Sports & Recreation

FCA Hosts Kids' Christmas Soccer Camp

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012, 12:37pm

Realpro Soccer Programs & Fellowship of Christian Athletes are hosting a fun skills & technique soccer camp from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on December 27, 28, and 29 at Dulins Sports Complex. Kids ages five and older are invited with no minimum skill level required.

The camp will be indoors and directed by Ross Paule, FCA Soccer National Director & former Major League soccer star. He will lead a staff of coaches, focusing on the whole person- the physical as well as mental & spiritual aspect of the campers' life.

Parents will get to enjoy a 30-minute talk from guest speaker & U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Kyle Rote, Jr.

Cost is $60 for the three-day camp. All proceeds benefit FCA Soccer Ministries & are 100 percent tax deductible.

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Southaven baseball players sign with area universities

Submitted by Michael Clark on Friday, November 16th, 11:00 am

Baseball will likely continue after high school for a handful of Southaven players.

Four student athletes signed with are NCAA Division 1 schools on Wednesday.

Pitcher Nolan Blackwood committed to the University of Memphis.

Catcher Henri Lartigue and pitcher Wyatt Short both signed with Ole Miss.

Vance Tatum, a left-handed pitcher, committed to Mississippi State University.

Since childhood, each of the four young men competed with and against each other.

In addition to the student athletes’ success on the field, their principal said it matches their work in the classroom.

“They are gifted athletes, great kids and students. I have no doubt they are going to be successful on the next playing level and in life,” said Southaven High School Principal Shane Jones.

Jones predicted all of the athletes would graduate with honors.

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Staff Opinion: Computer server problems at Yahoo! leads to frustrated fantasy football players

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 9:58pm

Staff Opinion: Computer server problems at Yahoo! leads to frustrated fantasy football players

Fantasy football is typically played online and allows players to virtually manage a team of real life players. The better a player does in real life, the more points for their fantasy teams.

According to ask.com, nearly 50 million people play fantasy football. To some, this “sport” has become more popular than the actual game itself.

So when some of those participants were unable to “manage” their teams this past Sunday, the outcry of frustrated fans was well documented on social media.

One of the largest providers of fantasy football, Yahoo! Sports, experienced technical difficulties with their computer servers.

Preventing those who participate in their fantasy football leagues from making changes to their rosters before the noon NFL games began.

Prime time, for many “owners” who chose to wait until the last minute to set their team lineups to account for injuries or last minute news that might affect game play.

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On Course For The Kids

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Friday, September 28th, 2012, 1:42pm

The Trojan Kids' Classic Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, October 5. The tournament is a four-person scramble at North Creek Golf Course in Southaven and features a $10,000 putting contest as well as First Place Team Awards.

This 40th annual event features an 11:45 a.m. lunch & a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Teams are $400, and individuals may sign up for $100.

No need to "scramble" to find out more. Just call (662)349-5129, or click here to check out their website.

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Get Lost in the Mid-South Maze

Submitted by Megan Pope on Thursday, September 13th, 7:01 am

(WMC-TV) - The Mid-South Maze is fun for fall, and each year we wait for the design to be unveiled.

This year, the 12th for the maize maze at the Agricenter, it is a spider web.

You can get lost beginning Friday, September 14, through Halloween. The maze is open Thursday and Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday from noon until 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 8:00 p.m.

It costs $7.00 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages six through 12, and children five and under get in free.

And if you scare easily, do not forget the maze becomes haunted Fridays, Saturdays, and the last two Thursdays in October.

Admission is $10.00 those nights.

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Redbirds stay with Cardinals

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Wednesday, September 12th, 9:37 am

The Memphis Redbirds and St. Louis Cardinals have officially renewed their affiliation through the 2014 baseball season.

St. Louis General Manager John Mozeliak said "We are very pleased to have extended our relationship with the Redbirds organization and the city of Memphis for an additional two years. The Redbirds ball club and the Memphis fans have been tremendous supporters of the Cardinals organization for many years."

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Alzheimer's walk at Shelby Farms this weekend

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, September 10th, 8:44 am

Do something fun this Saturday, September 15, and join hundreds of Mid-Southerners at the visitor's center at Shelby Farms for the Walk To End Alzheimer's.

The walk begins at 9 a.m.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

You can register and walk for free by going to http://www.alz.org

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