Sports Briefs

The sixth annual Young Men United Basketball Classic will be held Saturday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at Warren County High School. Admission is $5 for the event, which raises funds each year for scholarships and other YMU charity projects.

Basketball matchups will feature the YMU team against Lady Pioneer alumni, as well as a girls? game between Irving College and Morrison and an elementary boys game of 9- and 10-year-old players from around the county.

Mayor Royce Davenport and County Executive John Pelham will be on hand as special guests, and performances by the Crump Effect and The African Dancers, as well as Paula?s Dance Academy, are scheduled. A 3-point shootout will also be featured, and sponsored by Auto Expressions.

For more information, contact Donald Crisp at 474-3995.

Morrison ball sign-ups

Registration for the Morrison Ruritan ball leagues will be held in February and March at the Ruritan Center.

Ages 2-20 are eligible, but proof of age (birth certificate) must be provided at the time of sign-ups, with no exceptions.

Sign-ups will be held on Feb. 27 from 6-8 p.m., March 1 from 6-8 p.m., March 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and March 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, contact Tammy at 635-3382 or Gerald at 668-8887.

Centertown softball sign-ups

Centertown Recreational Club?s softball registration is as follows: Thursday, March 1, from 6-8 p.m.; Friday, March 2, from 6-9 p.m.; and Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

All registration will be held inside the concession stand at the ballfield located on Tobitt Road. For more information contact Linda Blair at 939-2483.

Midway ball sign-ups

The Midway CIC will hold T-ball and softball registration at the Community Center Thursday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 6, from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. until noon.

All children must be 4 years old by May 1 and cannot be 19 before July 31 to be eligible. Sign-up fee is $20 (non-refundable) and must be paid at time of registration. No sign-ups will be accepted over the phone.

Early softball tournament

The Second Annual ISA “Knock The Rust Off” softball tournament will be held Saturday, March 3. Mens C and D will be played in Crossville at Centennial Park, while Mens E will be played in McMinnville at the Fairgrounds.

Entry fee is $180, plus an additional $25 if not already ISA-sanctioned.

Each class will cut off at 14 teams, so it?s important to register as soon as possible. Last year, there was a waiting list 10 days prior to the tournament.

With a full field, the winner will receive hotel money for ISA State Tournament in July.

To register for the tournament, you can send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 931-319-0669 and ask for Twig.

Boys 19-under Softball Team

Currently there is a 19-under softball team being formed for tournament play in 2007. You must be between 17 and 19 years old, with a positive attitude, with respect for others and have softball experience. Only a few spots are available. For an interview and tryout call 686-3669.