Will Minton of Raleigh put together three straight rounds under par
(71-69-71—211) to win the boys’ 12-13 division at the Dogwood State
Junior Championship conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association Aug.
4-6 at Cabarrus Country Club in Concord.

Michael McGowan (73-69-68—210) of Southern Pines won the overall boys
title, and Raleigh golfers Alex Ehlert (69-70-73—212) and Spencer
Lawson (71-66-75—212) tied for second overall.

Charlotte's Allison Emrey (73-75-71—219 ) won the overall girls title,
and Clayton's Lizzie Bundy (78-73-79—230) was one of three golfers who
tied for third.

Pat Nobles believes it because she experienced it.

"It is amazing what several neighborhoods can do when they work
together," she writes in an e-mail message announcing Saturday's
season-ending tournament for a Durham youth baseball league that almost
didn't have a beginning this year.

The Triangle's youth soccer players get a chance to learn from professional players on Sunday when the Carolina RailHawks host a free clinic.

The clinic, which is open to ages 5-13, takes place at 10:30 a.m. and
lasts until 2 p.m. at Bond Park in Cary. Registration starts at 9:30
a.m. Players from the RailHawks, who lead the United Soccer Leagues
First Division, will teach skills and offer tips.