By GAGE WILSON
For Glasgow News 1
The Cave City City Council approved the second reading of a youth curfew ordinance at its regular monthly meeting Monday, May 5. The council members also approved money to help rebuild the tennis courts at Caverna High School.
Mayor Dwayne Hatcher called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. and the first noteworthy agenda item passed was the second reading of a curfew ordinance targeting minors who remain in public after dark.
The ordinance prohibits anyone under 18 from being out between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays, and between midnight and 5 a.m. on weekends, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or responding to a medical or emergency situation. First-time violators will receive a written warning and be sent home, with their parents notified. A second offense within five years will result in a $50 fine or eight hours of community service. A third offense will carry a $100 fine, with each additional violation adding another $50. The measure passed with minimal discussion, 5–1. Councilwoman Beverly Ford voted “No.”
The council then returned to a funding request first raised at its previous meeting by Terry Bunnell, the director of the Weldon Tennis Association. The request concerned a planned reconstruction of Caverna’s tennis courts and asked for a general contribution — not to fill a grant shortfall, but to show community support.
Hatcher clarified that there had been some confusion following Bunnell’s earlier appearance. “They thought he was asking us to fill in the gap of what the grant didn’t cover, but that’s not the case at all,” the mayor said.
The project primarily seeks funding through a grant from the United States Tennis Association. Caverna Board of Education Chair Jennifer Briggs attended Monday’s meeting and confirmed there were no major updates on the grant’s status. It was also noted that Bunnell was scheduled to present the same request to the Horse Cave Council on Monday night.
Councilman Clifton Parsley made a motion to contribute $5,000 to the project, seconded by Ford. However, some council members expressed hesitation. Councilwoman Leticia Cline suggested waiting to see what Horse Cave decides.
“In a year there’s only been about $5,000 raised, so I don’t want to be the grunt-worker. I would like to commit once we know what Horse Cave is going to do, because we carry the load a lot,” Cline said.
Councilman Brandon Wright agreed: “We’re always the ones leading the contributions before anybody else does.”
The vote ended in a tie — Parsley, Ford, and Wright voting in favor; Doyle, Cline, and Coffey opposed. Hatcher cast the deciding vote in support, approving the $5,000 contribution.
In other business, the council approved the promotions of officers Garth Avery and Jacob Kersey to the rank of sergeant.
Members then entered a closed session to discuss the possible sale or purchase of real estate. Upon returning to open session, it was announced that no action would be taken. However, on the recommendation of City Attorney Bobby Richardson, the council voted to declare approximately 11 acres of land — located within Chapatcha Industrial Park and surrounding the People’s Bank — as surplus property.
The meeting adjourned shortly after. The next regular session is scheduled for June 9.
NEW YORK — Two rookies made their first career starts for the Nets and Cam Thomas provided a scoring lift off the bench with an efficient 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the absence of key starters in a 120-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn opened 2026 with a second straight loss and fell to 10-21, undone by a sluggish start, uneven offense and a Rockets team that continued to pour it on as the night wore on.
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That tone was set early.
With three starters out, the Nets leaned further into their youth experiment, starting rookies Drake Powell and Danny Wolf and asking Wolf to set the table. Brooklyn’s start was anything but steady with Kevin Durant back in the building. The Rockets raced out to a 12-2 lead by the 9:14 mark as the Nets’ offense stalled and defensive breakdowns piled up, prompting an early timeout from head coach Jordi Fernández after Houston opened 6-for-6 from the field on a parade of layups.
Brooklyn steadied itself for a bit, ripping off a 16-8 run and flipping the momentum when Alperen Sengun went to the bench. But the response didn’t last long. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka quickly put Sengun back in, and he continued to be a problem. By the end of the first quarter, the Nets trailed 26-20, with Ziaire Williams scoring six points and grabbing two steals and Sengun leading all scorers with 10.
The second quarter is where it started to slip. Brooklyn hung around early, with Day’Ron Sharpe’s interior work briefly cutting the deficit to four, but the Rockets answered every push. Durant settled the game with shot-making, Reed Sheppard buried back-to-back 3s and the Nets’ offense stalled into turnovers and empty trips. Houston closed the half in control, taking a 53-42 lead into the break.
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The third quarter is where Houston turned control into separation. It got ugly quickly. While Brooklyn committed just two turnovers in the period, the lack of offensive firepower showed as the Rockets shot 63.6% and saw Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason and Amen Thompson all reach double figures in the quarter. Thomas and Nic Claxton tried to keep the Nets within reach, but it wasn’t enough, as Brooklyn fell behind by as many as 26 and went into the fourth trailing 90-67.
It was never closer than 16 points down the stretch.
Rookies Powell, Wolf and Nolan Traore played 25, 29 and 26 minutes, respectively, shooting a combined 8-for-27 from the field. Thompson led six Rockets in double figures with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.
Sharpe finished with a career-high seven assists with eight points, eight rebounds and two steals.
The Nets return to action Friday night on the second night of a back-to-back against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Peachtree Corners, and once again, you answered the call.
You can find the full Best of Peachtree Corners 2025 list in our November/December issue. But for online, we’re breaking it up into a series of smaller lists that will run weekly through the beginning of January, showcasing the top vote-getters.
This week, we’re sharing the results for the top-voted sports and fitness options in Peachtree Corners.
Editor’s note: In order to ensure fairness and accuracy for our Best Of 2025 survey, we made every effort to weed out bots and any other activity that would falsely skew the results. Ties for 2nd and 3rd place winners were arrived at when vote totals were within 1–1.5% of each other.
1. Burn Boot Camp is a fitness center offering 45-minute workouts using active warm-up, exercise demos and rotation through strength and conditioning stations, led by friendly, expert trainers.
5450 Peachtree Pkwy.
Peachtree Corners, 30092
470-403-2876; burnbootcamp.com
2. Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA
5600 W. Jones Bridge Road
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-246-9622; ymcaatlanta.org
3. Life Time Peachtree Corners
6350 Courtside Drive NW
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-449-6060; lifetime.life
1. CrossFit Peachtree Corners is a local gym offering workouts and varied, functional movement training for people of all ages and fitness levels. Sound nutrition guidance and community accountability are also part of the CrossFit formula.
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Unit 125
Norcross, 30071
404-854-1816; crossfit.com
2. (tied) CrossFit PPG
4505 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, 30092
470-808-4938; crossfitppg.com
2. (tied) Zanshin Fitness
4015 Holcomb Bridge Road
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-992-9200; zanshin.fit
1. Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA serves the community with programs focused on healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. They offer swimming, group exercise classes, workout rooms and more.
5600 W. Jones Bridge Road
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-246-9622; ymcaatlanta.org
2. Life Time Peachtree Corners
6350 Courtside Drive NW
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-449-6060; lifetime.life
3. Planet Fitness
7050 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-696-1605; planetfitness.com
1. Taido Karate offers traditional, family-friendly instruction in the modern Taido style of karate, utilizing dynamic techniques and footwork for the purpose of self-defense.
6470 Spalding Drive
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-242-6406; taidokarate.com
2. Lozo Karate
5450 Peachtree Pkwy., Suite 8A
Peachtree Corners, 30092
404-333-8808; lozokarate.com
1. Peachtree Corners Football Club has been a part of the PTC community for 50 years, offering youth soccer coaching and team play for kids in U6 through U14 age groups.
4901 E. Jones Bridge Road
Peachtree Corners, 30092
pcfcsoccer.com
2. Norcross Youth Athletic Association
P.O. Box 2484
Norcross, 30091
norcrossathletics.com
3. D1 Training
5250 Triangle Parkway NW
Peachtree Corners, 30092
855-783-7650; d1training.com
1. Club Pilates offers low-impact, Reformer-based, full-body Pilates workouts for all ages and fitness levels, designed to increase mobility, balance and strength.
4880 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 1130
Peachtree Corners, 30092
404-902-2583; clubpilates.com
2. Sunny Street Yoga
6375 Spalding Drive, Suite E
Peachtree Corners, 30092
470-641-3021; sunnystreetyoga.com
3. Sun Dragon Yoga
5600 Spalding Drive Norcross, 30092
313-303-0096; sundragonyoga.com
1. Life Time Peachtree Corners is a world-class racquet and athletic country club offering leagues, programming and instruction. They have 30 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts and 18 indoor and outdoor tennis courts, as well as fitness studios and other amenities.
6350 Courtside Drive NW
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-449-6060; lifetime.life
2. Ace Pickleball Club
1425 Market Blvd., Suite 200
Roswell, 30076
678-6752; acepickleballclub.com
3. Cauley Creek Park PickleBall Courts
7255 Bell Road
Johns Creek, 30097
678-512-3200; johnscreekga.gov
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It’s a seven-on-seven game with less of the bruising action of regular football. As the sport takes off locally and around the country, a Santa Cruz County team takes on one from Monterey County.
Flag football, an old sport, is now seeing rapid growth across the country. This Sunday, Aptos High hosts a showcase, featuring 34 top high school senior girls competing: the best of Monterey County traveling here to compete against the best in Santa Cruz County.
Aptos High senior Ella Porter, playing on the Santa Cruz County or north team, told Lookout this week she’s been hooked on flag football since she started playing last year. The 18-year-old said the sport provides another opportunity for girls to develop their athletic ability and be part of a team.
“You need one another to either win or lose, and that’s what’s really special about it,” said Porter. “We have the same wins, but we also have these hard losses, and we get to go through it together.”
It’s football, but without the tackling, and the players have four downs to get to the end zone. To stop the offense, players pull a flag from an opponent’s belt. It’s a seven-on-seven game, rather than the 11 per team in regular football. Young people have played flag football for decades, in physical education classes or recreationally, but in recent years, it’s taken on a more competitive form.
About 2.4 million kids under 17 play in organized flag football leagues in the United States, and the number is rapidly growing across the globe, according to the International Federation of American Football. In response to its growing popularity, the sport will be featured in the Olympic Games for the first time in 2028.
Event organizers Reggie Stephens and Joel Domhoff took notice of local girls’ interest in the sport and put together the event to raise awareness of flag football and celebrate the athletes’ skills. Stephens is a youth sports advocate and former NFL player, and Domhoff is a longtime media arts teacher currently at Renaissance High School in La Selva Beach. They both run nonprofit organizations which help fundraise to run the event: the Reggie Stephens Foundation and the Gino Panelli Foundation – which gives the event its longish name, RSF/GPF Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game. Domhoff directs the all-star game.
Domhoff began noticing girls showing up to football practices to train with high school boys several years ago. One year it was one girl, he said, and the next year two girls: “Then suddenly we had middle school girls. That’s when we realized, okay, this is bigger than we thought.”
He said he thinks the sport has become more appealing because there’s no tackling but the sport still emphasizes athletic ability.
“It doesn’t have the violent aspect that turns a lot of people off to tackle football. It has all the beauty, the athleticism and the grace,” he said. “These girls are competitive, they’re highly skilled, and they absolutely love it.”
Four years ago, he said, there was no such thing as girls’ high school flag football. Now more than 200 California high schools support teams and some colleges are developing women’s flag football programs. Domhoff said the all-star game is part of a growing effort to give girls the same opportunities that boys have had.
“There are only four women coaching flag football in the area — and all four of them will be coaching in this all-star game,” he said. “That’s symbolic, and it’s important for these girls to see women as role models and think, ‘That’s something I could become.’”
Carmel High School senior Ava Staehle, who is playing on the Monterey County or south team, said she started playing at around age 8 because she was inspired by her older brothers who played football.
“Now I get to play competitively too,” she said. “It’s just such a perfect sport, especially for young girls, to start playing.”
Staehle, who plays linebacker and receiver, said the sport has taught her “to keep pushing myself and to always try my best.” She hopes to keep playing, either through a club or recreationally, when she goes to college next year.
Aptos High’s Porter, who plays quarterback and running back, said she also hopes to play when she goes to college. She appreciates that the sport has given girls another opportunity to challenge themselves.
“Football has always been tackle football for men,” she said. “To have something added for women as fast as this was — I’m very thankful and very excited about that.”
The all-star game day starts at noon with skills competitions, including a 40-yard dash and a contest for the longest throw. The game will start at 1 p.m., featuring four 15-minute quarters. The festivities will also feature a live DJ, a raffle and tacos. For those who can’t attend in person, the game will be broadcast live on the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) website, air on tape delay on Community Television of Santa Cruz and also be posted on social media.
All-star game details:
When: Sunday, Jan. 4, at noon
Where: Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, 95003
Cost: $5 general admission; free admission for middle school and high school students with student ID
South Roster
Coaches: Alyssa Dixon, Marina; Kalah Ishimaru, Salinas; Marisol Rasul, Alisal
#22 Bailey Casarez, Rancho San Juan, C
#26 Jaslyne Coronado, Salinas, WR/S
#23 Melony Erazo-Chavez, Rancho San Juan, QB
#5 Alissa Escutia, Salinas, WR
#21 Josie Hanson, Carmel, S/WR/QB
#88 Maya Ibarra, North County, QB/RB/WR/S
#10 Calleigh Panziera, Salinas, WR/LB/S
#11 Mia Rivera, Alisal, WR/S
#13 Dania Rodriguez, King City, WR/S
#33 Gracy Ruiz-Gamino, Marina, RB/DB/P
#9 Jimena Salazar-Camacho, Salinas, LB/DB/RB
#6 Elsie Sargenti, Palma, WR/DB
#3 Ava Staehle, Carmel, S/LB/WR
#0 Esmeralda Torres, Marina, WR/RB/LB
#2 Eva Vicencio, King City, RB/DE
#4 Irie Williams, North Salinas, RB/QB
North Roster
Coaches: Frank Galvan, St. Francis; Denise Russo, Aptos; Andy Morris, Santa Cruz
#24 Haily Bettermann, Soquel, DB/WR
#11 Shelby Chase, Scotts Valley, C
#53 Elenah Esquivel, Aptos, LB
#33 Yareli Garcia, Renaissance, DB
#6 Natalia Lapioli, Scotts Valley, CB
#2 Citlali Lopez, Santa Cruz, DB/WR/P (injured, will not play)
#2 Amaya Moore, SLV, QB/RB/WR/S
#8 Lila Mosley, Scotts Valley, LB/RB
#5 Presley Pastrell, Scotts Valley, LB/WR
#4 Ella Porter, Aptos, RB/WR/S/QB
#10 Sammy Rebert, Scotts Valley, WR/DB
#13 Daisy Rincon, PVHS, DB/RB/WR
#14 Leah Serna, Santa Cruz, WR/LB/P
#17 Ben Sommerville, Santa Cruz, WR/S
#18 Eliza Stevens, Soquel, QB
#0 Marina Tucker, Harbor, WR/DB
#42 Brooklyn Williams, Scotts Valley, WR/DB
#3 Ivory Woodson, Soquel, DE/C
If money is what it will take to resolve the damage done by the substance abuse epidemic in the Mountain State, we are sitting on an enormous opportunity through funds distributed by the West Virginia First Foundation. Just this month nearly $18 million in Momentum Initiative Grants was awarded to tackle the problem.
In this round, there are 76 projects — some statewide, some regional — that will focus on foster care and non-parental caregiver initiatives, youth prevention, recovery housing, behavioral health and workforce development, and reentry and diversion programs.
The statewide projects, totaling more than $3.85 million, all target foster care and non-parental caregivers through Foster RISE (Recruitment, Intervention, Support and Expansion); Pressley Ridge Treatment Kinship Care statewide services; West Virginia CASA Association’s Continuum of Care for children and families impacted by the opioid crisis; and West Virginia Wesleyan College’s capacity-building initiative with CASA.
Hancock and Brooke counties are part of Region 1, although, once again, most of the funds awarded locally appear to be focused for services in the Wheeling area.
The Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless, for example, received $250,000 for day report centers and re-entry programs, while HoH Share Inc. received $125,000 for youth prevention programs. Northwood Health Systems, which has some operations in Weirton, will receive $216,065 for its behavioral health and workforce development programs, and Youth Services System, which also offers some of its programs in our two counties, will receive $125,000 for youth prevention services.
West Liberty University is getting $249,397 for its own day report centers and re-entry programs through the Hilltopper Pathways services.
YWCA Wheeling, meanwhile, is set to receive three grants: $124,744 for youth prevention; $380,000 for recovery housing; and $186,450 for day report centers and re-entry programs.
This is wonderful news for hardworking people in need of support to fulfill a critical mission.
“The Momentum Initiative Grant reflects a new way of responding to the substance use crisis; one grounded in evidence, shaped by local expertise and guided by accountability,” said Jonathan Board, the foundation’s executive director. “We traveled the state, listened to those holding the line in their communities, and answered the call to honor the lives lost by putting these resources into the hands of those ready to create real, lasting impact for West Virginia.”
While we wait, the organizations that have received this round of money are no doubt ready to hold up their end of the bargain.
As that work gets underway, lawmakers and economic development officials must remember it is their job to also be expanding and diversifying our state’s economy and working to improve quality of life for everyone.
Hope is as necessary in this process as is money.
A Newnan-based basketball training program is offering year-round instruction for elementary and middle school students, combining athletic development with family engagement and faith-based mentoring.
The training sessions, led by Derrius Teagle, are open to boys and girls in second through eighth grades and are held at the Royal Baptist Church gym on Mayo Royal Industrial Drive in Newnan.
Newtown Youth Wrestling Association showcased the strength of youth sports and community spirit as it hosted its 8th Annual Nighthawk Classic wrestling tournament, drawing close to 500 wrestlers from six different states, on December 21.
Held at Newtown High School, the event transformed the gymnasium into a sea of singlets, score tables, and cheering families. Wrestlers ranging from first-year competitors to seasoned youth standouts took to the mats in a fast-paced day of competition that highlighted both skill and sportsmanship.
“We’re incredibly proud of how smoothly the tournament ran and how many quality matches we were able to offer the kids,” President of Newtown Youth Wrestling Association Kyle Ibbitson said. “Bringing together wrestlers from across the region gives our athletes a chance to test themselves, make new friends, and grow in the sport.”
Tournament Director Matt Iacuone reported that more than 850 matches were completed in less than eight hours, a testament to the efficiency of the event staff and volunteers. Multiple mats ran continuously throughout the day as coaches, referees, and table workers kept the action moving with precision.
“It truly takes an army,” Iacuone said. “All the help we get from all of our coaches and families throughout our organization is unmatched.”
Recognized as the largest youth town wrestling program in New England by USA Wrestling, Newtown had 100 wrestlers at the event, of which 63% placed in the top three. Newtown is especially proud of their girls’ program, which has doubled from last year and has close to 20 competitors.
The Nighthawk Classic has grown steadily since its inception, and this year’s turnout underscores its reputation as a well-run, highly competitive youth wrestling event. Drawing competitors from five states, the tournament not only provided valuable experience for local wrestlers but also shined a spotlight on Newtown as a hub for youth athletics.
For Newtown Youth Wrestling Association, the tournament is more than just a day of competition; it is also a major community effort. Dozens of volunteers helped with setup, concessions, registration, and cleanup, ensuring that visiting teams and families felt welcome.
Head Coach Curtis Urbina and Coach Mike Long mentioned the praise they received from other programs after another successful tournament.
“This is all made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many. This event continues to set the bar high for our program, and we’re proud to consistently deliver a high-quality, intense tournament worthy of our region,” Urbina said. “At the end of the day, the real winners are the kids — and this incredible community that shows up, supports, and believes in them every step of the way. It’s great tournaments like this that allow our wrestlers to improve going forward and chase our goals.”
“This event really shows what Newtown can do when we come together,” Ibbitson added. “From the wrestlers on the mat to the volunteers behind the scenes, everyone played a part in making the Nighthawk Classic a success.”
As the final whistles sounded and the last medals were handed out, organizers were already looking ahead to next year, hoping to build on the momentum of this year’s record-setting turnout and continue to grow the Nighthawk Classic as one of the premier youth wrestling tournaments in the state of Connecticut.
Top Newtown results from the tourney are as follows:
First place: Kamden Kling, Reece Belden, Ashton Sciarra, Declan Cavanagh, Everett Worster, Liam Enright, Zachary Burwick, Carson Edwards, Evan Emard, Hugo Borgerding, Skyler Nieves, Alex Jaquez, Joey Bartolic, Marco Figueiredo, Matt Iacuone, Allen Gaudenzi, Camron Veneziano, Ethan Kearney, Jane Anderson, and Silas Houston.
Second place: Eleanor Emard, Grey Nelson, Natalie Leonard, William Laake, Axel Pulver, Beckham Ritacco, Clark Anderson, Eli Fox, Michael Laake, Lillian Gantert, Alex Carrozza, James Gantert, Andrew Braunagel, Ben Weintraub, Cameron Mathison, Emmie Ibbitson, Chase Ibbitson, Cole Salce, and Max Reynolds.
Third place: Liam Edwards, Sam Van Scotter, Colton Girgenti, Donnie Scaglione, Gavin Silva, Grant Van Scotter, Riley Plante, William Stetson, Callum Carl, Joey Guagliano, Liam Fitzgerald, Lucas Nunes, Nico Figueiredo, Catalina Maldonado, Evie Gantert, Luke Anderson, Mason Petrides, Emily Greene, Blake Deloge, Brooke Fattibene, Drake Oatis, Greg Troiano, Kaleb Quiles, and Nick Morelli.
Newtown Youth Wrestling Association’s many medal winners from the Nighthawk Classic. —photo courtesy Tonya Borgerding
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