Friday, January 30, 2009

SPORTS>>All-Stars named for volleyball, football games

The Arkansas Activities Association has released the rosters for both the football and volleyball All-Star games this June in Fayetteville.

Quarterback Rollins Elam and linebacker/receiver Joel Harris of Lonoke, lineman Matt Jackson of Cabot, lineman Michaiah Davis of Jacksonville and lineman Tyler Wahlin of Beebe will play on the East squad in the June 26 All-Star game. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. at Razorback Stadium.

Former Des Arc and incoming Searcy head coach Tim Harper will join former Lonoke head coach Jeff Jones as assistants on the East squad, which will be coached by Little Rock Catholic’s Ellis Register.

The volleyball game will feature two area players — Cabot’s Morgan Young and Sylvan Hills’ Courtney Luth.