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NWCC hosts football fundamentals camp
by Brett Brown
4/2/2008

Over 300 youth attended the first annual Northwest Mississippi Community College football and Life Fundamentals Camp March 29 in Senatobia.

The event, which was sponsored by Sycamore Bank, was led by the Northwest football coaching staff. Youths were taught several football skills and techniques and competed in events such as a relay race, football toss, and a pass reception drill. There was also a a weightlifting competition held in Howard Coliseum. All participants received a free t-shirt and lunch.

Schools that were represented at the camp were Coldwater, Horn Lake, Lewisburg, Lake Cormorant, Horn Lake, Senatobia, Independence, Magnolia Heights, and Strayhorn.

"The camp was a great success and we would like to thank Sycamore Bank for being our sponsor," said Northwest Head Coach Ricky Woods. "We would also like to thank the Mississippi National Guard and Graves Oil Company for their generosity and support."

David Dowdle (left), president and CEO of Sycamore Bank, presents a donation to Northwest Mississippi Community College Head Football Coach Ricky Woods for the Life Fundamental Camp held March 29 in Senatobia. More than 300 youths attended the event to learn football and character skills from the Northwest coaching staff and area high school coaches.

Pittsburgh Steeler defensive back and former South Panola High School star DeShea Townsend (left) speaks to youth at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Life Fundamentals Camp about the importance of education. Introducing Townsend is Northwest assistant football coach Trennel Edwards. Sycamore Bank was the title sponsor for the event. (Photos by Brett Brown)