Press Box|[08/11/2008]

Published 12:00 am Monday, August 11, 2008

ScoresMINOR LEAGUE BASEBALLJacksonville Suns 2Mississippi Braves 1

SchedulePREP SOFTBALLVicksburg at GreenwoodTuesday, 4:30 p.m.Warren Central at HazlehurstTuesday, 4:30 p.m.

PREP FOOTBALLPorters Chapel at ClaiborneAug. 22, 7 p.m.

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On TV7 p.m. ESPN – It is, quite possibly, the most important preseason game in the history of the NFL. Aaron Rodgers makes his debut as the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback tonight against Cincinnati, and will either be praised for a strong outing or be run out of town on a rail.

Who’s HotDESTIN GRANTClinton resident finished first in the singles, doubles and All Events competitions at the Mississippi Youth State Bowling Championships in June. Grant is the son of Wade and Amy Grant of Clinton, and the grandson of Charles and Dot Grant of Vicksburg, and Carl and Helen McKenzie, also of Vicksburg.

Red Carpet Bowl tickets on saleTickets for the Aug. 29 Red Carpet Bowl Classic are on sale at Just Duett Sports on Halls Ferry Road, Michelle’s Music on Washington Street and from any Red Carpet Bowl member. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at the door.Warren Central is scheduled to play Clarksdale at 6 p.m. at Vicksburg Memorial Stadium, followed by Vicksburg playing South Panola.