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Will The Bears Win The Playoffs For The First Time In 30 Years?!?

Bears Coach Jim Johnson says the team has the goods to take it all the way!

By Donnie Denton – Sports Editor

The city is ablaze with Baseball Fever! From Collinsville to The Hampton Hills, the streets are humming with excitement over the Bears’ winning season. For some, it seemed futile to even dream of such a day. But this year’s lineup has proven to be the perfect blend of passion and talent. 

“We have to take it one day at a time. This is only the first game of the playoffs and we have a long way to go before we can declare victory. But our boys are ready to go! We’ve been preparing all season for this moment. We look forward to bringing it all home to New Arkton. Now folks will know who’s the best team in Capital City. Certainly not those Monarchs!”

When asked about which players he believed were the biggest contributors to the Bears’ winning season, Coach Johnson had this to say: “Well, Raheem Peterson, our second baseman, had a great season after last year. He broke his ankle last season and it was a rough comeback. But he’s been great for us. Ross is also one of the league leaders in Doubles and hit over .300”.

This reporter cannot help but mention that all sports watchers have been amazed at Peterson’s comeback. So often in the game of baseball, we see injuries such as these take players out of the game for good. Capital City couldn’t be happier about his swift recovery and amazing game this year.

Coach Johnson continued, “Julius “The Juice” Jackson, our veteran catcher and team Captain, has been playing with us for ten years. He was second on the team with home runs. He was in the top five in the league for RBIs [Runs Batted In]. Carlos made the All-Pro League team.”

As our interview comes to a close, the coach cannot help but brag about the Bears’ newest heavy hitter, rookie Willie “Blaze” Hayes. “Hayes has truly become the Hometown Sensation. With his love of the game, work ethic, and playful demeanor, he brings a youthful jolt to the team. Hayes led the league in stolen bases, and triples. Plus he was in the Top Ten Players for home runs. He brings a natural knowledge to the game and really helped bring the team over the hump from last season’s disappointing loss.”

Last year’s trip to the playoffs was a major disappointment to Capital City. But sadly, it was not an unfamiliar feeling. But we all hope that this year will be different. It seems we just might have the formula to win — passion, hope, and some of the league’s best players! Be sure to tune in tonight at 7:30 to watch the game live on ABN9! 

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ABN News, Capital City, Isla de Mariyah, Las Gracias, Local Government

Many citizens are shocked and outraged at Mayor Cornelius Johnson’s latest announcement. For months, environmental activists have protested and picketed against the proposed drilling project on Isla de Mariyah. This tiny island lies just southwest of the Las Gracias shore. Occupied primarily by natives, this small chunk of land hasn’t received too much interest. Only a few developers have tried to build on the beautiful beaches, but negotiations with the natives have constantly fallen through. Now it seems as though one royal family, in conjunction with the New Sienna Royal Government, has set their sights on a rare element called Protonium. Most people have never heard of the stuff, but these bigwigs are making one big deal over its discovery. It seems the last time surveyors found a source of Protonium this plentiful, was almost over 15 years ago. Back during the Keyoshian War, The VOND Corp discovered a bounty of the element that proved to be highly lucrative. But, like most excavations for natural resources, the well eventually ran dry. This left the corporation scrambling to find another well. Now, only last year, VOND Corp officials set their eyes on Isla de Mariyah. Their efforts have been hit with much resistance. However, Mayor Johnson’s speech may be bringing that all to an end. He addressed the anxious crowd at a press conference this morning. “I understand the concerns of our tree-hugging friends who have made their voices heard down at City Hall. I also understand the needs of our biggest corporations, who, by the way, help keep our fine city running with their jobs, investments, and taxes. “My panel of scientific experts has assured me that this drilling project will cause no significant damage to the environment. And let me tell you, I believe my experts. The benefits of drilling, in our opinion, far outweigh the trivial concerns these activists are raising. Would you believe that just a minute amount of this substance could fuel all the homes and businesses in Capital City, for a month?!“I see nothing but good things coming from this excavation. That being said, with the backing of some of the world’s brightest minds, I stand behind the drilling on Isla de Mariyah. The VOND Corp, and all related parties, have the official support of Capital City in this matter.”It is uncertain if the mayor received the response he was hoping for. His announcement was met with jeers and boos from the crowd. In closing, Mayor Johnson simply smiled, waved, and thanked everyone for their time and votes. When we contacted The VOND Corp reps regarding the planned start date for the drilling, they had no comment. Though the corporation is silent now, we have a feeling this won’t be the last we hear about this issue. 

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