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Local Roundup: Williams wins for SprintSouth
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Members of the Double Dose Gymnastics program have qualified to compete in the AAU National Gymnastics Championships in Orlando, Fla., June 30-July 3. Alexsis Rutledge is the Level 4 All Around State Champion and Saylor Callaway is the Level 2 All Around State Champion. Hannah Dabbs is Level 4 All Around Silver Medalist at State. They all competed against more than 30 gymnasts from around the state and placed in the top five at their state meet. All girls achieved specific qualifications to advance to the National Championships. Pictured top row left to right: Rheanna Lanier, Rutledge, Makenzie Deloach, Samantha Groover, Keeli Hennon and Saylor Callaway. Pictured bottom row left to right: Baylee Barnard, Dabbs and Jill Conway. Not Pictured: Jasimin Graham. - photo by Special to the Herald
SprintSouth results
    Gerald Williams of Southeast Bulloch competed for the SprintSouth AAU track team this past weekend at the Track Phi Track Invite in Mabelton, Ga., at Pebblebrook High School.
    Williams won the 200-meter with a time of 22.48. He finished second in the 100m with a time of 11.22.

SHS doubleheader
    Statesboro will host Bainbridge on Friday for the first round of the GHSA state baseball playoffs.
    The doubleheader will start at 4 p.m. at Mill Creek and all tickets are $7 as mandated by the GHSA. The two teams will play Saturday at 1 p.m.

SEB hoops camp
    The Southeast Bulloch Youth Boys and Girls basketball camp for rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will begin Monday, June 2-5. The camp starts daily at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 12:30
p.m. The Camp cost is $40. For further information about registration call John Page at 823-9378. The camp is held at SEB High School.

BA basketball camp
    Bulloch Academy head basketball coach Chandler Dennard invites local and area boys and girls going into grades 2-5 to sign up for the 2008 Gator Basketball summer camp.
    The annual camp, conducted by coach Dennard and his staff, runs from May 27-30 from 9 a.m.-noon. This opportunity will provide campers with basic basketball fundamentals of passing, dribbling, shooting and teamwork in a manner that is both instructional and fun.
    Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and bring their enthusiasm and a positive attitude. All participants will receive a camp t-shirt and opportunities to win awards in various skill-level competitions.
    The cost of the camp is $85. To sign up or for more information, contact coach Dennard at 764-0703 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.

BA Cheerleading Camp
    Bulloch Academy cheerleading coaches Kem Dennard and Kim Burnette invite local and area girls going into grades K5-fifth to sign up for the 2008 Gator Cheerleading Camp.
    The annual camp, conducted by coach Dennard, coach Burnette and members of BA’s GISA Class AA state champion competition cheerleading squad, will be held June 9-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. This opportunity gives young cheerleaders the chance to learn cheers, chants, dances and much more during the fun-filled week.
    Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and bring their cheerleading spirit. All participants will receive a camp t-shirt.
    The cost of the camp is $75, if paid by May 16, and $85 if paid after May 16. To sign up or for more information, contact coach Burnette at 764-6297 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.

FUNdamental football camp
    Bulloch Academy assistant head football coach Ronnie Hodges invites local and area boys and girls going into grades 2-5 to sign up for the 2008 Gator FUNdamental football day camp.
    The annual camp, conducted by coach Hodges and several present and past BA football players, runs from June 16-19 from 9 a.m. to noon. This instructional opportunity will provide campers with basic football fundamentals in a relaxed, fun-filled environment.
    Your child will participate in groups of his/her own age and ability levels. Coach Hodges anticipates several special guests during the event. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt and opportunities to win awards in various skill-level competitions.
    The cost of the camp is $75, if paid by June 1, and $85, if paid after June 1. Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, a pair of loose and comfortable cleats and bring their own water bottle.
    To sign up or for more information, contact coach Hodges at 764-0718 or 587-5070 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.

BA Wrestling Camp
    Bulloch Academy head wrestling coach Andy Tomlin and assistant coach Travers Xanthos invite local and area boys, aged seven to 14, to sign up for the 2008 Gator wrestling day camp.
    The first-ever wrestling camp, conducted by coach Tomlin, coach Travers and several present and past BA wrestlers, runs from July 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tomlin and Travers are former Team Georgia wrestlers with NHSCA All-American honors. This instructional opportunity will provide campers with basic wrestling fundamentals in a positive and fun atmosphere. Wrestling, according to Tomlin, helps improve strength, cardio fitness, quickness, motivation, self confidence and motivation.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt, a daily light snack and a certificate of completion of the camp.
    The cost of the camp is $65, if paid by May 22, and $70, if paid after June 1. Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and a positive attitude.
    To sign up or for more information, contact the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.