(Peru, Neb.) – From June 12 to 14, the Peru State Bobcat men's basketball program conducted an Elite Skills Camp for participants in grades 7-12. Eighteen campers representing eight different schools participated in the three day-camp.
The camp was conducted by the Bobcat coaches Troy Katen, Marc Randle, and Monte Ritchie. They were assisted by Bobcat basketball players
Grant Leslie (Auburn) and
Brett Pierce (St. Joseph, Mo.).
Participants went through individual and team training focusing on skill and team development.
Those participating in the camp and shown in the photo include: Front row (l to r) Bryan Rose
(Falls City), Bradley Rose
(Falls City), Braxton Lynn
(Hamburg, Iowa), Kalen Leget
(Plattsmouth), Alex Rathje
(Falls City), Dylon Faller
(Craig, Mo.), Tyler Martin
(Murray), Derek Leffler
(Plattsmouth), Matthew Morton
(Nehawka), and Eli David
(Lincoln). Middle row (l to r) – Bobcat head coach Troy Katen, Brandon Gibson
(Falls City), Grant Kathol
(Plattsmouth), Seth Greenfield
(Plattsmouth), Teddy Stutheit
(Falls City), Kean Urton
(Plattsmouth), Justin Krug
(Plattsmouth), Trent Pentecost
(Salem), Bobcat player
Brett Pierce, and Jeremy Robinson
(Falls City). Back row (l to r) – Bobcat assistant coach Monte Ritchie, Bobcat player
Grant Leslie, and Bobcat assistant coach Marc Randle.
During the camp, participants took part in various skills contests, participated in team play, and numerous shooting competitions throughout the duration of the camp. The winners were given medals and certificates. The individual competition winners included:
Teddy Stutheit
(Falls City) – Mikan champion, Reverse Mikan champion, One on One runner-up tie
Brandon Gibson
(Falls City) – Mikan runner-up, Hot Shot Champion, One on One runner-up tie, Figure 8 Dribble runner-up, Spider Champion, Free Throw Champion, Running Figure 8 Champion
Kean Urton
(Plattsmouth) – Reverse Mikan runner-up, Spider runner-up, Running Figure 8 runner-up
Kalen Leget
(Plattsmouth) – Hot Shot runner-up
Trent Pentecost
(Salem) - One on One Champion, Figure 8 Dribble Champion, Tornado Champion
Seth Greenfield
(Plattsmouth) – One on One runner-up tie, Knockout runner-up, Circle 35 Champion
Grant Kathol
(Plattsmouth) – Knockout Champion, Figure 8 Standing Champion
Dylon Faller
(Craig, Mo.) – Figure 8 Standing runner-up, Circle 35 runner-up
Bradley Rose
(Falls City) –Tornado runner-up
Alex Rathje
(Falls City) –Free throw runner-up, Mr. Hustle Award
Derek Leffler
(Plattsmouth) – Mr. Hustle Award
Matt Morton
(Nehawka) – Mr. Improved Award