East River Hosts Successful Memorial Day Soccer Tourney
East River Memorial Day tournament drew thirteen regional teams across three divisions at East River Soccer Complex near Bluefield. WV Rapids from Beckley won the U-15 bracket by beating New River Rowdies in double overtime. Valley AFC Roanoke captured the U-13 co ed title. East River Raptors won the U-13 boys, with East River Raptors White Woodson as runners up. Tournament director Tina Barrett praised local play and noted tryouts for East River Travel Club 6 to 8 p.m. through Thursday.
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East River
East “River
Bluefield
Radford
Blacksburg
Roanoke
Beckley
Parkersburg
Oak Hill
Alderson
WV Rapids
New
River Rowdies
Valley Afc
East River Raptors
Green - Barrett
East River Raptor Club
White Woodson
Tina Barrett
East River Travel Club
East River Complex
Summer Programs At GBCC Highlight Camps And Lessons
The Greater Bluefield Community Center lists a busy week of programs including Gym-Dandys Gymnastics Camp for ages 6 to 12 at Sedgewood Tennis Club with daily snacks and a free camp T shirt. The annual Summer Day Camp runs 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m with meals and activities for members and non members priced 15 and 20 dollars. Also offered are Summer Basketball Camp for ages 10 to 16 at 25 dollars, chess lessons Sundays, and swim lessons starting June 14 with multiple sessions and Red Cross updated instruction. New staff include lifeguards Summer, Candace Faw, and Johnathan Pennington. Contact 304 325 5707.
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GBCC
Sedgewood Tennis Club
George Simons
Greater Bluefield Community Center
Wayne Miles
WSI
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wayne
The
Summer
Candace Faw
Johnathan Pennington
College Avenue
Bluefield
W.va
Taylor Sets Varmint Half Marathon Record at Burkes Garden
Fayetteville's Larry Taylor won the Varmint Half Marathon in 1 hour 15 minutes 23 seconds at Burkes Garden, besting more than 90 runners and breaking Keith Hurley's eight year old course record. Kelly Gierard of Blacksburg won the women's division in 1 45 51.
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Burkes Garden
Fayetteville
Larry Taylor
Taylor
Keith Hurley
Kelly Gierard
Blacksburg
Trophy Winners in East River U-13 Memorial Day Tourney
East River White finished as runners-up in the Memorial Day U-13 soccer tournament while ERSC Green captured the U-13 boys bracket, showcasing local youth teams competing for top honors.
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East River
ERSC
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Greater Bluefield
Tony Quesenberry
Woodlawn
Aaron Kaylor
Victor
Nick Whited
Richlands
Maarten van Gelder
Marion
Britney Freeman
Amber Staley
Wytheville
Tom Smith
Chardy Staton
Sherry Morgan- Ellison
Pineville
Trevor Quesenberry
Chandler Quesenberry
West Virginia
Road Runners’ Club
King & Queen State of
Wolf Creek
Bastian
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
the Advertising Department
Bridal
Charity Elswick P.O
NIE
Sara Helmadollar
Bluefield Ave
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