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Rattlers go for MPFL Title
The Collin County Rattlers seek the first title in franchise history Saturday when they compete in the MPFL Finals.
Vying for the Shanklin Trophy in the league’s third championship installment, the Rattlers will take on the North Texas Stampede Saturday at 8 p.m. from H.E.B. Pennington Stadium in Euless.
The Rattlers (12-0) maintained that perfect record June 9 in a 24-5 victory over the West Texas Drillers. That same evening, the Stampede (10-2) punched their ticket to the title game by taking down the reigning MPFL kingpin San Antonio Warriors, 35-30.
Manning scholarship goes to Harrison
Former Centennial volleyball standout Macy Harrison has been named one of two recipients for the 2012 Peyton Manning Scholarship at the University of Tennessee.
Harrison joined Chris Barnes from Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville to earn the prestigious honor. She will major in sociology or social work and plans a career in global public policy.
The Lady Volunteer was a four-year member of the volleyball team at Centennial and also volunteered with the Big Brother and Big Sisters organization as well as at a local animal shelter.
The scholarship program is in its 15th year and began in 1998 when a first-year student participating in the University’s Honors Program received the scholarship for the first time.
The Manning Scholarship, named for the Vols’ 1997 All-American quarterback, covers full tuition costs and is awarded based on criteria that includes academic achievement, leadership and community service.
Dunn selected for all-star game
After helping lead Wakeland to a regional semifinals berth, senior third baseman Darian Dunn will represent the Lady Wolverines in the Texas Girls Coaches Association all-star softball game.
The event will take place July 10 at the Workman Complex in Arlington and will feature the top seniors from around the state.
Dunn will be joined by multiple players from the Metroplex, including Ennis’ Ashley Deutsch, Plano East’s Holly Kern and Plano’s Kristen Miles.
The game will have a 7 p.m. first pitch.
Celebrity HR Derby coming to town
Each summer, a cluster of standout pro athletes and sports figures take to Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco for the Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game.
This year will be no different, with the game hosted by Dallas Mavericks standout Dirk Nowitzki. Before Dirk and Co. hit the diamond, the celebrities will duke it out in the Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Celebrity Home Run Derby.
The event is slated for June 30 at 5 p.m., with the actual ballgame slated to follow at 6. The public is invited to participate as well, although those interested must try out by June 22 at HITS400 in Plano. Four hitters will be selected to compete against the celebrities on June 30.
Tickets for the game itself start at $7 with proceeds benefiting the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and the Heroes Foundation.
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