Byng Pirate Athletics

🏀 Wilkerson's Youth Basketball Skills Camp 🏀

What a great week of camp! These young athletes came ready to work, learn, compete, and have fun. Over the last few days, we've focused on the fundamentals that build great players—ball handling, footwork, passing, shooting, finishing, and learning how to play the game the right way.

I'm proud of the effort, attitude, and improvement I saw from every camper this week. They worked hard, got better, and represented themselves well every day.

If your child is looking to improve their skills, build confidence, and develop a stronger basketball foundation, we still have a few spots available in our final two camp sessions beginning next week and the following week.

🏀 Small-group instruction
🏀 High-repetition skill development
🏀 Fun, competitive environment
🏀 Open to boys and girls

Where Legacy Meets Work. The Standard Starts Here.

📲 For more information or to reserve a spot, text 580-320-4554.

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🏀 WILKERSON'S YOUTH BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP STARTS TOMORROW! 🏀

We're excited to get started and help young athletes improve their fundamentals, confidence, and love for the game.

If you haven't had a chance to sign up yet, there's still time! You can:
✅ Message me today to get pre-registered
✅ Or show up a little early tomorrow and we'll get your athlete signed up before camp begins

We'll have sessions available for 1st-8th grade boys and girls.

Also, don't forget about all the great camps taking place on the Byng campus this summer. We have tremendous opportunities for kids to stay active, learn new skills, and represent Pirate Nation!

Looking forward to a great week of basketball and a great summer at Byng!

🚨🏴‍☠️ SUMMER CAMPS START MONDAY! 🏴‍☠️🚨

The school year may be over, but the work is just getting started.

This June, Byng Athletics is offering opportunities for young Pirates to learn, grow, compete, and build confidence through some outstanding summer camps led by our coaches and programs.

Whether your child loves baseball, basketball, tennis, or cheer, there is a place for them this summer at Byng.

⚾ BYNG BASEBALL CAMP
📅 June 1-3

🏀 WILKERSON'S YOUTH BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP
📅 June 1-3, June 15-17, June 22-24
🚨 June 8-10 Session is FULL!

🎾 BYNG TENNIS CAMP
📅 June 1-4 & June 8-11

📣 LITTLE PIRATE CHEER CAMP
📅 June 15-16

These camps are about more than just sports.

They are about learning fundamentals, developing confidence, building friendships, creating work habits, and helping young athletes become the best versions of themselves.

At Byng, we believe success doesn't happen by accident. It is built through effort, discipline, and a willingness to improve every day.

Parents, take a look through the flyers below for registration information, times, grade levels, and camp details.

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✅ Tag a parent
✅ Invite a future Pirate

Let's make this a great summer for the next generation of Byng athletes.

WHERE LEGACY MEETS WORK.
THE STANDARD STARTS HERE.

🏴‍☠️ THE LEGACY CONTINUES 🏴‍☠️

Byng Athletics is proud to announce the 2026 Byng Athletic Hall of Fame Class for our SECOND ANNUAL induction ceremony.

On Saturday, November 21st, generations of Pirate greatness will come together once again as we honor the athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters who helped build the tradition of Byng Athletics.

📍 Agriplex
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM

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🏆 TEAM INDUCTIONS
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⚾ 1972 Baseball Team

🏀 1975 Girls Basketball Team
🏀 1976 Girls Basketball Team

🏀 1951 Girls Basketball Team
🏀 1952 Girls Basketball Team

These teams helped lay the foundation for the standard, pride, toughness, and tradition that still define Pirate Athletics today.

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⭐ LEGACY AWARDS
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🏅 Bobby Johns
🏅 Bill Barrett

Honoring individuals whose impact on Byng Athletics extended far beyond wins and losses and whose legacy continues to shape generations of Pirates.

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🏴‍☠️ CONTRIBUTOR AWARD
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🏅 Gregg Wallis

Recognizing outstanding service, support, and dedication to Byng Athletics and the student-athletes of this community.

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🏅 INDIVIDUAL INDUCTIONS
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• Coach Burl Plunkett
• Marion Muncrief
• Rick Embree
• Ron Rich
• Roy Haney
• Glenda West
• LaRuth Meeks

This class represents decades of excellence, commitment, character, and championship tradition.

Some were stars.
Some were builders.
Some changed programs forever.
All helped shape the story of Byng Athletics.

We look forward to celebrating these incredible Pirates and welcoming former teammates, families, alumni, and supporters back together for another unforgettable night honoring our history.

Help us celebrate this incredible class by sharing this post and tagging former teammates, classmates, family members, and Pirates from every generation who helped build the tradition of Byng Athletics.

Additional information regarding tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and inductee features will be released in the coming months.

🏴‍☠️ Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.
🏴‍☠️ Where Legacy Meets Work.
🏴‍☠️ The Standard Starts Here.
🏴‍☠️ Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate.

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