Sport Briefs 01-20-11

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BOWLERS NEEDED

A Friday night mixed league is forming at St. Monica’s Lanes, 1601 Shunk St. Call George, 267-357-0728.

E.O.M. BIDDY BASKETBALL

E.O.M., 138 Moore St., is holding biddy basketball registrations for ages 3 to 7. Games are slated for Saturday mornings. The $30 fee includes five weeks of instruction, games, a uniform and a trophy. Call 215-271-1994 or 215-266-4195.

MARCUS MORRIS HONORED

University of Kansas junior Marcus Morris, a Prep Charter grad, was named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week Monday after leading his No. 3 Jayhawks (17-0, 2-0) to victories over Iowa State and Nebraska last week. The honor is the second for Morris this season. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 24.5 points and 12.0 rebounds while shooting 70.8 percent from the field in the two wins. Morris recently became the 53rd player in school history to surpass the 1,000-point plateau.

PALUMBO WINTER BASKETBALL

Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater streets, is accepting registration for its in-house basketball leagues. The 11-and-under league begins Feb. 11, with games on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. Participants cannot turn 12 before May. The 15-and-under league starts Feb. 9, with games on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. Participants cannot turn 16 before May. The registration fee is $30 and is being accepted in person only. Call 215-686-1783.

POINT BREEZE WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Point Breeze Civic Association is holding registrations for its winter basketball league at Edwin H. Vare School, 2100 S. 24th St. Coed competition for ages 10 to 12 is slated for Mondays and boys’ competition for ages 13 to 15 will take place on Wednesdays. Parents must accompany those younger than 12 for registration. Call Coach Bernard, 215-755-6628.

SEYYAA SPRING SPORTS

Registration is being accepted for T-ball, baseball and girls softball. The season begins April 16. The age divisions for baseball are: 4 to 6 (T-ball); 7 to 8 (pitching machine); 8 to 10 and 10 to 12 (live pitch); 13 to 15 and 16 to 19 (Babe Ruth). The ages for girls’ softball 10 to 12 and 12 to 14. Register at the Taggart School gym, Fifth and Porter streets 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays or print a registration packet from seyaa.com. Games are played at the SEYAA sports complex, Seventh and Bigler streets. Prior registrants will receive re-registration forms in the mail. Call 215-463-8802 or e-mail seyaasports@aol.com.

Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.