Community of Voices having 3-on-3 basketball tournament in June

Community of Voices will host the Taking it to the Street 3-on-3 basketball tournament June 2 at the Putnam Hill Park. Sign-up starts at 11 a.m., with the tournament going from noon to 4 p.m.

The free tournament is for boys and girls ages 5 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 16, and 17 and older.

For more information, call Ernest Bynum at (740) 452-3200 or Rick Edwards at (740) 221-1488.

Route 40 3-on-3 hoops tourney set for June

The Route 40 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place June 2 and 3 at the West Muskingum schools.

There are divisions for boys and girls of all ages. Cost is $60 per team. Teams can register at www.Route40bb.org.

Deadline is May 24. For more information, call Bill Crane at (740) 891-1985 or email bcrane@laca.org or call Joey Mobley at (740) 260-2799.

Hawaii Police Activities League offering 3 on 3 basketball tournament

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Hawaii Police Activities League offering 3 on 3 basketball tournament

The Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are sponsoring their annual “Click It or Ticket� 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

The events will take place on the following dates at the locations listed below:

* June 15-16: Keaau High School, Keaau (tentative)
* June 22-24: the old Pahoa High gymnasium, Pahoa
* June 29-July 1: Kekuaokalani Gymnasium, Kailua-Kona
* July 14: Kamehameha Park gymnasium, Kohala
* July 20-22: Papaaloa Gymnasium, Laupahoehoe
* August 10-12: the new covered sports building, Panaewa
* August 24-26: Honokaa Sports Complex gymnasium, Honokaa
* September 8: the Naalehu gymnasium in Ka’u (tentative)

The Keaau and Ka’u dates are still being confirmed. All other dates and locations have been confirmed, and preparations are progressing to make each event successful.

Team entries are being accepted in the following age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, high school boys, girls 10 under, girls 12 and under, girls 14 under and high school girls. The age cutoff date is December 31, 2012.

A player may play in only one division during this tournament.

Each division will be limited to the first 10 teams. (Organizations wishing to enter multiple teams are asked to enter one at a time and as space becomes available, additional teams can be entered). Each team will be required to complete a registration packet prior to the tournament. Completed packets must be turned in two weeks prior to each scheduled event date.

Completed packets should be dropped off at the Hilo police station’s Community Policing office (the former Receiving Desk on the first floor) or at the Kona police station’s Receiving Desk.

The high school division boys and girls games will be played and completed on the scheduled Friday nights. During those scheduled dates, activities about child restraint and seat belt usage and DUI education will be available at the various gyms.

Teams interested in participating or anyone requesting additional information may call Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. in East Hawaii at 961-2220 or Officer Randy Morris in West Hawaii at 326-4646, extension 258.

“The Hawaii Police Department is excited about again bringing the ‘Click It or Ticket’ message to eight different district communities on the island,� Botelho said. “Last year’s success has allowed us to continue this type of venture island wide.�

“Click It or Ticket� is a national educational and enforcement campaign to increase seat belt usage and decrease traffic fatalities and injuries.

Voices having 3-on-3 tourney

Community of Voices will host the Taking it to the Street 3-on-3 basketball tournament June 2 at the Putnam Hill Park. Sign-up starts at 11 a.m., with the tournament going from noon to 4 p.m.

The tournament is for boys and girls ages 5 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 16, and 17-and-older. The event is free.

For more information, call Ernest Bynum at (740) 452-3200 or Rick Edwards at (740) 221-1488.

HI-PAL 3-on-3 basketball tournament open for registration

HI-PAL 3-on-3 basketball tournament open for registration

Posted on 11:57 am, Monday, May 14, 2012. Tags: Basketball, hi-pal, police

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The Hawaiʻi Police department’s Traffic Services Section and the Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) are sponsoring their annual “Click It or Ticket” 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

The events will take place on the following dates at the locations listed below:

• June 15-16: Keaʻau High School, Keaʻau (tentative)
• June 22-24: the old Pāhoa High gymnasium, Pāhoa
• June 29-July 1: Kekuaokalani Gymnasium, Kailua-Kona
• July 14: Kamehameha Park gymnasium, Kohala
• July 20-22: Papaʻaloa Gymnasium, Laupāhoehoe
• August 10-12: the new covered sports building, Panaʻewa
• August 24-26: Honoka‘a Sports Complex gymnasium, Honoka‘a
• September 8: the Naʻalehu gymnasium in Ka‘ū (tentative)

The Keaʻau and Ka‘ū dates are still being confirmed. All other dates and locations have been confirmed, and preparations are progressing to make each event successful.

Team entries are being accepted in the following age groups: 5-6, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, high school boys, girls 10 under, girls 12 and under, girls 14 under and high school girls. The age cutoff date is December 31, 2012.

A player may play in only one division during this tournament.

Each division will be limited to the first 10 teams. (Organizations wishing to enter multiple teams are asked to enter one at a time and as space becomes available, additional teams can be entered). Each team will be required to complete a registration packet prior to the tournament. Completed packets must be turned in two weeks prior to each scheduled event date.

Completed packets should be dropped off at the Hilo police station’s Community Policing office (the former Receiving Desk on the first floor) or at the Kona police station’s Receiving Desk.

The high school division boys and girls games will be played and completed on the scheduled Friday nights. During those scheduled dates, activities about child restraint and seat belt usage and DUI education will be available at the various gyms.

Teams interested in participating or anyone requesting additional information may call Officer Joseph Botelho Jr. in East Hawaiʻi at 961-2220 or Officer Randy Morris in West Hawaiʻi at 326-4646, extension 258.

“The Hawaiʻi Police Department is excited about again bring the ‘Click It or Ticket’ message to eight different district communities on the island,” Botelho said. “Last year’s success has allowed us to continue this type of venture island wide.”

“Click It or Ticket” is a national educational and enforcement campaign to increase seat belt usage and decrease traffic fatalities and injuries.

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Route 40 3-on-3 basketball tourney in June

The Route 40 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place June 2 and 3 at the West Muskingum schools.

There are divisions for boys and girls of all ages. Cost is $60 per team. Teams can register at www.Route40bb.org.

Registration will take place at 4 p.m. May 22 at West Muskingum High School.

For more information, call Bill Crane at (740) 891-1985 or email bcrane@laca.org or call Joey Mobley at (740) 260-2799.

Ex-Tiger Crable to host 3-on-3 tourney at Boys & Girls Club

Former Massillon Tiger and University of Michigan football standout Shawn Crable is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament May 19 at the Massillon Boys and Girls Club to benefit the American Heart Association.

Crable, a third-round draft choice of the New England Patriots in 2008 who will soon join the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the Canadian Football League, was employed at Massillon Middle School as a student liaison during the 2011-12 school year.

For more information about the 3-on-3 tournament, call the Massillon Boys and Girls Club at 330-833-4395.

Route 40 3-on-3 basketball tournament coming in June

The Route 40 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place June 2 and 3 at the West Muskingum schools.

There are divisions for boys and girls of all ages. Cost is $60 per team. Teams can register at www.Route40bb.org.

Deadline is May 24. For more information, call Bill Crane at (740) 891-1985 or email bcrane@laca.org or call Joey Mobley at (740) 260-2799.

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BASketball

25TH ANNUAL N.E. ALL-STAR BASKETBALL CAMP: Will runs two weeks at UMass Dartmouth. The first week will take place June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 8-17. The second week will take place July 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 8-17. There will also be half-day sessions July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for boys and girls ages 9-12 at Rangley Street. Call Brian Baptiste at 508-999-8724 for more information.

3v3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: “Hoops for Hasbro” Fundraiser for Hasbro Children’s Hospital of RI on April 28 at 9 a.m. at the Burgo Basketball Association at 101 Slocum Road in Dartmouth. Anyone ages 14 and over are welcome to play in the two-game elimination format. Cost is $10 per player. Spectators are encouraged and donations are welcome. Hosted by UMass Dartmouth Sports Marketing Class. Contact us for more information at www.facebook.com/HoopsForHasbro or UMDLifeSavers@gmail.com

YOUTH UNITED 2012 SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE: For boys and girls ages 10-17 are eligible for New Bedford’s “Youth United”, which will take place at Buttonwood, Hazelwood, Monte and Ashley Parks. The season starts June 6. Tryouts at the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club on May 5, 6 and 12 between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring registration fee of $25, birth certificate and signed contract by parent/guardian. The senior division is for ages 15, 16 and 17. Players cannot turn 18 before the League starts on June 1. The junior division is for ages 13, 14 and 15. Players cannot turn 16 before the League starts June 1. The sophomore division is for ages 10, 11 and 12. Players cannot turn 13 before League starts on June 1. Call Peter Britto at 508-993-1347.

National Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Will be hosted at Calvary Bible Church in Westport on Saturday, May 5th for teens ages 12-15 (JV) and 16-19 (varsity). Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. Winners compete for a free camp scholarship and other prizes. Cost is $40 per team. Register online at www.nationalhoops.com or call 864-237-2086

BURGO BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION: The Burgo Basketball Association, which continues to own and operate out of its Dartmouth complex, has announced its upcoming calendar of events. Those interested in the following events may register online at the organization’s website at www.bbabasketball.com. 2012 BBA Summer League, boys and girls ages 6 and older. The season runs from June through (approximately) Aug. 10. Fee is $80 per child. Instructional and Girls, grades 5-12, Monday and Thursday evenings. Boys, grades 5-12, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Game times are at 6 and 7 p.m. High School League plays Monday and Thursday evenings. College Division plays Saturday and Sunday evenings. Open Division, ages 20 and older, play Saturday and Sunday evenings. Registration will be held through noon on May 31. BBA Summer League registration will be held at the complex on April 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check the website for additional information.

BISHOP STANG CAMPS: Three basketball camps will be held this summer at Bishop Stang High School: June 26-29 Skills Clinic, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. for coed ages 10-16, fundamentals stressed in small-group settings; July 16-19 Advanced Boys Clinic, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. for boys entering grades 8-12 who hope to play high school basketball; July 23-26 Girls Clinic, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. for girls ages 10-18, placed in groups according to ability, to learn fundamentals or advanced skills. Fee $125.00 per clinic. Call Joe Balestracci at (508) 636-8058 or visit the Bishop Stang website and click on Summer 2012.

30th Annual New Bedford Basketball Camp: Will take place June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Bedford high School. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8-18. Contact NBH coach Tom Tarpey for more information at 508-287-4047.

Super Stars Skills Camp: The boys basketball camp will take place July 16-19 at Old Colony. It will run 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys ages 8-12 and 1-4 p.m. for boys ages 12-16. The cost is $110. Contact Camp Director Matt Trahan at mtrahan1@verizon.net or (774) 644-0823.

BASEBALL

Acushnet Post 265 tryouts: Senior Legion tryout 6-9 p.m. on May 19-20 at Champions Field, Pope Park, Acushnet. For all returnees and ages 15-19 from Greater New Bedford invited. Junior Legion tryout 4-6 p.m. on May 26-27 at Champions Field. If unable to attend, contact Randy Debrosse at (508) 717-2030 or at rfiresidechat@aol.com, or Al Gauthier at (401) 258-2741 or at gauthieral@newporthotelgroup.com.

Westport Post 145 American Legion baseball: Will hold registration days Saturday and Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at James Morris Post 145 on 489 Sanford Road in Westport.

Fairhaven Acushnet Little League: Opening day will take place April 28 at St. Francis Xavier School on Main Street in Acushnet with a parade that starts at 11 a.m. Players and coaches need to arrive at 10:15 a.m. to form the parade. The parade will start promptly at 11 a.m. and will march to Pope Park in Acushnet. Opening ceremonies will commence once the parade arrives at the field and we will be having Major League and Minor League games all day. here will be great auction items available such as BIG PAPI’S signed picture with his game used batting glove along with other great items too. Customized t-shirts for sales done on site too as well as other items.

Greater New Bedford Baseball Camp: For boys and girls ages 6-16 will run June 25-29 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at GNB Voc-Tech High School. The cost is $85. It includes expert baseball instruction. Contact Rick Avila at 508-993-4785 or 508-989-2190 or Boomer Rodrigues at 508-524-4532.

Middleboro Bolts: Will be having tryouts on May 6, 13 and 20 from 2:30-5 p.m. at Middleboro High School. Players are encouraged to bring their own bats. The season starts May 27. Please register prior to at www.middleborobaseball.com. For more information, please contact Tony DeSilva at hockbase@aol.com for further questions or call 508-971-0808.

Post 1 American Legion tryouts: Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m.-noon at Walsh Field. Players must be under 20 in 2012. Call Manny Lima for more information 508-992-2189.

MIDDLEBORO POST 64 lEGION: Has begun online registration on www.middleborobaseball.com for residents of Lakeville and Middleboro and certain parts of Freetown and Rochester as well as players who attend Middleboro High School and Apponequet High School ages 15-18. Contact Ron Holmgren at cparhh@juno.com.

MIDDLEBORO BOLTS CRANBERRY TEAM: Has begun online registration for ages 17 and up on www.middleborobaseball.com. The Bolts are in their fifth season in the wooden bat league. Returning players must register. Contact Tony DeSilva at (508) 971-0808 or hockbase@aol.com.

WHALING CITY YBL POKER TOURNEY: The Whaling City Youth Baseball League will be hosting a charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m., at the St. Michael Club, Madeira Ave., New Bedford. Registration and buffet at 6 p.m. with a $50 buy-in hosted by BB Poker. All proceeds go to the league’s scholarship fund, which gives out over $3,500/year to league graduates heading to college. Call Derek Alfiate at (508) 889-3990 for tickets.

FOOTBALL

new bedford whalers youth football: Registration will take place Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Howland Place, 651 Orchard Street in New Bedford. It is for boys ages 5-14 and grades K-8. It is open to all residents of New Bedford and surrounding areas.

CHEERLEADING

New bedford whalers youth CHEERLEADING: Registration will take place Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Howland Place, 651 Orchard Street in New Bedford. It is for girls ages 5-14 and grades K-8. It is open to all residents of New Bedford and surrounding areas. The Whalers also looking for cheer coaches and for anyone interested to contact us at nbwhalers@gmail.com

VOLLEYBALL

WHALER VOLLeYBALL STARTER CAMP: The 5th Annual Whaler Volleyball 4-Day Starter Camp for boys and girls in Grades 3-6 will be held Aug. 13-16, Mon.-Thur. 9-11:45 a.m. at New Bedford High. Cost is $60. Call Neil Macedo at (508) 758-3051 or Steve DeRossi at (774) 202-5497.

GOLF

ORR HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNEY: The Old Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 10, at Acushnet River Valley Golf Course. Tee Off Time 1 p.m. Team Best Ball Format with Callaway Scoring. $115 per player includes green fees, cart, steak dinner, prizes and tourney favors. Dinner only $25. Silent auction and golf raffle to follow dinner. Contact Bob Hohne at (508) 758-9081 or rhohne@orr.mec.edu. All Proceeds to benefit the ORR Athletic Hall of Fame.

RUNNING

First Annual West Island 5K Run/Walk Kids Mile Fun Run: Will take place Sunday, April 29 at 10 a.m. in West Island, Fairhaven. The Kids Mile Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. The K Run/Walk will begin at 11 a.m. The fee is $5. All Kids, anytime. The 5K Run/Walk fee is $20. Day of Race. $25.00. Register on line at www.JBrace.com

fairhaven father’s day road race: 5k and 10k races will be held on June 17 at 9 a.m. The race will start and finish at Hastings Middle School. Entry fee is $15 before May 15 and $20 after. There will be 13 ounce mugs given to the first 1,000 entries, and T-shirts to the first 2,000 entries. Register online at www.jbrace.com

10th Annual Gleason Family YMCA 5K Road Race: Will take place Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. at Onset Pier Wareham. The entry fee is $22. The fee for children under 12 is $17. Cash awards to top 3 male and female overall finishers. Food and refreshments post race. Awards to top 3 in age group categories, and top 3 Walkers. For more information, call 508-295-9622 or www.ymcasouthcoast.org. On-line registration at www.JBrace.com

4th Annual Berkley Athletic Association 5K Road Race: Will take place Sunday, May 20 at 9 a.m. at Anthony Street Sports Comples, Anthony St. in Berkley. The entry fee is $15 prior to May 1 and $20 on May 2 and the day of race. On-line registration and information www.berkleyathletics.org/5k and www.JBrace.com

Hazelwood Women’s 5K Run/Walk: Will take place Sunday, May at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center, 553 Brock Ave. in New Bedford. The entry fee prior to May 1 is $16 with GNBTC membership and $17 each for pair that registers. The fee for all other is $19. Post registration May 1 and day of race is $25. For more information, email haxelwood5k@rungnbtc.com or register online at www.rungnbtc.com

12th Annual Middleboro YMCA 5K , 10K Run and 5K Walk Tispaquin Run Woody’s Walk Camp: Will take place Saturday, June 2 at 9 a.m. at Yomechas 375 Wareham St. Middleboro. The entry fee is $15 prior to May 28 and $20 after May 28th and day of race. Bring the kids, babysitting available, arts crafts, face painting and other fun activities. For more information, call 508-947-1390 or register on-line at www.jbrace.com

98th Feast OF the Blessed Sacrament 13th Annual 5K Road Race and Walk: Will take Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $17 online and $20 through mail and $25 day of the race. There will be cash awards to top 3 male and female overall finishers and medal awards to top 3 male and females in each division. There will be t-shirts to the first 250 registered and food and refreshments for all entrants. Bring the family and enjoy the great Portuguese Hospitality. Directions and information on the Feast: www.portuguesefeast.com

Roachester Road Race 7th Annual 5K Walk/Run: Will take place Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. and will start at Dexter Lane Athletic Field and finish on the Church Green. The entry fee for runners 12 under, 70 and older, and walkers is $10. Runners ages 13 to 69 will pay $15 by Aug. 8. After Aug. 8 and day-of race fee is $20. T-shirts go to the first 300 registered. Early number pick up on Friday, Aug. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the first Congregational Church. Awards to top overall male and female, and to the top 3 male and female in age group divisions. More information: rochesterroadrace@yahoo.com

MISCELLANEOUS

Slamdiabetes Wiffle Ball Tournament: To be held July 21 at Paul Walsh Field in New Bedford to benefit children with type-1 diabetes. Looking for teams with 10 or more players to sign up. Guarantee two seven-inning games with playoffs. Home run Derby open to all ages, kids game vs. special guests. Contact Pat O’Connor at (802) 578-9935 or Mike and Melissa Nailor at nailor4ms@comcast.net.

Learn-To-Row classes: New Bedford Community Rowing is now taking registration for its two Learn-To-Row programs in May. May 5 is Learn-To-Row Day. In two-hour blocks throughout the day, participants gather at NBCR’s Pope’s Island Marina launch site to learn a little bit about rowing and get a hands-on opportunity to row on a rowing machine and in a boat with experienced rowers. Participation in the two-hour program costs $25 per person and is open to all ages. NBCR’s three-week, two-evenings-a-week Learn-To-Row Class begins Monday, May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and continues in that time slot every Monday and Wednesday evening through May 23. Open to participants of all ages, the class provides each student with the basics of rowing and enough on-the-water experience to allow most participants to “graduate” to one of NBCR’s regular rowing programs. The cost of the Learn-To-Row class is $75 for the session. Sign up for either the class or the day by going to www.NewBedfordCommunityRowing.org and clicking on the “sign up” link at the top of the page. For more information, check out the website or call NBCR at 508-717-4013.

YOUTH ROWING TEAM: Youth rowers may opt to begin rowing directly with the youth team. The team rows Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 to noon. The summer youth season begins June 4. Accommodations will be made to allow interested students to join the spring session at any time. For more information, contact Coach Cheyenne Bayse at chey.newbedfordcommunityrowing@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed to help with rowing races: New Bedford Community Rowing is seeking volunteers to assist with April 28 and 29 rowing races on the Acushnet River. On April 28, the Hingham High School and Stonington (CT) High School rowing teams will be competing on New Bedford’s Acushnet River race course. Sunday will bring the championship races for the college league that has raced on the course twice previously this spring. Volunteers, who need not know anything about rowing, are sought for jobs ranging from directing parking at the Pope’s Island Marina launch area to driving launches for race officials to providing information about New Bedford to out-of-town spectators at the finish line. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Anne at New Bedford Community Rowing at 508-717-4013 or anne@newbedfordcommunityrowing.org.

Notices may be mailed to Sports Calendar, The Standard-Times, 25 Elm St., New Bedford, MA 02742, e-mailed to sports@s-t.com or faxed to (508) 997-7491. Notices without stop dates will run three weeks. The sports calendar runs every Thursday, with a cut-off time of 3 p.m. Tuesday for submissions.

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McDivitt, Carlson honored by Curbstone Coaches

BOARDMAN – Practicing for basketball is a must if you hope to find your way in the starting rotation.

Practicing for life, it takes more than good shooting and dribbling skills.

Lakeview High School senior Zach McDivitt and Lowellville High School senior Emily Carlson are starting to realize that successful balance.

Sunday, the two were recognized at The Georgetown for not only their athletic talents, but their academics and other activities in and out of their respective high schools that make them well-rounded people.

Each were presented with the Byrd Giampetro Trophy, a bronze basketball trophy, and a $1,000 scholarship as the Curbstone Coaches Student-Athlete of the Year during the organization’s basketball recognition banquet that honored boys and girls from the All-American Conference, Inter-Tri County League and those on the Northeast Inland District Team.

The requirements for the scholarship include a minimum 2.5 GPA and a balance between their work on and off the court.

“A lot is organization,” said McDivitt, who has a 3.83 GPA. “My parents help me a lot. They always encourage me to do that stuff. I don’t get a lot of sleep.”

Carlson, who has a 4.0 GPA, said she is meticulous about her day.

“It’s a lot of time management, a lot of balancing, a lot of time planning out my day ahead of time, thinking when I’m going to fit in my studies and go to practice,” she said. “It’s a lot of thinking, but my parents help me a lot to get through it.”

In addition to being an all-state basketball selection and being a standout in track and cross country, she plays flute in Lowellville’s array of bands, is a cheerleader and even was the founding director of the Ella Rose Solak Memorial Fundraiser — Have a Heart 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

That said, Carlson, who will go to Ohio Northern this fall and be part of the pharmacy program and may play basketball there, needs time to unwind as well.

“I have a couple of horses out in my backyard,” she said. “Whenever I feel pressure or get stressed out, I just go back there and talk to them. It kind of relieves stress, but I play the piano too. That helps me get through a lot of things.”

McDivitt, on the other hand, did more than play tennis, which he’ll play while he majors in Allied Health at Otterbein University, and excel at basketball. He did many community service projects around the Cortland area.

However, succeeding in basketball wasn’t easy for McDivitt. It took many countless hours of practice over the summer on his own, the kind of effort McDivitt likes to put into most of his endeavors.

“I kind of had a rough start to my basketball season last year and I didn’t want that to happen again,” he said.

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