Former Athens Drive High baseball star Josh Hamilton was named the American League co-player of the week for his play last week. The Texas Rangers outfielder has rebounded from a slow start to move among the leaders in most AL offensive statistics.

The Narron family has found decades of success in baseball in Eastern North Carolina and in the major leagues.

This month, the Narrons will share some of their knowledge and
experience with a free baseball clinic, family member and Texas Rangers
hitting coach Johnny Narron said Sunday.

Boys ages 9 to 14 are invited to the event at 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at
Charles B. Aycock High School, 5460 U.S. 117 N., Pikeville. There is no
advance registration.