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Page 8 The Tri-City Reporter, Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Sports & Education
Gibson County holds youth football camp BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County High School football coaching staff and Pioneer football players entertained nearly 45 children at their third annual Youth Tackle Football Camp held at Gibson County this past week. The camp was open to third through eighth grades. The camp included four days of learning the fundamentals of football, doing drills and scrimmages with each other. Coaches went over several fundamental drills that emphasized blocking, catching and running with the football. Gibson County Coach Morgan Cruce said he was happy with the turn out and the ability of some of the young players. The camp
was from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. each day and each of
the participants received a Pioneer Football Camp t-
shirt. The camp also gave the campers a chance to
meet the 2014 County High
Gibson School
GIBSON COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL TACKLE CAMP – The Gibson County High School football coaching staff and Pioneer football players entertained nearly 45 children at their third annual Youth Tackle Football Camp held at Gibson County this past week. The camp was open to third through eighth-grades. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PIONEERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WINNER - Award winners at Gibson County High School Pioneers Youth Football Tackle Camp were (front row) Tamyka Bonds- best hands, Cameron Nolan-best hands, (middle row) Christian Poore-quarterback, Braxton Ellis-best hands and Seth Cash-power ball toss, (back row) Derek Record -power ball toss and Trey Baker-power ball toss. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
football players. Award winners during the Pioneer Youth Football Tackle Camp in receivers or running back for best hands were Tamyka Bonds (3rd and 4th), Cameron Nolan (5th and 6th) and Braxton Ellis (7th and 8th). In the lineman power ball toss the winners were Seth Cash (3rd and 4th), Trey Baker (5th and 6th) and Derek Record (7th and 8th). The quarterback award went to Christian Poore. Gibson County Coach Cruce said, “The future is looking good for Gibson County football. We are starting to see the benefits from the Youth Pioneer League.” Coach Cruce ended the camp by thanking the kids and their parent for attending the camp.
COACH CRUSE SPEAKS - Gibson County High School head football coach Morgan Cruce speaks with the campers after a night practice session. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
RODGERS MOVES THE BALL – Nate Rodgers backs a great cut to move the ball down the field for a touchdown during Youth Tackle Football Camp this past week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PRACTICE ACTION – Gibson County camper A.T. Elliott in action during practice at the week long camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
2014 KENTON WHITE SQUIRREL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 28 8:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony & Veterans Breakfast at Kenton Youth Center
WATER BREAK - Gibson County football camper Luke Stafford get some much needed water from coach Cruce during the week long camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
FUTURE QUARTERBACK – Christian Poore performs a quarterback ball-handling drill. The Gibson County coaching staff was impressed with Poore’s ability as quarterback during the GC Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Sunday, June 29 6 p.m. - Community Church Service Kenton Gym Monday, June 30 7:30 a.m. - Community Prayer Breakfast Kenton Youth Center Tuesday, July 1 5:00 p.m. - Spaghetti Supper at Kenton Gym 7:00 p.m. Auction starts at Kenton Gym
WORKING THROUGH PRACTICE – Campers run through an offensive drill during the GC Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Thursday, July 3 5-7 p.m. – Business Open House Downtown Kenton Friday, July 4 8:00 a.m. – 5K run (registration @ 7 a.m.) 10:00 a.m. – Line-up for Parade @ Plastech parking lot 10:30 a.m. – Parade 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Family & Friends Day behind Kenton Gym. Vendors include food, crafts, jewlry, toys, face painting, bouncers 6-8 p.m. - Karacke Competition behind Kenton Gym 9-9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
BLOCKING DRILL – Blaine Cooksey of Dyer works on how to block during the Gibson County Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey
MORRIS DEMONSTRATES DEFENSIVE DRILL - Pioneer football coach Clayton Morris explains a defensive drill to the campers during the Gibson County Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Sports & Education
Gibson County holds youth football camp BY LORI CATHEY The Gibson County High School football coaching staff and Pioneer football players entertained nearly 45 children at their third annual Youth Tackle Football Camp held at Gibson County this past week. The camp was open to third through eighth grades. The camp included four days of learning the fundamentals of football, doing drills and scrimmages with each other. Coaches went over several fundamental drills that emphasized blocking, catching and running with the football. Gibson County Coach Morgan Cruce said he was happy with the turn out and the ability of some of the young players. The camp
was from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. each day and each of
the participants received a Pioneer Football Camp t-
shirt. The camp also gave the campers a chance to
meet the 2014 County High
Gibson School
GIBSON COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL TACKLE CAMP – The Gibson County High School football coaching staff and Pioneer football players entertained nearly 45 children at their third annual Youth Tackle Football Camp held at Gibson County this past week. The camp was open to third through eighth-grades. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PIONEERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WINNER - Award winners at Gibson County High School Pioneers Youth Football Tackle Camp were (front row) Tamyka Bonds- best hands, Cameron Nolan-best hands, (middle row) Christian Poore-quarterback, Braxton Ellis-best hands and Seth Cash-power ball toss, (back row) Derek Record -power ball toss and Trey Baker-power ball toss. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
football players. Award winners during the Pioneer Youth Football Tackle Camp in receivers or running back for best hands were Tamyka Bonds (3rd and 4th), Cameron Nolan (5th and 6th) and Braxton Ellis (7th and 8th). In the lineman power ball toss the winners were Seth Cash (3rd and 4th), Trey Baker (5th and 6th) and Derek Record (7th and 8th). The quarterback award went to Christian Poore. Gibson County Coach Cruce said, “The future is looking good for Gibson County football. We are starting to see the benefits from the Youth Pioneer League.” Coach Cruce ended the camp by thanking the kids and their parent for attending the camp.
COACH CRUSE SPEAKS - Gibson County High School head football coach Morgan Cruce speaks with the campers after a night practice session. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
RODGERS MOVES THE BALL – Nate Rodgers backs a great cut to move the ball down the field for a touchdown during Youth Tackle Football Camp this past week. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
PRACTICE ACTION – Gibson County camper A.T. Elliott in action during practice at the week long camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
2014 KENTON WHITE SQUIRREL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 28 8:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony & Veterans Breakfast at Kenton Youth Center
WATER BREAK - Gibson County football camper Luke Stafford get some much needed water from coach Cruce during the week long camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
FUTURE QUARTERBACK – Christian Poore performs a quarterback ball-handling drill. The Gibson County coaching staff was impressed with Poore’s ability as quarterback during the GC Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Sunday, June 29 6 p.m. - Community Church Service Kenton Gym Monday, June 30 7:30 a.m. - Community Prayer Breakfast Kenton Youth Center Tuesday, July 1 5:00 p.m. - Spaghetti Supper at Kenton Gym 7:00 p.m. Auction starts at Kenton Gym
WORKING THROUGH PRACTICE – Campers run through an offensive drill during the GC Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
Thursday, July 3 5-7 p.m. – Business Open House Downtown Kenton Friday, July 4 8:00 a.m. – 5K run (registration @ 7 a.m.) 10:00 a.m. – Line-up for Parade @ Plastech parking lot 10:30 a.m. – Parade 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Family & Friends Day behind Kenton Gym. Vendors include food, crafts, jewlry, toys, face painting, bouncers 6-8 p.m. - Karacke Competition behind Kenton Gym 9-9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
BLOCKING DRILL – Blaine Cooksey of Dyer works on how to block during the Gibson County Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey
MORRIS DEMONSTRATES DEFENSIVE DRILL - Pioneer football coach Clayton Morris explains a defensive drill to the campers during the Gibson County Football Camp. (Photo by Lori Cathey)
