Updated
3-23-06

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There have been many Chastains who have influenced the sports stage and many more still are in the collegiate and high school levels waiting to make their impact on the world of sports.

In only it's first year of existence, the Rolla Homeschool Athletic Association (RHAA) earned it's second championship trophy.

The championship RHAA Royals boys team includes Ben Applegate, Jordan Chasteen, Landon Durick, Andy Hall, David Hickle, Mark Hickle, Nathan Hickle, Cody Light, and Zach Winzer.

For a Chasteen to stand out amongst these Hickles was quite an accomplishment, with Jordan running a quick 5 points to help his Royals to a 71-67 victory against the Knights sending them to the championship game against the Applewood Mustangs in the semifinals.

The Royals took command early in the game, having an 11 point lead at the half. The Mustangs struggled to regain an edge, tying it up at the end of the 3rd period.

In the final period the Royals fought back, with Jordan adding 6 points from the bench to send his team to a 68-61 win and the championship title.

Elon University senior pitcher Matt Chastain tied his career-high of six strikeouts to lead the Phoenix to a 7-2 victory earlier this month and 10 days later became the second Phoenix pitcher to reach five wins on the season

On March 8th, he lasted 8 innings with two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six, tying his career best, which he has done twice before. Ten days later he lasted 5 innings, allowed one run on five hits and struck out four to tie the season high for wins.

His coaches say he brings experience to the squad and are expecting big things from him this spring, stating he "Has a great arm and good stuff.."

In 2005 he earned a 21-10 victory over the eventual Southern Conference Champions, ultimately posting a 4-3 record and 4.74 ERA in 14 appearances with nine starts, and throwing 57 innings with only 17 walks to 30 strikeouts.

NFL Free agency is almost over after a tumultuous scramble for the top eligible players in the league. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, it would be great to get a group of Chastain League managers together to reap the benefits of the off-season aquisitions.

As a Dolphins fan, and a realist, I can understand the apprehension that one might feel about going against a learned manager and two time NFL Fantasy Football League Champion, but I think an all Chastain League would just be, well, cool.

If you are interested, curious, and not afraid to address your fears, contact me at:

tracy@chastaincentral.com

This is quite an acheivement in itself, but considering that this is the first time she and her teammates have been on a golf course this year, one can only imagine that she and her team will continue to improve as they get more time on the turf.

"This is the first time we've been on a golf course," she said. "We haven't played any holes this year. I think the best thing is we got the girls on the golf course. All we've been doing is hitting balls in the gym and putting balls on the carpet."

Ashley looked good throughout the tournament, but she was plagued by a wind that stirred up as she began the back nine. "The wind was definitely a factor. It did move my ball a little bit," stated Ashley. "But today was good overall. I only really had four really bad holes and I was consistent and strong."

Ashley led her Rifle team to the best team score among Class 4A teams at the 12-team tournament with a combined score of 297, with the remainder of her teammates shooting in the low 100's.

After having their first event following the spring break, Rifle has another week off before resuming play next week. We will be keeping an eye on Ashley's progress and expect that she will continue to improve her play once she gets as much exposure to the fairway as she has had to the carpet so far this year.