Young basketball players will have opportunities to sharpen their skills starting in November. First Church United Methodist Basketball Academy, for 5th and 6th boys and girls will go from November 4 to January 15. The program is led by KHS Varsity Baseball and former Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Joel Johnson. To register or find out more information, visit www.kifumc.org, stop by the church or email johnsonhome@iowatelecom.net. Knoxville 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Camp is also coming up, led by Knoxville’s Girls Basketball coaching staff and players. Registration for this camp is due October 30. Forms received after the 30th may delay receiving the camp t-shirt. The camp will be held November 4 through 6 in the middle school gym, from 3:30 to 5. Cost is $25.