Sports briefs: Clover High cheerleaders plan 5K, youth camp Aug. 22

Turner cherishes coaching days in Clover

Former Clover head football coach Jet Turner, who guided the Blue Eagles to the 2007 Division 11 4A state championship, returned to Memorial Stadium Aug. 6 as head coach of the Broome Centurions.

Broome and Clover squared off in a morning scrimmage.

“We’ve had a good experience at Broome,” Turner said. “I really enjoy Broome. We’ve been able to take a program that was 1-10 in 2A to the region championship two years ago in 3A.”

Turner, who’s had success in the double-wing alignment, has altered his offensive philosophies at Broome.

“We’re running a lot more option now,” he said. “We still run some double-wing stuff. We do a lot of split-back option and try to do some different things to take advantage of the personnel I have at Broome.”

Turner compares some of his top players to former Blue Eagle players.

“I’ve had some running backs that remind me a lot of the kids I had at Clover,” he said. “Great kids, tough kids that run angry, just really a joy to coach.”

Turner, who left Clover in 2011, said he still keeps up with the team.

“It’s a great place. I’m excited to come back and scrimmage here,” he said. “It’s great to see coach Hester and those guys. Coach Smith is doing a great job. You can see the improvement. They do things the right way.”

CHS cheerleaders to hold 5K Aug. 22

The Clover High School cheerleaders will host a back-to-school 5K race Aug. 22 at Clover High School.

There also will be a 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. The 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.

Entry fee is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run.

The course will include a combination of paved areas and trails. Email bailey.jackson@clover.k12.sc.us for a registration form, or pick one up at the CHS main office.

Youth cheer camp to be held Aug. 22

The Clover High School cheerleaders will offer youth cheer camp for ages 5-12 1-4 p.m. Aug. 22 in the school gymnasium.

The camp is designed to sharpen cheerleading skills, improve techniques and gain a better understanding of the sport.

The total development of the youth cheerleader through individual, small-group and large-group instruction will be the focus. Cost: $40 per camper, including a T-shirt, snacks and a varsity football cheerleading appearance at a home football game.

Email hannah.goolsby@clover.k12.sc.us for a registration form, or pick one up at the CHS main office.

Bowling leagues forming

Lake Wylie Bowl N’ Bounce is forming fall leagues for all ages and skill levels.

Leagues are sanctioned and unsanctioned, competitive or social for children through seniors.

Call 803-831-2553 or visit lwbnb.com for details.

This story was originally published August 14, 2015 at 1:53 PM with the headline "Sports briefs: Clover High cheerleaders plan 5K, youth camp Aug. 22."