LOCAL SHORTS

ST. PAUL - Little Falls High School graduate Alex Farber won the long jump for the North Central University men's track and field team in the Macalester College Twilight Meet on Wednesday.

With an NCCAA national championship qualifying mark already secured several weeks ago, Farber captured his third long jump victory of the season with a jump of 22-7.25. The winning mark was just less than his career best and NCU record 22-8.5.

Farber, a sophomore, will now prepare for the national championships where he finished third in 2008 and earned him All-American honors.

Brainerd youth softball deadline May 1

The deadline for registering for the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department's youth Petite, Junior and Senior softball leagues is May 2.

Individuals must register at the parks and recreation office in Lum Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Returning players stay on the same teams. New players going into Petite, Junior and Senior leagues must attend a skills clinics scheduled at 5:30 p.m. May 6 at Buffalo Hills Park.

The program is looking for one Junior league coach and one Petite assistant coach. If interested please inquire at the parks and recreation office.

Hole-in-one

Gary Nytes, Staples, aced the 150-yard fifth hole of the Woods at The Pines at Grand View Lodge April 22 using an 8-iron.