West Fork knocked out of 7 on 7 by Springdale

West Fork played Springdale twice in a matter of hours at the Vype 7 on 7 tournament on Saturday. One game turned out well for the Tigers, and the other was a heartbreaker at the buzzer. The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs, 30-24, in the last round of pool play. The two teams met again in the first round of elimination games and Springdale got revenge beating West Fork, 24-23, on a last-second turnover on downs which gave the Bulldogs two points and the win. West Fork started slow in the first game, but mounted a comeback to take the victory. Isaac Muggy sealed the game for the Tigers with a diving catch in the back of the end zone with less than 30 seconds remaining. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

FHS football camp attracts record numbers

BY HEATH ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

Fayetteville football has set more than its share of records in 2007. The first state football title in school history along with multiple statistical records on offense are just a few of the Purple Dogs’ feats this year. Fayetteville football set another mark June 30-July 3 when it attracted a record 161 participants to its annual Bulldog Football Camp. The camp was conducted for kids grades fourth through ninth and was held at Harmon Field, home of the Purple Dogs. It was the secondstraight year the camp had set an attendance record. One of those record-setting Purple Dogs, quarterback Blake McDonald, spoke to the campers about how a strong work ethic and dedication can lead to championships. “Blake talked to them about perseverance and not giving up,” Fayetteville coach Daryl Patton said. “We asked the kids who felt like maybe they didn’t get to play as much as they thought they should have and several raised their hands. “Blake’s a great example of a kid who didn’t play much in junior high, didn’t play mu - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Local teams make deep runs at 7 on 7 tourney

DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

Leading 24-9 with 5:45 to play, Fayetteville appeared en route to the semifinals of the consolation bracket Saturday in the Vype 7 on 7 Select Tournament. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Sports Briefs

Northwest Arkansas Times

HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL The Knights Homeschool basketball organization will have a registration and informational meeting on July 29 at 6:30 p.m., at the Jones Center for Families (Room 227). The Knights program offers homeschooled students age 11-18 the opportunity to play basketball at a competitve level. Junior high and varsity teams for boys and girls are available. For more information call 466-5514 or email nwaknights@hotmail. com. Web address www. nwaknights. com. LADY’BACK HOOPS CAMPS The Arkansas Lady Razorback basketball camps will will throughout the summer : Position II Camp (July 18-19 ), Shooting Camp (July 25). Contact Lady’Back Basketball at 575-3000 for more info. ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Fayetteville Parks and Recreation is taking registration for the Adult Fall Slow-Pitch Softball League. Registration cost is $425. Each team will play 15 regular season games, plus a post-season tournament. Tentative starting date for league play is Aug. 18. Men, Women and Co-ed Leagues are available. For m - Thursday, July 17, 2008