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The Sportsplex Gymnastics team competed in the 12th Annual Star Struck Invitational in Atlantic City, N.J., last weekend. The Level 7 team finished in second place, while the Level 6 team took third.

In addition to the team trophy, several gymnasts performed well in individual events. In the junior level, Audrey Barber placed second in the floor and third on the uneven bars. Jasmyn Parham took second on the vault and Lauren Roach won first on the vault and first on the floor. In the mid-level category, Michaela Miles took first on the vault. Victoria Hogberg placed third in the all-around, while Jerrese Adams placed third on the floor. Lena Gillis placed second on the vault.

The Level 6 team was led by: Ashley Belle (second on the vault), Lena Morant (third on uneven bars), Simone Murphy (first on floor, first on vault, second on uneven bars, third on beam and first all-around), Morganne Oliver (third on floor, second on balance beam and second all-around).

The Sportsplex boys' gymnastics team participated in the Men's Maryland Division Qualifier held at Ultimate Gymanstics in Baltimore.

The Level 5 team was led by: Miles Walker (first still rings, second vault, first parallel bars, first high bars, first all-around), Shawn Murphy led the Level 4 team with a second place in the vault. Christian Gay, Christian Manning, Brandon Baskin, Chase Drewery and Drew Wallace also performed well.

Sports registrations

Kentland Columbia Park Boys and Girls Club is having registration for unlimited weight football. Players between the ages of 10-14 and grades five through eight are able to participate. Contact Walter Wilson at 240-464-9467 or e-mail walterdwilson@gmail.com

Kentland Columbia Park Boys and Girls Club are holding registration for the spring track program. Contact Wynton Johnson at 202-345-3674.

The Maryland City Recreation Council will hold baseball and softball registrations from 1 to 4 p.m. each Saturday in February at the Laurel Sports Authority. Boys and girls ages 4 to 16 are eligible. Contact Emagii Graves at 410-458-2479 or Marvin Atwell at 240-381-4419.

The Prince George's Lacrosse Club is planning registration for the upcoming season. The league offers instructional play for boys ages 6 to 14. Practices are twice a week starting this month and play begins in late March. The league rents equipment and will offer introductory clinics at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Visit www.pglacrosse.com.

Glenarden Ardmore Boys and Girls Club will being registration for soccer, T-ball and baseball in February. Coaches are also needed for these sports. Contact 301-322-1866.

The MD Spartans-Books B4 Ball youth tackle football, cheerleading and tutorial program is looking for coaches, players and cheerleaders for their American Youth Football Club. Planning for spring clinics and camps is in progress. Contact coach Jay or coach Greg at mdspartans@comcast.net or 240-882-2505.

The Glenarden Ardmore Boys and Girls Club unlimited youth football is currently recruiting players ages 10-14 to play in organized tackle football without weight restrictions. Contact 301-322-1866.

i9 Sports is holding registration for spring (March-May) recreational flag football for boys and girls ages 4-14. No tryouts are required and there will be no weekday practices. Visit www.i9sports.com or call 443-485-4202.

Basketball teams

holding tryouts

MD Panthers Youth Association is looking for players for its 10-U and 11-U AAU basketball teams. The players can't turn 12 before Sept. 1, 2009. Contact coach Smokey 301-807-8857 or visit www.mdpanthers.com.

MBA U-15 boys' basketball team is looking for players that are interested in playing in tournaments during the spring and summer. The team practices in the Alexandria area. Contact Joe King at 703-587-5664.

PG All-Stars are looking for boys for its U-12 AAU/YBOA basketball team. The players can't turn 13 by Sept. 1. Contact coach Tiona Harris at 304-952-8803 or coach Willie Parker at 301-404-8394.

The Heat boys AAU and YBOA boys' basketball team is looking for coaches and players for various teams. Contact coach Abe Ball at 202-412-5048.

The Maryland Beltway Lady Cougars AAU team will hold junior division tryouts (ages 8-13) on Sunday and Feb. 22 at Largo High School. Contact Cornell Barnes 301-350-8637, Bob Pettis 301-502-9491 or Keith Devoe 301-675-2496.

The Metro Lady Stars Youth Basketball Organization is holding tryouts for its spring and summer AAU teams for the U-9 through U-13 age groups and for a U-17 team. Tryouts will begin in March. Contact Devonne Powell at 240-398-4352.

(New 2/2) The D.C. Elite basketball program is looking for experienced players ages 9 to 17. Tryouts are ongoing. Contact Aaron Pruitt at 301-773-7904.

(New 2/2) The P.G. Blazing Bulls AAU basketball teams are looking for U-10 and U-12 players. Contact coach Rogers at 240-988-8639.

(New 1/20) The Lady Beltway Ballers U-10 AAU girls' basketball team is looking for players born after 1998 or in the fifth grade. The team is also looking for coaches. Contact Roy at 410-977-4337.

(New 1/20) The Bowie Magic AAU/Select Basketball program will hold tryouts for its U-9 boys' team at 10 a.m. Feb. 16, at the City of Bowie Gymnasium. Call coach Leon Rivers at 301-404-6135. or visit www.bowiemagic.org.

(New 1/2) The Maryland Lakers Youth Basketball Organization is looking for boys ages 10 to 12 for AAU/YBOA play. Tryouts are being held on Mondays and Wednesdays. League and tournament play is in the metro area with some travel beyond the Beltway in the future. Contact coach Kenny at 301-556-3117 or 301-808-3920.

(New 2/10) The MD United Lady Ballers are holding tryouts for their AAU teams for girls born between 1993-97. Tryouts are on Feb. 25 at 9107 Pine View Ln., Clinton. Contact 301-254-1214.

(New 12/29) AAU Boys Basketball team is looking for experienced players that are born after Sept. 1, 1996. Contact 240-508-7623 for more information.

(new on 11/27) The Maryland Ruff Riders are holding tryouts for their U-16 boys' basketball team. The Ruff Riders play year-round, competing in local and national tournaments. Players must be in 10th grade this school year or must be born on or after Sept. 1, 1992. Call Steve Jiggetts at 240- 463-5577 or visit www.marylandruffriders.com.

(new on 11/6, thru March) The P.G. All-Stars basketball team will hold open tryouts for its U-10 through U-13 teams for the upcoming AAU/YBOA season. Tryouts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 13 to March 15. Call coach Willie Piner at 301-404-8393 or coach Robert Jones at 301-717-7028.

(new on 12/10) The Maryland Ruff Riders are holding tryouts for a new U-9 boys' team. The Ruff Riders play year-round in local and national tournaments. Players must be in the third grade this school year or must be born on or after Sept. 1, 1999. Call coach Steve Jiggetts at 240-463-5577 or visit www.marylandruffriders.com.

Soccer teams seek players

(New 2/10) The Bowie Boys and Girls Club U-8 co-ed soccer team will hold tryouts from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday behind Kenilworth Elementary School. The team is for players who will be under 8 by Aug. 1. Players should bring water bottles, soccer shoes and shin guards. Call coach Bob Surette at 240-687-9098.

(New 2/6) Savage Boys and Girls Club is holding online registration for its spring soccer season at www.savagebgc.org. Boys and girls ages 4-18 are eligible to play. Games will be played Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays. Practices will be held during the evenings on weekdays. The season starts the first weekend in April and lasts until June. Contact www.soccer@savagebgc.org.

(New 2/6) Olney Mystics 98 is looking to add a goalie for its U-11 girls soccer team. The team practices and plays year round and will play in tournaments this year. Contact coach Miguel at 301-785-2986 or e-mail at renemiguel@comcast.net or rene.amaguana@fda.hhs.gov

(New 2/2) The College Park Flames girls' soccer team is looking for players born after Aug. 1, 1995. Contact Andrew Kulemeka at 240-354-7888.

(New 1/20) The PGC Galaxy, a U-12 boys soccer team, is looking to add a player (defender) born after Aug. 1, 1996 for the upcoming spring season. The team plays in Division I of the MSI-Classic League. Call Steve Perakis at 301-792-8954. or e-mail perakis58@yahoo.com

(New 1/20) The Thunder Red Devils U-10 girls' soccer team is looking to add a field player or goalie for the spring season. Contact Chuck Pepe at 301-651-7952. or chuck.pepe@verizon.net.

(New 1/20) Bowie Soccer United Everton is looking for players to join its 15-U NCSL boys team. The yearly schedule consists of a minimum of two tournaments, winter league play, spring NCSL season, practices from November until June and training to get players ready for high school tryouts. Information is available on the Web site at http:// bowiesoccer.org or contact coach Glen Diaz at 240-381-7911.

(New on 12/15) Everton America MD League 19-U boys soccer team is expanding its roster for the upcoming season. Tryouts are being held at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings at Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie. Contact Deb LeRoy at 410-919-3709 or e-mail dl-_leroy@yahoo.com.

(new on 11/27) Freestate Soccer is seeking boys and girls born after Sept. 1, 1999 for its U-8 teams for the spring and U-9 play next fall. Players will participate in a new U-8 4 v. 4 league this spring. Visit www.freestatesoccer.org or call Peter Kaminskas at 410-739-4090.

(new on 12/4) NCSL/BBSL Black Hawks are looking for players for their U-12 and U-11 teams. Players must be good students and be able to practice and play soccer all year. During the winter the team trains at a local gym near Fort Meade. The team will participate in the Soccer Dome premiere league. Call coach Oquendo at 301-675-7260 or send e-mail to blackhawks08@comcast.net.