Published: November 28, 2008 11:19 pm      

Sports Roundup

Jennifer Patton, Jaron Hawkins run to Turkey Day 5K victories

From staff reports

WESTERNPORT — Nearly 200 runners and walkers braved 20-degree temperatures and delayed Thanksgiving Day temptations of an early-morning meal by participating in the 12th annual Turkey Day 5K event in Westernport.

The out-and-back, or up-and-down, 3.1-mile road run starts and finishes near the American Legion Victory Post 155 and heads up state Route 36 for 1.55 miles. The event, coordinated by Mountain Ridge High School cross country coaches Tom Dawson and Norm DeRosa, benefits the Miners fall running team.

Just 12 days after leading the Frostburg State University women’s cross country team in the Division III Mid-East Region Championship, senior Jennifer Patton, 21, of Barton, was the first female to cross the finish line. Patton stopped the clock in 20:56, an average of 6:45 per mile. Paula Healey, 27, of Pocasset, Mass., was second in 21:21 and Kimberly Vest, 29, of Frostburg, was third in 21:30.

Paula Bridges, of Cumberland, won the women’s masters title. She finished 43rd overall in 22:41.

Frostburg resident Jaron Hawkins outlasted Dan DeWitt for first overall in the 185-runner field. Hawkins, 26, finished in 15:46 to DeWitt's 16:05. DeWitt, 21, averaged 5:11 per mile, six seconds off Hawkins's 5:05 pace.

Dennis Mickey, of Ridgeley, W.Va., was the first 40-and-over runner to the finish line. Mickey placed fourth overall in 17:23. It was Mickey’s eighth top-five finish in the last 10 years.

Age group winners are listed on today’s Scoreboard page. For complete results and race-day photos, visit www.tristaterunnur.com.



Potomac St. hitting camp Jan. 18

KEYSER, W.Va. — The Potomac State College Baseball Hitting Camp for players ages 6-18, will take place Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 at Lough Gymnasium on the campus of Potomac State.

The camp will be conducted from 2 to 6 p.m., with registration from 1 to 2. The camp will be directed by Doug Little, Don Schafer, Mike Kesecker and Matt Lupis, with the instructors being the current Potomac State players.

This hitting camp is designed for the young player who is interested in becoming an overall hitter by learning proper hitting mechanics and strategies. The coaches will personally oversee instruction along with the use of video analysis to improve hitting skills.

The cost is $45.00 for campers who pre-register. Checks payable to Potomac State Baseball. The cost is $50.00 for campers who register the day of the camp.

For further information contact: Doug Little at (304) 788-6878, or Don Schafer (304) 788-6851. In case of inclement weather, call (304) 788-6878.



D. Dan executive board meets

CUMBERLAND — The Dapper Dan Club of Allegany County, Inc. will hold an executive board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., at The Goodfellowship Club. All members are urged to attend.



Pre-season Tri-County hoops tournament at Keyser, Frankfort

KEYSER, W.Va. — The Keyser and Frankfort Tri-County League teams will host a basketball tournament Dec. 1 through Dec. 13 at the Keyser and Frankfort middle schools.

There will be a boys divisions for sixth, seventh and eighth grades at the Keyser Middle School and girls divisions for sixth, seventh and eighth grades at the Frankfort Middle School.

The tournament is open to all teams, not just Tri-County League teams. The entry fee is $75. The format will be single elimination with a two-game guarantee.

To enter a boys’ team, call Harley Staggers at (304) 788-3147 or (304) 788-5749. To enter a girls’ team, call Duke Lantz at (304) 738-7013 or (301) 707-1187. For more information, contact Jeff Staggers at (304) 788-0770 or (304) 790-1801.