Go for gold: Mountain Valley 2A swim championships: Starmount and Forbush High swimmers will complete the conference portion of their schedules on Friday at the Armfield Recreation Center in Pilot Mountain.
That will be the site of the Mountain Valley 2A championships. The meet starts at 5 p.m. Keep your eye on Starmount's Julianna Prim, the defending state champion in the 100 butterfly, who should have a great meet.
Ladies only: A weekend for the outdoors woman
Becoming an Outdoors Woman, the hands-on learning experience offered by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, is headed for the hills.
A weekend retreat is scheduled for April 11-13 at Camp Cheerio in Alleghany County, near Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The facility is an hour drive from Winston-Salem and a two-hour drive from Charlotte.
Amenities include heated cabins with toilet and showers, a first class dining hall and beautiful views.
"This is a fun way to learn healthy, outdoors activities and it's a comfortable place to stay," said BB Gillen, the state coordinator for Becoming an Outdoors Woman. "Participants talk about the camaraderie as much as they do the thrill of trying new things."
Instruction includes bird watching; basic camping and backpacking; canoe skills; digital photography; wilderness survival; outdoor cooking; stream ecology; rock climbing; shotgun and rifle marksmanship; and basic fishing, fly-tying and an introduction to fly-fishing.
The cost is $185, which includes lodging, class materials and meals. Participation is open to women ages 18 and older. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with fees paid in advance. Registration deadline is March 31. For additional information, call (919) 707-0172.
Numbers Game -- 1: State ranking in 1A/2A of Surry Central wrestler Jed Martin, beaten Friday by second-ranked Christian Harris of Forbush at 171 pounds.
What's On Tap BASKETBALL
FRIDAY: Home sweet home for both schools. Forbush teams entertain Ashe County, while Starmount plays host to Wilkes Central.
TUESDAY: Both schools go on the road, with Forbush traveling to North Wilkes and Starmount making the quick jaunt to Surry Central.
WRESTLING FRIDAY: Forbush, still looking for its first MVAC win, hosts Ashe County. Starmount, which has yet to lose to a conference foe, will travel to Wilkes Central, one of the expected championship contenders.
TUESDAY: North Wilkes comes to East Bend to face Forbush. Surry Central, with noted grappler Jed Martin, will pay a visit to Starmount.
Post a Comment
