AJ Williams Ascent To Basketball Stardom Continues
The accolades continue for the No. 2 player in the nation AJ Williams. Just a few weeks ago, Williams was named to ESPN’s 2028 top 25 rankings by basketball analyst Paul Biancardi. Since being ranked, he has picked up several notable camp invites to high-stakes camps that have some of the best basketball players from […]
The accolades continue for the No. 2 player in the nation AJ Williams.
Just a few weeks ago, Williams was named to ESPN’s 2028 top 25 rankings by basketball analyst Paul Biancardi.
Since being ranked, he has picked up several notable camp invites to high-stakes camps that have some of the best basketball players from all over the country participating. Williams was invited to the FIBA Americas Training Camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 22nd-24th and the U16 FIBA Americup Championship on June 2nd-8th (Argentina). He was also invited to the Nike Elite 100 camp.
Williams is currently running with the flagship program, the Georgia Stars, on the AAU circuit and continues to establish himself as a noteworthy player. He already has several notable performances, including scoring 30 points in an On The Radar Hoops circuit. He was also named a standout in the Nike EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League) Session 1 tournament in Indianapolis.
When you watch his game, you see a 6’7 athletic wing that can score from anywhere on the floor. He can create space with elite ball handling and also knock down tough contested shots. Just when you least expect it, he will come into the lane and throw it down on you. His athleticism is off the charts, but he is not reliant on it and makes you pay in other ways, showcasing his versatile skillset.
So many young players fall victim to only being offensive stars, but that is not the case with Williams. He is a great on-ball defender and a pest who jarres the ball loose, leading to easy scoring opportunities on the other end. He prides his game on the defensive end to Kawhi Leonard and on the offensive end to Jayson Tatum, he said in an interview with Pro Insight. To be so young, he already has a deep bag that is only growing every day.
This past season on the hardwood for Dutchtown, he was named Region 3-5A Co-Player of the Year. He didn’t waste any time letting people know how good he was, averaging 18.4 PPG and 12.5 rebounds early on to start his prep career. He has continued to churn out memorable performances on the court and is cementing himself as the next elite prospect.
Silverwood donating $200K for indoor school, youth sports complex
With a $200,000 gift from Silverwood Theme Park, fundraising for the $850,000 fieldhouse project has approached the halfway point. RATHDRUM, Idaho — An indoor sports complex will be a game changer for Lakeland High School. With a $200,000 gift from Silverwood Theme Park, fundraising for the $850,000 fieldhouse project has approached the halfway point. Ground […]
With a $200,000 gift from Silverwood Theme Park, fundraising for the $850,000 fieldhouse project has approached the halfway point.
RATHDRUM, Idaho — An indoor sports complex will be a game changer for Lakeland High School.
With a $200,000 gift from Silverwood Theme Park, fundraising for the $850,000 fieldhouse project has approached the halfway point. Ground is expected to be broken next spring.
“I would just like to say thanks to Silverwood Theme Park,” Lakeland High Principal Jimmy Hoffman said Wednesday during a brief presentation at the school, “so much gratitude to donating this amount of money to help us get started on our project that we’ve been thinking about a lot.”
The fieldhouse, expected to be 15,000-20,000 square feet, would support Lakeland’s extracurricular activities as well as youth sports in the community, Hoffman said. It will be built adjacent to Corbit Field.
Paul Norton, Silverwood’s chief operating officer, said the theme park and Lakeland are partners.
“It was awesome to get the opportunity, when they reached out to see if there was something we could do,” Norton said. “It was a no-brainer to jump right in and help out this community. We’re not an island; we need each other’s support.”
He said with the area growing so much, kids need something to do.
“I’d rather have them do more athletic stuff than a bunch of stuff they’re not going to be proud of later in life,” Norton said.
Hoffman said the facility will be available for use by students as well as youth sports teams and feeder clubs. Lakeland is a big youth sports community, Hoffman said, from Junior Tackle Football to wrestling and basketball, starting as young as third grade.
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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has announced that the National Alliance for Youth Sports has awarded the Certified Youth Sports Administrator credential to Athletics Specialist Erica Shingleton. Shingleton earned the certification by successfully completing the Academy for Youth Sports Administrators. As a CYSA, Shingleton joins an elite group of professionals that […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has announced that the National Alliance for Youth Sports has awarded the Certified Youth Sports Administrator credential to Athletics Specialist Erica Shingleton. Shingleton earned the certification by successfully completing the Academy for Youth Sports Administrators.
As a CYSA, Shingleton joins an elite group of professionals that have earned certification in the field of youth sports and demonstrated that professional development is essential to the delivery of quality sports programs.
Prior to earning the industry recognized certification, candidates must review all materials that are available within the Academy sections and satisfactorily complete all nine section exams. Once the CYSA credential is earned, these youth sports leaders join more than 7,000 other certified professionals who, together, want to offer the highest quality sports experiences in their local communities.
A town of Wake Forest employee since 2024, Shingleton joins Athletics & Aquatics Manager Edward Austin and Athletics Specialist Mikkel Patterson as the PRCR Department’s third CYSA staff member.
Official Video of Dakar 2026 is a Declaration of love for Sport, Youth and Africa
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) has unveiled its official video, a powerful and inspiring piece that sets the tone for the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. Through poetic narration and striking imagery, this video tells the collective story of a continent that is proud, resilient […]
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) has unveiled its official video, a powerful and inspiring piece that sets the tone for the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent.
Through poetic narration and striking imagery, this video tells the collective story of a continent that is proud, resilient and united, and which is ready to welcome the world with passion and ambition. It highlights the founding values of the YOG – respect, humility, excellence and hope – while underlining the central role of young people in building a common future.
“The cradle of humanity, a land of belief and resilience, is ready to make its mark on sporting history”, thunders a powerful voice, resonating with an energy that calls for unity and celebration.
For 14 days, 2,700 athletes aged up to 17 years from all over the world will arrive in Senegal to compete in 25 sports. The spirit of discovery will be embodied through 10 sports of engagement and a rich cultural and festive programme. The cities of Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly will host this global celebration of sport and youth.
This video is more than just a trailer: it’s an invitation. With the participation of Olympic medalist and Senegalese athletics legend Amadou Dia Ba, it invites us to believe in the power of sport, support the next generation, and celebrate the diversity and strength of Africa.
The date has been set: on 31 October 2026, Dakar will be in the global spotlight. Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates.
Table tennis will be among the 25 sports featured at this historic Youth Olympic Games, with the world’s most promising young players set to compete for glory whilst making sporting history on the African continent for the first time.
Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 From 31 October to 13 November 2026 Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly
Red Sox capture Scotts Valley Little League Majors championship in walk-off thriller – Press Banner
Scotts Valley Little League Majors Red Sox coaches and players celebrate after a thrilling 7-6 walk-off win over the Blue Jays in the championship game on June 4. (Contributed) Scotts Valley Little League (SVLL) Majors Red Sox capped off a dominant season with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off win over the Blue Jays in the championship […]
Scotts Valley Little League Majors Red Sox coaches and players celebrate after a thrilling 7-6 walk-off win over the Blue Jays in the championship game on June 4. (Contributed)
Scotts Valley Little League (SVLL) Majors Red Sox capped off a dominant season with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off win over the Blue Jays in the championship game on June 4 at Siltanen Park.
Finishing the regular season atop the standings with a 10-2 record, the Red Sox stayed hot in the playoffs, winning three straight to claim the SVLL Majors title.
Red Sox pitcher Jack Van Every got things started on the mound, keeping the Blue Jays scoreless in the top of the first. The Red Sox jumped out to a quick lead, scoring three runs in the bottom of the inning thanks to clutch at-bats from Jackson Muhly, Ethan Bailey and David Lukina.
The Blue Jays responded with four runs in the second to take a 4-3 lead, and after a triple by Weston McWilliams, their pitching held the Red Sox scoreless in the bottom half. In the top of the third, a key defensive play by right fielder John Watson kept the game within reach for the Red Sox.
Throughout the season, the Red Sox were anchored by the solid play and bats of Lucas Nygaard, Jasper Lyons and Travers Pentin. In the fourth, the Blue Jays tacked on two more runs to extend their lead to 6-3. But the Red Sox answered back with a two-run double by Micah Stiles, closing the gap to just one run.
Joe Swisher took over pitching duties in the fourth and delivered 2 2/3 scoreless innings, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.
Trailing 6-5 in the bottom of the sixth and facing the Blue Jays’ ace, the Red Sox mounted one final rally. After a leadoff strikeout, Swisher doubled, followed by a walk to Van Every. A wild pitch moved both runners into scoring position.
After another strikeout, the Red Sox were down to their final out. With two outs and two strikes, David Lukina delivered the biggest hit of the night—a single to left field that brought home both runners and sealed a walk-off win for the Red Sox.
With the victory, the Red Sox will represent Scotts Valley Little League in the Majors Division Tournament of Champions (TOC).
On June 8, the Red Sox won their first TOC game against the Live Oak Little League Yankees 7-6. In true Red Sox fashion, Joe Swisher hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the sixth inning to drive in Jasper Lyons and seal the victory.
The Red Sox continued in the TOC on June 11, after press deadlines.
On the Diamond: Jonesville left fielder Carsen Cornila sends Bradley home to beat Napoleon Watch Jonesville junior Carsen Cornila drive in the game-winning run (5-4 final) with a double base hit in the bottom of the seventh inning. HILLSDALE COUNTY — Hillsdale College’s athletic teams will host youth camps this summer for basketball, volleyball, football, […]
On the Diamond: Jonesville left fielder Carsen Cornila sends Bradley home to beat Napoleon
Watch Jonesville junior Carsen Cornila drive in the game-winning run (5-4 final) with a double base hit in the bottom of the seventh inning.
HILLSDALE COUNTY — Hillsdale College’s athletic teams will host youth camps this summer for basketball, volleyball, football, and cross country and track and field. Participating students in elementary school through high school will have the opportunity to learn from and train with Hillsdale’s Division II players and coaches.
The Hillsdale Chargers Camps offer a variety of information on instructional schedules for each of the camps, as well as the various packages and amenities offered by Hillsdale College Athletics at each of the events.
The events run through June and go until Aug. 17.
Camp Schedule
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Men’s Basketball:
June 16-18: Youth Camp
August 2: Elite Camp
August 4-6: Offensive Development Camp
Volleyball:
July 13-16: Individual Camp
July 14-16: Youth Camp — Grades 4-7
July 10-12: Team Camp 2
Football:
Aug. 17: Youth Football Camp
Cross Country and Track and Field:
June 16-18: Hillsdale College Cross Country and Track and Field Camp 1
July 9-11: Hillsdale College Cross Country and Track and Field Camp 2
For details, prices, and registration, go to hillsdalechargersamps.com.
Elementary aged kids learn fundamentals of football from UTRGV coaches
UTRGV football finished off another week of hosting their youth camps this month. This time it was for kids in second through fifth grade, the youngest levels of youth football in the valley. “You just got to break it down to the basics, and really focus on how to throw a football and how to […]
UTRGV football finished off another week of hosting their youth camps this month. This time it was for kids in second through fifth grade, the youngest levels of youth football in the valley.
“You just got to break it down to the basics, and really focus on how to throw a football and how to catch a football, how to tackle and really some education on rules of the game,” said UTRGV football head coach Travis Bush.
From competing in the punt, pass and kick contest, to running in a 40 yard dash competition. These kids had a blast learning the steps of the sport while playing on a D1 football field.
“It was a lot of fun since yesterday, we did fun drills and it was very fun,” said UTRGV football camper Sebastian Rubalacava.
Coach Bush and his staff hope events like the ones this June ignite a passion for sports into the youth of the RGV.
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