Tag: Joyce Oscar
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It’s Grind Time for Sheldon Graham
Standing 5’11” at 155 pounds, Sheldon Graham is preparing for his freshman season at Bob Jones High School, the home of the Patriots in Madison, Alabama. Just like many players Sheldon has had some challenges as he entered into his football career. “I love the game,” he says. “Football teaches you leadership and perseverance but…
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Hayden Milner Enjoys a Razorback Visit
It’s that time of the year where many colleges are holding prospect camps and visits. A prospect camp allows players to be seen by specific college coaches. This is usually a school that the athlete desires to attend after completing high school. Prospect visits give the student athletes a chance to tour the campus and…
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Garrison Cantrell Makes Time for it All
Whether it’s visiting the Georgia State Capitol or helping his younger brother with T-Ball, multi-sport athlete Garrison Cantrell always comes ready. The quarterback is definitely ready for camp season. Having already attended MVP Camp and the Elite 11 Academy events, Garrison is headed to a few more camps this off season. Catch him at events…
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To CLOSE or not to CLOSE…What do YOU think?
It’s been a tough time for everyone during this COVID-19 crisis. It seems to be especially hard for athletes and those that have an active lifestyle. This week a Massachusetts gym defied state regulations and reopened. And what happened in return? According to the Boston Globe, a court order was put in to have its…
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5 QUESTIONS WITH WIDE RECEIVER SETH FULLER
Let’s take a moment to see what Seth Fuller has to say about being a part of a team and competing. See why Seth Grinds: https://mypbtv.com/programs/seth-fuller-why-i-grind
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Ravyn Madaris is Making the Shots that Count
I’m sure many players have dreamed about it but Ravyn Madaris, a point guard for the Pebblebrook Falcons in Mableton, Georgia, has lived it a couple of times. During the Boo Williams AAU Nike Invitational, this past spring the 5’7″ senior sank a 3/4th court shot at the buzzer. To add a few sprinkles to…
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Meet Pebblebrook’s Azaria Alexander
Who’s that girl??? She’s that girl…Azaria (Zhee) Alexander a 2020 shooting guard for the Pebblebrook Falcons in Mableton, Georgia and SHE’s GOT GAME! Women’s basketball has come a long way since Dr. James Naismith invented the game in Springfield Massachusetts in 1891. Today female basketball players can play the game with as much of an…
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Pebblebrook’s Milana Holmes:1000 Points and Counting
She was just a mere five-years-old when her dad first put a ball in her hands and she hasn’t stopped since. Now for four years, she has dedicated herself to her school and her teammates, but after winning a non-conference game against Tri-Cities High School 67-56, Milana Holmes’ coaches and teammates dedicated the moment to…
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Dreams Can Be Reality
There’s a quote that says “If you wake up tired you’ve been chasing your dreams. If you go to bed tired, you’re making your dreams happen.” On November 8th, senior Drake Bachman posted on his twitter timeline, “Woodgrove High School chasing State Championship Division 4 Virginia!” Exactly one month to that day on December 8,…
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Parker is Back in the Action
Robert Parker’s Return to the Field after Injury In the world of athletic recruiting, timing is everything. There’s a lot of time and effort that goes into evaluating, offering and signing a high school prospect and an injury can easily end a college athletic dream. This was the case of senior Robert Parker who…
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What is the NCAA Dead Period?
I was surprised, after speaking with a student athlete, that he didn’t know what the NCAA dead period was. So let’s just talk about that for a brief moment. Contrary to what most believe, the dead period is not a time when an athlete can’t do anything to help their recruiting process. The NCAA…
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Jonathan and Nicholas Alvarado: Bosco Prep’s Ironmen
by Joyce Oscar We’ve heard many athletic team members refer to each other as brothers and sisters. It’s always great to have that family bond when you’re on the field, court or track. But it’s even better when you know you have that blood bond there with you. Jonathan & Nicholas Alvarado Meet…
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Start Strong…Finish Strong: Growing Up Enneking
by Joyce Oscar Growing up with brothers and sisters can be a constant measuring stick throughout childhood. An older sibling and involved parents can mold a child’s interests and passions, so family members often gravitate toward the same craft. Take the Ennekings for instance. Brothers William (17), Jack (16) and Aidan (15) are knows…
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Sports Performance Training…How Important?
by Joyce Oscar Sports performance training is exactly what it sounds like. Athletes have goals of enhancing strength, power, speed, agility, quickness, reaction, and more to improve abilities in their respective sport of choice. General fitness training can involve the same movements that athletes require, but Sports Performance Training is more specific to…
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Du’Shaunte Holloway: Exposure Equals Scholarships
Du’Shaunte Holloway: How Important is Social Media? by Joyce Oscar Today’s competition within the sports environment is stronger than ever. There is a tremendous amount of talent and athleticism and not enough scholarships. Statistics show that for every 30 athletes there is only 1 person who is actively looking to track talent (scout,…
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North Carolina High School Football Scores Week 1
The Friday Night Lights North Carolina football scores are in! Where do you fall in this list? Visitor Home A.C. Reynolds 24 @ Southern Durham 27 Albemarle 0 @ Thomasville 8 Apex Friendship 43 @ Western Harnett 0 Arendell-Parrott Academy 48 @ Rocky Mount Academy 58 Ashley 31 @ Southern Wayne 14 Bartlett Yancey 0 @ Granville Central 35 Broughton…