The Columbus Soccer Organization announced that Brant Smith of New Hope High School is a recipient of the CSO Collegiate Scholarship, while Reagan Greenhaw and Coen Velek had their scholarships renewed.
Greenhaw is a student at Meridian Community College, while Velek attends Mississippi State.
The scholarship is supported by donations made in the memory of Marolyn Albertson, grandmother of Columbus United coach Dave Albertson; the support of an anonymous local business; and the sponsorship of Bank First.
Players who played with CSO at U15 or above are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which can be applied to any educational expenses after high school including college, trade school and certificate programs.
For more information about Columbus Soccer Organization, visit columbusmssoccer.org or e-mail tvelek@yahoo.com.
Columbus United tryouts
Registration is now open for tryouts for Columbus United Soccer Club.
United is a competitive soccer club open to players 9 years of age and older no matter where they reside. Tryouts will be held at 9 a.m. May 28 and 6 p.m. June 2 at Lowndes County Soccer Complex in Columbus. Registration will close at 5 p.m. May 26.
Registration is free, and individuals unable to attend either tryout sessions should register and note their conflict on the registration form. Walk-up registration will be permitted only if space allows.
Columbus United offers all players the ability to train and compete at a high level with a professional coaching staff. To register and for additional information regarding the club visit: https://columbusunitedsoccer.com/ For more information, email tvelek@yahoo.com
Summer soccer camp
Registration is open for the Columbus Soccer Organization Summer Soccer Skills Camp directed by coach Mark Farmer of Atlanta United of MLS. The camp will be held 9-11 a.m. June 13-16 at the Lowndes County Soccer Complex in Columbus.
Registration is $110 and includes a camp T-shirt. The camp is limited to 50 players, and registration will close at 5 p.m. June 1 or when capacity is reached.
The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-12 years old. For more information and to register, visit columbusmssoccer.org
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