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i Sports Jiinf 5, 2002 THK NFWS-JOLRNAL Kaefurd, N.C. 5A Carolina Clash results By Joe Mosso Sports writer Sports@thenews-journal.com Saturday Night Gaffney, SC. 1. Scott Autry 2. Phil Hall 3. Dennis Franklin 4. Mike Chilton 5. Larry Blankenship Carolina Clash Points 1. Billy Hicks SS5 2. Scott Autry 850 3. Roger Lucas 813 4. Johnny Stovall 778 5. Jeff Cook 733 13. Shawn Beasley 522(Raeford) 26. Ricky Boahn 243 (Raeford) Carolina Speedway Lake View, SC. Late Model 1. Micheal Marlowe; 2. Dale Hammonds; 3. Chris Miller; 4. Brett Dysart; 5. Terry Spivey Super Street 1. Tony Williams; 2. Willie Millikcn;3. Donald Williams; 4. Joe Ward; 5. Cameron Norris 4 cyl Modified 1. Bobby Hudson; 2. Jimmy Ray; 3. Donn Strauser; 4. PJ Green; 5. Elvin Matthews Jr. 4 cyl Stock 1. Mark Gore; 2. Jackie Polslon; 3. Bo Odom; 4. Ronnie Taylor; 5. Dave Strausser Charger 1. Chris Peele; 2. Don Nance; 3. Donald Black; 4. Butch Calhoun; 5. Troy Woodall Rookie 1. Josie Bullock; 2. Marc Paige; 3. Gibby Peele;4. Brain Doyle;5. Levern Tyler Johnson heads ofElliott By Joe Mosso Sports writer Sports@thenews-journal.com JimmieJohnsonheldoffahard-charg- ing Bill Elliott to win the MBNA 4t)0 in Dover Del Sunday afternoon. The win was the second of the season for Johnson in this his rookie year. Johnson is chrising Tony Stewart’s record of three wins in a rookie season, Stewart did it in 1999. Johnson drives the #48 Lowes Chevy ay- owned by fellow racer Jeff Gordon and Rick Hendrick. The Winston Cup drivers will race this weekend at Pocono, Pennsylva nia, and qualifying is set for this Fri day afternoon. MBNA Top 10 1. Jimmie Johnson(R) Chevy 2. Bill Elliott Dodge 3. Jeff Burton Ford 4. Ryan Newton(R) Ford 5. Dale Jarrett Ford 6. Jeff Gordon Chevy 7. Ricky Craven Ford 8. Robby Gordon Chevy 9. Bobby Hamilton Chevy 10. Elliott Sadler Ford Winston Cup points standings 1. Sterlin Marlin 1,899 2. Jimmie Johnson(R) 1,763 3. Jeff Gordon 1,739 4. Matt Kenneth 1,731 5. Rusty Wallace 1,688 6. Mark Martin 1,677 7. Tony Stewart 1,674 8. Kurt Busch 1,656 9. Bill Elliot 1,612 10. Ricky Rudd 1,606 Fighting Bucks schedule camps The Fighting Bucks baseball camp and girls softball camp for ages 7-12 are scheduled for June 10-13. The goals of the camps are to teach each camper the basic fundamentals of baseball through lectures, demon strations and practice and for each camper to leave camp with a better knowledge of the game. The camps will be held at Hoke High Baseball Field at8:30-l 1:30 a.m. Instruc- toR will be Hoke High varsity baseball players and camp staff members G^ Brigman, Scott Jordan and Bobby Britt, Hoke Hi^; and Ricky Jones, West Hoke Middle School. Youngsters will need a glove and hat each day. The cost is $35 and $30 if brothers and sisters attend. For information, contact camp di rector Brigman at 875-2156 ext. 6427; or It hom«, 873*3491. Ball-playing siblings take Hoke Schools MVP awards By Pa I Ai.i.f.n Wilson Editor A father s pride is evident in an e- mail wrillen b\ Maurice Simmons Sr.: “My son, Micheaux Simmons, a senior at Hoke County High who is graduating and phmning to iittend UNC Charlotte in the fall, w;is pre sented the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Defense Carpenter Award for the Fighting Biteks' Vtirsily Baseball Team ;it the I loke I ligh Athletic Ban- i|uet. My dtiughter. Chaola Simmotis was presented with ;i eo-MVP Of fense Awtird for the Lady Bucks V;ir- sity Softball Fastpileh Team. My youngest son. Mtntriee (JR) Simmons, was presented with the Most Valu- :ible Player Aw:ird for the Hast Hoke liagles MitidleSchool Basebairfeam. Th;it made it a clean sweep which I don't know if it lt;is e\er happened trr this day where otic ftimily h;is cap tured ALL MV'P tiwarils in one sea- .son." Maurice Sr. :ilsosays this ;iboul his three athletic offspritig. "They are att outslattditig group. 1 enjoyeil watch ing them from l-ball all the w;iy up. They phiy well ;md have been real eotnpelili\X' :it every level." An Air force ftimily, the Simitionses bought a home in Rock- fish and plan to stay there. Still on tietive ihily. Maurice Sr. hails from Atlanta. Mom Natalia is from the A/ores and is a student at Sandhills Community College. 1 laving athletic children "ent;iils a lot of traveling and a lot of refresh ments," their father says. Maurice Sr. says p;irticipalion in athletic programs also tneans a lot of bruises, spraitted ankles "and chin scrapes." ailils Chaola. w'ho is called "Shay" by her friends. She lellsof the time she bunted a ball (something she does extremely well) and sprinted to first btise. She ran into the girl on first base (who was crowding the base, Shay explains), flipped completely over her and w'ent head first into the ground. That incident indicatesanotherskill l()-year-old Shay is known for — speed; she can run 4.8 in the 4()-meler dash and stole 30 bases this past sea son. At .395, Shay was the team leader in batting averages. She plays cenlerfield and ciitcher. J.R.. at 14 is the youtigest member of the family. A rising freshman at Hoke High, he says he was ititluenced to play baseball by his father and brother. "Atid by your sister,” says Shay, w ho also played some baseball. Micheaux, w ho is 17, played right field, shortstop and second base. In Hoke’s Braves treated royally by Swampdogs By Hal Nunn Special to The News-Journal The Hoke County Parks and Rec reation League Coach Pitch team, "The Braves," got the royal treatment at the opening game of the Fayetteville Swampdogs play Friday night. May 31. The Braves celebrated their end of season party at the historic J.P. Riddle Stadium last week. Team members include Dewayne Locklear, Addison McMillan, Mohamed Samoura, Ambria McNeil, Travis Bush, Mar quis Virgil, Heath Nunn, Dequante Moore, Levi Crump, John Colburn, Whitney Poe, Jennifer Valliant, Ethan Nunn, Devontay Dowdes, Amillia Chaola “Shay” Simmons addition to winning the Robert Car penter Award for best defense, he :dso received honorable mention in All-Conference. A contact hitter, he has been drafted to play with the l':iyette\ ille Legions this summer. I-or I loke High, he played right field, short stop and second base. Micheaux's batting average this past season was .333. All have "good gloves," according to their father. "They're just all ath letic. We go to the field and practice some on weekends for fun — any thing that involves a ball. " Maurice Sr. s;iid he watched the Atlanta Braves play when he was younger and credits his own interest with the sport as one of the reasons for his youngsters' passion for the game. J.R., who also plays football, says he enjoys baseball because "that's what 1 do best and I enjoy doing it.” Micheaux also says baseball is "something I'm good at.” Shay says softball keeps her itr- volved in extracurricular activities and "I like playing it. I enjoy the compe tition and it's an opportunity for a scholarship." Playing shortstop, pitcher and catcher, J.R. led his team at EHMS with a batting average of .512. This summer he is playing for the Hoke Parks & Rec Babe Ruth team, Hoke 3, coached by his dad. Named MVP five times and All- Star three times, J.R. says he wants to attend college and play ball while there. His "lifelong dream is to play pro ball,” and, of course, he would like to play with the Braves. Shay is playing travel ball for a summer league team called the Caro lina Rockers. College scouts "come out and look at the girls for scholar ships,” she says. At UNC-Charlotte, Micheaux hopes to "walk on” the 49'ers team, he says. V'. Payne and Charland Clark. The players were excited and “pumped up” for the game for the ' Swampdogs and for the food and fun that was all around the ballpark. Assistant general manager Jack Thompson wants to make sure that al 1 fans get the information about the Field of Dreams program that the Swampdogs offer at Riddle Stadium. The program allows the kids to meet the players, run out on the field with the players, and along with their tick ets get free hot dogs, chips and drink. For more information on the Fayetteville Swampdogs or any of their programs, call Thompson at 426- 5900. Braves players basked in the attention of their baseball heroes. From left, Micheaux, Chaola “Shay,” Natalia, Maurice jr. “J.R.” and Maurice Sr. 1. * * \ ' y \ Micheaux Simmons “Shay” bunts. Maurice “J.R.” Simmons Open Arms Retirement Center Taking Applications For CNA’s All Shifts Apply Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 612 Health Drive • Raeford For information please call 875-3949 Snapshots Of Life At Ifs Best At jlrms ’J^eliremenl Genkr Come For A Visit - We Would Love To See You. d.—— "Zn- RN w'''6 ^hy I t’"'" ,|ixtu.ssi''8 ir orroU Lunchtime, Pam Hailey - CNA with resident - lease Northeutt The newest ami safest Assisted Living Facility in the county with a state of the art fire detection system, which includes complete sprinkler coverage. Large private and semi-private rooms each with their own individual bathroom. An outstanding activities program headed by Mrs. Ann Pate our Activity Director. Please come by and visit Raeford's newest and finest Assisted Living facility. 612 Health Drive * Raeford For information please call 875-3949
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