Fort Mill wins big over Gold Hill

The Fort Mill Middle School eighth-grade football team closed out its season last week on the road with a big win over Gold Hill.

The Jackets got off to a quick start scoring on their first possession. The score was set up by a 30-yard pass from Stephen Zoeller to Alex Kimbrell.

The second touchdown came in the second quarter and that was all the defense needed to preserve a win. After giving up one touchdown to the bulldogs in the second quarter the Jacket defense turned up the heat.

They did not let Gold Hill back in the end zone the rest of the night. There was strong offensive line play all night and tough running by Will Visbeck and Daniel Jackson.

A tenacious Fort Mill defense was led by Josh Driscoll and Will Visbeck.

Chambliss to lead Knights

Chris Chambliss, a longtime minor-league coach who played on two world championship teams with the New York Yankees during the 1970s, was named the Charlotte Knights manager Monday.

Chambliss, 59, replaced Marc Bombard, who led the Knights to a 63-78 record last season.

Chambliss was hitting coach for the Class AAA International League's Richmond Braves last season.

He also was hitting coach for the Yankees' championship teams in 1996, '98, '99 and 2000, the St. Louis Cardinals 1993-95, New York Mets 2003 and Cincinnati Reds 2004-06.

Showmars helps IL teams

Showmars in Indian Land has partnered with the Indian Land Athletic Booster Club again this year to offer Booster Club Nights. A portion of their proceeds from these nights are donated to the club and used to fund scholarships to student athletes at Indian Land High School. The dates are: Nov. 25, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 21 and May 12.

Swim lessons

This class held at Leroy Springs Recreation Complex is an introduction to the water for the beginner swimmer aged 13 to adult.

The class will teach you how to float, glide, rhythmic breathe and become comfortable in the water. The class will also teach you the front crawl and backstroke.

Classes meet Monday-Thursday for two weeks from 7-7:30 p.m. Check monthly listings for dates and times or call 547-4575. Fee is $39/members and $49/non-members.

--compiled by staff

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