Rec League Basketball Roundup

The majority of the Pulaski County rec league basketball teams have now either finished up their seasons or are getting ready to play in their final games this week.  Overall the season was a big success for the County and the players involved.   I would like to take this opportunity to thank the coaches that took the time to send in their teams information.  We hope to be able to provide coverage for the older rec basketball teams that are set to start their seasons next week.  Our goals with this column were to get more folks involved, and make sure that the kids get some recognition for all of their hard work.  The plan is to continue that effort into the spring sports seasons as well.  Congratulations to the younger players and coaches on a job well done.

Dublin Tarheels Finish Strong

The Dublin Tarheels of the 8-10 year old division recently completed a solid season under the leadership of Head Coach Troy Dalton.  The team finished with a very respectable 10-1 record that included five wins by more than ten points.  The Tarheels also proved that they can keep their cool when the pressure is on, winning two games that were decided by three points or less.  Their one loss came in a hard fought contest against the Snowville Longhorns by a final score of 29-26.  Coach Dalton also wanted to thank Jamie Reynolds and Billy Fields for stepping in as assistant coaches.  Congratulations to the Tarheels on a great season.

Dublin Suns Finish 9-2

The Dublin Suns improved their record to 8-2 with a win over the Dublin Rockets on Friday, February 25 at Dublin Middle School.  Scorers for the Suns were Benjamin Poe with 10 points, Ryan Castle added 4 points, and with 2 points each were Ryan Smith, Justin Turpin, and Jason Smith.  Leading the team in rebounds with 4 each were J. Smith, R. Smith, and Castle.  Poe grabbed 10 steals, contributing to the Suns' defense. 

Dublin Middle School was also host to the Dublin Suns and Riverlawn Fire matchup on Saturday, February 26.  The Suns earned the victory, finishing their season with a record of 9-2 in a competitive league.  Players for the Suns include Ryan Castle, Chandler Dishon, Preston Eller, Jason Hall, Benjamin Poe, Luke Russell, Jason Smith, Ryan Smith, and Justin Turpin.  As in any basketball game, rebounds and steals play a vital role.  Rising to the occasion in these categories were R. Smith with 7 rebounds and Castle and Eller with 4 steal each.  Poe scored 12 points, leading the way for the Suns.  Adding to the points total were Eller, Castle, and J. Smith with 2 points each.  Randy Turpin and Chris Castle, coaches for the Suns, wish to thank the players and parents for all of their hard work this season.