RRichard Smith and Samantha Yelland, members of the Shire of Burning Sands a local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter, practice their armored combat Wednesday in Friendship Park. The group meets every Wednesday around 6 p.m. near the parks tennis courts. Anyone interested in the SCA is encouraged to come and take part. Go to the Yumasun.com to see the fighters in action. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

RRichard Smith and Samantha Yelland, members of the Shire of Burning Sands a local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter, practice their armored combat Wednesday in Friendship Park. The group meets every Wednesday around 6 p.m. near the parks tennis courts. Anyone interested in the SCA is encouraged to come and take part. Go to the Yumasun.com to see the fighters in action. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN