FCA games begin next week

By Sam Waller

Nine Shackelford County graduates are scheduled to participate in the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Games coming up next weekend.

On Friday, June 10, Albany’s Ana Balliew and Cooper Fairchild will play for the North teams in the softball and baseball games, respectively. The softball game will be played at Angelo State University’s Mayer Stadium with baseball at Foster Field.

On Saturday, June 11, Albany’s Sarah Cotter and Moran’s Johnnie Hise will play for the North in the volleyball match at Abilene Wylie High School. Moran coach Jo Hise will serve on the North coaching staff.

Also on Saturday, June 11, Brooks Neece, Jaheim Newton, and Bryce Asher, all of Albany, will play in the Myrle Greathouse All-Star Football Classic at Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium. Asher will play on the Blue team with Newton and Neece on the Red team.

Albany’s Savannah Hobbs and Moran’s Hannah Rogers will serve as cheerleaders for the Abilene events.

All nine are to report to their respective host cities for practice on Wednesday, June 8.

The all-star events get underway Saturday, June 4, with boys and girls basketball games at Brownwood High School.