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12 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, May 29, 2024 When asked about his golf game, Adams said that he has never played golf, however it is something he has always been interested in. “I can play a little mini golf but it takes me a couple swings to get the ball in the hole. So I know my real golf game would need a lot of work.” A Savannah native who played at Islands High School, Adams led Savannah State in passing and rushing a year ago while accounting for 14 touchdowns. The 6-foot-4 rising senior hopes to increase the Tigers win total as well as win the conference title and make the playoffs. SSU Football Players Get Tips From The Pros Thank You For Reading The Savannah Tribune CRiTZ BMW WE MAKE IT HAPPEN! Abercorn at Stephenson Avenue * 912-354-7000 CritzBMW.com * Find us on Facebook NEXT-LEVEL LUXURY The Ultimate Driving Machine V A Congratulations to the Garden City U14 Rec Basketball Team on Defending Their Title and Becoming Back To Back STATE CHAMPIONS. Kool Vibes Pizza & Wings along with JB Mogul were proud to host the celebration and offer them words of encouragement. Well done to the Garden City U14 basketball team, the Coaches and the Parents. Close to two doz en members of the Savannah State football team got a few tips from some professional athletes recently. Back in April, during the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, about 20 members of the Tigers football team were pres ent as part of their community service outreach. Then it started to rain and everyone made their way inside the clubhouse. While inside, mem bers of the team got the chance to interact with professional football players Joshua Dobbs, Evan Engram and Jonathan Jones. All three are Georgia natives. Dobbs, a quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers, is from Alpharetta, Engram is a tight end with the Jacksonville Jaguars and is from Powder Spring and Jones is a corner- back with the New England Patriots who hails from Car rollton. The trio also stayed in the south to attend college with Dobbs playing at Tennes see, Engram at Ole Miss and Jones at Auburn. For SSU quarterback Jadon Adams, this wasn’t his first time meeting a profession al athlete. “This was not my first time meeting a profession al athlete. I have met Terrance Mathis, Cam Newton and Con nor Heyward, who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.” Mathis and Newton both have ties to SSU. Mathis was the Savannah State offen sive coordinator for two years. Newton’s mother is from Sa vannah and a SSU alumnae and his father was a All-Amer ican linebacker for the Tigers. While there, the team was granted the opportunity to ask them all questions. The Modern style meets modern comforts. When technology works together, every drive is enjoyed. The 2023 BMW lineup boasts an advanced suite of standard safety features and driving technology to deliver the power you need for your next adventure, Carter And Mosley Compete At Track Meet Evan Engram team was able to soak up all of the information that the trio had to offer. Even though the pro fessional athletes played at Power 5 schools and Savannah State is a Division II program, they also share similar goals of playing at the highest level. “What led them to talking to the team was the similarities they share with us and the fact that they are where we all want to be, playing foot ball at the highest level in the NFL. So it was great to learn Jonathan Jones from them and see how they approach the game,” said Ad ams. The professional athletes told the college stu dent-athletes that they need to stay committed if they expect to achieve their goals. “They offered advice such as staying consistent and always working hard. Despite what setbacks or obstacles come your way if you have a goal make sure to do all that you can to make that goal come to life,” states Adams. Congratulations Garden City U14 Rec Basketball Team! L-R: Gavin Douglas, Samuel Carter Savannah natives Samuel Carter and Paul Mos ley competed at a NCAA Track & Field Meet on Friday, May 24,2024. Carter represented Eastern Kentucky at the NCAA Division I East Regional in Lexington, Kentucky while Mosley represented Lynn at the NCAA Division II Champion ships in Emporia, Kansas. Carter, a Bethesda Paul Mosley Academy graduate, finished 40th in the triple jump with a leap of 15.03m and Mosley, a Savannah Country Day alum, was 12th in the 200m race with a time of 21.04. Mosely has also been named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTF- CCCA) All-Region Team for the 2024 season for his perfor mances in the 200m. Jadon Adams, Josh Dobbs, and Christian Burks When asked what he took away from the event, Ad ams responded “You should always chase your dreams be cause anything is possible as long as you continue to put forth your best efforts. I also was able to take away from them that it’s ok to have hob bies outside of football that can be an outlet that clears your mind and give you a break from whatever may be bother ing you.” City Offers Young Residents Multitude of Summer Athletic Opportunities The City of Savan nah’s Recreation and Leisure Services will offer athletic opportunities for youth/young adults this summer, including cheer camp, girls flag football, 6 summer basketball. Above the Violence Friday Night Hoops The City will host a 3-on-3 basketball league for adults 18-24 in honor of Coach Roscoe “Scolo” Ed wards. Coach Edwards was a long-time City employee who provided various programs at Blackshear Basketball Com plex. The Blackshear main court was recently named after him and the new league will recognize his impact and ser vice to the City of Savannah. Above the Violence Friday Night Hoops will take place every Friday from June 7 - July 26 from 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Blackshear Basketball Complex, 820 Wheaton St. Spots: 20 teams. Register: $25. To register call (912) 351-3852 or email athletics@ savannahga.gov. Summer Basketball Every Friday & Sat urday from June 7 - July 27, Summer Basketball welcomes teens 12 - 18 at Grant Gym, 122 West St. & Eastside Gym, 415 Goebel Ave. Ages 12 - 15 will compete from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ages 16-18 will compete from 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Food, drinks, games, and ac tivities will be provided. Reg istration will take place on site. Cheer Camp Summer Cheer Camp immerses youth ages 5-15. Participants will be coached by cheer experts & cheer on the sidelines. First three sessions are $45: City residents & $50: Non-residents. Dates: June 3 - 6, June 10 - 13, and June 17 - 21. No Camp: Juneteenth, June 19. Last session: $50 - city res idents & $55 - non-residents from June 24 - 27 and includes showcase finale. All sessions: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alee Temple, 100 Eisenburg Dr. Register by calling Kevin Smith at (912) 351-3852 or at Paulson Complex, 7171 Skidaway Rd. Girls Flag Football Middle & high school aged girls Free Girls Flag Foot ball. Middle school camp: June 17 - 18 & June 20-21. High School: June 24 - 28. All camp: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Dafhn Park Morris Field, 1500 E. Victory Dr. All skill levels wel come. To sign up, contact Kevin Smith at (912) 351-3852 or ksmith01@savannahga.gov For more info, visit savannahga.gov/athletics. 1 Ron Cell: 912.441.7124 I Jordan Cell: 912.233.1575 I KW Officer 912-232-&5B0 RonMelartder@qmail.com I JordanGrav@KW.com WWW. 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