CYA Shoot-A-Thon Scores Big for Youth Basketball
by Alisha Yocum
The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball once again had a fun-filled day raising money on February 23 to help cover costs like gym rentals, uniforms, equipment, paid officials, and league fees.
The goal was for each player to raise at least $50 to help support the league. The number of shots attempted varies based on the age group of the player, with anywhere from 20 to 100 shots being attempted. In most cases, shots are attempted from the free throw line; however, the younger ages are moved several feet closer and shoot on lowered rims. The Catoctin High School Basketball Teams were on hand to help throughout the day.
This year, thanks to our generous community, players raised a little over $9,000! As a way to give back, the league also collected several hundred non-perishable items for the Thurmont Food Bank.
The following is a list of the top fundraisers and shooters for the event.
Highest Percentage Foul Shooter Overall—Brayden Rickerd; Highest Percentage Foul Shooter in Each Program—K-2nd Grade Clinic: Kinley Rusch, GYBL/BCWB Boys: Harvey Schildt, Girls GYBL: Lainey Jernigan, Mid-Maryland: Luke Wiles, High School: Ethan Tokar; Highest Fundraiser Overall—Prize—Eli Yocum; Highest Fundraiser in Each Program—K-2nd Grade Clinic: Oliver Snyder, GYBL/BCWB Boys: Clayton Gray, Girls GYBL: Samara Dixon, Mid-Maryland: Deegan Beard, High School: Derek Nicholson.
Catoctin High School Basketball players served as volunteers throughout the day at the CYA Basketball Shoot-A-Thon. The league collected several hundred non-perishable items for the Thurmont Food bank.
