KILGOROUND
KATHRYN MARTINEZ

Well I made it through another sweltering season of KBBA baseball. I complain like someone who is not used to the heat, because I am.

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All in all it was a good season. Our team made a valid effort at every game and came out of the dugout smiling, even in the face of defeat. The 11-12 CUBS ranked ended the team 7-9 in fourth place and were the only team to beat the 11-12 champs, the D-Backs.

Highlights include: a Grand Slam, by Julian Martinez: four homers, by MVP and all-star player Benny Colbert; three homers by, all-star player Juan "bubba" Reyes; not to forget mention other contributing team players, Trent Ward, defensive gold glove and all-star; Jack Johnston, all-star and primary catcher; Jack was backed up by J.J. Mc- Connell and both boys put on a good show behind the plate; Michael Shankle and clay white,

two of the fasted base runners in the league; Colton Meredith, most improved after this first season with KBBA; Jesus Gonzales and Quavion Mumphrey, utility pitching, outfield, first and third players; and gabriel Gough, one tough hitter.

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I am feeling a little older this week. My baby sister just turned 28.

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HAPPY birthday today, Friday, to Michael Morse, Jimmie Nell Johnson, Bobbie Jean Clark, Dennis Reese Jackson, Teri Graham, Deferroy Orange, Judith Leach, Frank Barr, Monica Clark, Bobbie Jackson, Jason Whittington, Robbie Hoffmeyer, Debra Alberton, Holly Hammock, Hailey Morrow, Samara Ricardson, LaMontrel Dunn

Blowing out the candles tomorrow are Leah Gorman, Tommie Grigg, Dr. Bill Holda, Eddie Delois Scott, Glenn Bumgardner, Trent Renshaw, Mark Payne, Elizabeth Furgurson, Marcy Whittington, Lincoln Watson, Jenni Humphrey, Steve Hughes, Don Greathouse, Vicki Gossage, Ashley Brianne Baker, Cole Thompson, Ronald Hankins.

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HAPPY anniversary today to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pace, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stokely, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tharp

Celebrating anniversaries tomorrow are Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Pegues, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Troboy, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Custer, Marsha and Doug Swaim Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Johns