TORRINGTON  – Future Goshen County football players participated in the Football 101 Youth Camp hosted by the Torrington High School (THS) Blazers at the Old Wiseman Field from July 1-2. 

Sixty-five young athletes enrolled in the program to learn football fundamentals in a “fun and safe environment,” said camp organizer Kendra Stienmetz. 

Coaching staff and team members on the THS football team taught a variety of offensive and defensive skills over two days. The camp culminated with a punt-pass-kick (PKK)competition and a game of flag football.

“We love having our THS football team come and teach the kids and give back to the community,” Stienmetz said. 

Individual awards

Ages 5-7

• Blazer of the week: Zakai Lukalu

• Mr. Effort: Otto Werning

• Most improved: Zander Hatley

• PKK competition: Otto Werning first, Blake Bruch second and Zakai Lukalu third

Eight-year olds

• Blazer of the week: Sebastian Vargas

• Mr. Effort: Brody Williams

• Most improved: Max Daily

• PKK competition: Sebastian Vargas first, Max Daily second and Dax Yorges third

Nine-year-olds

• Blazer of the week: Keaton Wilkie

• Mr. Effort: Colton Knuppe

• Most improved: Abel Estes

• PKK competition: Jaedin Duthie first, Reed Curry second and Macoy Baker third