"In Brief" is a collection of announcements and upcoming events that appears in its entirety online and as space permits in our Thursday and Sunday print editions. To submit an item, email sports@annarbor.com.

Recent Saline High School graduate Taylor Ford is having a good 2011.

Ford was the diving medalist at the Division I state championships this spring and, more recently, placed first in the 16-18 age division at the 2011 Junior National Diving Championships in Knoxville, Tenn.

Ford dives with Legacy Diving, based at Eastern Michigan, and is coached by Buck Smith, the head coach of the Eagles.

“I’ve been coaching Taylor since she was 8," Smith said. "She’s tough on herself and a hard worker. Most divers now are power divers, but Taylor scores well by being graceful.”

Ford is Legacy Diving’s eighth junior national champion. She will dive at Ohio State this season.

GOLF

Fraser earns top 50 tour honors

Recent Saline graduate Shannon Fraser ended her season on the Michigan Top 50 Tour ranked as top golfer in the 16-18 year-old division. Fraser won five of the six events she entered on the tour and finished the season with an 81.9 scoring average. She will attend Queens University of Charlotte in the fall and golf for the Royals.

University of Michigan Golf Course open to the public

All Washtenaw County residents can play the University of Michigan Golf Course on Wednesday. Typically the course requires a student, employee or alumnus of the university to be part of every reservation.

Golfers will be asked to present a driver's license to confirm Washtenaw County residence. The cost is $40 to walk or $53 with a cart. Reservations will be accepted up to seven days in advance by calling 734-615-4653.

RUNS

Running the Rails

Running the Rails is back for its 24th year on Sunday and will include a 10K run, 5K run or walk and 1/2-mile kids fun run. All races are chip timed, with the 5K and 10K on USATF-certified courses. For more information, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ypsilanti/RunningtheRails.

VOLLEYBALL

Fall ball sign up

Registration is ongoing for Ann Arbor Rec & Ed’s fall coed youth volleyball league. For boys and girls entering grades 4-9 for the 2011-12 school year, this league is designed to develop skills and have fun. There are no cuts or tryouts. Online registration is available at www.aareced.com. Save $10 if you register by Aug 25. Practices begin in early October, games begin Oct. 15 and run through mid-December. Contact Karen Draves at 734-994-2300, extension 53254 or draves@aaps.k12.mi.us for more information.

"In Brief" is a collection of announcements and upcoming events that appears in its entirety online and as space permits in our Thursday and Sunday print editions. To submit an item, email sports@annarbor.com.