So if you read the paper today you got to read about Carrie Holmstrom, a Massachussetts teenager who lost both of her legs below the knees and suffered burns across 70 percent of her body after a car accident two yeas ago ... and got to play soccer Sunday in the U.S. Youth Soccer Region I championships.

Definitely inspirational stuff. Whenever you think things might be rough for you, think about Carrie Holmstrom and what she's been able to do after nearly losing her life.

Check out her Web site at www.carrieholmstrom.com

Francis Khamis, a 2004 Portland High graduate and a Maine Sunday Telegram All-State boys soccer selection, recently gave a commitment to play soccer at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. However, a recent story in the Las Vegas Sun explains that Khamis is debating whether to continue his education or turn to professional soccer.

In America, field of dreams

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Becky O'Brien finished sixth at Saturday's AT&T USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston with a throw of 56 feet, 11 inches. According to Dyestat.com, a Web site that tracks the nation's top high school track and field performances, O'Brien's finish is the top interscholastic mark in the girls shot put.

Karen Shump of Penncrest High School in Media, Pa., held the previous mark of 50-7.5.

Messalonskee's Jesse Labreck is tied with Kelly McNamee of Ferris High School in Spokane, Wash., for the nation's best mark in the girls high jump (5-8.75)