PBR Challenge tickets now on sale

Tickets went on sale Thursday for the fifth annual J. W. Hart PBR Challenge bull-riding competition set for May 24 at the Sheriff's Posse arena in Decatur. For tickets go to http://www.wcchallenger.org or call (800) 514-3849. Tickets are also available at Wise Wireless in the Prada Shops on FM 51 South in Decatur.

Indoor soccer sign- ups end next week

Firehouse Gym is extending indoor soccer sign up for its co-ed league for 4,5 and 6-year olds one more week. Games will start May 2 at the Firehouse Sports Center. The fee is $55. Call (940) 627-7179.

Volleyball league starts Friday

Sign-ups end this weekend for the North Texas Volleyball Showdown spring league. Games will be played every Friday in May in Decatur and a season-ending tournament will be held May 31. There will be varsity and junior varsity leagues, and each team must have at least seven players and a coach or manager. T-shirts will be provided for all teams and there will be awards for most valuable player, hitter, setter, server and defensive player. Call Brandy Mayfield at (940) 210-0745 or Kelcie Newton at (940) 636-7741.

Regional championships

April 25-26
Decatur/Bridgeport - Odessa
Northwest - Denton
Boyd, Alvord, Paradise, Chico - Stephenville

Baseball lineup

State playoffs
Decatur, TBA
Alvord, TBA

Baseball umpires needed now

Local baseball and softball leagues need umpires. Call Mike Maxson at (940) 577-1297 to get into the action.

Paradise memorial scholarship created

A scholarship has been established at Paradise High School to be given to a graduating senior in 2008 in memory of Ryan Lowe, a Paradise student/athlete who was killed in an accident Aug. 4. Anyone who wishes to donate can call Laura Hodges at (940) 210-9470.