The 2008 Volleyfesta volleyball tournament was held Sunday, May 25.

Champions were: DFT (Down to Festa) Blake Clark-Hampleman, Adam Harrison, Zach Goodin, Kyle Derry, Megan Murphy, Sam Jacques, and Abby Schroeder

Runners up: Marion-Alex Kostansek, Max James, Ryne Meyer, Ashley Buffington, Josh Martin, Michael Wilson & Sydney Potts

1^st Prize – Tina Bernstein from Herrin (Italy Trip)

2^nd Prize – Jerry Anderson from Los Angeles, CA (Cancun Trip)

3^rd Prize – Rande Sussenbach from Herrin ($100)

4^th Prize – David Vaughn from Marion ($100)

5^th Prize – Terri Agin from Harrisburg ($100)

6^th Prize – Peggy Colp from Herrin (Rent One Miner’s Suite for 7/9/08)

7^th Prize – Ben Emery from Herrin (Marion Ford Hyundai Miner’s Suite for game TBA)

8^th Prize – Kenny Shands (Convertible for the weekend)

Photos from the 2008 LoCash Meet & Greet are now available.

Deanna Freeman took top honors in the 2008 Colgate Country Showdown at HerrinFesta Italiana. The contest featured 11 contestants who each sang two songs each on the Piazza Stage.

“Ballsawegotta” took first place in the 2008 HerrinFesta Italiana International Bocce Tournament on Sunday. Despite the rain, Kevin Frost, Justin Johnson, Steve Priest, and Brian Kelley rolled their way to victory.

Second Place: “Bocce Boyz” - Donnie Hammann, Daniel Hammann, Karl Hammann, and Brendon Head.

Third Place: “La Familia” - Allan Thompson, Scott Hamlin, Kate Vortriede, and Matt Milikin.

Fourth Place: “I Quattro Camaratos” - Tony Camarato, Matt Camarato, Andrew Camarato, and Aaron Camarato.