Fighting Spirit Pro wrestling storms into Merced on June 7
Fighting Spirit Pro will hold a fundraiser June 7 for the Merced Bears Wrestling Club at the Merced High School gym.
The main event will pit FSP world heavyweight champion Jeff Cobb against Pentagón Jr. for the title. The event also features current Lucha Underground and former WWE superstar Brian Cage and “God of War” J.R. Kratos.
There will be at least seven bouts on the card, including a Survive & Conquer Rumble match, women’s wrestling and local stars Marcus Eriks of Merced and Atwater’s Johnny Butabi in a winner-take-all match.
Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by calling 209-910-3377 or visiting FightingSpiritPro.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7. Tickets also will be available at the door.
Merced Elite basketball camp – Merced Elite will host a basketball camp for elementary- and middle school-age children from June 16-18 at Merced High School.
The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 2-8 and will concentrate on fundamentals, dribbling and shooting skills, goal setting and teamwork. The cost is $55 for a 2 1/2-hour session each day and includes a T-shirt. Parents can save money if they register before June 12.
Sign up is available at www.flightleagues.com. For information, call 209-676-7614 or email mercedelite@yahoo.com.
Nate Costa to host QB, youth camps in Hilmar – Former Hilmar High School and Oregon quarterback Nate Costa will host a camp for high school quarterbacks from June 20-22 at Hilmar High. The camp will run from 5-7 p.m. each day.
The camp is open to quarterbacks entering ninth through 12th grades and will include classroom time devoted to pre- and post-snap routines, coverage recognition, throwing mechanics and recruiting knowledge. Field work will include throwing mechanics, footwork, out-of-pocket movement and throwing on the run, play-action mechanics and zone-read mechanics.
The camp is non-contact, and Costa will be assisted by Central Valley coaches.
The cost is $105, and participation will be limited to 30 quarterbacks. Registration closes June 17.
The youth camp also runs June 20-22 at Hilmar High from 9-11:30 a.m. and is open to boys and girls entering third through eighth grades. There are no skill restrictions.
The emphasis will be on football fundamentals and skill development, including running technique and athletic improvement. College, high school and youth-level coaches will serve as instructors.
The camp is limited to 100 athletes and costs $75. Registration will be accepted through June 17.
For information on either camp, email nate@natecosta.com.
This story was originally published June 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Fighting Spirit Pro wrestling storms into Merced on June 7."