HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS • FEBRUARY 20, 2012 • A-9
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Cleveland State softball team grows by two Gibbs High seniors Amber and Ashley Swaney (seated, center) will head to Cleveland State next year to play softball. The pair, pictured with their parents, James and Crystal Swaney, and (back) Cleveland State head coach Katie Willingham, Cleveland State assistant coach Megan Foley and Gibbs High coach Carol Mitchell, are very close and look forward to attending college together. “I feel at home with Amber coming with me,” said Ashley. “My sister is always there for me and we wanted to be together.” Amber agreed and added, “We have been best friends forever and I like knowing that I will always have a friend at school.”
Smith heading to Cleveland State Halls High baseball player Austin Smith signed to play baseball for Cleveland State after graduation. Smith (center) is pictured with stepfather Phil McNeil, mom Denise McNeil; (back) summer baseball coach Todd Skeen, HHS baseball coach Doug Polston, Cleveland State coach Mike Policastro and HHS athletic director Jason Webster. “I’m thrilled for Austin and this opportunity to play at the next level,” said Polston. “Cleveland State is getting an outstanding player.” Smith has hit two walkoff grand slams during his high school career. Assistant coach Tom Noe says he’d never seen one in any game he’s ever coached.
Varner signs with ETSU track team Knox Elite wins FCA tournament Knox Elite won the championship in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th grade tournament held at The Emerald Youth Foundation on Jan. 14 and 15. The team consists of players from the Halls and Powell area and include: (front) Brooke Huffaker, Cassie Peters, Emaleigh Bell, Madison Webber; (second row) Summer Parker, Shelby Liford, Sydney Chapman and Amber Cardwell. Knox Elite is coached by (back) Steve Peters, Scott Liford and Sandy Liford. Photo submitted
Sterchi hosts Winter Wonderland dance Sterchi Elementary School hosted a mother/son and father/daughter dance in January. Chris Wells attended the dance with this daughter, Josie, and helped to raise money to upgrade the school’s technology through the event. Employees from Kohl’s served refreshments and the McDonald family provided music for the event. The Winter Wonderland dance raised $949 for the school. Photo submitted
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Gibbs High track stand out Cooper Varner will head to East Tennessee State University in the fall as a member of the track team. Varner, pictured with his dad James, mom Becky and Gibbs track coach Gina Legg, will throw the discus and the shot put for the Buccaneers team. Varner plans to study exercise science while in Johnson City. Photos by Ruth White
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