From time to time, the sports desk receives announcements

of local athletes' achievements. It is not lack of interest that

keeps these stories out of the paper but lack of space. Today, there

is space. Today, the accomplishments will be recognized.

First, there are several local kids that now participate in

college athletics. Zach Caffall of Peachtree City is now a

member of the men's soccer team at Berry College. He is a sophomore,

majoring in Biology and Premedicine.

Genie Leonard from Fayetteville is a member of the

University of Florida's women's soccer team. She plays defense

for the Gators and is hoping for an injury free season this year.

Last but not least, Ben Simpson from Fayetteville is a senior

defensive lineman for the Navy Sprint football team.

In other collegiate sports news, Justin Estes, a 1998

Fayette County High School graduate was signed to a golf

scholarship by Darton College. Justin was a member of the all county

team and played number one during his senior year with a four handicap.

Sean Estep of Peachtree City signed a soccer scholarship

with OVC in Parkersburg,WV. He will be a goalkeeper and

outside midfielder for the Fighting Scots. In high school, Estep had an

average goal per game of 1.4. He is the first Georgian ever selected

to the OVC soccer program.

If you are a fan of auto racing, Joe Tenney of Tyrone will be

racing in the SCCA Runoffs on Oct. 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports

Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. He will be racing his

Toyota-powered Tercel in the GT-4 class against the top amateur drivers

in the country with the hope of being crowned "national

champion."

Brad Griffies,16,of Fayette County won the North

American Challenge Figure Skating event in San Jose, Calif. Brad won

Figure Skating Association to be one of three skaters to represent

the U.S in the novice division.

If you are or know a local athlete who has achieved some

form of athletic honor, please contact the sports desk by phone at

770-719-1880 or by fax at 770-719-1976.

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