Community Sports

By MOLLY HAINES Landmark News Service When asked what makes the rodeo special to 16-year-old Wyatt Cole, his response comes quickly. “It’s a way of life,” Wyatt says. “It’s the western heritage of it.” Wyatt, along with his 17-year-old brother Quinn, will participate in the National High School Finals Rodeo, which will be held July 12-18 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Quinn and Wyatt, the sons of Greg and Isabella Cole of Owen County, will compete in the team roping competition.

Carroll County Parks and Recreation introduced wiffle ball for children three and four years old this baseball season. Four teams played twice a week. The Colossus of Clout, coached by Brian Frye, and Kings of Sting, coached by Ashley Farmer, played the first game and the Sultans of Swat, coached by Casey Mefford, played the Great Bambinos, coached by Jamie Cornett, in the second game on June 15.