Sports Briefs: Summer camps shaping up

Published 1:03 pm Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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Soccer, lacrosse, softball results

• Jaden Sink, Lexi Kulis and Emily Garner combined for 17 goals in two games as Davie’s varsity soccer team pummeled Glenn and Parkland last week.

Davie put an end to a three-game losing streak by blanking Glenn 8-0 at home on April 12. Sink and Kulis had hat tricks and Garner had two goals. The Bobcats (2-8, 0-6 Central Piedmont Conference) haven’t won since a 2-0 start, this marking their seventh shutout loss and the fifth time they’ve lost by eight-plus goals.

The next day was a repeat as the War Eagles buried Parkland 9-0 in Winston-Salem. Sink (four goals), Kulis (three) and Garner (two) did the scoring as Davie improved to 4-5-1 overall and 3-3 in the CPC.

The Mustangs (4-9, 1-6) have been outscored 49-0 during a six-game losing streak. Their one CPC win was 2-1 over Glenn on March 15.

• Davie boys lacrosse outlasted Mt. Tabor 18-13 on the road on April 11. The War Eagles (3-8, 3-7 CPC) stopped a three-game slide.

• Playing its first game in 19 days, the Davie JV softball team fell 6-3 to visiting East Forsyth on April 11. It was Davie’s first loss in five games. “We made a few costly errors,” coach Mike Foster said after Davie slipped to 6-4.

Robertson selected to honor society

Emory & Henry senior offensive lineman Preston Robertson of Mocksville was selected to the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society. He will receive a certificate in acknowledgment of his accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.

The Hampshire Honor Society was established by the National Football Foundation to honor college football players from all divisions who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. The player must have also been a starter or significant substitute in their senior season to be eligible for the award.

Long drive competition at Colin Creek

Starting April 29 at 6 p.m., Colin Creek Golf Club in Mocksville will have a monthly long-drive competition. There is a $10 entry fee. Colin Creek will have one each month with the championship being held at the end of September. Call the pro shop to enter, 336-940-2790.

Davie LL golf tournament May 19

Davie Little League is holding a golf tournament to help support raising funds for its new Challenger field. The captain’s choice tournament will be held at Pudding Ridge on May 19. Lunch will be served for players between 12-2 p.m. For more information, contact Leigh Shenberger at 336-287-0305.

Davie softball camp June 19-22

The Davie softball camp will run June 19-22 for kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp for K-4 will be June 19-20 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The cost before June 2 is $55; the cost after June 2 will be $80. The camp for 5-8 grades will be June 21-22 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The cost before June 2 is $55; the cost after June 2 will be $80. For more information, email coach Nathan Handy at handyn@davie.k12.nc.us.

Davie boys basketball camp June 19-22

The Davie boys basketball camp will be held June 19-22 for rising third-ninth graders from 9 a.m.-noon. The early registration cost through June 15 is $100; the cost at the door will be $125. For more information, email coach Josh Pittman at pittmana@davie.k12.nc.us.

Davie girls basketball camp July 24-27

The Davie girls basketball camp will be held for kindergartners through rising eighth graders from July 24-27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost will be $100 if register by June 24; $125 after. Contact coach Lindsey Adams at adamsl@davie.k12.nc.us.