Stapleton, Floyd

named All-Region

Senior Brandon Stapleton and junior Desmond Floyd were named 3A All-Region in boys basketball on Tuesday.

The two Union County athletes helped lead the Yellow Jackets to the playoff this season.

Whitmire All-Region

basketball announced

P.J. Davis was named 2A All-Region in boys basketball on Tuesday.

Also, Jocelyn Hopp and Lyndie McDaniel were named 2A All-Region in girls basketball.

Dixie Youth/Boys

need umpires

Umpires are needed for Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys baseball leagues. A meeting for those interested in becoming umpires is set for noon Saturday at Union County Recreation.

For more information, call (864) 384-7610 or 426-3882.

Coaches sought

for youth sports

The Union County Recreation Department is looking for coaches.

Those interested should come by the department at 111 E. Thomas Street and fill out an application, or call 429-1670.

County youth baseball

registration begins

The Union County Recreation Department will hold Youth Baseball Registration March 1 through March 19.

Age groups are: T-Ball (3-4 years old, must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2010); Coach Pitch (5-7 years old, cannot have turned 8 before Sept. 1, 2010); T-Shirt (7-9 and 10-12 years old). Fee to register is $35 per participant.

Parents should bring birth certificates and proof of medical insurance to registration. All fees must be paid at time of registration. Late registration will be held March 22-26. A $10 late fee will be charged.

For more information, call 429-1670.

Dixie Youth/Boys

sign-ups extended

The Union Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys have extended sign-ups due to snow until Saturday.

Registration will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union County Recreation Department. Cost is $55 youth; $60 boys. For more information, call (864)762-6181.

Dixie girls softball

registration Feb. 27

Sign-ups for Dixie Girls is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union County Recreation Department; 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at City Ball Park; noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jonesville Fire Dept. For more information call 441-3170.

Corn toss tourney

benefits wrestling

Union County’s Corn Toss Championship, which benefits the school’s wrestling program, is set for March 20.

The tournament, which will be held indoors at the Union County gym will be double-elimination. The first team to reach 21 points wins. Registration is $25. Day of event is $30. Spectators can watch for free.

To get an entry form, contact Davis at 251-3018.

Whitmire organizing alumni basketball game

The Whitmire High School Athletic Booster Club will host an alumni basketball game 6 p.m. March 6. The game will be played at the new gymnasium at Whitmire Community School.

Alumni wishing to participate are asked to pay a $5 entry fee. Admission for spectators is $3. Funds support the athletic booster club in their fund-raising efforts.

To have your name placed on the participant's list you can contact Gwen Clark at (803)694-2320.