The Pilot Newspaper

Friday - June 30, 2006

College Coaches Rolling In For Optimist Football Camp
The coaching resume of Joe Jefferson includes working with NFL players, including pro football's all-time leading rusher, Emmit Smith. (Cont.)

Diamond Rallies to Beat Britt
The Aberdeen Post 72 junior Legion team came from behind to defeat Jack Britt 9-4 in Fayetteville Wednesday night. (Cont.)

ANDY CAGLE: Strange Things Happen When You Lose Touch
I honestly feel like I have been off the planet for the last couple of weeks. (Cont.)

Teen Challenge Tourney Set for July 15
The Sandhills Teen Challenge Golf Tournament will be held at Longleaf Golf and Country Club in Southern Pines on Saturday, July 15. (Cont.)

Special Olympics Benefit Golf Event Coming to National
The Special Olympics Benefit Golf Tournament still has slots available for golfers interested in playing. (Cont.)

Junior Tennis Registration Ends July 6
Registrations are being taken for the 62nd annual Pinehurst Junior Tennis Classic to be held July 13-16. (Cont.)

Wednesday - June 28, 2006

Post 296 Jr. Legion Splits Pair of Games
The Vass Post 296 junior Legion baseball team split a pair of games last Thursday and Saturday to complete conference play with a 4-4 record. (Cont.)

Season Heats Up
A trio of local golfers raised their standing in junior golf circles in the state with impressive performances in tournaments last week. (Cont.)

N.C. State Games: Local Athletes, Coaches Perform Well
High school athletes from Moore County contributed to their teams' victories in last week's State Games of North Carolina for baseball and soccer. (Cont.)

Hoadley Shows Grit During Marathon Week
After shooting a 77 in the qualifying round of last week's North Carolina Junior Amateur, Robert Hoadley wasn't sure he belonged in the match play field. (Cont.)

Cyclones Headed for AAU Nationals
The Sandhills Cyclones girls' 12 and under basketball team accepted an at-large bid to the AAU Division II basketball nationals in Kings Island, Ohio. (Cont.)

Sunday - June 25, 2006

Diamond Depth Pays Off
Aberdeen Post 72's 9-1 junior legion victory over Spring Lake Post 230 on Thursday was a good thing for the home team in more ways than one. (Cont.)

Senior Games in the Pines Produces Many Winners
Senior Games in the Pines 2006 is now in the record books. (Cont.)

CHARLIE BERGMANN: World Cup: Look West for Next Coach of U.S. Team
The World Cup performance of the U.S. men's soccer team represents an enormous failure with respect to the progress of the sport in this country. (Cont.)

Gymnast Wins State Titles
Allison Haller of Pinehurst has completed another highly successful power tumbling and trampoline season. (Cont.)

Booster Club Meeting Set
The Patriot Ironman Booster Club is holding an organizational meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Pinecrest High School media center (library). (Cont.)