Another Ringgold player makes college commitment
Ringgold has announced that senior Pete Brower will sign with Morehead State (Ky.). Brower, a 6-foot-3, 200pound receiver/defensive back had 32 catches for 361 yards and two touchdowns this past fall. He also made two interceptions, defended four passes, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble for the Tigers, who advanced to the Class 3A state playoffs.
Mcallister to attend UA Camp
Heritage junior offensive linemen Kobe Mcallister (6-6, 275) has been invited to participate in an Under Armour All-american Camp. Under Armour hosts 10 invitationonly camps all over the country from Feb.–april. From these camps, UA will select the players it will invite to the company’s All-american Game.
Friends of NRA banquet Feb. 23
The Northwest Georgia Friends of the NRA will host is second banquet on Feb. 23 at the Walker County Civic Center. Tickets, including dinner, are $35 each or $65 per couple.
For more information, about the banquet see MSG Carl Gentry (Ridgeland) or LTC Steve Hammerston, 1SG David Tomlinson, or Perry Fouts (Lafayette). Tickets can be purchased from any of the above, any rifle team member, or online at www.friendsofnra.org.
Softball/baseball Camp
The Lafayette High School softball and baseball programs will host a one-day camp on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m.-3 pm.
The camp will be open to boys and girls in first through eighth grade at a cost of $50 per camper. Lunch will be provided and campers will receive a t-shirt.
For more information or to register, contact Chris Base at chrisbase@walkerschools.org.
Catchings to speak at FCA banquet
WNBA, NCAA champion, and four-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings will headline the FCA Home Team Banquet on Tuesday, March 26 at the Catoosa Colonnade in Ringgold. The annual fundraising event supports the Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles in 30 northwest Georgia schools throughout Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties.
Individuals and businesses can sponsor $500, $1,000 or $2,000 tables to attend the celebration. The top two sponsorship levels receive passes to attend a private meetand-greet reception with Catchings. FCA is also accepting ads in their souvenir program, as well as items for a silent auction.
Reservations and sponsorships can be obtained at lookoutmountainfca.org. For questions, call (706) 764-1954.