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B-2 Sports Wednesday, July 26, 2017 The Press-Dispatch SPORTS BRIEFS PCMS boys' tennis team practicing The Pike Central Middle School boys' tennis team is holding practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the high school courts. Students interested in playing must have a physical on file with the school or come to prac- tice with a completed physical form. No pri- or experience is neces- sary. For more information, contact Phil Knust by phone at 812-630 -5086. DistinXion to offer two-day camp at Pike Central High DistinXion, a non-prof- it organization founded by Washington's Zeller family, will be conducting a three-day DistinXion Camp Xperience at Pike Central High School on Monday, July 31, and Tues- day, August 1, for boys and girls who will be entering grades two through eight in the 2017-18 school year. The registration fee for the camp, which focus- es on elite basketball and character training, is $ 89. Information regarding full and partial scholarships is available at distinxion. org/scholarships. For more information and to register, visit dis- tinxion.org. DistinXion is a non-prof- it organization founded by the Zeller family as a way to provide elite basketball and cheerleading training, while also building fami- ly relationships through character training. Dis- tinXion is dedicated to not only developing better athletes, but better peo- ple and stronger families through summer camps, private training, speaking engagements, and tourna- ments. DistinXion's staff and volunteers are dedicat- ed to serving communi- ties around the country with one mission in mind: to make a positive impact on the athletic culture by building up families and developing positive char- acter in young athletes. The Zeller brothers – Luke, Tyler and Cody – participate in DistinXion events only as their sched- ules permit. Trailblazer 5K set for Aug. 12 Generations, a program of Vincennes University, will host its annual Trail- blazer 5K on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the VU track, located at the corner of Chestnut Street and Red Skelton Boulevard. The early bird registra- tion fee is $ 30, through Friday, July 28. Later en- try fees will be $ 35. Reg- istration can be complet- ed online at www.trail- blazer5k.com, or by con- tacting Alma Kramer at 812-888 -4527 or akram- er@vinu.edu. Those who wish to support Generations but would prefer not to run may register as a 'phan- tom runner' and quali- fy for a goody bag and t- shirt. Categories include ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20 -29, 30 -39, 40 -49, 50 -59, 60 -69, and 70 and over. Awards will be presented in each category. Following the Trailblaz- er 5K will be a free half- mile Fun Run for children. All proceeds bene- fit Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging and Dis- ability, a program of Vin- cennes University. SPIKE Continued from page 1 Pictured above are the participants and their instructors for the Petersburg Kiwanis Club's annual Ju- nior Golf Camp, which was held Wednesday, July 19, through Friday, July 21, at the Prides Creek Golf Course. Ed Cahill photo Left: Arri McDon- ald watchies his ball after teeing off during the Peters- burg Kiwanis Club's annual Junior Golf Camp on Friday, Ju- ly 21, at the Prides Creek Golf Course. Ed Cahill photo Right: Kady Gide- on raises her arms in celebration af- ter sinking a putt during the Peters- burg Kiwanis Club's annual Junior Golf Camp on Friday, Ju- ly 21, at the Prides Creek Golf Course. Ed Cahill photo Left: Karly Gide- on (left) looks on as Xavery Weisman prepares to hit a putt during the Pe- tersburg Kiwanis Club's annual Ju- nior Golf Camp on Friday, July 21, at the Prides Creek Golf Course. Ed Ca- hill photo UPCOMING SPORTS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 High School Girls' Golf: Washington at Pike Cen- tral at Prides Creek Golf Course, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 High School Girls' Soccer: Pike Central at Vin- cennes Rivet, noon. MONDAY, AUGUST 7 High School Girls' Golf: Heritage Hills at Pike Central at Prides Creek Golf Course, 6 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 High School Boys' Soccer: Pike Central at South Knox (scrimmage), 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 High School Girls' Golf: Pike Central vs. North Knox and South Knox at Country Club of Old Vin- cennes, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 High School Football: Wood Memorial at Pike Central (scrimmage), 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 High School Boys' Tennis: Loogootee at Pike Cen- tral, 10 a.m. High School Girls' Golf: Pike Central in Washing- ton Invitational at Country Oaks Golf Course, 2 p.m. Thursday Senior Golf League results Twenty-one men braved a hot, humid morning to compete in the Thurs- day Senior Men's League at the Prides Creek Golf Course on Thursday, Ju- ly 20. Seven three-man teams were drawn from the deck of cards and the shotgun start began at 10 a.m. Mike Barrett, Heath Briggaman and Jim Dick- erson won the putt-off this week against Mike Hig- don, Bob Deffendoll and Brent Lovell. Both teams had identical 5 -under-par scores of 31 for nine holes and the winners were de- cided on the practice green with a closest-to- the-hole putting contest. Barrett's attempt was an inch closer than Lovell's putt and provided the win- ning margin for the team's victory. Senior Men's League be- gins at 10 a.m. each Thurs- day at the Prides Creek Golf Course, and men of all ages are welcome to participate. Free hunter education class to be offered A free hunter education class will be offered Mon- day, July 31, through Fri- day, Aug. 4, at the Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife headquarters. Hunter education class- es provide instruction in safe firearm use and han- dling while hunting as well as in the home, hunt- er ethics and responsibili- ty, game identification and conservation management. Class time will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each evening. Attendance at all sessions is necessary to be eligible to test on the last day. This course is required for anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, who wishes to purchase a hunting license. The class is sponsored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources-Law Enforcement Division. The instructor is Keith Thom- as. To register, go to www. register-ed.com and fol- low the instructions given. Seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Any child under 11 years of age must be ac- companied by a parent or guardian every session. At the first session, every- one under 18 years of age must give the instructor a signed, completed Liabil- ity Release Form, which can be downloaded at reg- ister-ed.com. This form must have the parent or guardian's signature. In the third and decisive game, Pike Central – leading 6 -5 – scored seven straight points to open up a 13-5 lead. Following an exchange of points, the Lady Chargers scored the game-winning point on an ace serve by Whann. "This was a very hot match by mid-day Saturday," Walton said. "We were a bit worried in the second game, when Morgan had an injury, where she collided with an- other player. She was able to come back to finish during the third game. We really stepped it up in the third, both defensively and offen- sively." Walton said that she was very pleased with how her team – which lost four se- niors from last year's squad that went 15 -17 – kept up a very positive attitude throughout all three match- es. "They were definitely un- sure several times through- out the day, but that's normal with new players, new line- ups and a new offense," Wal- ton said. "They asked ques- tions but did not get discour- aged. They adapted to new hitters and adjusted their de- fense easily." "Some things we are go- ing to focus on for the next few weeks, before the sea- son, is serve-receive, more confidence in jump serving, and connecting setters and hitters by quickening up the offense," Walton added. "Most of the juniors and all four seniors have been work- ing very hard on their jump serves but aren't quite sure of themselves just yet." Pike Central will open its season at Vincennes Lincoln on Tuesday, Aug. 15, before playing its first home match of the season against Wash- ington on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The Petersburg 12U competitive softball team representing Petersburg Little League in the Rural Girls' Softball League of Southern Indiana based out of Evansville recently won the regular season with a record of 12-0, scoring 184 runs while allowing only 11 runs. The team, coached by Chet Williams and Nick Willis, followed up with the league playoff championship, winning the end of season tourna- ment to polish off a 15-0 season. Pictured above are, first row, left to right: Madelyn Fiscus, Karley Ka- vanaugh, Lexie Onyett, Macy Stilwell and Jaidyn Gogel. Second row: Haylie Fulcher, Alyna Sharp, Chloe Williams, Avery Hunt and Delaney Welch. Not pictured: Chloe Willis and Tessa Vinnedge. Submitted Photo Kiwanis Junior Golf Clinic