Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 1, 1995 TAG: 9503010043
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Of course, there are still some winter-time activities gearing down, like basketball.
So without further ado, here's what is going to happening and what has been happening in the New River Valley.
SPRING SPORTS SIGNUPS: Montgomery County is the latest locality to begin registration for outside activities - as well as other offerings.
For information on any of the programs listed below, call TIM COONEY, athletic supervisor for the county Parks and Recreation Department, at 382-6978.
Youth baseball registration begins today and continues through March 31. There are four levels of participation based on age as of Aug. 1: instructional clinics (ages 5-6), T-Ball (7-8), Junior League (9-10) and Senior League (11- 12).
The cost is $15 per participant. Proof of age is required with registration.
Teams and clinics will be offered at several county schools: Auburn High, Shawsville Elementary, Belview Elementary, Prices Fork Elementary and Bethel Elementary. Games will be played on Monday through Thursday and on Saturday.
Softball registration for the county's men's and women's leagues begins March 6 and runs until April 14.
The cost is $220 per team. Players must be at least 16 as of May 1.
Men's games will be at Montgomery County Park and McCoy Field. There will be both competitive and recreational leagues if enough teams register. Women's games will be at the county park field.
Golf lessons will be offered at Cox's Driving Range in Blacksburg and Grip-It & Rip-It Driving Range in Christiansburg.
Registration runs from March 6-24. Classes begin the week of March 27 and will be offered on Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday cycles for three weeks at each location.
Youth classes (ages 12 and older) will begin at 6 p.m. and cost $15. Adult classes will begin at 7 p.m. and cost $20. Participants will purchase range balls at a discount for the class. They should bring golf clubs, but can use clubs available at the range.
Tennis lessons will be offered at four high schools: Auburn, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Shawsville.
Registration runs from March 6-24. Classes begin the week of March 27 and will be offered on Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday cycles for three weeks at each school.
Youth classes (ages 12 and older) will be at 6 p.m. and cost $15. Adult classes will be at 7 p.m. and cost $20. Participants should bring a racket and a can of balls to each class.
Two new sports are being offered, if there is enough interest.
Modified Fast Pitch softball for men and women will follow ASA Rules. The cost is $220 per team. Sign-ups runs March 6 to April 7.
Sand volleyball leagues are being organized for two- and four-person teams. Registration runs through March 31 with games beginning May 1 at Montgomery County Park. The cost is $50 per team.
Last but not least, it is basketball contest time in Montgomery County.
Youth and Adult one-on-one and foul-shooting contests are scheduled April 8 at Christiansburg Middle School.
Participants have to register between now and March 31. The cost is $15 per event.
HIKING ALONG: The Blacksburg YMCA continues its hike schedule with four Sunday afternoon outings this month. Hikes leave the YMCA parking lot at 403 Washington St. at 1:30 and return by 5.
Hikers should bring water, a jacket and sturdy shoes. Also, hikers carpool to sites and should bring gas money if not driving.
The hikes for the month are:
On Sunday, it is ``Barneys Wall,'' a very steep hike from the cascaded upper trail to cliffs on Butt Mountain. Call BEATE SCHMITTMANN at 951-5205 for information.
On March 12, it is ``Pine Swamp,'' a steep trail on Peters Mountain from Stony Creek to a ridge near the swamp. Call JEAN CAIRNS at 951-2799 for information.
On March 19, it is ``Angels Rest,'' quite a steep hike on Pearis Mountain near Pearisburg with a great vista. Call BARRY ANDERSON at 639-3953 for information.
On March 26, it is ``Madison Mayre Farm,'' an easy pace with some steep terrain into the foothills of Poor Mountain. Call DOTTIE ABASHIAN at 951-1990 for information.
ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: The Timberwolves went from last to first in a big way in the Pulaski Boys 10-and-under League. The T-wolves became the first team ever in Pulaski - all sports, all age groups - to go from winless to perfect.
Last year, the Timberwolves finished 0-11.
The Timberwolves (12-0) capped their remarkable season with a 28-26 overtime win over the Lakers in the league championship game.
GARY HASH paced the T-wolves with 14 points. PATRICK TENPENNY added nine, including eight in the second half when they came back from a 10-point deficit.
SHAWN BROWN, the league's leading scorer, had a game-high 17 points.
Hash, Tenpenny and Brown shared the league's Most Valuable Player honors for the season.
The Lakers and Magic split the titles in the Pulaski Boys 12-and-under League.
The Lakers (10-2) won the regular season title by one game over the Magic.
The Lakers clinched the regular season crown with a 40-32 win over the Magic as Wohlford scored 17 and MIKE TILLEY 11.
But the Magic (11-3) used a magical comeback to get revenge in the tournament final, overcoming a 15-point deficit with three minutes remaining to beat the Lakers 43-40 in overtime.
RYAN JONES scored four of the Magic's six points in overtime. TRAVIS ROOP and ADAM ROOP keyed the second-half rally, combining for 23 points. Travis Roop finished with 20, and Adam Roop 12.
CHRIS QUESENBERRY and KELLEN WOHLFORD led the Lakers with 14 points each.
Tilley and ISRAEL LONG of the Sonics were selected the league co-MVPs.
RACING AROUND: The First Union 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race is the destination of a trip April 9 to North Wilkesboro, N.C., sponsored by the Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation.
The cost is $50 per person and includes a ticket and transportation to the race.
Registration ends March 10. For information, call 382-2349.
M.J. Doughtery covers racing and community sports for the Roanoke Times & World-News' New River Valley bureau.
by CNB