Sports briefs

AC grad earns intern slot

Augusta Christian Schools graduate Billy Byler has been selected to work as an intern for Titans Radio, Titans Radio executive producer Larry Stone announced last week.

"Sports broadcasting has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid," Byler said. "Hopefully this is just an initial step in the right direction. My goal is to learn as much as I can and contribute as much as possible."

Byler recently finished his sophomore year at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn., where he is majoring in mass communications. Byler has radio experience as a sports broadcaster for Trevecca basketball games.

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"Billy has already shown a willingness to work hard and develop his skills," Stone said. "I am excited about having the chance to work with him this summer."

Byler will join an intern staff of 13 top students from around the South to assist the Titans Radio crew in their preparation for the Tennessee Titans upcoming NFL season.

Running club

Power Runners USA is a summer running club for high-school athletes. Training is three days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m. The club's objective is to prepare runners for the fall cross-country season. Former Olympian Mike Burley heads the club, and incorporates fun and cross-training into the program. For club fees and information, call 650-0978.

Tennis tournament

The Mark Brown Memorial Tennis Tournament will be July 11-13 (junior divisions) at Petersburg Racquet Club, and July 9-13 (adult divisions) at The Club at Raes Creek. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society's Richmond-Columbia Unit. The deadline for entries is Saturday. All entries must be delivered or mailed to the appropriate club. For more information on the adult tournament, contact M. Richard Cutler at 738-4122; for the junior tournament, contact Dave Gleason at 860-9288.