Briefs for 9-7-16

JUNIOR GOLF

   Sanford junior golfers ages 11-18 are invited to compete in an upcoming Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour event.

   The AJGT Rob Noel’s Big Easy Golf Academy Fall Classic at Lakewood Country Club in New Orleans, LA, on September 10–11.

   The entry fee is $185 and includes two days of green fees, tee gifts, and Trophies in four age divisions.

   Recommended accommodations are available at Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank, in Gretna, LA. Please call 504-366-8535 for reservations and group rate.

   The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 7, at Noon.

   The 2-day, 36-hole tournaments are ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour.

   To enter an event, please call Diane Ford at 1-985-630-3066 or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com.

 

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

   This week at Orlando Speed World Dragway:

   * Today (Wednesday) is “Whoop Azz Wednesday”, featuring “All Welcome Test and Tune, Grudge Racing and Fun Runs” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-11 p.m. General Admission is $12.

   * “Friday Night Frenzy” will also feature “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. General Admission is $12, plus an additional $13 to race.

* Saturday and Sunday is IHRA Points Bracket Racing Finale _ Box, No Box, Street & Jr. Dragsters. Go to _ www. raceosw.com/dragway/ _ for more information. Gates open at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday.

   The Dragway Information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.

   SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.

 

LMSA

   Ahoy!

   Upcoming events:

   * Gosling’s Rum races – Every Wednesday, start window 6:25 p.m.-to–6:30 p.m. Please come by the LMSA clubhouse to check the course and sign-in. Remember to set-up RaceQs on your smart phone (RaceQs.com). Everyone is invited. Come on out. We'll find a spot for you. Go to _ http://www.flalmsa.org/?page_id=101 _ for info, rules, sailing instructions and course descriptions.

   * Saturday, Sep. 10 – LMSA club racing returns. Skipper's meeting 3 p.m. at the LMSA clubhouse.

   * Sunday, Sep. 18 – LMSA Jameson Race. Start window is 4:20 p.m.-to-4:30 p.m.

   * Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2 – LMSA Fall Regatta. The regatta is open to all sailboats of 12-feet LOA or greater. Expected one-design classes: Sunfish, San Juan 21, Mutineers, Buccaneers, Lightning, Flying Scots, Hobie Waves, Force 5, Laser, Wayfair, Windmills and Catalina 22. Portsmouth classes, regardless of number of entrants, shall consist of Planing, Multi and Displacement hulls. After racing on Saturday, join an LMSA tradition, the Limlit Party at the clubhouse. Then off to the Regatta Dinner at the Sanford Elks Lodge. Go to __ http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/13290#_home __ to register for the Sanford Fall Regatta or __ www.facebook.com/FlaLMSA/ __ to check out the FaceBook Page. If you have any question, please send to an email to __ fla.lmsa@gmail.com __ or contact the Regatta Chair, Scott Marriott, at laser61500@aol.com.

   For more information about LMSA, please visit our web site _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call (321) 578-8364.

   Interested parties can find results from past races of 2015 on the "Race Results" page (www.flalmsa.org/?page_id=623) and results from year’s prior is on the Race Results Archive page (www.flalmsa.org/?p=2229).

   The LMSA is also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Monroe-Sailing-Association/110483735742242), please go to the page and click LIKE and get notices and see photos instantly.

   See you out on the water!

 

RECREATION SOFTBALL

   Here is the upcoming schedule for the City of Sanford Recreation Services Department Adult Fall Slowpitch Softball League at Pinehurst Park.

   The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday will have Facebook Famous battling B & B Discount Beverage at 6:30 p.m.; The Bailouts squaring off with Wet Spot at 7:30 p.m. and Trinity Tattoo challenging The Willow Tree-Sausage Sliders at 8:30 p.m.

   Everyone is invited to watch the games for free at Pinehurst Park, located on West 24th Street off 17-92.

   For more information contact Eric Griffin, City of Sanford Recreation Supervisor, at 407-688-5120; visit the city website _ www.sanfordfl.gov _ or email: eric.griffin@sanfordfl.gov _ the League Information Website, including registration forms, is at _ http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=sanfordsoftball&si....

 

SENIOR BASEBALL

   Here is the upcoming schedule in the Orlando Senior Baseball Association Spring Season in the 25-and-Over and 35/45-and-Over League that plays its games at Zinn Beck Field, Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, Showalter Field in Winter Park and the South Orange Youth Complex in Orlando. Visit the website _ www.leaguelineup.com/osba _ for more information on the league.

25-AND-OVER LEAGUE

Wednesday, September 7

   7 p.m. _ Orlando Knights @ Orlando Brewers, Stadium.

Playoffs

Sunday, September 11

   10 a.m. _ No. 4 seed vs. No. 1 seed, Stadium.

   10 a.m. _ No. 3 seed vs. No. 2 seed Zinn Beck.

35/45-AND-OVER LEAGUE

Saturday, September 10

   10 a.m. _ Orlando Yankess @ Expos, Stadium.

   10 a.m. _ Padres @ Daytona Beach Rays, Zinn Beck.

   1 p.m. _ Brewers @ Royals, Stadium.

   1 p.m. _ Central FL Cardinals @ Orlando Braves, Zinn Beck.

 

ORLANDO PRIDE

   Despite a late-game comeback effort, Orlando Pride fell 4-2 to the Houston Dash on Saturday night at BBVA Compass Stadium. Down three goals late, the Pride scored a pair in the second half but could not complete the road rally.

   Down 3-0, the Pride got on the scoreboard in the 80th minute on a clever free kick. Jasmyne Spencer drew a foul 22 yards out, setting up a set piece for Kristen Edmonds. Edmonds found captain Alex Morgan on a curling run, sending the forward down the left side of the box to fire her third goal of the season past Houston’s Lydia Williams.

   After Morgan's score, Edmonds cut the Dash lead to one late in the match with her team-leading fifth goal of the season. Edmonds was in position at the top of the box, collecting a toe-poke from Kaylyn Kyle and firing it back on net away from Williams who was moving the opposite direction.

   With the Pride pressing for an equalizer and down to 10 players, Kealia Ohai added her second of the night in second-half stoppage time for the 4-2 final. Orlando's lineup was depleted at the start of the extra time, after Becky Edwards took a hard foul to the back and had to leave the match late with an injury.

   Ohai scored Houston’s third goal in the 62nd minute with a perfectly placed shot from distance, picking out the far corner for the Dash’s third goal of the match.

   The Dash took their first lead of the season over the Pride 23 minutes in on the foot of rookie Janine Beckie. Carli Lloyd assisted on the play, sending a driven ball across the penalty area to Beckie on the far post.

   The home side then doubled the lead early in the second half through Brazilian Polian, who collected her own rebound on a corner kick and pushed the Dash to 2-0.

   The Pride will play their final road match of the inaugural season tonight (Wednesday), kicking off a home-and-home series with Sky Blue FC at 7 p.m. Following Wednesday, Orlando plays two final home matches on Sept. 10 (7:30 p.m.) against Sky Blue FC then Sept. 24 against FC Kansas City (5 p.m.).

   Tickets to all home matches can be purchased at orlando-pride.com or by calling 855-ORL-CITY.

 

POP WARNER FOOTBALL

   Here is the schedule for Week 3 in the Mid Florida Pop Warner League. There will be 15-sites holding games (Seminole County teams in bold) in six weight classes _ Tiny Mite; Mitey Mite; Junior Pee Wee; Pee Wee; Junior Varsity; Unlimited _ today (Saturday) and Sunday with most days starting at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Here is the schedule.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

   Avalon @ Winter Springs; Dr. Phillips @ Pine Hills; East Ridge @ Clermont; Harmony @ Mount Dora; Lake Brantley @ Lyman; Lake Highland @ St. Cloud; Lake Howell @ Umatilla; Ocoee @ Lake Mary; Ridge Youth @ Oviedo; South Lake @ Azalea Park; South Central @ Hagerty; South Orlando @ Leesburg; Wekiva @ West Orange; Winter Park @ Olympia.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

   Apopka @ Sanford.

   For more information go to _ www.mfpw.org _ and look for links to each team (Associations) to find specific game times and directions to fields.

 

NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY

   The 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-America Series at New Smyrna Speedway is underway.

   This Saturday the schedule will be made up of the Super Late Models, Sportsman, Bombers and Spectator Races.

   Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and Division practice will be from 4 p.m.-to-6:30 p.m. Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

   Adult admission is $15 (reserved seating is $20, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military with valid ID (for proof of age or Military affiliation) admitted for $13. Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge. MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission.

   The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.

   For information on New Smyrna Speedway, call the track office at 386-427-4129 or visit the website at www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org.

 

STETSON FOOTBALL

   The Stetson Hatters dominated visiting Sacred Heart for a half on Saturday night at Spec Martin Stadium, but the visiting Pioneers needed just a two minute stretch in the second half to send Stetson to an 18-14 season-opening loss.

   The Hatters (0-1) led the game 14-6 at the break thanks to a balanced offensive attack and a strong defense. But, in the second half, penalties and poor field position, plus a big play from the Pioneers (1-0) on offense, turned the game.

   The Hatters amassed 260 yards of total offense in the first half while holding SHU to just 141. Sophomore quarterback Gaven DeFilippo, making his first career start, completed 15 of his first 18 pass attempts for 189 yards, but found the going much more difficult after the break, finishing with 225 yards passing on 22-of-38 attempts, while senior Cole Mazza led the ground game with 49 net yards on 15 carries. Sophomore Donald Parham led the Stetson receivers with five catches for 72 yards.

   After rushing for 71 yards in the first half, including 53 on 13 carries by Mazza, the Hatters managed just 17 rush yards in the second half.

   The Hatters drew first blood in the game when Mazza capped a short, 45-yard, drive with a two-yard TD plunge. Grant Amick’s PAT made it 7-0.

   Sacred Heart answered right back with an eight-play scoring drive. The biggest play of the possession was a 34-yard TD pass from senior RJ Noel to Byron Barney on a third down a long. Stetson All-American Donald Payne blocked the PAT kick, and almost returned it for a two-point conversion. That started a night of woes for the Pioneers in the kicking game.

   After an exchange of punts in the second quarter, the Hatters were forced to start at their own four, but marched 96 yards in 13 plays with DeFilippo connecting with fellow sophomore Donald Parham on a beautiful 22-yard TD pass for a 14-6 Stetson lead.

   With the Hatters struggling on offense in the second half, the Pioneers were able to take advantage of good field position to cut the deficit to 14-12 in the third quarter. Noel powered the 13-play drive by completing 7-of-10 passes for 70 yards that included overcoming three third down plays, one fourth down conversion, a sack and a 15-yard penalty. His 17-yard TD pass to Andrew O’Neal capped the drive, but a try for two failed, leaving the Hatters with a two-point lead.

   After a three-and-out for the Hatters, Sacred Heart started its next possession at the 20, but needed just one play to go the distance. Senior Ose Imeokparia made a cut back against the Hatters on a blitz and raced 80-yards for the go-ahead score. Another try to two failed, leaving the Hatters down 18-14.

 

HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in central Florida.

   “Don’t wait, take your hunter safety course today,” said JoAnne Peagler, Northeast Region hunter safety coordinator.

   Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them.

   All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.

   Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.

   The locations and times are:

Internet-completion Courses

Brevard

   * Sept. 10 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club, Mims.

   * Sept. 16 (6–10 p.m.) & Sept. 18 (8 a.m.–noon) Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club, Palm Bay.

Lake

   * Sept. 10 (10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.) The Gun Shop & Gun Range, Leesburg.

   * Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) Lake Correctional Institution, Clermont.

   * Sept. 24 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.) Royal Trails Community Park, Eustis.

Orange

   * Sept. 13 & 14 (5:30–8:30 p.m.) Instant Replay Shooting Sports, Union Park-Orlando.

   * Sept. 13 & 15 (6–9 p.m.) Bass Pro Shops, Orlando.

   * Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) Central Florida Rifle & Pistol Club, Orlando.

Seminole

   * Sept. 13 & 15 (5:30–8:30 p.m.) Gander Mountain, Lake Mary.

   * Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) Seminole County Gun & Archery Association, Geneva.

Volusia

   * Sept. 10 (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) Volusia County Agricultural Center, DeLand.

Traditional Courses

Brevard

   * Sept. 16 (6–9 p.m.), Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) & Sept. 18 (8 a.m.–noon) Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club, Palm Bay.

Volusia

   * Sept. 17 & 18 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) DeBary Hall, DeBary.

   The specific locations for these classes will be given to those who register in advance. Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Ocala at 352-625-2804.

 

SOAP BOX RALLY

   The City of Sanford Recreation Services Department and Central Florida Soap Box Derby will be hosting its first race of the 2016-2017 Rally Season with the September Rally on Saturday, Sep. 24, at Sanford Derby Park.

   Check in will be at 7 a.m., with racing beginning at 8 a.m. and the event will consist of a Double Elimination race for each class _ Stock, Super Stock, Masters _ in the morning, followed by a lunch break and a Single Elimination race for each class in the afternoon.

   The registration fee is $55 per car for single entries and $100 total per family (two or more family members).

   The final day to register is Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m.

   Soap Box Derby racing is open to children ages 7 to 20 _ Stock, 7-to-13; Super Stock, 9-to-18; Masters, 10-to-20 _ with a limited number of loaner cars available for new participants.

   Everyone, especially interested non-racers, is invited to attend any of the family friendly events, free of charge, at the beautiful Derby Park facility located on the west side of Sanford on Oregon Avenue, north off of CR-46A (25th Street/H. E. Thomas Parkway) or east off of Rinehart Road, just south of the GreeneWay entry. The track is East of Bentley Elementary School.

   For more information or to download a registration form, please check out the websites at www.soapboxderby.org or www.centralfloridasoapboxderby.com or call the City of Sanford Recreation Services Department at 407-688-5120.