Sports DIGEST : LeBel Is Snapped Up by Chiefs in Draft

Harper LeBel, who graduated from Notre Dame High in 1981, was drafted in the 12th round Tuesday by the Kansas City Chiefs.

A tight end out of Colorado State University, LeBel will be tried at center and long snapper by Kansas City.

LeBel, 6-4 and 245 pounds, caught 59 passes for 780 yards in 1983 at Colorado State. He had 20 receptions in 1984 and was averaging 13 yards a catch until a foot injury sidelined him late in the season.

“It’s kind of neat,” LaBel said. “My whole family is proud. I’ve always known they’ve been behind me, it’s nice that it has finally arrived.”

A tight end since his junior year at Notre Dame, LaBel was not disappointed at being asked to play a different position in the pros.

“I don’t think that’s bad at all,” LaBel said. “My immediate goal is just to make the roster.”

LaBel will get his chance when the Chiefs’ training camp starts in early July.

It’s ‘Race Anything’ Night in Saugus

Saugus Speedway invites racers to bring their family car, a friend’s car--any ol’ car--to the track tonight and drive in the season’s first “Ego Challenge.”

Any foreign or domestic California-registered automobile with seat belts qualifies. Competitors must be 18 or older, have a valid drivers license and wear a helmet.

Drivers will compete against the clock in four divisions: four-cylinder, six-cylinder, eight-cylinder and vans.

All drivers will receive a jersey, and the winner of each category will take home a trophy. Registration starts at 1 p.m., and racing at 6 p.m.

“Ego” nights will continue on the first and third Saturdays of each month through October.

AYSO Soccer Registration Opens

Registration for the AYSO soccer fall league will be held today and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Granada Hills Recreation Center (Petit Park) in Granada Hills.

Information: Contact Mel Davis, (818) 701-6650.

CSUN Golf Team To Play Chapman College

The Cal State Northridge golf team will play its final match of the year Monday, May 6, against Chapman College at the El Caballero Country Club.

For the second consecutive year, the golf team will not be represented at the NCAA Division II National Finals. The Matadors, who had participated in the finals for 16 straight years, finished fourth in the NCAA Division II District 8 Golf Championships.