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Upcoming Events middle school and high school. The season begins Sept. 17 and ends Oct. 15. Sign your team up today at Kenosha Merchants www.recplexonline.com/sports/ The U11 Kenosha Merchants will hold tryouts for the 2012 summer patriots-basketball. Contact Jamie baseball season at Carthage College DeMatthew at jdematthew@plprairiewi.com for more information. on Aug. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Contact Scott Bobeck at 262-308Pleasant Prairie Patriots 5225 with any questions. Patriot Basketball will host separate
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BASKETBALL Pleasant Prairie RecPlex The Pleasant Prairie RecPlex is proud to announce the formation of a new basketball program, the Pleasant Prairie Patriots. The Patriots travel basketball program will be offered to boys and girls in grades 5-11, with camps and clinics being offered to players as young as third grade. For more information, contact Jamie DeMatthew at jdematthew@plprairiewi.com Pleasant Prairie Patriots The Pleasant Prairie Patriots Basketball Club will host a Fall Basketball League for boys and girls in | KSN@Play Digital Magazine | Issued August 25, 2011
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The long, winning trad tourney games, capped by a 10-4 decision over Allen Bradley of Milwaukee in the title game.
“That was a remarkable performance,” said Georno, who managed the team from 2000 to 2008. “We The Tirabassi softball team were a very tight-knit team filled Members of that championship has something in common with with tremendous athletes. We all roster were Mario and Vince Bono- held professional jobs outside of the New York Yankees, Montreal figlio, Nick and Russ Guarascio, Canadiens, Pittsburgh Steelers softball, and I think that contributed Alex and Sam Nigro, Tom Keating, to us holding each other to a higher and Boston Celtics – a winning Dick Kreger, Jim Tirabassi, Howie standard. tradition. Ever since the Tirabassi Latshaw, Vince Lia, Mike Molinaro team was first organized decades “We knew each other very well ago, winning has been a way of life, and Jim Spallato. and respected each other, and we whether it’s the annual local Rotary Class B world champs all got along. There were no cliques. and City softball tournaments, Fast forward to 2003, when We all went out together after regional competitions or national Tirabassi earned the crown at the games, even when we were staying tournaments. Class B National Softball Associain hotels for tournaments. There tion World Tournament in St. Louis. was a lot of camaraderie on that In 1962, the Tirabassi ExcavaUnder the guidance of manager tors, as they were known then, team.” captured the Amateur Softball As- George Georno, Jr., that squad lost 2003 team members sociation championship by going its first tournament game to an Among the team’s members in undefeated in the 64-team double Omaha team, then stormed back to 2003 were pitcher Paul Umscheid, elimination tournament. The team win 12 in a row to claim first place catcher Jerry Reaves, first baseman played errorless ball in the seven in the 60-team tournament. Hal Kouldelka, second baseman Bobby Schiess, midfielder Jason Morse, shortstop Scott Atkins, third baseman Apol Arenas, and outfielders Scott Trottier, Matt Knight, Tom Lux and Larry Tostrud. Now move ahead to 2011 when Tirabassi/DLB went undefeated in the Rotary Tournament for its fourth consecutive crown, and suffered only one loss to win the City Tournament for the third year in a row. Two of the reasons that Tirabassi has enjoyed so much recent success are Travis Clark and Mike Umscheid, both 27. Leadoff batter Clark and No. 2 hitter Umscheid played baseball Mike Umscheid joined the Tirabassi softball team in 2008 after playing baseball for together for four years at Tremper Tremper High School and UW-Parkside.
dition continues for Tirabassi softball 2011 team extends local tournament win streaks High School and four years at UWParkside before joining Tirabassi in 2008. “We came to the team knowing that Tirabassi had a reputation for being the best team around the city and for being successful when they traveled to other tournaments, so there were big expectations,” said Mike Umscheid. “That was fine with Travis and me. I love competition and I love winning more than anything.”
first base for Tirabassi from 1995 to 2006. “We looked at it as a privilege to play for that team, and I’m thankful for everything Domenick Tirabassi did for us as our sponsor.
schedules in addition to the Rotary and City tournaments, and it was a lot of fun. I was able to see parts of the country that I might not have seen otherwise.”
“We didn’t have three and fouryear tournament championship streaks like this current team has, but we won a number of titles, including back-to-back a couple of times. We played full tournament
And every year, softball fans in other parts of the country get to see a team from southeastern Wisconsin that knows how to play ball and win with the best of them.
Paul Umscheid is 14 years older than brother Mike, and he contributed to his share of Tirabassi victories during his 11 years with the team. “They asked me to play for them when I came out of Parkside and it was an easy decision because they were the premier team in the area,” said Paul, who pitched and played
The 2003 Tirabassi softball team earned the Class B NSA World Championship.
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Abby Sirocchi Kenosha Crew U17, scored 2 goals at Back to School tourney.
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St. Joseph Catholic Academy Lancers, scored 3 goals in a 6-5 loss to Badger High School in the County Clash Soccer Tournament.
Christian Life, Aug. 17. Jordan Hollingsworth, Ron Kuryanowicz, eagled Kenosha Crew U17, scored the par-5 fourth hole at 2 goals to help the Crew Bristol Oaks Aug. 17. He win the Back to School chipped in the third shot Classic, last weekend. from 120 yards out. Justin Kin, St. Joseph Catholic Academy Lancers, SOCCER scored 3 goals in an 8-0 Rigo Escamilla, Kenosha victory over Sheboygan Bradford, scored 2 goals in Lutheran, last week. a 10-0 victory over Zach Reget, Kenosha
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Top Teams @Play Top Pick - United FC U14 Red
The United FC U14 Red boys won the SC Waukesha Augustfest Soccer Tournament. Team members include Marco Fabiano, Nick Ancona, Joey Capponi, Jake Clady, Alexis Flores, Raul Flores, Ethan Johnson, Jacob Lein, Vidal Lomeli, Ricky Lozano, Adan Martinez, Eddie Martinez and Brian Manzo. The team is coached by Troy Fabiano and Vitalis “Digital” Takawira.
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Hometown: Racine, Wis. Height: 5'10" School: Lawrence University Favorite Teams: Dallas Cowboys, LA Lakers Favorite College: Marquette University Favorite Sport: Basketball Favorite Player: Kobe Bryant Favorite Shoe Brand: Nike Favorite Sport Moment: Completing a 27-0 undefeated basketball season to win the second WIAA state championship. Sport Goal: To create the best basketball club in the area. When I’ve got a game, I can’t play without...Four other players to get the ball to.
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Directory Archery
Pleasant Prairie Predators
Kenosha Bowmen
Contact: 262-857-9908; jpicard2@wi.rr.com Works in conjunction with the Wisconsin Field Archery Association and the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association.
Contact: 262-705-1215;
www.predatorsbaseball.com Travel baseball club for U9 through U14. Affiliated with Cal Ripken Baseball, playing out of the Rec Plex.
Western Kiwanis Youth Baseball
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Baseball Burlington Little League
Contact: www.bllbaseball.com Founded in 1959, the program now has over 500 children playing in five levels.
hitters baseball
Contact: 262-995-4742;
rj@hittersbaseball.org Competes in major showcase tournaments with prospect teams typically ranging from U15 to U18.
Kenosha bobcats
Contact: 262-515-3545;
jatanasoff@carthage.edu Travel baseball organization.
Kenosha Legion Post 21 Merchants
Contact: 262-488-4895;
www.leaguelineup.com/kenoshalegion Traveling baseball organization with teams from U10 to U19.
Kenosha Rampage Rhinos
Contact: 262-208-0770;
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Kenosha Rampage Youth Baseball Club Contact: 847-204-6075; bolear@wi.rr.com Travel organization bringing competitive baseball opportunities to U9 through U14.
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Contact: 262-552-0169; thwitt@hotmail.com U15 baseball travel team.
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program. Traveling teams allow more talented players to play at a more competitive level.
Wisconsin Rampage Select Baseball Contact: 262-344-2887;
rampageselect@yahoo.com Competitive travel baseball organization.
Basketball JC’s Basketball Academy Contact: 920-277-6953;
jcbasketballclasses@gmail.com
Focuses on team chemistry, discipline, respect and unity. Develops skills for basketball and life.
ACADEMY
Kenosha Blue Devils Contact: 262-308-1659;
mark.keckeisen@abbott.com Fifth grade boys travel basketball team.
Kenosha Small Fry Contact: 262-653-9630;
jmilkie@sbcglobal.net Opportunities for shorter boys and girls to excel in basketball. Developmental, yet competitive.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE PATRIOTS BASKETBALL CLUB Contact: 262-925-6764;
jdematthew@plprairiewi.com For players
who seek to play at a high level with exposure to college coaches.
UW-Parkside Men’s Basketball
Contact: 262-595-2468; reigel@uwp.edu Member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, which boasts multiple national champions.
Wisconsin Destiny Basketball
Contact: 262-620-0999; www.destinybb.org For girls in grades 3-12. Travel and training take place between January and May.
Wisconsin Wave Basketball Club
Contact: 262-818-5012; www.wavebball.com Offers different opportunities and activities for youth basketball players of all abilities.
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Gymnastics GUTTORMSEN RECREATION CENTER
Scamps Gymnastics
Contact: 262-658-8191; www.grcbowling.com Independently owned modern bowling center.
Contact: 262-945-8978;
WIFFLEBALL
clemson31@wi.rr.com Provides children with a safe, fun-filled, progressive educational experience through gymnastics.
Sheridan Lanes
Contact: 262-308-4529; pkirsch6@wi.rr.com Bowling leagues.
Hockey Kenosha Komets
Boxing
Contact: 262-945-9767;
www.kenoshakometshockey.com
Straight Up Boxing Contact: 262-914-9257;
Youth hockey for ages 5-17.
www.straightupboxing.com Focus is on the
Kenosha Thunder
workout and sparring. Team members travel to amateur boxing events.
Contact: 262-914-9876;
www.kenoshathunderhockey.com Hockey team.
Cheer and Dance
milwaukee junior admirals aaa hockey
Classic Youth Cheer and Dance CYC Raiders All Stars
Contact: P.O. Box 44116, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Develops kids who are willing to accept all the challenges and self-discipline necessary to compete at the AAA level and become positive role models.
Contact: 262-925-1199; www.cycraiders.com Competitive all-star cheerleading and dance teams from K-12. One of the oldest programs in the nation.
Wisconsin Rampage Junior Hockey Contact: 847-529-8248;
www.wisconsinrampage.com Junior B team
Cycling
playing in the Great Lakes Junior Hockey League.
Kenosha Velosport Contact: 262-748-5003;
www.kenoshavelosport.org Promotes junior bicycle racing. Focuses on road and track racing from the club to the national level.
Darts
Tuesday Night Four Man Dartball League Contact: 262-770-1151;
littlekw022@gmail.com Tuesday night dartball league from October through March.
Lacrosse Kenosha Raptors Lacrosse Contact: 262-770-2041;
KenoshaLacrosseclub@yahoo.com
Open to high school-age boys with competition in the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse League in the spring.
Martial Arts Braun’s Karate and Martial Arts
Football Wisconsin Warriors
Contact: 414-759-8823; www.wiwarriors.com Women’s full contact football team.
Contact: 262-412-5942;
www.bkmartialarts.org Incorporates discipline and respect through karate, aikido, capoeira and more.
dave strasser’s freestyle academy
gOLF Rotary Club of Kenosha West Contact: 262-818-4405;
randbstevens@aol.com Wednesday afternoon co-ed league at Petrifying Springs Golf Course.
Contact: 262-605-8760;
www.davestrasser.com Trains individuals in the sport of life through tailored fitness and disciplined sports training for all ages. Teaches self-defense.
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Directory Martial Arts
Stay In The Game
Kenosha Tae Kwon Do Club
Contact: 262-697-4021;
www.kenoshataekwondo.net All instructors
softball and golf training facility.
Contact: 262-657-8397;
www.stay-in-the-game.com Indoor baseball,
certified through Kukkiwon.
St. Joseph CATHOLIC ACADEMY Contact: 262-654-8651;
Multiple Sports
dwitthun@kenoshastjoseph.com High
Big blue camp Contact: 262-964-0264;
school athletics.
emphasize the learning of basic skills and fundamentals in football, basketball and volleyball.
Contact: 262-652-7373;
www.bigbluecamp.com Designed to
wisconsin club net
todd.anderson@club-net.com The West Side Tennis and Swim program.
Boys & Girls Club/CYC
Contact: 262-654-6200; www.bgckenosha.org Offers instruction/play in softball, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, football and golf. Also has instruction in dance and cheerleading.
Rugby Kenosha Vultures Rugby Football Club
Bradford High School
Contact: 262-552-7167;
http://bradford.kusd.edu High school sports.
high school boys for spring and summer play. No experience is required.
www.kenoshavulturesrugby.com Open to
Contact: 262-359-6200;
Kenosha Christian Life High School
UW-Parkside Men’s Rugby Football Club Contact: 262-880-7602;
Contact: 262-694-3900; spowell@kclsed.org High school sports in the Midwest Classic Conference, WIAA Division 3.
KENOSHA SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Contact: 262-652-1699; clewis@khds.org Sports training and competition for cognitively challenged adults.
www.parksiderugby.com Club sport at UW-Parkside.
Running Kenosha Running Club
Contact: 262-652-9046;
Kenosha YMCA
www.kenosharunningclub.org Puts on two
Contact: 262-654-9622;
races per year with proceeds going to Kenosha area charities which have health and fitness as an important part of their service.
www.kenoshaymca.org
Offers activities in multiple sports for all ages.
Lakeland Little League Contact: 262-942-7751;
burnett914@yahoo.com Youth baseball and softball organization serving western Kenosha County.
LOSE THE SHOES SUMMER SPORTS FESTIVAL Contact: 262-818-1502;
www.losetheshoes.org Summer sports festival
on Kenosha’s lakefront. The inaugural festival took place July 23-24, 2011.
Rec Plex
Contact: 262-947-0437;
www.recplexonline.com/sports
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Soccer Ace Soccer Club
Contact: www.acesoccerclub.org Travel Soccer Club with branches in Racine, Milwaukee and Kenosha. Youth U8 and above.
carthage college Contact: 262-551-5930;
sdomin@carthage.edu Division III soccer. KASL
Contact: 262-694-0248;
www.kenoshasoccer.com Soccer for all ages
and skill levels in gender and competition divisions.
Kenosha Crew
Contact: 262-945-0806;
www.kenoshacrew.com
Club soccer for U8 through U18.
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Volleyball United FC Soccer Club
Southport Volleyball Club
Contact: 262-945-8514; www.unitedfcwi.com Select club of the Kenosha Area Soccer League. Competitive program from age 5 through high school.
Contact: 262-764-1930;
WIFFLEBALL
muvolleyball@hotmail.com Boys volleyball for age 14-18. Club competes at regional level.
Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club Contact: 262-862-7294;
Softball
www.wisconsinjuniors.com
kiwanis breakfast club
Based out of the Rec Plex. Works closely with college coaches.
Contact: 262-945-5141;
jwavro@fairwaymc.com Sponsors softball. Kenosha Cyclones Fastpitch Club
Contact: 262-210-8456;
www.kenoshacyclones.org Serves U10
through U18. Members of the Amateur Softball Association Junior Olympic program as well as other national associations.
Tennis
Wrestling Little Red Hot Wrestling Club Contact: 262-515-3097;
ktownwrestling@yahoo.com
Designed to develop basic wrestling skills, life skills and high academic excellence for boys and girls.
tremper high school East Side Tennis Club
Contact: 262-960-4722; www.estfc.com Features instruction and recreational play. USTA junior and adult teams.
Contact: www.kenoshawrestling.org High school wrestling.
Kenosha Tennis Club
Contact: 262-496-7781; tpacetti@yahoo.com Summer tennis with lessons and match play opportunities.
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INSIDE SCHOOLS [Media Reports]
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KSN Schools Interactive Index HIGH SCHOOLS
› Bradford › Christian Life › St. Joseph Catholic Academy › Tremper
Bradford High MORE HEADLINES
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Bradford defeats Badger to start 2011 campaign The Bradford High School varsity boys soccer squad kicked off its season in a big way last week. The Red Devils had little trouble in securing a 6-0 victory over Lake Geneva Badger. Bradford employed a balanced attack, getting six goals from six different players.
The ball stops here! The Bradford boys soccer team was a step ahead of the competition in its season opener.
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Rigo Escamilla served up a pair of assists in the Red Devils’ season-opening victory over Lake Geneva Badger.
Red Devils on the attack.
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For more information, contact Steve Knecht at 262-359-6200 or bradford.kusd.edu/athletics/index.html
Christian Life MORE HEADLINES
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CLS varsity boys soccer nets first win of season The Christian Life boys varsity soccer team earned its first win of the season Aug. 20. The Eagles defeated Waupun High School, 3-1, at the Central Wisconsin Christian Tournament. The Eagles set the tone early, scoring in the third minute of the contest.
Goalkeeper Nick Rozema catches his breath during the Central Wisconsin Christian Tournament.
Wes Hardy plays the long ball.
TOP PERFORMERS
Sean Taylor scored in the 42nd and 45th minutes to help secure the Eagles’ 3-1 victory over Waupun. Tyler Tennyson scored the first goal of the game for the Eagles, while Nick Rozema turned away 12 shots in goal. Sean Taylor looks to attack.
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For more information, contact Steve Powell, Athletic Director at 262-694-3900 or www.christianlifesoccer.com
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Lancers win consolation final at Redwing Invitational The St. Joseph boys soccer team scored a 3-0 victory over Sheboygan Christian in the consolation final of the Redwing Invitational in Sheboygan Aug. 20. The Lancers fell to Sheboygan North, 2-1, before trouncing Sheboygan Lutheran, 8-0. The squad left Sheboygan with a 2-3 overall record.
Pete Collins attacks. The 2011 St. Joseph Catholic Academy boys soccer team
TOP PERFORMERS
Michael Ryan accounted for all the scoring with a hat trick in the Lancer boys soccer team’s 3-0 win over Sheboygan Christian. Justin Kin scored three goals in the 8-0 conquest of Sheboygan Lutheran, while Pete Collins tallied two unassisted goals and added a pair of assists. Kyle Koth backstopped the Lancers to a pair of shutouts and denied a breakaway.
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John Domkowski fires a shot.
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For more information, contact Dave Witthun at 262-654-8651 or kenoshastjoseph.com/athletics.html
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Tremper soccer team off to a perfect start The Tremper High School boys soccer team is off to a 4-0 start. Tremper defeated St. Joseph 6-0 and Central 2-0 in the County Clash. Tremper then traveled to Elkhorn for a tightly contested game, bringing home a 4-2 victory.
Tremper Soccer
Joey Zeidan takes a shot.
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Rafa Munoz and Josh Skanron scored two goals each in the County Clash Soccer Tournament. Jaime Collin scored one goal and had two assists in the tourney. Jordan Zamudio makes a save.
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For more information, contact John Matera, Athletic Director at 262-359-2307 or tremper.kusd.edu/sports/
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› Pleasant Prairie Predators
› Boys & Girls Club
SOCCER
› ACE Soccer › Kenosha Crew › United FC
Pleasant Prairie Predators MORE HEADLINES
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For more information, contact Kurt Jensen at 262-308-0008 or www.predatorsbaseball.com CALENDAR
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The Pleasant Prairie Baseball Club wrapped up their fifth season with an end-of-the-year banquet on Aug. 7. The club is home to five travel baseball teams for 10-14-yearolds. In addition to producing quality baseball players, the club provides recognition for academic excellence. The club is proud to report that 86 percent of this year’s players qualified for the Academic All-Star Award.
U11 Predators
2011 Pleasant Prairie Predators
U13 Predators Noah Jensen leads off first.
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ACE Soccer Club MORE HEADLINES
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ACE Soccer Club gears up for fall season Ace Soccer Club geared up for its fall season Aug. 20 by conducting intra-club scrimmages. Even with some adverse weather in the area, the teams got some good work in to prepare them for the upcoming season. ACE Soccer Club will compete in the Battle on the Border Tournament this weekend with its U11 and U12 teams. Some of the other teams will travel to Waukesha to start their season.
Scramble for a loose ball.
One step ahead! ACE teams are looking for a big fall.
Shielding off a defender.
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For more information, contact Oscar Toscano at www.acesoccerclub.com
Kenosha Crew MORE HEADLINES
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U17 Kenosha Crew girls win Back to School Classic The U17 Kenosha Crew girls soccer team took the title in the Back to School Classic last weekend. The Crew defeated the FC Panthers Gold, 3-1, in the championship match. The Crew earned a measure of revenge in the finals, avenging a 2-0 loss to FC Panthers Gold earlier in the tournament.
Rachel Hall pushes forward.
The Kenosha Crew ran through the competition in winning the Back to School Classic.
TOP PERFORMERS
Jordan Hollingsworth set the tone by scoring the first goal in the championship game of the Back to School Classic. She scored two goals in the tournament, as did teammate Abby Sirocchi. Lizzie Hawbaker notched a goal and an assist at the Back to School Classic.
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Jessie McKay looks to distribute.
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For more information, contact Jeff Reget at 262-818-1502 or www.kenoshacrew.com
United FC MORE HEADLINES
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United FC U9 Red boys winners in Waukesha The United FC U9 Red boys soccer team opened its season with a dominating performance at SC Waukesha’s Augustfest Soccer Tournament. The locals hammered SC Waukesha, 9-1, routed FC Milwaukee, 10-5, and crushed SCW Galaxy, 8-2, to win their division outright.
Members of the United FC U9 Red boys team were all smiles after three convincing victories in Waukesha last weekend.
Kedona Thompson races for a 50-50 ball.
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Brandon Manzo, Adam Larson and Dragan Kesich led the way for the United FC boys U11 Red team in their outing at the Milwaukee Invitational.
Anlea Brownewell gets ready to deliver a pass.
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For more information, contact Gino Alia at 262-694-9454 or www.unitedfcwi.com
Boys & Girls Club
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Boys & Girls Club’s indoor soccer facility hosts soccer camps The new Boys & Girls Club indoor soccer facility is hosting soccer camps for youth players ages 7-9. The camp provides players with a higher level of training than is provided in a recreational setting, focused on teaching specific individual ball skills. Campers experience an interactive, fun training environment that is focused on developing confidence, skill and passion for the game. Agility drill.
Campers talk soccer at the Boys & Girls Club’s new indoor soccer facility.
Dribbling drill.
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Getting a workout at soccer camp.
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For more information, contact Jackie Schmit at 262-654-6200 or www.bgckenosha.org
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