Leading Off

Groin Pains
Mike Winklepleck of Heelan High in Sioux City can't avoid the tag by pitcher Zach Smith of Waverly-Shell Rock High while trying to score in the Iowa Class 3-A playoffs. Heelan went on to win the state title.

Making His Bones
Blitz, a 4-year-old border collie, is just doing his job as he tears through the slalom portion of the dog agility competition at the Great Outdoor Games in Lake Placid , N.Y.

Dirty Bond
Camaraderie on the Mississippi State football team was cemented in mud after the Bulldogs completed an obstacle course together in July (page 74)