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 Friday, September 3, 2010
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The Franklin News-Post
P. O. Box 250
310 Main Street, SW
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
540-483-5113
Fax: 540-483-8013

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Tickets for Salem game are on sale
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The Franklin County Athletic Department is selling tickets in advance for the Friday, Sept. 10 non-district football contest between the Eagles and the Salem Spartans.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ferrum vs Emory & Henry: Mayo to direct Panthers' offense
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By STEVEN MARSH - Sports Editor

FERRUM -- In a matter of weeks, Dave Davis will join the group of retired head coaches associated with the Ferrum College-Emory & Henry College football rivalry.

Legendary small-college sideline bosses Hank Norton and Lou Wacker anchor that select group right now.

Saturday, Davis battles E&H, led by sixth-year head coach Don Montgomery, for the last time as the Panthers' head coach when the two, long-standing foes open the 2010 season at W.B. Adams Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m.

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LOCAL AUTO RACING
Worley, Evernham headline Sprint Series field
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By MORRIS STEPHENSON - Staff Writer

OAK LEVEL -- Ray Evernham, former NASCAR modified driver and legendary Sprint Cup crew chief/car owner, has joined local favorite Don (Satch) Worley in a full field of drivers from eight states in Saturday night's winged RaceSaver Sprint Series Nationals at Fork Mountain Raceway (FMR).

Gates open at 4 p.m., with practice getting underway two hours later.

The first green flag for qualifying heat races drops at 7 p.m.

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FOOTBALL STANDINGS
GAMES THIS WEEKEND

USA SOUTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

WESTERN VALLEY DISTRICT

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Eagles sweep Cougars

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STUART -- Senior Jordan Templin netted 13 kills and served nine aces -- both match-best totals -- Tuesday to pace Franklin County's varsity volleyball team to its first win of the season, 3-0 over Patrick County.

Set scores were 25-16, 25-8, 26-24.

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SPORTS BRIEFS
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Hunter Education class is scheduled at Waidsboro

Football Club to meet Tuesday

Food drive a part of volleyball game

BFMS to host Halifax in golf

Soccer referees' meeting is Tuesday

Softball boosters to meet Wednesday

E&H blanks Ferrum in volleyball opener

Cross Country teams open seasons Saturday

Ferrum women open with 1-0 triumph

Roanoke shuts out Ferrum men, 3-0

Jayvee volleyball invitational is Saturday

Dodgeball tournament is tonight at FCHS

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RECREATION NOTEBOOK
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SONTAG -- The following events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Franklin County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Call 483-9293 or the number listed for information.

Also, information and/or registration forms can be obtained by visiting www.franklincountyva.org/parks.

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