Gallery: Youth sports photos

Photo courtesy Debbie Ballangee

Jonathan Goddard, Cody Ballengee and (not sure who the other player is), taken during the youth turf bowl in 2003. Cody's favorite player in 2003 was Jonathan. Cody was so excited to get his picture taken with him. It just shows you what type of person Jonathan was to take time to get his picture taken with one of his fans.

Photo courtesy Tim Barnett

Connor Barnett holds his first fish that he caught while on vacation at Eastern Kentucky Church Camp. The fish is a 12-inch Big Mouth Bass. Connor is from South Point, Ohio, and is the son of Tim and Carolyn Barnett.

Photo courtesy Heather Vaughn

The Black team in the 2nd-3rd grade division of the C-K Girls Spring League beat the West Virginia Thunder 8u gold for the championship. From left, Bailee Adkins, Nakayla Elliot, Morgan Vaughn, Madison Vaughn, Erica Foley, Madison Berry, Lauryn Sifford. Not pictured: Lexi Heck.

Photo courtesy Martha Elkins

12-year old Barboursville Little League All-Stars won the district.

Photo courtesy Chasity Chapman

Emily Chapman of Proctorville, Ohio, after winning the Fairland Minor League Baseball Championship.

Photo courtesy Dee Jenkins

Huntington Southeastern's 14-year-old All-Stars clinched the District 4 Babe Ruth Championship. Front row, from left, Steven Mason, Chris Jenkins, Matt Napier, Josh Pierson, Ben Haer and Cole Shull. Back row, from left, David Jenkins, coach, Elias Haikal, Lucas Doss, Trent Porter, Cody Brown, Jacob Reynolds, Luke Farrar, Mark Bell, manager and Andrew Wellman, coach.

Photo courtesy Freddie Doss

Radiology Southeastern won the championship of the Judy Osbourne Shriners Babe Ruth Tournament. Front row, from left, Lucas Doss, Eddie Sowards, Michael Slater, Cole Shull, C.J. Jenkins. Back row, from left, manager Kieth Slater, Taylor Lewis, Brad Kelley, Bo Kirby, Phillip Mantz, Shane Pelfrey, Luke Farrar. Coach Fred Doss. Player Gretzky is not in the photo.

Photo courtesy Joe Jackson

JC Jackson plays for the C-K 11-year-old All-Stars.

Photo courtesy Joe Jackson

JC Jackson plays for the C-K 11-year-old All-Stars, District 1 champs.

Photo courtesy Melody Ross

Stars and Stripes Tournament at the Salt Rock Little League Field July 1. Coaches, Brian, Greg and Mike. Front, from left, Bradley, Trey, Landon, Ally, Cole, Jacob. Middle row, from left, Haydon, Ian, Logan, Kyle and Shawn.

Photo courtesy Melody Ross

Stars and Stripes Tournament Salt Rock Little League Field July 1. Salt Rock vs. East Huntington.

Photo courtesy Tony Shackelford

The Huntington Hawks 4th grade AAU basketball team swept and earned the title of champions of the Celtic Classic AAU tournament in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, June 8. Top row, from left, coach Tony Shackelford, Logan Martin, Sean Boyd, Jacob Hendricks, coach Kevin Pennington, Quintin Wood, Charlie Pennington. Bottom row, from left, Will Sheils, Brigham Warf, Sirmon Brown, Ty Maynard, Saanjay Brown, Jalen Pennington.

Photo courtesy Joe Jackson JC Jackson on a cliff overlooking Hubbards Branch Road in Ceredo.

Photo courtesy Candi Clark Symmes Valley Senior League, Kevin Meade.

Photo courtesy Kristi Hamm 9 & 10 all stars/District 1 Runner up. Front row, from left, Daniel Brandon, Logan Wilcox, Andrew Hamm, Nathan Cassidy, Mason Brubeck. Middle row, from left, Kane Morrone, Daniel Rutherford, Skyler Ratcliff, Jacob Caldwell, Alex Roy, Jonah Wellman, Caiden Conley, Nathan Burgess. Back row, from left, Chad Baumgardner, Tim Burgess, Dave Rutherford, Phil Selby.

Photo courtesy Emily Holley Undefeated Purple Power Soccer Team: Sofia, Gabby, Taryn, A.J., Christopher and Will. Coach, Carrie Cline Black.

Photo courtesy Chasity Chapman 2008 Fairland Minor League Champions, McDonalds of Proctorville. Bottom row, from left, Cameron Midkiff, Cody Gray, Gregory Keeney, Jake Stevens, Bryce Gorby. Middle row, from left, Matthew Collins, Ty Wilcoxon, Chase Fisher, Andy Lange, Morgan Fridley and Emily Chapman. Coaches: Brian Stevens, John Lange, Tim Fisher and Chasity Chapman. Not pictured: Payton Sturgis and Reece Bellville.

East Huntington Little League 9-10 Year Old All Star Team Stars and Stripes Champions. The tournament was hosted by Salt Rock Little League. Front row, from left, J.J. Williams, Eric Johnson, Shawn Boyd, Jaylen Adaway, Seth Bevins, and Jackie McComas. Second row, from left, Chase Bockway, Zack Turner, Thad Taylor, Marquis Brown, Josiah Pierson, Rashawn Jones and Chase Mann.