The PHS cross country team will hold runs this week, meeting at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

The Howard name was a fixture in athletics at Princeton High School in the 1960s. Bill was the first to suit up for the Tigers, graduating in 1960, followed by Bob (1962), Corby (1964), Tim (1968) and Jim (1970), setting records in track and competing in football, basketball.

Today’s Play of the Day for the Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf for July 8 was “subtract two holes, No. 1 and No. 7.” Mary Cooney finished first, Linda Halberg second and Sue Moss third.

You heard the sounds of basketballs bouncing, whistles being blown, the squeaking of sneakers on the gym floor, and saw the enthusiasm and excitement of 45 young campers. This week’s FCA Basketball Camp also is about Bibles and worship.

Matt Tumbleson always wanted to work for the Chicago Bulls growing up in Buda. He's made a 21-year career in the NBA, including the past 14 years with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He chatted with Kevin Hieronymus about how he's chased and made that dream come true.

Regan Shipp, 28, a former BCR Cross Country Runner of the Year, was the first female finisher in Saturday's Walnut Run for ALS. Elijah House of Sheffield was the second overall finisher.

Sherrard won its third BCR Three Rivers Conference All-Sports Championship with 83 points followed by Princeton (77.5), Riverdale (73), Mercer County (63) and Erie-Prophetstown (59).

Hall graduate Ty Rybarczyk has made 12 appearances out of the bullpen this season for the Joliet Slammers, going 1-1 with a 4.23 ERA and 20 strikeouts to three walks in 17 innings.

This week's Princeton High School summer cross country runs are planned for 8:30 a.m. Monday and Friday to meet in front of the school and on Wednesday at Zearing Park.