Jay Co.'s Wright places 5th in state (03/22/04)

Cody Wright put an outstanding cap on his season for the Jay County High Rollers bowling team Saturday. He finished fifth with a score of 638 in the state finals at the Western Bowl in Indianapolis.

The junior was fifth in the eight-bowler field after the first game with a 198, but surged to fourth with a 231 in the second game. Sitting just two pins out of second place with one game to play he rolled a 199, but it was not enough to make the tournament round as he finished fifth.

The top four bowlers after three games advanced to a sudden-death tournament for the state title.

Wright finished second in the semi-state last week, eighth in the regional — where Jay County won the team championship — and 11th in the sectional tournament. He reached the state final eight out of a field of more than 2,000 bowlers.

Junior League

Portland Junior League baseball and softball is still looking for helpers for the 2004 season.

The position of commissioner is still open for the Willie Mays and Rookie leagues. It is a paid position.

There is also a need for coaches in the baseball and softball rookie leagues and the Pee Wee Reese baseball league. The season is scheduled to open May 8.

For more information on any of the above positions, call Doug Reed at (260) 726-4917.

Lifeguard classes

There will be a lifeguarding class at Jay County High School next month.

Lifeguarding classes will start Monday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at the JCHS pool. Those interested must be at least 15 years old to attend.

There will also be a recertification test for lifeguarding and CPR during the week of April 5.

For more information, call Barry Weaver or Bev Arnold at (260) 726-9306.[[In-content Ad]]