Sports briefs

Winter Wars 2002

The Augusta Martial Arts Academy will host the Winter Wars 2002 Saturday, March 16 at the Augusta State University Athletic Complex. The event will feature kickboxing and mixed martial arts matches starring some of the Southeast's most prominent sports figures. Also, three-time Ultimate Fighting champion Dan "The Beast" Severn will conduct his Ultimate Grappling Seminar from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at ASU. For additional information, contact the Augusta Martial Arts Academy at 706-855-5269.

Eagle Club to meet

Mike Sewak, Georgia Southern University's new head football coach, will be the featured speaker at the Greater Augusta Eagle Club's annual spring event on Friday, March 22. The event will be held at the Savannah Rapids Pavillion, with social time at 6:30 p.m. and the program/dinner scheduled for 7 p.m.

In addition, representatives from the Center for Wildlife Education, Botanical Garden, University Store, and GSA Museum will be showcasing their birds of prey, reptile friends, garden information, campus merchandise, and interesting artifacts at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $15 per person and include a delicious BBQ dinner. There will also be a cash bar available at the event.

To purchase tickets, contact one of the following committee members: Tammy Shepherd at 706-855-0671; Wayne and Lynn Bissell at 706-863-9221; Will Wren at 706-733-6775; Randy Griffin at 706-210-2010; Phil Blanchard at 706-863-5385; Joe Herrity at 706-860-5904; Marvin Vanover at 706-869-9904; Cliff Proctor at 706-863-7548; or, Grey Meybohm at 706-863-8218.