Players to earn points at Pokmon tourney

Galactic Comics and Games owner expects players from nearby states

J.C. Jones, 13, center, Anthony Parrillo, 11, top right, and Caleb Dowden, 11, right, play Pokmon last Saturday as they gear up for the upcoming tournament at Galactic Comics and Games.

121810 POKEMON TOURNEY 01 web — J.C. Jones, 13, center, Anthony Parrillo, 11, top right, and Caleb Dowden, 11, right, play Pokmon last Saturday as they gear up for the upcoming tournament at Galactic Comics and Games.

"Statesboro, Pokémon chooses you!" to host a Pokémon City Championship. But unlike a Pokémon trainer calling on Scyther or Electabuzz to throw down in a spur of the moment battle with another of those renowned "pocket monsters," the actual choosing occurred some time ago. This is the third year that Galactic Comics and Games at 25 Siebald St. is hosting a Pokémon City Championships event.

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