Steelers teams win flag titles

Arick Simms, Earl Childress, Delaan Hudson, Dylan Turner and Aaron Makle also made key contributions in the win.

Steelers win flag title

The Stephen Decatur Steelers A 8-9-year old football team won the NFL Flag Football championship on Saturday with a 14-0 victory against the Suitland Panthers A team.

The defense led the way as the Steelers finished with a 9-0 record. The team didn’t allow any touchdowns during the regular season and only one TD in the playoffs. Shawn Moss, Terrell Brown, Frank Warner, Shaikh Carmichael, DeQuan Bowman, Christian West, Darrell Wright and Nomi Brown helped lead an offense that averaged 34.3 points per game this season. The Steelers completed an unbeaten season with just eight players on the team, including five who played both offense and defense.

The Steelers are coached by Frank Warner and assistant Jerry Lyle.

Clinton teamwins McSoccerfest

The Clinton-based Griffins FC boys’ soccer team won theU-13 championship at the 15th annual McDonald’s Soccerfest 4-on-4 Tournament in Columbia.

Elmer Ventura Cruz, Anthony Saravia, Maukarios Derby, Jose Morales, Nelson Morales and Jonathino Morales are members of Clinton under the guidance of coach Brian Derby.

McSoccerfest attracted 495 teams and more than 15,000 people throughout the weekend.

Assault beat Wizards

The D.C. Assault U-11 boys’ basketball team earned a 43-25 victory against the Potomac Valley Wizards last week in the Tom Jones Summer League. Ra’Mond Hines led the way with 11 points, 10 rebounds, four blocked shots, three steals and two assists. Adam Hamilton also had 11 points and added five assists, three rebounds and three steals.

Aaron Thomas, Develle Phillips, Isaiah Martin, Jamal Wright, Jamar Arrinbell, Jiar Watson, Jordan Barr, Justin Route, Khalid Slocum, Michael Jackson and Stevon Douglass also contributed as the Assault combined for 43 points, 31 rebounds, 19 steals, 11 assists and six blocks.

Sharks set marks

The Fort Washington Sharks dropped a 283-247 decision to New Carrollton Recreation in week two of Prince-Mont Swim League action on Saturday. The Sharks stayed close by way of several swimmers recording personal marks that resulted in numerous runner-up and third-place efforts.

Jared Saunders (9-10 boys) and Michael True (11-12 boys) set personal marks in the butterfly. Saunders also won the breaststroke. Jacqueline Taylor lowered her mark in the fly by five seconds. Eva Gonzalez and Kimberly Scott lowered their marks by a second each in the 13-14 girls’ fly, as did Nick Leighton in the 15-18 boys’ fly. Scott also lowered her mark by a second in the freestyle. Gonzalez also won the back in record time.

In other free events, runner-up Alexander Plansky (9-10 boys) took five seconds off his mark. Arthur Walton (15-18 boys) was also runner-up with a new mark.

Kristian Spears (13-14 boys) was runner-up by better than four seconds off his mark. Celyna Jackson chopped eight seconds off her mark in the breaststroke and Katie Rice took four seconds off her mark. Rice also took two seconds off her mark in the backstroke. Erin Dullahan lowered her mark in the breast by more than a second, took nearly two seconds off her best in the individual medley and also won the free.

Mary Kamon (9-10 girls) and her brother Charis (11-12 boys) set new marks in the back, Charis by 10 seconds. Jacqueline Taylor (11-12 girls) and Dakota Hinely (13-14 boys) set marks in runner-up efforts. Hinely also won the fly. Amanda Watson and Carolyn Plansky (U-8 girls) also set marks in the back.

Basem Magd (13-14 boys) was third in the IM with a new mark. Jonathan Brevard (15-18 boys) was runner-up with a new mark.

Marcus Dennis (11-12 boys) was a triple winner in the free, breast and IM. Akeyla Holley (9-10 girls) was a double winner in the fly and free and took second in the breast behind teammate Kiara Leath. Arthur Walton (15-18 boys) was a double winner in the breast and back.

David King (back), Ryan Bonomo (breast) and Brian Wynn (free) were winners in the U-8 boys’ races, while Gaby Griffin won the 9-10 girls’ back.

Coaches needed

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.

Registrations scheduled

The Oxon Hill Boys and Girls Club will hold football, cheerleading and soccer registration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 7 at the Oxon Hill Staff Development Center. Call Joe for soccer at 240-351-6460, Ernie for football at 202-236-9595 and Tanya for cheerleading at 202-841-3382. The club also seeks cheerleading and football coaches.

The Southern Maryland Eagles of the Capital Beltway League are seeking athletes ages 5 to 16 for the fall football and cheerleading seasons. The club is planning a free football mini-camp. Call 240-312-3392 or visit www.southernmdeagles.org.

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.

The Fort Washington Area Recreation Council Boys and Girls Club is holding cheerleading registration for children ages 5 to 16 (ages 5 to 7 for peewee cheerleading). Register online at www.fwarc-bgc.org.

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 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.

Conditioning camp planned

Elijah Brooks Elite Training Services will offer a strength and conditioning camp for ages 12 to 21, focusing on sport-specific development. The camp runs through Aug. 8, Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Shytimba Total Fitness Center in District Heights. Call Elijah Brooks at 240-731-1802.

Basketball events planned

Holy Family CYO is sponsoring a J.V.⁄Varsity Girls Summer Basketball League on Saturdays beginning July 12 at Holy Family Gym in Temple Hills. AAU, YBOA and CYO teams are encouraged to join along with girls’ ages 9 to 13. The league format includes eight games plus playoffs. The registration deadline is Wednesday. Call Coach Stacey Sheffey at 202-285-9607 or send an e-mail to Stacey.Sheffey@fns.usda.gov.

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. Monday through July 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.

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.

Coach Mike Glick’s Yellow Jackets Basketball Camp for boys’ ages 7 to 17 will be held July 21-25 at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine. The Bay Hoops Basketball Camp for boys ages 7 to 16 will be held Aug. 4-8 at The City of Bowie Gymnasium. Call 301-570-5730 or visit www.coachglick.com.

Football events planned

The Clinton Boys and Girls Club will hold its second annual Pee Wee Flag Football Tournament Aug. 23-24 at Clinton Sports Park. The team registration fee is $125. The entry deadline is Aug. 1. Players must be ages 5 to 7 as of July 31. Call Melvin or Wanda Sledd at 301-856-6581.

The Fort Washington Stallions will hold a non-contact youth football camp for ages 5 to 14 Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Apple Grove Elementary School Field. Call 301-440-7152 or 240-426-4559 or visit www.fortwashingtonstallions.com.

The Fort Washington Cannons will host a free non-contact Summer Youth Football Skills Camp from 6 to 8 p.m. daily Monday through July 18 at Autumnwood Park in Fort Washington. An on-site field registration for the camp will be available. A $10 donation is requested at the end of the camp. Experienced volunteer coaches needed. Call coach Jefferson for tackle football at 301-642-4170 or coach Leroy Townsend for flag football at 301-741-1159 or visit www.fwarc-bgc.org.

The Capital Beltway League’s Patuxent Rhinos will host its second annual Jamboree⁄ Round Robyn at 9 a.m. Aug. 9 at James Madison Middle School, 7300 Woodyard Road in Upper Marlboro. Call Rick Taylor at 301-868-4034 or send an e-mail to Rhinopd1@aol.com.

Basketball players sought

The Maryland Spartans U-12 boys’ basketball team is seeking 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.