Sharks stay close in season-opening loss

Marcus Dennis was a double winner in the 11-12 boys’ division, while Gaby Griffin won the 11-2 girls’ freestyle.

Dakota Hinely was a triple winner in the boys’ 13-14 division, while Brandon Dennis won the breaststroke and Walton Irving won butterfly. Arthur Walton won the 15-18 boys’ breaststroke and notched two close second-place finishes in the free and backstroke. The boys’ graduated relay of Brazelton, Dennis, Hinely and Walton was victorious.

Triple Threat takes league title

The Triple Threat U-10 AAU boys’ basketball team won the Force One Spring League title last week, beating the D.C. Heat, 27-18, in the championship game. The team went undefeated in the league, notching wins against the Classics, the Bulldogs, the D.C. Blue Devils, the Heat and Force One.

The team includes Myles Williams, Ryan Allen, Nicolas Fennell, A.J. Perez, Corey Manigault, Darian Dixon, Tyrell Slade, Kayon Whitaker, Taheeb Sonekan, Jabree Ray, Malik Adrea, Marcus Haynes and Thomas Bruce.

Assault beat MD Future

The D.C. Assault U-11 boys’ basketball team opened play in the Tom Jones Summer Basketball League on June 18 with a 43-39 overtime victory against Maryland Future. Michael Jackson led the way with 13 points, six assists, five steals and a blocked shot.

Aaron Thomas, Adam Hamilton, Develle Phillips, Isaiah Martin, Jamal Wright, Jamar Arrinbell, Jiar Watson, Jordan Barr, Justin Route, Khalid Slocum, Ra’Mond Hines and Stevon Douglas helped the team combine for 43 points, 22 rebounds, 17 steals, 13 assists and three blocked shots.

Coaches needed,registrations under way

The Fort Washington Stallions are looking for experienced volunteer football coaches and cheer coaches for their inaugural season this fall. Candidates must undergo a background check. Call coach Maffett at 301-440-7152 or coach White at 240-426-4559 or send an e-mail to stallionsfootball@gmail.com.

The Clinton Boys and Girls Club is seeking football, cheerleading and soccer coaches and players for the fall season. Coaches must undergo a background check and become ASEP certified. The next certification course is scheduled for the second week of July. Coaching candidates should contact Wanda Sledd at 301-856-6581. Parents may register children ages 5 to 18 who live in the Clinton area at www.clintonjets.com or call 301-868-1244.

The Camp Springs Boys and Girls Club will hold registration for football, peewee flag football, cheerleading and basketball from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting July 14 at Auth Road Village Field, 6111 Baxter Drive in Camp Springs. Call the club at 301-449-6151.

The Fort Washington Stallions Football and Cheer Program is holding early registration for their inaugural tackle football and cheer seasons this fall, The Stallions will compete in the AAU Potomac Valley District and field teams in the U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-14 unlimited weight division and U-6 limited weight division. Call coach Maffett at 301-440-7152 or coach white at 240-426-4559 or visit www.fortwashingtonstallions.com

The Fort Washington Area Recreation Council Boys and Girls Club is holding football registration for ages 7 to 16 (tackle) and ages 5 to 7 (flag) for the 2008 season. Register online at www.fwarc-bgc.org or in person from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Potomac Landing Community Center, 12500 Fort Washington Road in Fort Washington.

Basketball events scheduled

Washington Mystics rookie and former University of Maryland standout Crystal Langhorne will hold the Basketball Drills and Life Skills camp from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 7-12 at Largo High School. There will be separate groups for girls of different abilities, beginners through advanced players, ages 8 to 18. The camp fee is $175, plus a $15 registration fee. Call Angela Coles at 202-595-5300 or Ms. Ashe at 202-699-0930.

The Five Star Foundation has grants available for its basketball camps throughout the area. Boys’ camps will be held at Riverdale Baptist High School in Upper Marlboro, Georgetown Prep, Gonzaga High and the Bowie City Gym. There are girls’ and boys’ overnight camps at Mount St. Mary’s University. Visit www.5starbasketball.com or call 301-762-2121.

Total Concept Training is conducting player developmental clinics from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at Holy Family Gym in Temple Hills. The clinics are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 16 and designed to improve fundamental basketball skills. Call coach Brown at 240-210-5386 or send and e-mail to brown549@hotmail.com.

Basketball teams holding tryouts

Team Sol is looking for girls’ basketball players for its U-8 and U-9 teams (players born after July 1, 1998, and July 1, 1997). Tryouts will be held Wednesday nights at Northwestern High School starting July 9. Visit www.teamsolbasketball.com or call 301-440-8436.

The Maryland Spartans U-12 boys’ basketball team is looking for players. Call Al Watson at 301-257-9314. The Spartans also seek U-10 players. Call coach John Perry at 301-674-9459 or Tony Spencer at 240-353-5375. The teams are coached by high school coaches.

The Metro Sixers Basketball Club is seeking coaches and players for its U-9, U-10 and U-11 boys’ travel teams for the 2008-09 season. Visit www.metrosixers.org and complete the individual player registration. Interested coaches should send an e-mail to president@metrosixers.org.

The Team Turner U-10, U-11 and U-14 AAU boys’ basketball teams are recruiting players ages 9 to 15. Call Roderick Turner at 301-257-2000 or send an e-mail to teamturner.est.2007@hotmail.com.

Registrations under way

The Potomac Valley AAU Football League is registering new teams for the 2008 season. The league is nationally based and teams will have the chance to play their way into the AAU Nationals in Florida. There are divisions for U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-14 teams. All except for U-6 are unlimited weight. Call 301-653-2814 or visit www.pvaaufootball.info.

The Kettering Boys and Girls Club unlimited football program is looking for players ages 7 to 14 for unlimited weight play this fall. There are no residential boundary restrictions. Call Sam Durant at 240-304-7215 or visit www.klmbgc.com.

The Maryland Spartans Books B4 Ball tackle football and cheer teams will hold early registration through July 18. Registration takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kenmoor Elementary School in Landover. Call coach Jay Cammon at 240-882-2505 or send an e-mail to mdspartans@comcast.net.

The Maryland Titans Pop Warner Football and Cheer Program is holding registration for kids 5 to 15. The club offers flag football for ages 5 to 7 and tackle football for ages 7 to 15. Cheerleader slots are available for ages 5 to 15. Registration is open to all Maryland residents. Call 301-327-7938, 301-233-5881 or visit www.leaguelineup.com⁄4kids.

The Prince George’s Chargers will hold football and cheerleading registration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 7-18 at Lanham Forest Community Park. The club will have tackle football and cheerleading for ages5 to 15 and unlimited weight football for ages 12 and under. The Chargers also will hold a free football and cheerleading conditioning camp for ages 5 to 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. July 7-18 at Lanham Forest Community Park. Visit www.pgchargers.org or call 301-576-5997.