WAYNE COUNTY, NC – Two local students spent part of their summer developing their basketball skills and leadership abilities through Cooperative All-Stars Sports Camp scholarships sponsored by Tri-County EMC.
Sophia Westbrook, a rising sixth grader at Grantham Middle School, and Shyla Walker, a rising seventh grader at Ambleside Prep Academy, were selected to attend the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp at NC State University.
During the week-long camp, Westbrook and Walker trained alongside other young athletes while learning from collegiate coaches and student-athletes. The experience focused not only on basketball fundamentals but also teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence and leadership.
“These students are not only talented athletes but also outstanding representatives of their communities,” said Deidra Grantham, manager of marketing and communications at Tri-County EMC. “We are proud to partner with North Carolina’s electric cooperatives and NC State University to provide opportunities that help young people grow as athletes, leaders, and teammates.”
Westbrook and Walker were among more than 50 students from electric cooperative communities across North Carolina who received Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarships.
The Cooperative All-Stars Sports Program is part of Tri-County EMC’s efforts to invest in local youth and provide opportunities that encourage personal growth both on and off the court.
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