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The Main Event Cobras U-16 and U-15 boys' basketball teams took first place at the AYBT Nationals in Fort Wayne, Ind.

The U-16 team went 6-0 and defeated the Lowell Red Arrows, 44-28, in the championship game. Members of the team are: Johnathan Middlebrooks, Jason Amos, Britton Anderson, Josh Jones, Chase Ward-McEwan, Colby Williams, Adrien Straughn, Hakeem Harrison, Cory Blake, Victor Tabbs, Jamie Forrester and Daniel Lipford. Coaches of the team are Shawn Johnson and John Middlebrooks.

The U-15 team went 5-1 and defeated the Motor City Magic, 63-55, in the championship game. Members of the team are: Anthony Davis, Aaron Hopkins, Phillip Poteat, Donte Allison, Khaleeq Everett, Erik Thomas, Blake Williams and Sean Wood. Coaches of the team are Bruce Blake and Anthony Davis Sr.

The Maryland Ruff Riders U-14 boys' basketball team won the inaugural ESPN Rise National Championship in Orlando, Fla. The Ruff Riders finished first in their pool and advanced in bracket play by beating the Minnesota Jaguars. The Ruff Riders defeated the Fayetteville Stars in the championship game. Members of the team are: Stephan Jiggetts, Marquise Wright, Wayne Johnson, Jr., Daylin Davis, Davon Wiley, Mitchell Hill, Deondre Jolley and Kyler Green.

Sharks end season strong

The Fort Washington Sharks closed out their season with with several individual champions at the Division D meet and several qualifiers for Saturday's Prince-Mont All-Star Meet at Whitehall Pool and Tennis in Bowie.

Akeyla Holley was a triple winner in the meet in the 11-12 girls' butterfly, freestyle and individual medley. She will participate in the all-star meet in all of those events. Arthur Walton qualified for the all-star meet and was a double winner in the 15-18 boys' freestyle and breaststroke.

Marcus Dennis (13-14 boys' free) and Gabby Griffin (13-14 girls' free) were individual winners and both qualified for the all-star meet. Madison Tompkins (U-8 breast), boys' medley relay (Walton, Brandon Dennis, Walton Irving and Joey Patrizio) and the girls' graduated relay (Gabby Stevenson, Holley, Griffin and Marlena Fernandez) also qualified for the all-star meet.

Basketball camp

NBA player Jarret Jack will sponsor a basketball camp from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. from Aug. 10-14 at the Southern Friendship Athletic Facility. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 7-16. Before and after care services are free and available from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Cost of the camp is $265 with each player leaving with a special gift and prizes. Registration is available online at www.jarrettjackbasketballcamp.com or by calling 301-807-8505.

Looking for players

The Temple Hills Bison AAU football club is looking for football players and cheerleaders ages 5-15. There are no weight restrictions for the football teams, and previous playing experience is not required. Practices will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Allenwood Elementary School, 6300 Harley Lane in Temple Hills. The club also is seeking volunteer football and cheerleading coaches. Call 301-586-7562 or 240-606-2495.

MD United lady Ballers are looking for girls between the ages of 8-11 to compete in the AAU basketball season. Contact 301-254-1214.

A local U-11 girls' travel soccer team is planning tryouts. Call Mrs. Davis-Houston at 301-702-2771.

The Camp Springs Boys and Girls Club will hold registration for the fall season from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Auth Village Field, 6111 Baxter Drive in Camp Springs. Theresa Fewell at 301-669-0307 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/camp_springs_tigers.

The Clinton Boys and Girls Club is holding early registration for its fall sports: football (tackle and flag), cheerleading and soccer. Visit www.clintonjets.com or register at the club's equipment shed from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Prospective coaches should register on the club Web site and call Donzell Bowman at 301-868-1244.

(new 5/21) The MD United Sports Foundation is looking for experienced girls' basketball players in ninth grade or age 14 to play AAU basketball through July and boys and girls ages 8 through 10 to play next year's AAU season. Call 301-254-1214.

Maryland Razorbacks are looking for football players, cheerleaders and volunteers for the 2009 season. The Razorbacks have five divisions of play with four being unlimited weight. The divisions are for ages 5-15 years old. Contact 301-856-3112 or visit www.marylandrazorbacks.com