Youth twirlers spin to state win

It’s not often we get to report on baton twirling, but we have to admit, these girls have us spinning.

Students from the Cave Creek area were recently part of the gold medal baton twirling team at the Grand Canyon State Games with a routine set to Elton John’s 1970s classic “Crocodile Rock.”

We hear the girls completed their three‑minute routine with only three total baton drops and will look to improve their performance when they return to the summer Grand Canyon Games in June.

Those talented twirlers are Dominique Hammond, Mia Grace, Kylie Ray, Jessie DuPre, Whitney Guillory, Jessica Lauridsen and Songee Barker.

Nice work, girls.

SUMMER CAMPING

The Sandra Day O’Connor High School basketball program is going camping next month. The Champion Basketball Camps will be brought to campus in three sessions in June.

A boys camp is set for June 5‑8 and is intended for entering freshmen and those players currently in high school. The girls camp will be held June 12‑15.

From June 19‑22, the basketball staff will host a co‑ed, third‑ through eighth‑grade camp.

Registration forms are available at the O’Connor athletics office by calling (623) 445‑7100.

TIME TO SIGN UP

Anthem Soccer Club has announced its tryout schedule for the 2006‑07 season. Tryout dates for U‑8, U‑9 and U‑10 will be held May 22 and June 26. Dates for U‑11, U‑12 and U‑13 are May 23 and June 27, while the U‑14, U‑15, and U‑16 levels have signups May 24 and June 28.

All registration takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Anthem soccer fields. The teams will all compete in the Valley Youth Soccer League (VYSL).

For other registration information, call Mark Kerlin at (623) 582‑2413 or send an e‑mail to markkerlin@hotmail.com.

AND DON’T FORGET

Pinnacle Soccer Academy is looking for a few good players. The 2006‑07 competitive team is hosting tryouts for the U‑7 through U‑17 boys and girls teams at Thunderbird Park near Loop 101 and Thunderbird Road. Visit www.pinnaclesoccer.com for information.

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