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The Laurel Knights FC U-13 boys' soccer team won the title at the Hempfield Classic Tournament last weekend in Lancaster, Pa. Playing in the tournament's U-14 division, the Knights won all four of their games and outscored their opponents 14-1.

Marvin Martinez led Laurel with six goals in the tournament, while Edward Conteras added four goals. Alla Tesful scored twice, and Denis Rodriguez and Jake Miller each had one goal. Goalkeeper Andrew Davis registered three consecutive shutouts.

The team, which is part of the Laurel Soccer Club and plays in the National Capital Soccer League, also includes Omid Barr, Maximillien Berry, Theodoros Boumboulis, Andrew Davis, Edvin A. Hernandez, Rory McClain, Gregory Romain, Freddy Sanchez-Farfan and Jason Manzanares and is coached by Edvin M. Hernandez.

Tryouts/registrations

A U-19 premier girls' soccer club is seeking experienced players interested in playing at the college level. The team is planning a winter indoor season and spring outdoor season. The coach is a college recruiter. Call John Weisenburg at 240-462-8292 or Paul Decker at 240- 464-6744.

Catholic University baseball coach Ross Natoli will conduct instructional camps from Dec. 20-31 and on weekends from Jan. 10 through Feb. 14 for players ages 7-18. The camps will emphasize fundamental skill development and college prospect exposure. Group and Team discounts are available. Call 202-319-6092.

The D.C. Assault U-8 boys' basketball team, coached by Friendly High JV coach Tyrone Cole, is seeking players born after Sept. 1, 2001. Call 240-427-6858.

The Beltway Ballers boys' basketball organization is seeking coaches for its U-8, U-13 and U-15 teams. The club also seeks U-8 players (8 on Sept. 1, 2010 or in second grade), U-11 players (11 on Sept. 1, 2010 or in fifth grade) and U-12 players (12 on Sept. 1, 2010 or in sixth grade). The club is based in Laurel and Largo. Call Roy at 410-977-4337.

The Maryland United Lady Ballers are looking for girls ages 9-13 for the AAU basketball season. Call 301-254-1214.

The Friends of Emery Winter Hoops Basketball League will run from Dec. 6 through March 7 at the Emery Recreation Center, Georgia Avenue and Madison Street, NW, in the District. The league includes divisions for teams in the U-9 through U-14 age groups with games on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The registration deadline is Nov. 30. Call Nathaniel Catlett at 202-262-0301.