Today's Sports

Well, that didn’t last long.

Chiefland High School graduate and Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Cedrick Bowers was demoted to Triple A last week to make room for starter Dallas Braden.

But last Sunday, only a few days after he was shipped down, he was recalled to the A’s roster and sent back to the bullpen.

Bowers was called back up because Oakland placed starting pitcher Ben Sheets on the disabled list with a strained right elbow.

Bowers reported to Sacramento to work on his approach against left-handed hitters.

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Sharks track and field cleaned up at the district meet at Oak Hall last Thursday, qualifying in nearly every event they set their sights on. As track head coach Brad Penney had predicted, Cedar Key took third place overall for both boys and girls, in spite of the small team size and because of excellent placement across events.

In their first-ever competition, the Cedar Key School Varsity Cheer Squad proved themselves ready by winning first place in their class nationally. The squad’s two-and-a-half minute routine featured cheering, tumbling, jumping and dance.

“We are the Contest of Champions Small High School National Champions,” said coach Kim Bishop.

The awards were presented Saturday night at the Wide World of Disney Sports Complex. The girls received a trophy, banner, and plaque that are all on display at the school.