Area digest

Mud races today benefit Gordonville fire dept.

The Gordonville Fire Protection District Booster Club will sponsor mud racing today at the Gordonville City Park.

ATV racing begins at 10:30 a.m. with truck racing at 1 p.m. Gates open at 8. Tents will be provided for shade, but spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Stock, super stock and modified classes will compete in four-wheel ATVs and four-wheel-drive trucks. No late entries are allowed.

Food and beverages will be available along with a 50-50 drawing, children's play area and a sound system. No coolers will be allowed.

For rules information, contact Steve Schabbing at 335-1938. For information about the picnic, contact Susan Koerber at 339-1253.

Raden wins in weekly women's golf event

Laura Raden won this week's Women's Golf Association event ahead of Mary Jane Eftink, Keiko Fujiwara and Sarah Cochrane.

Marlena Jones was the medalist. The play of the day was pink ball or low net.

Scott Co. all-star team heads to regional event

The Scott County Red Sox, an 11- to 12-year-old all-star team based in Benton, Mo., won the state LittleLeague championship for its age group last week in Macon.

The team will play for a regional title starting today in Lamar, Colo. The Red Sox play at noon against the Nebraska state champions.

"It's a dream come true for these kids,"coach Danny Dumey said. "It's quite an honor."

The team began its title run with a 9-2 defeat of Boonville in the state tournament opener, then defeated Washington 13-3, Sikeston 6-5 and Mineral Area 9-2. Mineral Area was the defending state champion.

Scott County is 11-0 since the team formed in the postseason. The team has players from Benton, Oran andBell City.

-- From staff reports