While there are still a few weeks left in the summer of 2007, most of the local sports world is looking forward to a busy fall sports season. As local high school teams begin their fall practices this week, the American Journal is taking a look back at a summer to remember. Above right, A foul pop-up falls to the ground, despite the best effort of Pettis Plumbing catcher Kevin Moody during the Westbrook Babe Ruth city championship game on July 10. Pettis eventually fell to Harmon’s and Barton’s 11-9. Above left, Westbrook’s Tony Cook is introduced before the 18th annual Shrine Lobster Bowl football game July 27. For more from this summer, see page 15.

File photos by Rich Obrey