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Aug 19th,  2008
Mountain Echo Sports
Ron Mosher, Sports Editor
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Burney
Red Heat gets hot to win tournament


Photo by Ron Mosher

Red Heat runner dives into third safely



BURNEY - Red Heat, a perpetual entry in the Jon Wilson Memorial Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament took home the top hardware this year, downing JPR (John Parrott Roofing) of Redding Sunday afternoon.

It took two games to cop the title, as Red Heat lost the opening championship game, 13-9, but barreled back to take the mandatory second game, 23-17. 

They had to overcome a 9-0 deficit early in the final game to turn up the heat for the victory.  The Heat didn’t grab the lead until the fourth inning, and then never relinquished it.



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Golf Social Scramble set for Sunday

The Fall River Valley Golf and Country Club presents their August Social Scramble this Sunday with a tee-off time of 4:30pm (check in is 4pm).

The sponsors urge two-person teams to sign up by noon on Saturday.  If you don’t have a partner, contact the club house and they will pair you up.

Cost is $15 for green fees ($10 for juniors), $9 for 1/2 cart if shared and a $4 prize fun entry.  An optional $5 dinner on the deck is also offered.

For more information, contact the golf course at 336-5555.


Two divisions of softball signups planned
The North Valley Rapids fastpitch organization will hold tryouts for 14-and under and 16-and under this Sunday at the fastpitch park next to the Library in Redding.
The tryouts will start at 1pm.
Anyone who wants to be involved or would like to play at a high level organized fastpitch softball is invited to attend.
The North Valley Rapids organization has been in existence for the past eight years and has helped over 79 athletes gain the ability to attend college with some type of assistance based on their athletic/academic skills.
For more information, contact coach Tito Cervantes at 527-0863


Lassen Park invites photographers  to enter contest
The 2009 Lassen Volcanic National Park Annual Pass Photo Contest is now open for photo image nominations.  The popular photo contest runs now through September 4.
Images submitted will be judged by employees and volunteers at the Park, with the selected image printed on the 2009 Lassen Volcanic Annual Pass.  The winner will receive photo credit and a $50 gift certificate.
Slides and digital images will not be accepted.
Photos, along with your name, address, phone number, subject and location of each photo on a separate piece  of paper should be mailed to: Lassen Volcanic Park, Attn: Fee Office, PO BOx 100, Mineral, California 96063-0100.


Team branding will be at the fair
Team branding will once again shine at the 90th annual Inter-Mountain Fair on Saturday, August 30, starting immediately following the Senior Beef Show at 10am.  The Calcutta will take place before the Branding.
The event will take place in the indoor covered arena next to the Beer Garden.
Two calves will be branded within a six-minute time limit.  Two team members will rope, one team member will work the ground with one switch.
Anyone wishing to enter the Team Branding Contest can pick up an entry form at the Fair Office, Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Winners will have their names engraved on the perpetual plaque (shown in inset here).

Modernization work progressing nicely
McARTHUR - Fall River High School’s modernization this summer includes completely gutting and rebuilding the two locker rooms adjacent to the gymnasium.
Work is progressing, with completion expected by the time school begins September 2nd... almost.  One source says everything will be complete except the installation of the lockers.
From a new ceiling to new floor, everything inside the locker rooms is new.  Newly designed showers, a coaches “chalk talk” area, remodeled coaches offices, plumbing, electrical and everything in between.
The photo at right shows the boys locker room featuring the new shower area in the background.  The photo was taken last Friday.

High School sports practices in full swing
Fall high school sports practices are in full swing at all three area high schools - Big Valley, Burney and Fall River (in alphabetical order, so don’t complain).
      BIG VALLEY
The Cardinal football team is doing the two-a-day routine, with practices from 6am - 8am and again in the evening from 4-6pm.
Volleyball hits the court from 9:30-11:30am daily.
         BURNEY
The Raiders football squad hits the field Monday through Friday from 8am until noon, while volleyball is from 8-10:30 in the morning.
Burney fall soccer practice will be this Thursday  from 6-8 in the evening.
      FALL RIVER
Bulldog football practice starts at 6pm daily, while volleyball is moving back to FRHS from 8-10 in the morning.  The Lady Bulldogs had to practice at Burney high last week, due to remodeling at their school.
          • • • • •
Big Valley, Burney and Fall River volleyball teams will all be at Shasta high play day this Saturday.
Big Valley football is in Westwood for a scrimmage Friday.
Burney hosts Fall River in the season opener Wednesday, August 27th.


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