The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputies in partnership with the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and Batesburg-Leesville Police Department hosted a Punt, Pass and Kick competition, which was sponsored by the National Football League.

A total of 13 children ages 6 to 13 competed in the event, which was held on the football field at the Batesburg-Leesville Leisure Center in Batesburg. Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said the Punt, Pass and Kick competition was coordinated by Batesburg-Leesville Resident Deputy Jacob Hallman.

In one week, the Palmetto Boxing Association in partnership with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department will present a boxing match between a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputy and Columbia Police Department officer as part of the Metro Madness 2 boxing competition that will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 29 at the Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia.

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