T&D Sports: Quick Hits
By T&D Staff Friday, May 08, 2009South Carolina State
SCSU golfer to vie for PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - The South Carolina State men’s golf team will be among
twenty-four (24) squads vying for titles at the 23rd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf
Championship at the PGA Golf Club Friday-Sunday (May 8-10).
The three-day, 54-hole stroke play competition will be played at the PGA’s Ryder
Course, a 6,835-yard, par 72 layout. The groups will play 18 holes daily.
Championships will be decided in both men’s Division I and Division II, as well
as in a women’s division and in independent competition.
S.C. State is one of twelve teams competing for the Division I crown. Other
participating teams in the division are Alabama A&M, Alabama State, defending
champion Bethune-Cookman, Florida A&M, Hampton, North Carolina Central,
Savannah State, Tennessee State, Texas Southern, Texas-Pan American and Winston-
Salem State.
Making up first-year head coach Herman Belton’s Bulldog squad are seniors
Robert Biggers of Orlando, Fla., and Byron Bush of Aiken; and Mexico natives Hector
Arroyave, a junior; and freshmen Roberto Cacho and Alejandro Bernardini.
S.C. State won three straight titles (1986-88) in the early years of the event, but has not finished any higher than fifth the last seven seasons.
The Division II field will be made up of Benedict, Fayetteville State, Kentucky State, Lincoln (PA), Morehouse, Paine and Virginia State.
Varsity Soccer
Branchville 4, Edisto 3 (PK)
EDISTO -- Zach Robinson, Willie Brown and Josh Roome scored goals in regulation for Branchville.
Robinson, Brown, Roome and John Hitopoulis each scored PK goals for Branchville. Branchville head coach Craig Porter praised the play of Jeff Taylor.
Branchville (9-7) begins the state playoffs Tuesday.
Local
Post 4 American Legion Baseball
The Orangeburg Post 4 American Legion baseball team will hold tryouts May 9 at 1 p.m. at Mirmow Field. Players are to be at the tryouts whether they are in the playoffs or not. St. George Post 105 will not have team this year, and all players who played for Post 105 are invited to tryout for Post 4.
For further information, contact Frank Leysath at 803-707-2036.
Dale Fry Memorial Golf Tournament
The Edisto High School Booster Club will hold the Dale Frye Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, May 9 at Hillcrest Golf Course. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
Format is four-man, Captain’s Choice. Cost is $40 per person or $160 per team. Pre-registration is requested with space limited to the first 32 teams registered. Mulligans and tee busters are available.
For more information, contact Andy Palmer at 803-535-3399.
City of Parks and Recreation
Youth Summer Basketball Deadline Extended
Summer basketball registration has been extended at the Parks & Recreation Department, 367 Green Street. Children ages 8-12 on May 31st are eligible to register. The registration fee is $45 with a $25 discount for City of Orangeburg residents providing valid proof of residency. Spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Call Ike Haigler at 533-6020 or email ihaigler@orangeburg.sc.us for more information.
Cheer Carolina Cheerleading Clinic
Cheer Carolina is a Youth Cheerleading Clinic that teaches techniques and basic cheerleading skills. Improve coordination, physical fitness, flexibility and your ability to work with others in a positive, noncompetitive environment. Registration dates are May 16 & May 30. Classes are June 6-August 1; every Saturday except July 4. Registration fee is $18, and classes are $10 each. Registration & classes held at the Youth Canteen, 1620 Middleton Street. Email cheercarolina@yahoo.com or call Keisha at 803-740-8836 for details.
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