Stories for Sports
Clover Park, Lakes football game slated for Sept. 3
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Clover Park and Lakes High School football teams will start their 2010 season playing each other on Friday, Sept. 3. For the first time, the teams will face each other in the opening game of the season, instead of the last game of the season. As of the 2010 season, Clover Park and Lakes are in different classifications and their league schedules are different. Clover Park will host Lakes at 7 p.m., at Harry E. Lang Stadium, 6015 111th St. SW in Lakewood. Admission prices are:
Supporters donate U.S. Amateur tickets to local nonprofits
Posted by | CommentsMany local nonprofit groups are receiving complimentary admission to the 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship this week at Chambers Bay. More than a dozen “Community Champions” – local businesses and organizations that are supporting the championship – have donated tickets to groups such as the following:
Youth Indoor Soccer
Posted by | CommentsBoys and girls ages 4 & 5 and 6 & 7 can participate in this recreation soccer league. Games, practices, and registration is held at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood. The fee per participant is $45 for a program that runs Sept 27-Nov 13. Registration starts on Wednesday, September 8 from 5:30-6:15pm. For more information call Pierce County Parks and Recreation at 253-798-4177.
Adult wiffle ball league forming
Posted by | CommentsPierce County Parks and Recreation is offering an adult wiffle ball league with games played at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood. The $200 team entry fee is for 10 games is due by Sept 23rd. To register a team or for more information call 253-798-4703 or www.piercecountywa.org/parks.
PR: Clover Park School District Hosts All-City Tailgate Event
Posted by | CommentsMark your calendars! Harry E. Lang Stadium (6615 111th St SW, Lakewood) is the place to be Friday, Sept. 17 when Clover Park School District hosts its sixth annual All-City Tailgate. The event is designed to celebrate the beginning of a new school year, acknowledge the cooperative relationships the district has with local partners, showcase students and school programs and have fun!
All Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord community members are invited to attend. Festivities will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., prior to Clover Park High School’s football game against Franklin Pierce.
A variety of entertainment and activities will be part of the event, including $1 hotdog meals—while supplies last! For more information about the All-City Tailgate Event, call the district’s community relations office at 583-5040.
Belly Dance Classes and Youth Indoor Soccer
Posted by | CommentsPierce County Parks and Recreation offers three locations to try Middle Eastern Belly Dance. The class at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood begins on Thursday, September 9. All the classes are held in the evenings, run for six weeks, for a fee of $40.
Boys and girls ages 4 & 5 and 6 & 7 can participate in this recreation soccer league. Games, practices, and registration is held at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood. The fee per participant is $45 for a program that runs Sept 27-Nov 13. Registration starts on Wednesday, September 8 from 5:30-6:15pm. For more information call Pierce County Parks and Recreation at 253-798-4177.
Saudia wins gold at meet
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Saudia Heard, a Park Lodge student, won gold in the 400-meter at the Hershey Track & Field Meet on Saturday. Congratulations Saudia!
Saudia Heard with Olympic great Sanya Ricahrds.
Saudia Heard is fast
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Parklodge student, Saudia Heard is fast. The Lakewood 10-year-old competes for Tacoma’s 1911 Track Club in the 400- and 200-meter sprints and long jump. Saudia recently placed first in the 400-meter and long jump, and second in the 200-meter at the AAU Western Championship in Reno, Nevada; and placed first in the 400-meter and 200-meter sprints at the Hershey’s Track & Field Games qualifier. Saudia will run in the 400-meter sprint at August 7 Hershey’s Track & Field North American Final in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Saudia is one of 400 9-14 year-olds nationwide to compete. Keep a sharp eye out for this speedster.
PR: Pierce College seeks golfers for annual scramble Aug. 12
Posted by | CommentsA fun day on the links Aug. 12 will help students achieve their dreams of a college education and job training. The Pierce College Scholarship Scramble is now recruiting golfers for its annual tournament at High Cedars Golf Club in Orting. The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. The tournament is fast-paced and there are prizes and games, including wine tasting from Basel Cellars, a putting contest, and a Hole in One competition, scattered throughout the course. Single players are invited and will be paired up at the course.
PR: Tide FC falls to Pumas 3-2
Posted by | CommentsA defensive miscue early in the second half caused what could have been an opportunity for the Tacoma Tide FC to end the 2010 United Soccer League’s Premier Development League season with at least a 1:1 draw turn into a 3:2 loss by the visiting Kitsap Pumas.
Tide keeper shines on big stage
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Just one day after the Tacoma Tide FC played a PDL regular season match in the race for the playoffs, Jordan Jennings was on the biggest stage against one of the most famous clubs in the world. With an injury to Kasey Keller and a red card to Terry Boss, the man holding the gloves was Jordan Jennings. The Tide’s all-time leader in goal keeper saves, shutouts, and minutes, ended up shining for 60+ for the Sounders FC in front of 45,000 fans.
3 on 3 basketball tournament
Posted by | CommentsCrash the boards on August 28th with a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, sponsored by Pierce County Parks and Recreation. The tournament is held on the outdoor courts at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St, Parkland/Spanaway. The tournament is for male and females, with divisions for ages 12 and older. The fee per team is $60 and includes t-shirts. The deadline to register your team is August 18th. To register, or for more information call 253-798-4030. Or, for information go to www.piercecountywa.org/parks.
Saudia James-Heard is running fast
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On July 3rd, 2010 Lakewood’s Saudia James-Heard took 1st place in the 400m race (1:06:4), 1st place in long jump (12′9″), 2nd Place in the 200m race (29:3). Onward to Nationals! Saudia’s parents are Stephanie and Tony Heard.
Thanks to Mike Kanter for this wonderful nugget of information.
