CYA Celebrates Mid-Maryland 8th Grade Players
Alisha Yocum
Each year, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball takes time to recognize a special group of players: those finishing their final season of middle school basketball.
This year was no different, as the organization honored both the Girls and Boys Varsity Mid-Maryland 8th grade players at the conclusion of their seasons. The recognition celebrates not only their accomplishments on the court, but also their dedication, teamwork, and growth throughout their years in the program.
For many of these athletes, this marks the end of their CYA basketball journey, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter as they prepare to compete at the high school level.
CYA Basketball extends its congratulations to all of the players and wishes them continued success both on and off the court in the years ahead.
The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball program in offers recreational and competitive basketball for local youth. Programs include Mid-Maryland travel teams for grades 6-8 and GYBL (Gettysburg Youth Basketball League) for grades 3-6, and clinics for grades K-2 focusing on skill development and teamwork. Registration typically opens in September for winter seasons. The CYA Basketball program’s mission is to provide the Catoctin area youth the opportunity to play the game of basketball in a fun, educational, competitive, and positive atmosphere.
Girls 8th Grade Mid-Maryland Players
(from left) Coach Peyton Davis, Noelle James, Nola Schildt, Emma Sparkman, Auston Droneburg, Ellaina Case, Abby Morlan, Scarlette Riffle, and Coach Emily Austill.
Boys 8th Grade Varsity Players
(from left, back row) Coach Justus Yocum, Kaiden Dewees, Jeremy Veronie, Nathanael Fountain, James Clements, Daniel Genemans, Coach Landon Routzahn; (front row) Ben Lake, Weston Tyler, Chris Smallwood, Gavin Vaughan, and Eli Yocum.
