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If you’re keeping up with the World Cup Soccer matches from Brazil, you probably know the name Clint Dempsey. He scored the United States’ opening goal in yesterday’s with Ghana within the first 30-seconds. What you may not know is Dempsey’s from Nacogdoches, and is the U.S. team captain. He’s also the first U.S. player to score a goal in three different World Cups. The U.S. won the game, 2-1.

 

The Garrison Bulldogs had good representation on the District 19-2A all-district baseball selections recently announced. Garrison senior pitcher Kaleb Kirk was named the district MVP, and senior shortstop Cameron Rodriguez was selected as district Defensive MVP. The Bulldogs also had seven players on the first team and one on the second team squad.

 

Diboll is headed to the Division II 7-on-7 state tournament after winning two of four games last weekend at the qualifying tournament at Gilmer. The Lumberjacks took down Carthage, 33-27 in Saturday's semi-final round. The state tournament is July 10 & 11 in College Station.

 

There will be a benefit Skeet Shoot with all the proceeds going to Trooper Zack Mills and Game Warden Henry Alvardo, who were both injured in the line of duty. Zack is currently recuperating at home and undergoing rehab for his injuries. Henry is currently awaiting another surgery in a Beaumont Hospital. Both of them have a long road to recovery and numerous forthcoming expenses that will not be covered by any compensation other than their own. The Skeet Shoot will be held at the Fairway Farms in San Augustine Saturday, June 21 starting at 9:00am. Each gun will cost $60 with a BBQ lunch being provided. There will also be a gun auction held that will include a Beretta (A400) Semi-Auto 12 gauge shotgun, and a Marlin 30/30 rifle with wood grain stock. **Fairway Farms is 5.9 miles from San Augustine on HWY 21 East.** For more information contact: John Welch at the Center Police Department at 936-598-2788, or Sgt. Shannon Brazeal at the San Augustine Police Department at 936-275-3400.

 

Registration is underway for the annual What-A-Melon Festival 5K Run and one mile run/walk that will be held on Saturday, July 12 on the Center Square. The fun run begins at 7 a.m., with the 5K race set to start at 7:30 a.m. Cost to enter the Fun Run is $15, or $20 on race day; and its $25 for the 5K, or $30 on race day. Shirts are guaranteed for the first 150 applicants. This year, all proceeds from the run are going to the Shelby County Scouts, girls and boys. To register go to onestoprace.com, or call Anna Lee at 598-5688.