CLIMBING THE RANKS

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Updated: April 2, 2012 1:55AM

Feeder Hoops

Vernon Hills Lady Cougars

8th Grade

Stevenson 38, Vernon Hills 32

Vernon Hills 39, Carmel 34

Deerfield 38, Vernon Hills 24

Record: 12-8

5th Grade

Vernon Hills 32, Grant 26

Noteworthy Efforts: Kayla Caudle, Natalia Palafox, Sophi Schofield, Emma Stuart

Vernon Hills 24, Lake Zurich 16

Noteworthy Efforts: Dakiya Daniels, Leah Lutgens, Cassie Pappano, Valerie Smith

Vernon Hills 18, Wauconda 16

Noteworthy Efforts: Piper Bedell, Lauren Ellis, Mackenzie Mahler, Madelyn Riehm

Lakes 26, Vernon Hills 20

Noteworthy Efforts: Kayla Caudle, Julia Neary, Natalia Palafox, Sophi Schofield

REGISTRATION

BASKETBALL

Elite Basketball Academy Spring AAU

Event: Tryouts

Who: Boys, Grades 4-11

Where: Lake Barrington Field House

First Tryouts

Who: 4th – 8th Grade Boys

When and who: Feb. 20 -- 4th-5th grades: (Noon-1:30 p.m.); 6-7th grades: (1:30-3 p.m.); 8th grade: (3 – 4:30 p.m.)

Who: High School Boys

When and who: Mar 10 -- 9th grade: (Noon-1:30 p.m.);

10th grade: (1:30-3 p.m.); 11th grade: (3-4:30 p.m.)

2nd Tryouts

Who: 4th – 8th Grade Boys

When and who: Feb. 24 -- 4th-5th grades: (6-7 p.m.); 6th-7th grades: (7-8 p.m.); 8th grade: (8-9 p.m.)

Who: High School Boys

When and who: Mar 15 -- 9th-10th grades: (7-8 p.m.);

11th grade: (8-9 p.m.)

Where: Lake Barrington Field House

Tryout Costs: $20 – Includes 1st and 2nd Tryout

Team Costs: $795; Uniform Package: $150

Websitect: info@illinoiseba.com or visit at www.illinoiseba.com

Contact: Kurt Vahle (847) 461-3404

FOOTBALL

VHCYAA

Event: Quarterback Clinics, Steve Gregory’s QB Farm

When: 1-Day Clinics in May, June and July (specific adates and times to be announced)

Where: VHAC youth football fields

Note: 4-day clinics also will be offered, on Sundays, at Youth Athletic Center. QBF summer academy and private QB training also available. 

Website: www.quarterbackfarm.com or visit the VHCYAA website at www.vhcyaa.org

Contact Coach Gregory: (630) 862-8082

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Chicago Bears Summer Camps in 23 Communities

Non-Contact Football

Who: for kids ages 6-14 yrs. old, both experienced players and newcomers to the game

When: five-day camps run Monday through Friday, (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

June 18-22 (Lake Forest); July 9-13 (Lincolnshire); July 16-20 (Lake Zurich);

July 16-20 (Libertyville)

Note: Learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears way! All programs provide football instruction, athletic skill development, fitness and agility training.

Cost: $399 with early registration discounts available.

Website: www.BearsSCamps.com

Contact: (312) 226-7776

SOCCER

Vernon Hills Cougar Youth Athletic Association (VHCYAA)

Event: Registration for the Spring 2012 rec soccer season

Cost: $123.00

Website: www.vernonhillsoccerclub.com