Sports Shorts - 8/17

Youth soccer registration is underway

Cameron Youth Soccer registration is underway and the deadline is August 31st. Officials will be at Yoe High Cafeteria that night from 5-7PM for last chance registration. Youth ages 4-13 are eligible to play and the cost is $40 per player with a discount for households with multiple players. You can pick up registration forms at the Cameron Library, Classic Bank, Buckholts State Bank, or Elementary and Jr. High offices. For info, call 254-482-0680 or 254-482-0326.

 

Lady Yoe set to compete in Leon tournament

After picking up their first three wins of the season, the Lady Yoe will look to carry over momentum this weekend into the Leon tournament. Pool play for Thursday sees the Lady Yoe matched up with the likes of Leon JV, Grapeland and Teague in pool D. Game times for Thursday are as follows: Cameron Yoe Vs. Teague - 10:00; Cameron Yoe Vs. Leon JV - 11:00 - Cameron Yoe Vs. Grapeland - 2:00.

 

On Friday, Cameron will be in a pool C with Normangee, Franklin and Robinson. Games times: Cameron Yoe Vs. Robinson - 9:00; Cameron Yoe Vs. Normangee - 10:00; Cameron Yoe Vs. Franklin - 1:00.

 

Pool play results will determine future brackets and game times as the tournament progresses into Saturday.

 

Westbrook catches TD in NFL debut

Dede Westbrook made the most of his time on the field in his first ever NFL action, catching a 42-yard touchdown pass against New England. With the Jaguars up 24-17 late in the third quarter, Westbrook easily beat defensive back Cyrus Jones for an insurance score That ended up being Westbrook’s only catch of the first preseason game, but he was only targeted once and no other Jacksonville receiver had more than two catches in the game.

 

Westbrook should have more opportunities to showcase his skills in Jacksonville’s second preseason game today at home versus Tampa Bay. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m., with the game being nationally televised on ESPN.

 

Football Scrimmage at Lorena

The times for this Friday’s football scrimmage have been adjusted slightly. The freshmen and JV were originally scheduled to get things going at 5:00 p.m., but that start time has been pushed back to 5:30 p.m. According to Yoe head football coach Tommy Brashear, the varsity still should follow around 7:00 p.m. Cameron will close out the scrimmage schedule next Thursday at home with Madisonville.

 

Meet the Yoemen Scheduled

The annual meet the Yoemen ice cream social will take place today at the performing arts

center. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. with all of the fall athletes making appearances on stage. Following the introductions, everyone is invited to enjoy ice cream. Fans will also have their first opportunity to buy the athletic booster club's official gear for the season.