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Friday, March 8

BASEBALL

Lee University at William Carey University, 7

Southwest at Cleveland State, 2

SOFTBALL

Gulf Coast Invitational

Lee University vs. Bethel University, 12

Lee University vs. Blue Mountain College, 2

Cleveland State at Roane State, 1

Saturday, March 9

BASEBALL

Lee University at William Carey University, 2 DH

Southwest at Cleveland State, 12

SOFTBALL

Gulf Coast Invitational

Lee University vs. Central Methodist University, 4

Lee University vs. Lyon, 6

Cleveland State at Roane State, 12

LOCAL NOTES

BASEBALL

NEW TRAVEL TEAM

A new 12-under travel baseball team will start play this spring after the middle school season is over. Players cannot turn 12 before May 1 of this year. Playing mostly local tournaments, the cost will be low to participate. An experienced coaching staff will direct in a fun atmosphere. For more information or to set up a tryout call 715-5690.

RUGBY

POLK COUNTY RUGBY TEAM

The Polk County High School Rugby Club is seeking athletes from all of Bradley County to participate in another a season of rugby. The team will practice in Benton three to four times a week and play all home games in Charleston at the elementary school. The season runs from late February through mid May. The club sport is looking for male players from eighth through the 12th grade. Experience is not necessary. Visit our facebook page at The Polk County Rugby Football Club "War Pigs" and leave a message or call (423)744-4226 for more information about the club, practice, games and insurance.

SOFTBALL

ASA UMPIRE MEETINGS SET

The Bradley/Cleveland Softball Umpire Association is recruiting umpires and scorekeepers for the 2013 ASA season and has set their preseason meeting dates and times. The group will meet on March 14 and 24. The Sunday meeting will be held at 2 p.m., while the Thursday meeting will start at 6 p.m. the meetings will be held at the Cleveland Community Center on South Church Street. For more information contact Randy Moore at 504-3839 or Rita Hannah at 559-3322.

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES MEETINGS

Anyone interested in putting a team in the spring and summer softball leagues must attend the meetings being held March 12 and March 26. All meetings will be held at the South Cleveland Community Center, on South Church Street, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information call 559-3322.

SOCCER

LEE YOUTH SOCCER

Registrations is now open for the Lee 4v4 Youth Soccer League will begin March 12 at Lee University. The recreational league is for boys and girls ages 5 through 12 and is open to players of all skill levels from beginning to advanced. The league will go for six weeks and will be run by Lee coaching staff and players from the men’s soccer team. Skill clinics and training will be held on Tuesdays with matches played on Saturday mornings. Players and teams are selected according to age and ability. For a brochure and more information, go to http://goleeflames.com and click on “camps” or call 614-8158.

SOFTBALL

BASH-4-CASH

The Bash-4-Cash softball tournament wil be held March 9-10 at the Summitt Complex in Chattanooga. Classes included upper, lower, recreation, men’s and women’s upper and lower. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third in upper and lower classes. The entry fee is $250 for upper classes, $225 for lower and women’s classes and $200 for rec division. There is a $30 sanction fee for unsanctioned teams. For more information, contact Billy Knight at 504-2574, Anthony Nelson at 432-7100 or email wildbilltnisa@yahoo.com.

BASH AT THE SUMMIT

The Bash at the Summit softball tournament will be held March 9-10 at the Summit Complex in Chattanooga. The tournament is for youth teams 6-under through 18-under. There will be individual awards for 6- through 12-under teams and team award for other classes. The tournament is free for 6- through 8-under teams and $150 for all other classes. There is a $30 sanction fee if team is not sanctioned. For more information, contact Billy Knight at 504-2574, Anthony Nelson at 432-7100 or email wildbilltnisa@yahoo.com.

FUNDRAISER

ZUMBATHON

Bradley Central High School will be hosting a Zumbathon benefitting the BCHS Track and Field team on March 9 from 9-11 a.m. The Zumbathon costs $10 and will be led by certified Zumba Fitness instructor Kelly Reis in the BCHS gymnasium.