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WINNER: AJ ALLMENDINGER

XFINITY RECAP

News Staff

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The Xfinity Series Playoff is still six races away, but AJ Allmendinger has already clinched one title. With his victory in Saturday’s Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard, the driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet is the undisputed King of the Road. Allmendinger was a force at the 2.

WINNER: GRANT ENFINGER

TRUCKS PLAYOFF OPEN

News Staff

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Grant Enfinger picked a fine time to win his first race of the season. Charging to the front on fresh tires after the TSport 200 went to overtime on Friday night, Enfinger passed Zane Smith for the lead on Lap 206 of 207 and went on to win the first event in the Truck Series Playoff.

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, leads the field during the Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday. (Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Brickyard road battle goes Reddick’s way

News Staff

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Tyler Reddick survived a wild overtime battle against Ross Chastain—who, as it turned out, was under penalty for finagling the first corner—to win Sunday’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard. Reddick’s Cup Series victory at the 2.

NEXT: FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400

News Staff

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

2 p.m. ET Sunday, USA ABOUT • Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile moderate-banked D-shaped speedway located off U.S. Highway 12 on more than 1,400 acres approximately four miles south of the village of Brooklyn, in the Irish Hills area of southeastern Michigan.

T. Michael Stone

Saints versus savages

T. Michael Stone

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

It was that both bunches wanted this funny lookin’ little pumpkin to play with. And I know, friends, that they couldn’t eat it, Because they kicked it the whole evenin’ and it never busted. Both bunches wanted that thing. One bunch got it, and it made the other bunch just as mad as they could be!

A double by Jada Mcderment gets the Putnam County team fired up.

PCHS softball ready to play ball

Photos And Story By Arella Cash

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The Putnam County High School (PCHS) girls softball team won its final pre-season scrimmage game July 26, against Baldwin County High School. Assistant coach Trent Mcleroy guided the team since head coach Molly Jones was unable to make it to the game. “The scrimmage went well.

The Lady Eagles competition cheer team practices pyramid movement.

Competition cheer gears up at PCHS

Photos And Story By Arella Cash

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The Putnam County High School (PCHS) Lady Eagles Cheerleaders had the chance to participate in a cheer camp July 25-26, led by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) staff. The UCA camp helped both veteran and new girls understand what’s expected of them when the official cheer season begins.

Savannah Coxwell conditions for cross-country running.

New path ahead for PCHS cross country

Photos And Story By Arella Cash

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Putnam County High School’s cross-country team will see many changes this season. Most significantly, veteran coach Dawn Walker will no longer be joining the team during practice or competitions as she chose recently to retire.

Senior Tytianna Little at the net with Lacey Bruce (7) and Angelica Alexander (15).

Season preview: PCHS volleyball

Photos And Story By Arella Cash

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Head coach Francisco Aguirre Arancibia is ready to take the Putnam County High School (PCHS) girls volleyball team to new heights this year with the help of co-coaches Kristen Grebel and Sara Magnan.

James K. Pressley

Summer fishing report

James K. Pressley

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Well, we’re in the middle of it right now. Summer. It’s tough on chubby guys like me! Man, I seem to sweat through all I have on before I even make it to the truck in the morning … much less an afternoon on the lake. In any case, here’s a report and some fishing tips for you!

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