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South Durham falls in championship game
WEDDINGTON -- South Durham's run to the 11-12 state Little League title fell one game short Friday evening with a 5-0 loss at the hands of Greenville Tar Heel LL in the championship game.
North, South Durham roll in tourneys 7.26.2006 : 12:39 am
CLIFFSIDE -- Solid pitching and nearly flawless defense kept North Durham's state title hopes alive. The NDLL team stayed alive in the winner's bracket of the 10-11 year-old state tournament with a 7-2 win over Greenville Northstate behind three double plays and a complete game, three-hitter turned in by pitcher Andrew Toney.
SDLL continues to stay alive at state 7.25.2006 : 12:12 am
WEDDINGTON -- South Durham Little League's 11-12 All-Stars advanced to the final four of the North Carolina State Tournament with a 3-2 victory over Mountain LL in 8 innings.
Striders sprint to a handful of Blunt wins 7.23.2006 : 11:31 pm
DURHAM -- Pouring rain could not stop or slow the 2,200 competitors at this year's Russell E. Blunt East Coast Invitational as the meet closed out its finals Sunday afternoon.
Volunteers help make Russell Blunt Invitational special 7.23.2006 : 12:17 am
DURHAM -- Despite dealing with more than 1,500 athletes -- some as young as 6 years old -- and roughly 100 preliminary heats in the 90-degree heat Saturday at Duke's Wallace Wade Stadium, the volunteers behind the Russell Blunt East Coast Invitational somehow made it all look easy.
Northern Durham takes 2 of 3 in title games vs. Southern 6.23.2006 : 12:51 am
DURHAM -- For more than a decade, the top teams from the North Durham and South Durham little leagues have squared off to decide the city champions.
City of Medicine Fitness Festival to take 'a year off,' reorganize 1.24.2006 : 1:03 am
The 22nd City of Medicine Fitness Festival is not going to happen -- at least, not this year. The event, which traditionally has been held the first Saturday in May and attracted approximately 600 competitors to its centerpiece road races last year, is going to be suspended for 2006, according to veteran race co-directors A.C. "Ace" and Lynn Robbins.
Just call him 'Coach' 8.4.2005 : 5:56 pm
Eddie Dennis officially is retired, but that hasn't stopped another generation of Durham kids from calling him "Coach." Dennis is holding tennis clinics this summer at Whippoorwill Park off Guess Road, continuing his almost lifelong passion for the sport.
Little League roundup: SDLL 11-year-olds rally to survive 6-4 7.25.2005 : 12:06 am
WILKESBORO -- The South Durham Little League All Stars overcame some shaky defense early to beat Wilkes National 6-4 in the 11-year-old North Carolina State Little League All Stars tournament.
South Durham pulls out win 7.15.2005 : 11:40 pm
At the end of a seemingly never-ending week of postseason baseball, both of Durham's 11-year-old all-star teams still managed to display plenty of resiliency Friday night at Town and Country field.
Grant proves to be double threat for South Durham Stars 7.13.2005 : 2:58 pm
DURHAM -- It was a short and sweet -- well, for one team, at least -- in Tuesday night's conclusion of a suspended game in the District 6 Little League All-Star tournament for 11-year-olds at Town and Country field.
Striders thrive in regional 7.13.2005 : 2:55 pm
GREENSBORO -- The Durham Striders Track Club produced several top performances at the Region III Junior Olympic Championships, held July 7-10 at N.C. A&T.
Curfew suspends Little League game 7.12.2005 : 12:42 am
Games like this one are hard to beat. Except that there was no resolution. "We're going home and still no winner," came the words from one parent at 11:04 p.m. Monday.
Local little-league teams advance 7.11.2005 : 12:21 am
The North Durham Little League 11-year-old team defeated West Fayetteville 10-1 on Sunday in the District 6 tournament. North Durham led 4-1 heading into the top of the sixth, and scored six times in that inning to put the game away.
Relay win provides a grand finale for sister act at DSSL meet 7.9.2005 : 9:22 pm
CHAPEL HILL -- Because of their age difference, Ashley Howard and her sister, Chelsea, can never swim together on the same school or club relay team.
Small swimmer a big hit with team 7.7.2005 : 9:29 pm
Tyler Coburn didn't know if he finished the race first or last. All he knew was that the cool water felt good as it glided over his back, and when he reached the wall at the other end, all the faces around the pool were cheering for him.
Atypical All-Stars 8.13.2004 : 12:39 am
CHAPEL HILL -- They are called the North Carolina All-Stars, a name that might lead you to believe this basketball team of 12-year-olds was pick-of-the-litter, a tryout-proven bunch.
DA's Serafin plays for national champ 8.9.2004 : 9:33 pm
Durham Academy's Lara Leigh Serafin led from the back line as the Capital Area Soccer League's U-15 girls' soccer team won the U.S. Club Soccer National Cup two weeks ago in Cary.
SDLL stays alive in 9-10 tournament 7.27.2004 : 12:45 am
FRANKLIN -- South Durham Little League staved off elimination in the state 9-10-year-old state tournament Monday night with a 6-3 victory over Wilkes in eight innings.
NDLL out of 11-year-old tourney 7.26.2004 : 12:23 am
North Durham Little League was eliminated from the 11-year-old state baseball tournament by Wilkes County in a 12-2 loss at Town and Country Fields on Sunday night.
More praise for Screaming Eagles 7.20.2004 : 12:14 am
The Durham Screaming Eagles earned their share of praise last year in their run to a youth football national title.
Father and son night for SDLL 7.17.2004 : 1:04 am
When things go bad, it's only natural for a child to want to cry on his father's shoulder. But Mike Mangili was having none of it Friday night.
Rec roundup: Wilmington denies NDLL 7.16.2004 : 1:00 am
North Durham's last-inning rally fell short in Thursday night's game against Wilmington in the 9-10-year-old bracket of the North Carolina Little League District 6 Tournament.
Recreation roundup: North Durham falls in 11-12 tourney 7.15.2004 : 12:56 am
Roxboro defeated North Durham 14-8 on Wednesday night in the North Carolina Little League District 6 11-12-year-old tournament at the Town and Country Baseball complex.
Dreams take shape at summer league meet 7.9.2004 : 12:21 am
When the Durham Summer Swim League Championship Meet is held this weekend at UNC's Koury Natatorium, the U.S. Olympic Trials will be going on at the same time on the other side of the country.
Chapel Hill runners rule Race for Cure 6.14.2004 : 9:40 pm
RALEIGH -- Paul Bor and Joan Nesbit-Mabe each ran to victories Saturday as Chapel Hill runners dominated the Triangle Race for the Cure, which featured an estimated 16,500 runners and walkers.
Lacrosse stands TALL in Triangle 3.22.2004 : 9:45 pm
Lacrosse below the collegiate level in this area was rare 20 years ago. The only high schools that offered the sport that is a pasttime in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic states, were Durham Academy and Chapel Hill.
'Coach Bubba' would be proud of the race named in his honor 2.19.2004 : 11:55 pm
DURHAM -- If Coach Bubba were still around, he wouldn't be coaching any of the potential record-setters in Saturday's road race in his honor.
Local team progressing on journey 12.2.2003 : 12:15 am
The Durham Fighting Eagles Junior Pee Wee football team coached by Dave Potter is on a road that could bring Durham another national championship.
Recreation: Local football team advances in playoffs 11.17.2003 : 10:46 pm
The Durham Fighting Eagles, coached by Dave Potter, picked up their first victory in their quest for the Junior Pee Wee national football championship.
Local cheerleaders making some noise 11.10.2003 : 11:39 pm
In just its fourth year of operation, the Durham Bull City Lions Youth Association cheerleading squad is starting to be heard in a major way.
Recreation: Another perfect 10 for Screaming Eagles 11.3.2003 : 11:53 pm
The Durham Screaming Eagles defeated the North Raleigh Bulldogs 12-0 last Saturday night to capture the Pee Wee division title.
Martial artist honored with tourney, banquet 10.27.2003 : 11:04 pm
O'sensei Jan Wellendorf, one of the greatest martial artists in American history was honored in the Triangle on Saturday with a tournament and banquet at the Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport.
Recreation: Two Durham masters receive karate awards 10.13.2003 : 7:53 pm
DURHAM -- Two Durhamites recently took center stage at the North Carolina National Karate Championships in Jacksonville, N.C. More than 200 people attended the event, hosted by Shihan Larry Isaac. Martial arts from across the United States were recognized during the ceremonies. Among those honored were Grand Master Jessie Bowen, a ninth degree black belt, and Sensei Diane Whitfield, a fifth degree black belt. Both are from Karate International of Durham.
Recreation: Riders to trek across state 9.29.2003 : 9:42 pm
A record 1,200 riders from 44 states, Japan, Germany and Canada will participate in the fifth "Mountains to the Coast" bicycle ride across North Carolina on Oct. 4-11.
Recreation: Team with Durham players Storm to title 9.22.2003 : 7:39 pm
When Glenn Brinkley, a fixture in the South Durham Little League in the spring and summer, decided to manage a team in the 13-under USSSA-AAU Fall Baseball League in Fuquay-Varina, he wanted to broaden his base by combining talented youngsters from various areas of Greater Durham.
Recreation: Wolverines bask in national-title glow 9.8.2003 : 10:41 pm
Although more than a month has passed since the Durham Wolverines boys' basketball team brought home the national championship in the AAU 14-under Division II in Orlando, Fla., the team and its families still are happily reflecting on their accomplishments.
Recreation: Flames burn bright at national tournaments 9.1.2003 : 6:43 pm
The Durham area-based Carolina Flames softball team showed last weekend that they are among the premiere squads in the country by claiming third place out of 64 teams from across the nation in the USFA National Tournament in Panama City, Fla.
Recreation: Five area youngsters earn new accessory: black belt 8.25.2003 : 11:46 pm
The world is full of starters, but it takes a special person to strive toward excellence and finish what they started out to do.
Partners program slamming success 8.11.2003 : 11:51 pm
The Partners Against Crime Youth Summer Basketball Program, sponsored by the Durham Parks and Recreation Department, is holding clinics and games at the Community Life Center at Lyon Park in West Durham.
Disciples win national AAU tournament 8.4.2003 : 6:59 pm
The Durham-based North Carolina Disciples, coached by William T. Faison with Van Clark and A.C. Hargrove assisting, recently rolled past all of their opponents in the National AAU II 16-under Basketball Tournament in Houston to bring home a national championship banner.
Recreation: Durham karate expert joins children protection program 7.28.2003 : 7:02 pm
Diane Whitfield, the head instructor and general manager of Karate International of Durham has been appointed as a certified agent for the National Security Alliance and Kid-Safe Network.
Durham tennis pro nominated for state honor 7.21.2003 : 7:16 pm
In most cases, club tennis professionals have been involved with the sport since early in their youth, but this is definitely not the case when it comes to Rebecca Laughton, the head tennis professional at the Durham's Croasdaile Tennis Club since 1988.
Morman mission 7.18.2003 : 11:50 pm
Camelia Morman came from only a couple of streets away; Latroya Darrell, from about 825 miles. Complete strangers, they met at the sand pit Friday afternoon at Hillside High and ended up pushing each other to the limit on the opening day of the Russell Blunt East Coast Invitational.
Great Striders 7.17.2003 : 11:43 pm
The Hillside High School campus will overflow this weekend with speedy boys and girls coming from near and far, including the host Durham Striders.
Local women making a racket 7.15.2003 : 12:24 am
State championships are hard enough to obtain by veteran teams that have played together for years. For a team to do so in its first season is even tougher, but that didn't stop the women's senior Tennis4Life team of Durham.
Eno Valley girl earns honor 7.12.2003 : 11:35 pm
CHAPEL HILL -- When Meggie Storck first learned about getting an honor, she said she was super surprised. "I thought Holy cow! You have got to be kidding me," said Storck, a 10-year-old member of the Eno Valley Orcas.
Swimming in records at DSSL meet 7.12.2003 : 11:35 pm
CHAPEL HILL -- Erika Stewart's smile was so big and bright that she looked like a model for a toothpaste commercial. During an eight-hour span when many Durham boys and girls showcased their skills, Stewart earned a triple bonanza.
Postseason baseball upcoming 7.8.2003 : 12:13 am
The regular-season games have been completed in the North and South Durham Little Leagues. Next on tap is the postseason, with district and state tournament play beginning in the final weeks of this month.
Recreation: Preparation pays off for Bulldogs 6.30.2003 : 11:54 pm
The Durham-Chapel Hill Bouncing Bulldogs rope skipping team fine-tuned its preparation for the National Rope Skipping Tournament this year with a tour of the British Virgin Islands.
Little League: Cubs send trophy south 6.24.2003 : 11:55 pm
The Cubs of the Major League Division of the South Durham Little League completed their storybook season on a successful note.
Recreation: Win uplifting for Capps 6.23.2003 : 11:57 pm
Durham native Phillip Capps successfully ended a 13-year quest recently when he won the national AAU powerlifting championship for his 40-44-year-old age group in the 198-pound class in Richmond, Va.
Recreation: Priceless experience 6.23.2003 : 11:56 pm
The Triangle Lady Knights might get by on a shoestring budget instead of a shoe deal, but the area club team has proven itself to be among the elite teams in girls' basketball's growing summer scene.
SDLL ready for fun 6.2.2003 : 11:45 pm
The South Durham Little League will hold its annual Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday at Parkwood Athletic Field. "This will be a great way to thank all of the families, friends and sponsors who have supported South Durham Little League all season long," SDLL president Charlie Jones said. "It’s been a tremendous regular season for us, and we hope everyone can stop by Parkwood to see some great playoff baseball."
Bulldogs bounce to another title 5.6.2003 : 1:01 am
The Durham-Chapel Hill Bouncing Bulldogs rope-skipping team won top honors recently at the U.S. Amateur Jump Rope Federation Annual Southeastern Tournament in Dumfries, Va.
Recreation: Local team excels at American Karate Open 3.17.2003 : 11:09 pm
On Saturday, March 1, the Durham Karate International competition team traveled to Danville, Va., to compete in the American Karate Open.
Recreation: Scoring a big recovery 12.2.2002 : 11:20 pm
A little over a month ago, the last thing that Northern Junior Athletic Association coach Jeff Hill had on his mind was soccer.
Recreation: Durham wins Eastern title 10.28.2002 : 11:30 pm
The Durham Diamondbacks 12-under AAU baseball team won the 2002 Eastern Regional Championship in Kinston last weekend. Durham, coached by Danny Bass, outscored their opponents 36-4 while posting a 4-0 record.
Eagles out to flag down football title 10.15.2002 : 12:28 am
Every October for the past 25 years, N.C. Central and Fayetteville State have played in football. This year’s renewal came with the Broncos’ 21-7 victory on Saturday.
Durham tennis player on quick road to success 9.30.2002 : 7:14 pm
Perhaps it’s no surprise that Pierce Hoover is finding great success in junior tennis. To hear someone who knows him tell it, he’s always shown a talent for the game.
Another triathlon coming to Triangle area 9.23.2002 : 10:57 pm
If you missed the Blue Devil Triathlon iron-distance race, which was held Sept. 14, there’s still a chance that you can catch a similar event in the form of Duke Liver Center Half Ironman Triathlon.
Recreation: Diamond Knights finish third 9.16.2002 : 10:58 pm
In the first September baseball tournament, the 11-under Durham Diamond Knights went 3-1 to take third place in the Greensboro Super September AAU Invitational.
Recreation: Masters live up to their name 9.10.2002 : 12:09 am
The Chapel Hill-based Carolina Masters Crew rowing team recently participated in the Masters National Rowing Championships at Occoquan River Reservoir in Fairfax, Va.
Bandits win State Games title 8.19.2002 : 11:50 pm
The Durham Bandits, a baseball team of 15-year-olds, captured the title during the State Games in Raleigh. The Bandits went through the double-elimination tournament undefeated. The tournament included teams from six other districts from across the state.
Junior tennis tournament a Triangle affair 8.18.2002 : 7:23 pm
The Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) Open Junior Challenge Tournament drew a record 155 contestants from across North Carolina, but there was a decided Triangle flavor Sunday in most of the championship matches at Durham’s Rock Quary Courts.
Recreation: NDLL team places 2nd 8.13.2002 : 12:06 am
The 9-10 year-old North Durham Little League team completed postseason play Aug. 2 with a loss in the State Championship title game in King to the Mountaineer Little League.
Recreation: Golden Eagles soar to softball title 8.5.2002 : 10:22 pm
The Golden Eagles coached by Brad Redfoot and Elman Frantz captured the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation 10-12 year-old Softball Tournament
North Durham loses pitchers’ duel 7.28.2002 : 12:02 am
FAYETTEVILLE -- The North Durham 11-12-year-old All-Stars lost a 2-1 pitchers’ duel to Cherryville in the state Little League Tournament on Saturday night.
North Durham wins district title 7.27.2002 : 12:10 am
The North Durham Little League All-Stars scored 10 runs in the first inning Friday en route to a 21-1 victory over the Roxboro All-Stars in the championship game of the 9-10-year-old District 6 tournament at Town and Country Park.
North Durham wins Little League title 7.18.2002 : 11:57 pm
FAYETTEVILLE -- The North Durham Little League All-Stars shut out the Garner All-Stars 22-0 to win the District 6 championship in Fayetteville on Thursday night.
Recreation: Perfection for Walltown 7.16.2002 : 12:24 am
The Walltown team, coached by Harry Minor and Anthony Creecy, completed a 10-0 march through the Durham Bulls Youth 8-12 Baseball League’s regular season and tournament.
Durham boy fighting a battle tougher than any competition 7.14.2002 : 12:02 am
Philip Grenon is too young to know much about Jim Valvano. The 11-year-old Durham boy was only 2 years old when the charismatic Valvano passed away April 28, 1993.
Preparation leads to celebration for girls’ relay team at DSSL meet 7.14.2002 : 12:01 am
HILLSBOROUGH -- Five Durham girls proved that they have the will to prepare to win. On Thursday morning, members of the girls’ relay team for the Eno Valley Orcas practiced at their pool in chilly, rainy conditions.
Big winners at DSSL meet 7.13.2002 : 12:40 am
HILLSBOROUGH -- Five Durham swimmers who have big dreams for the future showed plenty of promise Friday night, showcasing their talents at the annual Durham Summer Swim League championship.
'Coach Bob' making Wave 7.11.2002 : 9:05 pm
Bob Allen wanted another opportunity to help kids. The kids on the Willowhaven Wave swimming team needed help — a coach to inspire them and build their confidence.
Durham Diamondbacks win state title 7.8.2002 : 6:18 pm
The Durham Diamondbacks 11-under Baseball Club captured the USSSA North Carolina State Championship on June 30 at the Beeson Road Baseball Complex in Kernersville. Durham rolled through bracket play with a perfect 4-0 record, outscoring their opponents 37-16.
Diamond Knights roll to title 7.1.2002 : 11:48 pm
The 10-under Durham Diamond Knights Baseball Club completed a successful season last weekend by winning the AAU Division 1 N.C. state championship in Concord. The D-Knights finished pool play in first place with a 3-1 record, outscoring their opponents 53-21.
Boston alters qualifying standards 6.25.2002 : 12:07 am
If you are at least 45 years old and you?re trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon, your pursuit just got easier.
Recreation: Hawks flying high this year 6.25.2002 : 12:06 am
Last year the Hillsborough Hawks, 14-under AAU girls' basketball team played in an older division and took its lumps while finishing 0-13.
Yankees snag city title 6.19.2002 : 12:29 am
Kahlin Vallines smacked a two-run home run over the left field fence in the bottom of the fourth inning to lift the Yankees, champions of the North Durham Little League, to a 5-3 come-from-behind victory over the South Durham champion Orioles in the annual Little League City Championship game at Town and Country Baseball Field.
Recreation: Local team rocks to Little League title 6.17.2002 : 9:26 pm
Saturday was fan appreciation night in the South Durham Little League, so there was a large crowd on hand for the festivities at Parkwood Field. And, yes, there was a baseball tournament title that was to be decided in the Double-A division between the Dodgers and the Rockies.
Recreation: Catching the fever 6.11.2002 : 1:05 am
The Carolina Hurricanes weren’t the only team to stir playoff fever in the Triangle on Saturday. Post-season play also was a hot item at Durham’s Parkwood Baseball Field, the site of the playoffs for each division of the South Durham Little League.
Recreation: Durham youth packs plenty of punch 6.3.2002 : 10:35 pm
A Durham boy chose to expend his energies productively instead of living like some of his friends. "I might have a couple of friends who get in trouble a lot, but I know right from wrong," the 14-year-old said. "My dad always told me not to follow my friends but make my friends follow me."
Recreation: Diamondbacks win Super Regional title 5.21.2002 : 12:16 am
The Durham Diamondbacks 11-under AAU baseball team, coached by Danny Bass, qualified for the national championships in Orlando, Fla., by winning the Super Regional Qualifier in Burlington.
Recreation: The Heat is on 5.13.2002 : 10:28 pm
The Chapel Hill Heat play under the Chapel Hill Basketball Association with both AAU and YBOA as well as the YMCA and Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation.
Recreation: Wowie! Mayer reaches top 10 5.7.2002 : 12:14 am
For the second time in two years, Wowie Meyer of Durham has won three straight USTA tournaments and has propelled himself into a top-10 ranking in the state.
Kenyan duo pushes 15K pace 5.4.2002 : 11:43 pm
It was somehow appropriate that the front of the City of Medicine Race Festival T-shirt features a rabbit. Two fleet-footed Kenyans, last-minute additions to the field for the second Herald-Sun Press Run 15K, served quite effectively in that role.
City of Medicine Road Race results 5.4.2002 : 10:09 pm
NOTE: Results can also be found at pages.zdnet.com/commentateur/home/id2.html18TH ANNUAL CITY OF MEDICINE RACE Festival ********** 15K AWARDS LIST **************
Press Run gaining foothold in national running circles 5.3.2002 : 12:16 am
It’s just the second year of The Herald-Sun Press Run 15K, but already the event has taken on added significance in the state’s road-racing community.
Recreation: Wildcats roar to Bull City title 4.23.2002 : 12:14 am
The Carolina Wildcats Red 15-under Basketball Team, coached by William Faison with assistants Van Clark and A.C. Hargrow, dominated its age division on the way to the championship of the Bull City Classic.
Bouncing Bulldogs compete in Belgium 4.15.2002 : 9:28 pm
Twelve members of the Bouncing Bulldogs Rope Skipping Demonstration Team traveled to Brussels, Belgium, on April 3 for the Federal Internationale De Saut A La Corde (FISCA) Rope Skipping World Championships.
Recreation: Area gymnasts excel at state meet 4.8.2002 : 11:43 pm
Gymcarolina’s teams took home high honors with some impressive scores at the state meet in Kernersville for levels 8, 9 and 10.
Recreation: Local deputy sets weightlifting mark 4.2.2002 : 12:50 am
Bob Lickliter, a deputy with the Durham County Sheriff’s Department competing in the Ohio weightlifting competition, broke a world record March 16 in his 220-pound class when he deadlifted 551 pounds.
Recreation: Wildcats roar to championships 3.26.2002 : 12:23 am
The Carolina Wildcats 11-under and 12-under boys’ basketball teams recently ran wild at their season-opening tournaments in Reidsville as both squads went unbeaten in capturing championships.
Recreation: Angels win tourney, stay perfect 3.11.2002 : 11:23 pm
The Oak Grove Athletic Association 7-8-year-old Angels, coached by Kim Bobbitt, completed an unbeaten basketball season by defeating the Devils 21-16 in the championship game of the postseason tournament.
Recreation: Teamwork leads to perfection for local girls 3.5.2002 : 12:31 am
The Carrington girls’ basketball team finished this season 16-0, including a 3-0 run to capture the Durham Middle Schools Tournament.
Recreation: A perfect season 2.19.2002 : 12:28 am
Durham Academy’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball team defeated Raleigh Ravenscroft 41-15 to cap a perfect season. For DA, eight players scored, paced by Jamie Gutter’s 14 points and Chris Kanoy’s 10, including 4-for-5 from the free-throw line.
Recreation: Local man gets his kicks 2.12.2002 : 12:36 am
Freddy McNeil is a friendly, soft-spoken man who barely talks above a whisper on his job as educator/human resource coordinator for the Durham Public Schools.
Recreation: Doubles is home run for Durham Seven 2.5.2002 : 12:12 am
On Jan. 11, seven Durham tennis players made their way to Mobile, Ala., the site of the Southern BMW Combo Doubles Sectional Championships. Upon arrival, they joined more than 1,400 players in 20 levels from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Recreation: Bulldogs bounce way to Belgium 1.29.2002 : 12:11 am
On Friday morning, Jan. 18, 17 members of the Bouncing Bulldogs rope-skipping team and Coach Ray Fredrick Jr. left Raleigh-Durham International Airport bound for California.The team was headed to Santa Clara to compete in the USA National Team Trials Jump Rope Tournament after many weeks of training.
Recreation: NDLL registration upcoming 1.22.2002 : 12:17 am
It will come sooner than you think. The sound of the crack of the bat, the smell of freshly mowed grass and the sight of children wearing baseball caps and gloves will return to the fields of the North Durham Little League on Junction Road at the Town and Country Sportsman Club.
One strong role model 1.22.2002 : 12:16 am
Finding athletes who are good role models often can be a tough task, but Durham native Mark Kerr isn’t your typical athlete and certainly not your average role model.
Recreation: ‘Skywalker’ shares knowledge at clinic 1.14.2002 : 11:45 pm
On a late winter evening, two men are shooting a basketball in the gymnasium of the CIS Academy on Driver Street in East Durham.
Area rugby player named All-America 12.31.2001 : 11:31 pm
You will not find him on the cover of Sports Illustrated or any other glossy sports magazines. But Edwin LaVar Rios of Durham has made an All-America team — the collegiate All-America rugby team.
Karate master honored again 12.4.2001 : 12:10 am
Jessie Bowen, a ninth-degree black belt and owner of Karate International of Durham, has been honored by such organizations as the U.S. Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame and the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as 2000 Grand Master for the Year and 2001 Most Distinguished Grand Master.
RECREATION: A Titan-ic turnaround 11.27.2001 : 12:07 am
After going winless in the regular season, the 9-10 year old Teal Titans completed a Cinderella run through the Whippoorwill Fall Soccer League tournament to win the championship.
Balance shoots rockets to title 11.20.2001 : 12:13 am
The Rockets girls’ soccer team of the Northern Junior Athletic Association are champions of the Durham County Youth Athletic Association after winning the annual Durham County Tournament, hosted by the Oak Grove Athletic Association.
Recreation: Tourney to benefit Family Life Center 11.12.2001 : 11:59 pm
Corporate sponsorship packages are available for the Bull City Shootout, a 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament to be held Jan. 5 at Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium Complex.
Recreation: Panthers on the prowl 11.6.2001 : 12:07 am
The Tri-County Panthers Pee Wee football team from Durham romped through its regular season undefeated and unscored upon. The team outscored its opposition 244-0.
Recreation: Duke students reach out to community 10.29.2001 : 11:30 pm
Two years ago, Duke students Adam Grossman, Jared Weinstein and Brian McGuinnis were assigned a project in their public policies class.
A ‘mitey’ day of football for Durham 10.23.2001 : 12:23 am
The youth football Mitey Mite Bowl for ages 7-9 will be held Saturday at County Stadium. Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents for children.
Futbol Club wins title 10.16.2001 : 12:47 am
The Triangle Futbol Club U10 Navy Girls went undefeated in the Challengefest held in Winston-Salem over the weekend. The Navy Girls won all three of their qualifying games, beating KSA Sting 3-1, Twins Silver 2-0 and Harris Y 3-1. They then won 3-2 in the semifinals against the Jamestown Storm, and wrapped up the title by beating the host team the Twins Silver again, this time 4-1.
Rec notebook: Durham Diamondbacks keep streaking 10.8.2001 : 7:11 pm
DURHAM -- The Durham Diamondbacks 11-under baseball team continued its successful fall campaign by sweeping four games to win the Kinston Fall Classic last weekend.
Fall baseball all about learning 10.1.2001 : 11:59 pm
Last Saturday was a picture perfect Autumn day in Durham. The skies were cloudless, a bright sun splashed the afternoon, and a cool breeze kept the temperature in the upper 50s.
Eagles battle for football supremacy 9.24.2001 : 7:25 pm
DURHAM -- There are seven teams that fall under the umbrella of the Durham Eagles in youth football. They are the Soaring Eagles, the Fighting Eagles, the Mighty Eagles, the Screaming Eagles, the War Eagles, the Silver Eagles, and the Eagles.
Gymcarolina sparkles at Judges Cup 9.17.2001 : 7:01 pm
Gymcarolina’s Level 4 Compulsory Team dazzled the crowd at the Judges Cup Competition on Sept. 8 at N.C. State. In the 6-7-year-old division, Jennifer Kline (age 7), won gold on vault (9.20). Teammate Caroline Gentry, in the 8-year-old division, had an outstanding vault (9.450) to win gold. Morgan Cretella took first place on vault in the 9-year-old division,
Recreation calendar 9.11.2001 : 12:08 am
Baseball * South Wake Storm Youth Baseball Association 11-and-under AAU team is seeking talented players for the fall season. Contact Kevin Knoernschild at (919) 552-1838 for more information.
Recreation: Red Storm places 5th at nationals 9.11.2001 : 12:06 am
The Durham-based North Carolina Red Storm recently returned home from Detroit where it placed fifth in the National AAU 16-under Basketball Tournament.
Recreation calendar 9.3.2001 : 11:34 pm
Baseball The Durham Lightning AAU*SSSA team is entering its third year of competitive play. The team is looking for 13- and 14-year-olds who want to improve their skills and play tournaments this fall. All players are encouraged to try out, but specific needs exist in the outfield and at catcher. Players must not have turned 14 years old before Aug. 1, 2001. For more information, call 417-1061 or 547-3408.
Tryout to benefit orphans 9.3.2001 : 11:34 pm
The Pro Hoops East Coast Showcase is scheduled for Sept. 22-23 at the Greater Durham YMCA. The showcase will feature coaches and scouts from many of the U.S. minor leagues as well as several overseas leagues.
Chapel Hill High junior ropes in three golds at Junior Olympics 8.20.2001 : 7:01 pm
Anna Schimmelfing, a junior at Chapel Hill High, and the co-captain of the SkipSations! Jump Rope Team, returned home on Aug. 1 from the AAU Junior Olympics as the "golden girl,". winning gold medals in all three events of the Junior Olympic Jump Rope competition in her 15-17-year-old age group.
Recreation calendar 8.14.2001 : 12:51 am
Baseball The South Wake Storm Youth Baseball Association 11-under AAU team is seeking talented players for the fall season. Contact Kevin Knoernschild at (919) 552-1838 for more information.



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