SW District Scholar Athlete
DAYTON — Justin Dirksen, of Carroll, was awarded a Southwest Ohio District scholarship on June 19, in Dayton. Legacy Christian’s James Brads was also awarded a scholarship. The two graduated Greene County student athletes were among 46 Southwest District high school students who were honored.
Beaver Vu summer passes on sale
BEAVERCREEK — Beaver-Vu Bowl, located at 1238 N Fairfield Road, is offering several Summer Bowling Pass options good through Aug. 31. Visit the bowling establishment’s link at daytonbowling.com, or call 937-426-6771 for more details.
Scouts lose doubleheader
ADRIAN, Mich. — The Xenia Scouts lost a doubleheader to the host Irish Hills Leprechauns, June 24, the first by a score of 9-5 and the second a walk-off, 8-7, at Siena Heights University Field.
In the second-game loss, designated hitter Connor Regan put Xenia on top with a two-run home run, the fourth homer by a Scout this season. Center fielder Graham Welch doubled and tripled, and drove in a run on a bases loaded walk.
The Scouts (6-6) have trailed at some point in their 12 games played thus far this season. They travel to Muskegon, Mich. to play the Clippers on Tuesday June 26 after two off days.
North-South football game June 28
CENTERVILLE — The 35th Miami Valley Football Coaches Association (MVFCA) North-South All Star high school football game will be held at 7 p.m. Friday June 28 at Centerville High School. Several Greene County area players will be among the players on the North and the South teams rosters.
The MVFCA will also recognize its 2018 head coach and assistant coach hall of fame inductees, which will include assistant coaches Bob Franz (Carroll), Tom Massie (Fairborn), and Jim Benites (Bellbrook), at the game.
Greene Trails Cycling Classic in July
XENIA — The 15th Greene Trails Cycling Classic will take place July 19-22. Bike riders can signup for one to four days, complete the Century Ride, meet cyclists from all over the country, enjoy great food and meet the support staff. Call 937-562-6440, send email with your questions to [email protected], or visit the event’s website at gcparkstrails.com, for more details.
Wounded Warrior Golf Outing July 22
SPRINGFIELD — The annual Wounded Warrior Golf Outing will be held Sunday, July 22 at Locust Hills Golf Club, 5575 N. River Road. Fundraising efforts by USSSA-Dayton, Dayton Legends Softball Club, and Beavercreek’s VFW Memorial Post 8312, 100 percent of the funds from this outing will go to the Wounder Warrior Amputee Softball Team, the Fisher-Nightingale House, Honor Flight-Dayton, and veteran/military suicide prevention efforts at Combat Outpost Robinson.
Cost is $85 per person, which includes greens fees, cart, coffee, donuts, on-course drinks, lunch and prizes. Shot gun start is set for 8:30 a.m. Contact Scott Kuhnen at [email protected] for an entry packet. Entry deadline is July 16.
Patriot 5K Run set for July
RIVERSIDE — The annual Carroll High School girls soccer Patriot 5K Run, and Little Pat’s Lap, will take place Saturday, July 28 at Patriot Stadium, 4524 Linden Avenue, Dayton.
Runners can register online at carrollhs.org/2018patriot5k . T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by July 13. Online registration closes at midnight July 26. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Stadium. Proceeds benefit the Carroll High School girls soccer team. Call 937-271-4000 for more information.
