them and use it to
their best advantage. * ?
"There was this one incentive
in my life that helped me was when
I was small. I used to walk to school
to lift weights and for basketball
practice seven miles. That's how
bad I wanted a scholarship ro go to
college. I can remember it raining
and how this car load of guys road
by and just waved. 1 said to myself,
someday I'm going to make it and it
only caused me to work harder, so
actually I guess I should thank those
guys for they helped me strive hard
ci to succeed. 7
For the last four years I've been
starting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 1
refuse to let anjtone out work me.
My mother was the greatest influ
ence on me. She had 16 children
nn H my Had riipH when T was one..
She worked cleaning houses, getting
up early in the morning to catch the
bus to go to work. I always wanted
to put my mother in a nice house. It
was a special gift to her that I want
ed.'
"Four days after being drafted
by the Rams my mother died. I tol d
her the morning she died that she
could pick out any house and I'd get
it for her. She said for me to take
care of myself. My mother has a
bigger house now. One that is better
than I could of ever bought her, her
house is in heaven.
"I think sometimes, why did
my mother have to die? Why not?
She was his (Gods) anyway and 1
should be happy for her. J miss see
ing her still, and I love her very
much. I sometimes see her setting in
the stands watching me and when
it's cold and everyone's complain
ing. I retuse to let anyone see me
complain, especially my mother.
"M\ motivation is the way my
mother grew up. which was rougher
than anything f couTd hiive 10
endure. Compared to her trials,
mine isn't anything. My mother had
guts. so. if she can do it. I can do it,
because she had it 16 times harder.
"I always think that I could of
If you have a kid who can't deal
with the rules set by their parents
then they won't be able to function
in society. If you can't listen to fan,-:.
ily, fhen how can you obey the laws
of society.
"You must take on responsibili
ty, the older you get the the more
responsibility you need to take on,
so when it's time for you go be on
done more for her. 1 haven't gotten your own you'll do what's right and
over that, and that s why I tell kids make the right decisions in your
today obey your mother and father, own life," Evans concluded.
Segers Honored At Banquet
from page B1
YBA coaches which red, "To James
Segers, Program Director, Winston
Lake Family YMCA in appreciation
of your devotion and leadership to
the Youth Basketball Association".
all coaches, volunteers, parents, cor
porate sponsors and participants for
their contribution to the YBA pro
gram.
Segers also payed a special tnb
Mrs. Segers was presented with ? ute to Ernie Pitt. Publisher of the
roses and acknowledged as a dedi
cated volunteer to this program.
This year the YBA has been itM
very best ever. Mr. Segers took th?
program to new heights. He more
than doubled the number of partici
pants and volunteers. The program
was well organized and first rate. He
implemented new policies and pro
cedures, a player draft and uniform
dress for all players.
Segers is truly dedicated to pro
viding quality programs for both
youth and adults of our community.
Segers spoke to the audience on
"Continuing the Quest" and thanked
Chronicle. "Ernie Pitt has gone
beyond the call of duty in many
aspects. I commend him for his time
and effort put into the program at
the Winston Lake YMCA. He was
responsible for getting the minority
businessmen in this community to
combine with him giving financial
and moral support to the Winston
Lake YMCA.
Ernie Pitt wears many hats, he
is a corporate sponsor, volunteer,
parent and friend. 1 commend Ernie
Pitt for the media coverage from the
Chronicle to the Winston Lake
YMCA in participation of the 1992
93 YBA play," Segers said.
Segers is a 1980 graduate of
Elon College with a bachelor of arts
degree in Human Services with a
minor m Physical Education . He has
worked with youth over, the past
several years as a counselor at the
United Methodist Children's Home
and Step One. also as the Adult Pro
gram Coordinator and.Facility
Supervisor at the James R. Smith
Center in Orlando. Fla.
Segers is currently Winston
Lake's liaison with the Winston
Lake Amateur Athletic Union
(AAU). The AAU Season for ages
11-14 has begun. The program age
range is 11-19 year of age. Segers
will also supervise Winston Lake's
1993 Summer Day Camp for Youth,
"Camp Safari which begins June 7.
Registration for the camp will begin
pn April 26. There will be 1 1 one
week sessions. The camp is for boys
and girls ages five through 13. The
cost js $55 per week for registration
5:30 p.m. A number of activities
will be offered. The camp activities
will include swimming, fitness, arts
and crafts, value sessions; field trips,
and other exciting activities will be
held throughout the camp. The
deadline for registration is May 21.
Men's adult basketball starts
April 10. ages 21 and over. Register
by April 3.
Segers continues to provide
programs in conjunction with the
YMCA's motto of "Helping people
reach their God-given potential in
spirit, mind and body".
Bearcats Defeat Coppin
begin at 5:00 pm Friday, March 26
at the Holiday Inn.
The purpose of the camp is to
provide information and training for
persons aspiring to become a foot
ball game official, and to improve
skills and mechanics of current offi
cials.
MEAC Supervisor of Officials
Paul Glenn will open the camp pro
ceedings at 6:00 pm. National Foot
ball League (NFL) Supervisor leo
Miles will address a group. Miles
was NFL game official for 23 years
and worked three Super Bowls.
According to February 1992 issue
of Ebony magazine, Miles was the
highest ranking Black sports official
in professional sports. A review of
1993 rule changes and points
emphasis will begin at 8:00 pm. fol
lowed by an orientation for new
officials at 9:00.
On Saturday, the camp moves
to SC State where a group sessions
continue with on-field mechanics at
Oliver C. Dawson Building Stadi
um.
The camp will also utilize the
expertise of current NFL game offi
cials Johnny Grier. Ben Mont
gomery. Larry Upson. Scon Green,
and A1 Jury. Grier. a former MEAC
official, is currently the only black
NFL referee. He is entering his
12th year in the NFL. and was the
1990 Pro Bowl referee.
Montgomery, an umpire, is an
11 -year veteran and served as a
Super Bowl alternate in 1987. Jur5>>
who is a Los Angeles law officer,
will he entering his 15th year in the
NFL and has officiated in three
Super Bowls (1986, 1988. 1990).
During the camp, he will work with
the back judges and field judges.
Two other former ME AC officials.
Larry Upson and Scott Green,
joined the NFL roster a year ago
and w ill also serve as camp consul
tants. Upson is a line judge and
Green is a field judge.
On Sunday, the campers will
resume group sessions at SC State.
from page B 1
starting at 8:00 am. At 9:30. there
will be a physical fitness and nutri
tion seminar, and a session an atti
tude and teamwork will follow at
10:00. The camp is scheduled to
wrap up at 1 1 :00 am.
Although the training camp is
basically encouraged for current
officials on the MEAC roster, the
camp has an open registration poli
cy for anyone interested in attend
ing. The registration cost for non
MEAC officials is SI 00.00 per per
son. while the MEAC members fee
is S75.00.
For more information, call the
MEAC office at (919) 275-9961.
Tiny Indians Pre-Easter Benefit
There will be a Pre-Easter Jam (School Jam '93) at the National
Guard Armory, on Silas Creek Parkway, Saturday, March 27 from 9
p.m. until 1 a.m. to benefit the Tiny Indians Football Club.
Admission is S5 at the door. Ages 15-18 years-old, no alcohol bev
erages allowed. Music will be provided by our smooth moving DJ.
So! come on down, and have a 'rump shaking' good time.
WANTED
Registered or Apprentice Barbers
If you're willing to work and build
a career, APPLY IN PERSON at
Reynolda Rd. Barber Shop
3830 Reynolda Road
Monday-Friday
Located at
Old Town Shopping Center
Mh . ity Owned Business