The Daily Southerner, Tarboro, NC

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August 6, 2012

SWE Fall sports practice

FOR THE DAILY SOUTHERNER FOR THE DAILY SOUTHERNER

TARBORO — SouthWest Edgecombe High School will begin their Fall sports practices this week.

On Monday, the Cougars boy's soccer team will begin practice at the schools soccer field at 5 p.m.

Also on Monday, the Cross Country team will begin practice at 6 p.m. and will practice each day until 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Lady Cougars tennis team will begin practice at the school at 6 p.m.

Anyone with any questions may feel free to contact the school at 252-827-5016.

All students planning to participate in the fall sports program must have an updated physical.

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