The Press Box 12/28/15

The Super Finals, which is arguably the highlight of the Camp Perry Open and sets it apart from other matches, breaks from the traditionally quiet finals administered during marksmanship events. Loud music, noisemakers and unruly spectators playfully try to distract the competitors in an attempt to break their concentration on the firing line.

Guests who have never seen the Super Finals are encouraged to attend and be a part of the fun by being as loud as possible. This year’s Super Finals will be fired on Saturday, January 16.

Visitors are welcome into the range to observe at any time during the match – with free admission. Registration will continue until the start of each event, with competition open to athletes of all ages and experience levels.

The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry includes an open reception and common area, fully equipped classrooms, projection screens and flat-screen television sets, as well as authentic Olympic memorabilia and other notable items from the outstanding career of the most decorated marksmen athlete in U.S. history, Gary Anderson. Connected to the new expansion is the existing 80-point air gun range, with 10-meter firing points – each equipped with state-of-the-art electronic targets to accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. Open public shooting is held every Tuesday and Thursday evening – visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-centers/open-public-shooting/ for more information.

For information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org. (— by Ashley Brugnone/CMP writer)

Enck, Boice see action for Lourdes
A freshman guard, 5-foot-5 Samantha Enck (Clay) is getting playing time for the Lourdes University womens’ basketball team.

She has played in nine games, averaging nearly five minutes and just under a point per game for the Gray Wolves. She has two assists and three steals.

Reagan Boice (Eastwood) is another freshman seeing action for Lourdes. So far in three games, the 5-6 guard has three rebounds and two steals in her initial season of college basketball.

Lourdes (4-10) has two weeks off for the holidays before returning to the hardwood on Jan. 2. The Gray Wolves will host Madonna in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference action, tipping off at 1 p.m. at Tam-o-Shanter in Sylvania.

Glass City Marathon earns distinction
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon has been awarded the designation as an official Roadrunners Club of America Regional Championship event for 2016.

The RRCA Championship Event Series shines a spotlight on well-run events and awards top performing runners in these events. Since 1958, the RRCA has awarded championship events through a competitive bidding process at the national, regional and state level to RRCA member clubs and events to promote the sport of distance running.

Discounted early bird registration for the 2016 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is open through Dec. 31. Registration continues through April 23, 2016. No registrations will be accepted on race day. For info or to register, visit www.glasscitymarathon.org.