The Franklin News-Post
P. O. Box 250
310 Main Street, SW
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
540-483-5113
Fax: 540-483-8013
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| Young Spencer has a knack for karate
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By STEVEN MARSH - Sports Editor
HENRY -- Nine-year-old R.J. Spencer remembers the first karate tournament in which he competed.
The event -- the 2006 Coventry Commonwealth Games of Virginia -- was more than three years ago. At age 6, he medaled in weapons, kata and sparring.
Since then, Spencer has continued to win and advance in the sport. He's earned countless trophies -- some of which are taller than he -- medals, plaques and he's months away from testing for the ultimate honor -- a black belt.
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| FRANKLIN COUNTY VS LIBERTY CHRISTIAN
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Franklin County senior running back Justin Seay takes a hit from an on-coming Liberty Christian defender during Friday's preseason scrimmage game between the Eagles and the Bulldogs at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. For more photos from the game, click on the link below. (Staff Photos by Steven Marsh)
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| 10 golfers play the Metro field for Eagles
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By STEVEN MARSH - Sports Editor
WESTLAKE -- Returning Franklin County golf coach Charles Jamison employed 10 different golfers over two days of play at the annual Bob McLelland Metro Invitational for a reason.
With match experience being less than premium for the majority of his players, the Eagles used the area's most prominent prep tournament as a dress rehearsal for Western Valley District play, which begins this week.
The bottom-line result was an eighth-place finish in a 12-team field. But, Jamison said his experiment should pay dividends -- beginning with Wednesday's league opener at Green's Folly Golf Club in South Boston.
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| SPORTS BRIEFS |
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Hunter safety course is scheduled
Doubles bowling league sets organizational meeting
Golf tourney is set for Mariners Landing
Registration is open for volleyball
New football game sites are announced
FCHS season tickets are on sale
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| RECREATION NOTEBOOK |
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SONTAG -- The following events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Franklin County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Call 483-9293, extension 22, visit www.franklincountyva.org/parks, email mcramblitt@franklincountyva.org or call the number listed for information.
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