Area youngsters hit Weiland Field for Optimist NFL PP&K

Kalen Townsend of Oberlin gets ready to toss the football.

McCook and area youngsters compete in the 2009 Optimist Club NFL Punt Pass and Kick program Sunday at Weiland Field. The program gives boys and girls the opportunity to show their skills at NFL stadiums. Bison head coach Jeff Gross and high school players hosted a clinic before the competition. McCook Community College basketball coach Brandon Lenhart and players helped measure.

Caitlyn Smith grips the ball for a pass.