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With only five golfers, two of whom were on the team last year, the Williamstown High School girls' golf team enters the 2008 golf season short on numbers, but not on talent.

Williamstown's top two golfers are junior Kara Caldwell and sophomore Ali Rich, both of whom had success last year. Other golfers include sophomores Brittney Elliott and Taylor Jacobs and a fifth grader, none of whom have any experience.

In addition to the three new faces, Williamstown also has a new coach this year as Al Rich replaces Stephanie Caldwell, who resigned.

For a decade, Allen and Tricia Burkhart have played vital roles in the formation of the North Central Kentucky Youth Fooltball League and the Grant County Youth Football League.

With practices underway, this season promises to be no different as the husband-wife duo are enjoying the early practices with the hopes of putting a competitive league on the field.

"Our main goal is to teach these young players the fundamentals and basics of football. We want them to love the sport and continue playing through high school," Tricia said.

With the season opener three weeks away, the Grant County High School football team is still in the midst of finding its identity this week at their annual camp.

"It's going well. The kids are working hard, and I'm pleased. We are getting better each day, but we still have a long way to go," coach Mike Davis said.

The Braves, who compiled a 6-4 record last year, got in one full day in pads and helmets on Aug. 1 before leaving for Kentucky Christian University Sunday morning, for what Davis calls a "trying time."

If it wasn't for a bad day at the swimming pool, Michael Camacho may never of found his way across the parking lot at Eagle Creek Country Club to the golf course.

"I've been a lifelong member to Eagle Creek. One day when I was little, I got swimmer's ear and didn't want to go swimming. Instead, I went to the golf course, and I've been hooked ever since," Camacho said.