Community Sports

What is one way to beat the summer heat? Many people flock to local swimming pools in the summer to get relief from the scorching summer sun. But quite a few young people also join a number of area swim teams to add a little competition to the mix. Brittlebank Pool in Mount Vernon has one of these teams and fields a very competitive group. The Brittlebank team, nicknamed the Barracudas, has had an exciting season so far, competing well in previous meets. Recently, the team competed in a 12-team meet at Olney, Ill. where they finished fifth.

Some baseball fans may have been upset to hear that Mount Vernon would not be fielding a Senior American Legion team this summer. After the thrilling sectional run, fans would have loved to see the boys continue to play. But a number of the players are still playing on the junior team. And the team is having quite a successful season so far. Mount Vernon, as of last Wednesday, are 7-1.

Registrations are underway for boys and girls Parks and Recreation youth basketball. There will be a second and third grade boys league and girls league, and a fourth and fifth grade boys and girls league. The cost is $45 per participant; $15 for a second child. Registrations are due Friday, Oct. 28. Sign up at the Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation Department, or mail form in to P.O. Box 324. Registration forms can be downloaded at  www.mountvernon.in.gov. Please call 838-3691 for more information.  

Mount Vernon Junior High seventh and eighth grade football practice will begin on Thursday, Aug. 4. All seventh and eighth grade players should report to Bobcat Alley at the Junior High by 4:45 p.m. for practice. Practice will be from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Parents should plan to pick the players up at 7:30 p.m. Players who have not yet received their equipment should plan to do so immediately after the first practice session. If you have questions, please call the school's office at 833-2077.