Tim Key of Lubbock placed 20th overall in the Ironman Florida Triathlon Saturday in Panama City Beach, Fla.
Key was 17th among pro men with a time of nine hours, 18 minutes and 11 seconds for the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. The race was won by former triathlon world champion Spencer Smith, who covered the course in 8:21:30.
LCU players honored by Sooner Conference
The Sooner Athletic Conference has announced its 2001 all-conference volleyball teams.
Lubbock Christian University was well-represented on the teams, earning four superlative honors in addition to several spots on the teams. Chaparrals head coach Steven McRoberts was named SAC coach of the year after leading his squad to the regular-season and tournament championships.
LCU freshman Mandy Moffitt earned Freshman of the Year and Setter of the Year honors, while senior Shelby Smith was named the league's top back-row specialist. John Brown University's Amber Squires earned SAC Most Valuable Player honors.
From LCU, Moffitt, Karen Gasch, Beth Ratliff and Julie Williams were named to the first team, and Stacy Simpson was named to the second team. Smith received honorable mention.
Wayland Baptist's Jennifer Worth was named to the second team as well, while teammates Jenny Fletcher and Kari Gibson earned honorable mention.
PAGA announces Turkey Shoot Tournament
The Pan-American Golf Association of Lubbock is accepting entries for the annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament, to be held Sunday at Shadow Hills Golf Course.
The shotgun start takes place at 9 a.m. Throughout the day there will be a $50 prize for closest to the hole on Nos. 6 and 17, and $50 for the longest drive on No. 11.
All entrants will receive a turkey plus food and beverages after the tournament. Entry fee is $45 per player, and the format is a three-person scramble.
For more information contact Cris Mojica at 885-1891, Gil Moreno at 793-9700 or Gee Garza at 794-3738.
U.S., Trinidad play to scoreless tie
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad Its World Cup berth secure, the United States finished qualifying with a lackluster scoreless tie against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.
The Americans clinched their fourth straight trip to the World Cup on Oct. 7 when they beat Jamaica 2-1 at Foxboro, Mass., as Trinidad upset Honduras and Mexico was held to a tie by Honduras.
Compiled from staff and wire reports
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