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38002.com theview theview February 2014 sports Arlington Wrestling Club Continues Strong By Chris Nettleton The Arlington Wrestling Club continues to finish strong. January marks the end of the local season and the beginning of the travel season. Congratulations to the following Bobcats! On December 28, Tyler Shoemaker took home third place in the Corey Lesslie wrestling tournament in Glenpool, Oklahoma. He wrestled four tough matches to earn that bronze medal. He also spend some time with a famous Arlington Wrestling fan, retired UFC fighter and Oklahoma wrestling legend Shane Roller, who was happy to help Tyler sharpen his skills. On January 11, the Arlington Bobcats made a strong statement wrestling in Illinois. The Bobcats traveled to compete in the Anna -Jonesboro Wildat wrestling tournament. The club travels in search of greater competition to help them prepare for the upcoming AAU regional and state competitions. Several Bobcats placed in multiple brackets exemplifying their motto, “Finish Strong.” December 21 West TN Championships Results from St. Benedict-Auburndale  Tournament Champions: Chris DeLuca; Luke Kerns; Jake Knaff; Clay Spicer  Second Place: William Westbrook; Douglas Sattler; Tyler Shoemaker; Caleb Morgan; Andrew Enzor  Third Place: Devin Milsom; Connor Caskey; Alex Merritt  Fourth Place: Lucas Hunt; Connor Nettleton; Kevin Singh; Cooper Caskey; Maverick Wynne; Kain Laub; Sam Lee; Hayden Baudoin; Garrett Johnson; Austin Spicer Anna-Jonesboro Wildcat Wrestling Tournament Results:  Tournament Champions: Jake Knaff, a champion in two brackets; He won his age group and the next age group up for his weight class.  Second Place: Connor Caskey; Harrison Phillips;  Third Place: Nick Taylor; Connor Caskey (Older age division);  Fourth Place: Hayden Baudoin; Harrison Phillips (heavier weight class); Tyler Shoemaker; Liam Hawkins; Follow Arlington Wrestling on Facebook \ArlingtonYouthWrestling T y l e r Shoemaker showing off his medal. Photo by Zach Shoemaker Lakeland Sports Registrations Open YMCA Soccer in Lakeland, Spring Soccer Registration Spring Soccer registration for YMCA Soccer in Lakeland begins Friday, January 21st through Sunday, February 16th. Soccer practices begin March 18th. YMCA Soccer costs $90; the fee includes a uniform and trophy. Registration is online at www.ymcamemphis.org or a registration form is available at Lakeland City Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Moore, YMCAMillington Program Director, at 901-873-1434 or mmoore@ymca memphis.org or call Lakeland City Hall at 901 -867-2717. Spring and Summer Sports Camps Basketball Spring Break Camp: March 10th - 13th from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. at St. Paul’s UM Church. Fee is $90. Kids will get a jersey and prizes Spri ng Tenni s Clinics: Ages 5-8. Sundays from March 30th - May 11th from 1 1:30 p.m. at Windward Slopes Park. Fee is $90. Ages 9-16. Sundays from March 30th - May 11th from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Windward Slopes Park. Fee is $99. The clinics will be run by David DeGutis, a USPTA tennis instructor and coach with over 15 years of teaching experience. Contact: David DeGutis 901-4129768 How Will Your Investments Affect Your Child's Financial Aid Prospects? By Mark Louderback It’s only February, but college financial aid officers are already preparing for the upcoming school year. If you have young children, how will your own savings and investments affect their chances of e ve n t u al l y ge t t i n g financial aid? In determining aid packages, most colleges rely on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. When filling out your FAFSA, you don’t have to report your IRA and 401(k) as assets, but if you take withdrawals from them while your child is in college, the income will count against your child's financial aid package. If you invest in a 529 plan, you will need to report it on FAFSA — but the withdrawals themselves won’t be counted as income, and they will be free of federal taxes, provided you use the money for higher education. (If you use the money for other purposes, you'll be taxed and potentially penalized by 10% on the earnings. Even with careful planning, your student may not qualify for financial aid, so consider all college-funding strategies. However, don’t neglect your own investments for retirement — because that’s an important goal, too