Youth Sports

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Sharks swim well in openers

The Fort Washington Sharks (1-1) dropped their first meet of the Prince-Mont Swim League season Saturday, losing a 277-263 decision to Cheverly in Division C action.

Don Brazelton, Dakota Hinely and Prescott Stewart all repeated their triple wins from the season-opening win against Adelphi. Brazelton claimed the U-8 boys’ freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, with Hinely taking the 11-12 boys’ back, butterfly and individual medley and Stewart winning the 15-18 boys’ fly, breast and IM.

Gabby Griffin won the 9-10 girls’ free and back against Cheverly after capturing a triple victory a week earlier in the fly, free and back. Spencer Bailey had a triple win against Adelphi in the 11-12 girls’ fly, free and back.

Brandon Dennis (11-12 boys) was a repeat double winner in the free and breast. Arthur Walton (13-14 boys) was a double winner in the free and breast against Adelphi and a double winner in the IM and breast against Cheverly. Daniel Leighton won the 15-18 boys’ free and back.

Ashley Bodine won the 15-18 girls’ breast and IM against Cheverly and Colleen McFadden claimed the 15-18 girls fly and back. Erin Dullahan was best in the 11-12 girls’ breast and IM against Adelphi.

Marcus Dennis (9-10 boys) captured the free in the opener. Chelsea Hemphill and Cara Brennan (11-12 girls) took the free and breast, respectively, against Cheverly, while Akeyla Holley (U-8 girls) was first against Cheverly in the breast.

Russett 274, Oxon Hill 115

Boys 10 & Under 25-yard Butterfly

1. Hunter Cox (RU) 22.09.

Girls 10 & Under 25 Butterfly

1. Megan Reyda (RU) 20.83; 2. Hannah Galbreath (OX); 3. Asha Modali (RU).

Boys 11-12 50 Butterfly

1. Stephan Brown (RU) 1:20.22.

Girls 11-12 50 Butterfly

1. Emily Earp (RU) 1:07.62.

Girls 13-14 50 Butterfly

1. Stephanie Comings (RU) 43.90; 2. Alyssa Lindrose (RU).

Boys 15-18 50 Butterfly

1. Matthew Flynn (RU) 28.67.

Girls 15-18 50 Butterfly

1. Meische Cox (RU) 37.51; 2. Justine Davenport (RU).

Boys 8 & Under 25 Freestyle

1. Tyler Reyda (RU) 20.47; 2. Ryan Lynch (RU); 3. Skyler Pure (OX).

Girls 8 & Under 25 Freestyle

1. Jordan Brown (RU) 22.72; 2. Paris Hicks (RU); 3. Lauren Ritter (RU).

Boys 9-10 50 Freestyle

1. Hunter Cox (RU) 39.63; 2. Geofery Duffer (OX); 3. Matthew Lindrose (RU).

Girls 9-10 50 Freestyle

1. Asha Modali (RU) 37.69; 2. Megan Reyda (RU); 3. Stacey Hug (RU).

Boys 11-12 50 Freestyle

1. Ryan Casey (OX) 36.54; 2. Lukas Craig (RU); 3. Chase Steinberger (OX).

Girls 11-12 50 Freestyle

1. Taylor Hicks (RU) 30.87; 2. Jordanna Barley (RU); 3. Gabriella Cheatham (OX).

Boys 13-14 50 Freestyle

1. Thomas Casey (OX) 30.88; 2. Kenny Weaver (OX); 3. Mark Groom (RU).

Girls 13-14 50 Freestyle

1. Stephanie Comings (RU) 34.06; 2. Kathleen Laforte (OX); 3. Addison Craig (RU).

Boys 15-18 100 Freestyle

1. Matthew Flynn (RU) 57.82; 2. Alex Craig (RU).

Girls 15-18 100 Freestyle

1. Meische Cox (RU) 1:09.67; 2. Tina Weaver (OX).

Boys 8 & Under 25 Breaststroke

1. Thomas Wilson (RU) 37.34; 2. Tyler Reyda (RU); 3. Zachary Lindrose (RU).

Girls 8 & Under 25 Breaststroke

1. Paris Hicks (RU) 31.87; 2. Lauren Ritter (RU); 3. Jordan Brown (RU).

Boys 9-10 25 Breaststroke

1. Geofery Duffer (OX) 26.49; 2. Reginald Belgrave (RU).

Girls 9-10 25 Breaststroke

1. Hannah Galbreath (OX) 21.64; 2. Megan Reyda (RU); 3. Asha Modali (RU).

Boys 11-12 50 Breaststroke

1. Ryan Casey (OX) 50.05; 2. Chase Steinberger (OX).

Girls 11-12 50 Breaststroke

1. Taylor Hicks (RU) 39.93; 2. Emily Earp (RU).

Boys 13-14 50 Breaststroke

1. Thomas Casey (OX) 46.82; 2. Elijah Cash (RU); 3. Kenny Weaver (OX).

Girls 13-14 50 Breaststroke

1. Alyssa Lindrose (RU) 46.37; 2. Kathleen Laforte (OX).

Girls 15-18 50 Breaststroke

1. Justine Davenport (RU) 54.27.

Boys 9-10 25 Backstroke

1. Hunter Cox (RU) 22.56; 2. Garrett Duffer (OX); 3. Reginald Belgrave (RU).

Girls 9-10 25 Backstroke

1. Hannah Galbreath (OX) 22.49; 2. Stacey Hug (RU); 3. Suans Tarahishi (RU).

Boys 11-12 50 Backstroke

1. Ryan Casey (OX) 53.37; 2. Chase Steinberger (OX); 3. Nigal Dillon (RU).

Girls 11-12 50 Backstroke

1. Jordanna Barley (RU) 53.68; 2. Gabrielle Cheatham (OX); 3. Emily Earp (RU).

Boys 13-14 50 Backstroke

1. Thomas Casey (OX) 43.88; 2. Elijah Cash (RU); 3. Kenny Weaver (OX).

Girls 13-14 50 Backstroke

1. Kathleen Laforte (OX) 45.80; 2. Addison Craig (RU).

Boys 15-18 50 Backstroke

1. Alex Craig (RU) 36.59.

Girls 15-18 50 Backstroke

1. Meische Cox (RU) 39.04; 2. Tina Weaver (OX).

Boys 8 & Under 25 Backstroke

1. Tyler Reyda (RU) 28.87; 2. Ryan Lynch (RU); 3. Samual Smith (RU).

Girls 8 & Under 25 Backstroke

1. Lauren Ritter (RU) 28.19; 2. Paris Hicks (RU); 3. Lauren Earp (RU).

Boys 12 & Under 100 IM

1. Lukas Craig (RU) 1:52.53.

Girls 12 & Under 100 IM

1. Taylor Hicks (RU) 1:20.81.

Girls 13-14 100 IM

1. Stephanie Comings (RU) 1:34.63; 2. Alyssa Lindrose (RU).

Boys 15-18 100 IM

1. Matthew Flynn (RU) 1:07.72; 2. Alex Craig (RU).

Girls 15-18 100 IM

1. Justine Davenport (RU) 1:44.08.

Eagles make mark at USA track meet

Southern Maryland Eagles Track and Field Club members Tyree Randolph, Tre’ Jones, Carlos Washington and Roy Melvin captured the U-8 sub-bantam, 400-meter relay (1-minute, 3.52 seconds) at the Potomac Valley USA Track and Field Championships June 17 at Reservoir High School. The quartet advanced to the Junior Olympics Region 3 Championships July 7 in Atlanta. Jones also won the long jump championship with leap of 3.11 meters.

Kaylah Smith and Lorenzo Ervin (200), Michael Ford (shot put, javelin) and the boys’ 1,600 relay team (Jeremiah King, Washington, Ervin and DeSaahn Russell) also qualified for the U-8 division at the USA Track and Field Championships.

Melvin and Randolph will also compete in the 100 in Atlanta.

Church basketball season begins

The Ebenezer AME Church of Fort Washington’s summer basketball program is under way. The U-12 team defeated First AME of Gaithersburg in the Second District AMEC Summer Youth Basketball League season opener. The U-13 and U-15 teams from the Fort Washington church also were victorious.

Ebenezer AME is accepting registration for its intramural league for ages 6 to 12. Games are held Saturdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Forestville High School. Call 240-882-8785 or 301-257-0969.

The church also will hold a 3 on 3 Hooping for Glory Tournament on Aug. 12. The winners will receive free shoes from Sportszone. Call 301-257-0969 or send an e-mail to ebenezerbasketball@verizon.net.

Stars go 1-2

The Star Youth Athletics U-9 boys’ basketball team went 1-2 last weekend at the East Coast Clash Tournament at Ashburn, Va.

The Stars beat the Black Top Heat, 32-21, and dropped decisions to Slam-N-Jam (38-34) and the Bentalou Bombers (31-20).

Aaron Thomas and Michael Jackson led the Stars in the three games with 27 and 20 points, respectively. Thomas also added 12 rebounds, while Jackson had nine boards, two blocked shots and six steals. Develle Phillps was the team’s top rebounder with 27 and also had seven blocked shots.

Jamar Wright had 17 points, eight rebounds, 10 steals and four assists. Enrique Foggs added 14 points, eight rebounds and four steals. Adam Hamilton had two points and seven rebounds and David Dasher had four points.

U-8 boys win league title

The Men With Vision U-8 boys’ basketball team captured the championship in the MJM Spring League and will travel to Memphis for the AAU Nationals. Team members include Timothy Williams, D’yon Preston, Gregg Boyd, Dallion Whitley, Rashad Christian, Darius Daniels, Samuel Green Jr., Shaun Wilson, Shane Holmes, Asiel Horton, Brandon Nelson, Cameron Austin, Eric Reynolds, and coaches Gregg Boyd and Scott Christian.

FWARC holds football registration

The Fort Washington Area Recreation Council Boys and Girls Club is holding football registration for the 2006 season. Registration takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Potomac Landing Community Center, 12500 Fort Washington Road in Fort Washington, or you can online at fwarc-bgc.org.

Coaches sought

The Allentown Boys and Girls Club seeks volunteer football and cheerleading coaches. Training will be provided. Call 301-248-7307.

The Maryland Pacers U-17 boys’ basketball team seeks a dedicated team coach to start in June. The team practices in Temple Hills and participates in year-round leagues and tournaments. The team also seeks dedicated players to play year-round. Call Team Manager Tarey Houston at 301-648-2176.

The Oxon Hill Boys and Girls Club is looking for volunteer cheerleading coaches. Call Tanya at 202-841-3382.

The Maryland Cheer Outlaws all-star competitive cheerleading team is looking for girls’ ages 10 to 17. Tryouts will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 12 at Central High School, 200 Cabin Branch Road in Capitol Heights. Call 301-218-9078, send an e-mail to mco.info@gmail.com or log on to www.mdcheeroutlaws.com.

Football camp planned

The Fort Washington Area Recreation Council Boys and Girls Club will host a free non-contact youth football camp for ages 7 to 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday from July 17-29. The camp will be held at Autumnwood Field on Autumnwood Lane in Fort Washington, and will feature football fundamentals, techniques, conditioning and drills. Call 301-292-3978 or FWARC Football Commissioner Ernest Jefferson at 301-642-4170.

Football teams, players sought

The Amateur Athletic Union seeks new and existing tackle football teams to join its new Potomac Valley League. Call Melvin at 301-856-3112 or 301-742-7710.

The Prince George’s Storm Pop Warner cheer and football program is holding open registration for girls and boys ages 5 to 15. All skill levels are welcome and tryouts are not required. Call 301-538-8064 or log on to www.eteamz.com⁄pgstorm.

The Maryland Titans Pop Warner football and cheerleading programs are looking for participants ages 5 to 15. The programs are based in Clinton and open to children from all communities. Call 301-960-4461, send an e-mail to ofsmdtitans@yahoo.com or log on to www.leaguelineup.com⁄4kids.

The Maryland Razorbacks AAU youth football and cheerleading program is looking for players ages 6 to 14 for its unlimited weight program. Call Kecia or Melvin at 301-856-3112 or send and e-mail to www.marylandrazorbacks.com.

Hoops teams holding tryouts

The Maryland Runnin Rebels boys’ basketball organization seeks third-grade players born after Sept. 1, 1997 for a U-8 team and second graders born after Sept. 1, 1998 for a U-7 team. Practices begin in June. Call coach Parker at 301-642-1894 or 301-292-6397.

The Maryland Stunners U-14 boys’ basketball team seeks two experienced players. The team is based in Forestville and will be playing in the AAU and YBOA national tournaments in Orlando, Fla., July 21 to Aug. 8. Players must be available for travel on those dates. Call coach Don at 301-455-0752 or send an e-mail to ddhu2@aol.com.

The Maryland Lady Mystics U-12 girls’ basketball team will hold tryouts at 7 p.m. Tuesdays throughout the summer. Girls born in 1993 or before with experience playing on AAU, high school or Boys and Girls Club teams may try out. Call team manager Patrise Robinson at 202-302-4539 or send an e-mail to maryland_lady_mystics@hotmail.com.

The Prince George’s Metro Steelers seek players to join its U-8, U-10 and U-12 basketball teams for the summer and National play in July and its new AAU football program. Call coach Fludd at 301-736-2543 or send an e-mail to pgmetrosteelers@aol.com.