AETC commander immersed in Lackland fundamentals

AGE 22 TALESPINNERMARCH 27, 2009SCOREBOARDVOLLEYBALLMen’sW L1. CPSG 6 22. Med LRS 6 23. AFISR 5 34. 543rd ISR Gp 2 4March 18-AFISR 2, 543 ISR 0CPSG 2, Med LRS 0Women’sW L1. CPSG 6 02. Med Ops Gp 4 23. Med Spt Gp 4 24. AFSFC 2 45. Clinical Spt Gp 2 46. TCC 2 4March 17-CPSG 2, Clinical Spt Gp 0Med Spt Gp 2, AFSFC 0Med Ops Gp 2, Msn Spt Gp 0BOWLINGDivision IW L543rd SPTS 146 46Allen Tharpe “Hard Luck” 132 60LRS 129 63453 EWS 124 6837 CES #2 119 73Marines 118 74690 NSG #2 116 76341 TRS Dawg Pound 108 8493 IS #1 107 85C-5 Haulers 106 8659 RSQ 101 91CPSG 101 91345th TRS 100 9233rd IOS 98 94NIOC “Swabs” 97 9537 SVS 96 9637 CS #1 94 98DLIELC 94 9859 MD IS 92 100CES #1 92 10093 IS #2 89 103Allen Tharpe #2 85 107AFNEWS 4 Ever 84 108AFISR Agency 82 11059 PSQ 82 110DLI Mine’s in the Gutter 74 118NASIC 70 12259 MDOG 68 124690 NSG #1 50 14237 CS #2 50 1425K RUNThe 737th Training Group is sponsoringthe Around the World 5k run on May 9.The race begins at 8 a.m. behind theBasic Military Reception Center, Bldg. 7246.Registration costs $15.For more information, call 497-8214.AIR FORCE CYCLINGThe Air Force Cycling Team is looking forLackland cyclists to participate in a recruitingtour in Iowa July 19-25.Applicants must be able to ride about 75miles a day for the seven-day tour.For more information, call 387-6381 or925-7323.By Patrick DesmondSports EditorLackland's varsity baseballteam came up short in both oftheir home games March 18and 21 to start the 2009 SanAntonio Men's Senior BaseballLeague season.The Warhawks (0-2) hadbreakdowns in the secondinning of both games, allowingtheir opponents to score at leasthalf of their run total.Although a young team with17 new faces this year, theyshowed resiliency, totaling onlytwo errors while climbing backwithin two runs in both games.“We have a good attitude,”Warhawk coach Davin Dukessaid. “We did not give up evenwhen we were down eight or soruns.”BOXINGAir Force boxers will compete in the AirForce Box Off tournament April 3 at theBennett Fitness Center.Winners of the Box Off will represent theAir Force in the Armed Forces BoxingChampionship April 26 at Fort Huachuca,Ariz.For more information, contact the BennettFitness Center at 925-4848.YOUTH SOCCERThe youth soccer league is geared toward3- to 5-year-old children and costs $35 perplayer. All players must bring shinguards topractices and games.SPORTSWarhawks come up shortSecond-inning deficits provetoo much in first games of ’09Dropping the first game 7-5to the Mets, the Warhawks gaveup five runs in the second. Notwithout opportunities, thedefense buckled down, allowingonly two more runs through thelast seven innings; however,runners left in scoring positionsduring the eighth inning sealedthe game.In their matchup against theBlaze on March 21, theWarhawks again fell behind inthe second, giving up six runsbefore rallying back only to lose12-10.Dukes expected growingpains in a new dugout, adding“it takes a while to gel as ateam but I think we did reallywell.”The Warhawks play theCanes Sunday at St. Mary’sUniversity.BRIEFSPhoto by Alan BoedekerWarhawk Ryan Nichols (right) slides home for a run, beating thethrow to home plate March 21 at the Warhawk Baseball Field. JimmyClark batted in the run on a double.Varsity basketball sets sights on fourth straight titleBy Patrick DesmondSports EditorThe road to the SouthwestMilitary Basketball Leaguechampionship literally goesthrough Lackland's varsity basketballteam as they defendtheir title and host this year'spostseason tournament todaythrough Sunday.Since its inception in 2002,the Warhawks have emerged asa powerhouse in SWMBL competition,eclipsing their militarycounterparts the past threeyears and are currently seekinga fourth consecutive trophy intheir own backyard.“Not having to travel meanswe will have all of our players,”Warhawks assistant coachIrving Thomas said. “The teamsthat travel don't always travelwith a full stack. We considerthat to be a serious advantage.”All-Air Force candidatesRodrick Greene, Carl Little andEzel Trammel make up some ofthe Warhawk veterans returningto the tournament.Winning last year’s event,Lackland opted to bring thepostseason home in accordancewith SWMBL rules.The three-day event will featureteams from Fort SamHouston, Fort Sill, Okla., DyessAFB, Brooks AFB, SheppardAFB, Tinker AFB, Okla., AltusAFB, Okla. and Whiteman AFB,Mo. in a double elimination format.The No. 1 seeded Warhawkshave a first-round bye and playFor more information, contact the YouthCenter at 671-1245.SOFTBALLThe men’s softball season begins Monday.People interested in joining can contact theirunit’s sports representative or submit theirname to the player’s pool.For more information, contact the sportsoffice at 671-2725.MIXED MARTIAL ARTSA free mixed martial arts class led byChris Easter, brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu, isoffered Fridays from 5-7 p.m. at theChaparral Fitness Center.the winner of Altus and Brooksat noon, Saturday in theChaparral Fitness Center.Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37thTraining Wing commander, willlead the tournament’s openingceremony at 6 p.m., today precedingthe first game at 7 p.m.at the Chaparral Fitness Center.First, second and third placewinners will be awarded trophies.All games will be played atthe Chaparral and Warhawk fitnesscenters.For more information, call 671-2401.SCUBAScuba lessons are offered at the SkylarkAquatic Center from 7-9 p.m. every Monday inApril. Registration is $225 per person andparticipants must be at least 18 years old.For more information, contact the SkylarkAquatic Center at 671-3780.WOMEN’S SOFTBALLWomen’s intramural softball begins mid-April. Anyone that has access to the base andis 18 years old is eligible to register.For women interested in playing, contactthe sports office at 671-2725.