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Photos by Steven Wright | Greene County News
Xenia football hosted its inaugural Miami Valley Coaches Association Minority Scholarship 7-on-7 summer football fundraiser on Thursday at Doug Adams Stadium. Dayton Belmont, Chaminade Julienne, and Trotwood joined the Buccaneers on the field to conduct multiple 10-minute passing drill sessions against one another.
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Xenia senior Gavin McManus was sharp looking at quarterback using both touch and timing throws.
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Xenia receivers made several eye-catching grabs all over the field.
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Making a simplier catch and turning upfield will usually making the game easier.
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Touchdowns are the name of the game for the offense.
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Both sides of the 50 were used at Doug Adams Stadium so all teams could work at once and fans got multiple chances to see action.
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Xenia head coach Maurice Harden (right), who helped organize the event, provides instruction to his offensive skill players in-between sessions.
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Members of the Xenia defense did their best in the drills that are designed to give the offense an advantage on the field.
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