BY WILL SOUTHWOOD

August 24, 2009

High School football double days kick off. North Medford will rely on its senior leadership this year and will look to get back to a steady dose of the run.

The Crater football team returns 15 starters from last season's playoff team. The Comets count chemistry as one of their biggest strengths.

The Medford Mustangs show off their American Legion World Series second place trophy at Harry and David Field.

The Jackson County New Car Dealers Association presents a check for $10,000 to the Southern Oregon University Raider Club Scholarship Drive.

North Medford graduate Mike Barry stumbles on the first day of stroke play at the U.S. Amateur Championship in Tulsa, Okla. He shot an eight-over 78 at Southern Hills and is in a tie for 180th.