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South Charlotte Sports Report“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 11, Issue 17 February 16, 2017 - FREEwww.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport
BACK-TO-BACK YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS OFFERED
...Enter your team February 25-26 & March 4-5
Two of the very best youth basketball tournaments in Charlotte have combined forces this season to offer back-to-back events February 27-28 and March 4-5. The South Charlotte All Star Tournament (SCAT) and the South Charlotte Sports Report Shootout are teaming up to provide two first-class events on consecutive weekends for area all-star, club, rec, and travel basket-ball teams. Each event will offer divisions for all levels of play and boys and girls ages 8U-HS are invited to enter.
Tournament owners Jeff White and Tripp Roakes are very excited about providing tournaments on back-to-back weekends. “By combining resources and relationships, we believe it will only improve the quality of each event. Teams can play with us for two consecutive weekends and know they will receive the same great experience at each tournament. Our focus with each tournament has always been to provide a fun, safe atmosphere for the kids and that will remain our number one mission.”
Tournament games will operate from top area school gymnasiums. Each division will offer championship medals, as well as newspaper and internet coverage of the events. The South Charlotte Sports Report will provide each division champion the opportunity to have their photo printed in the news-paper! To enter into both or just one of the events, please visit www.southcharlottesportscamps.com
“My path to pole vault and track was more like a maze than a straight line.”
Those are the words of Providence Day School senior Emerson Porter, a pole vaulting athlete for the Chargers. The daughter of Ed and Kathy Porter
started in gymnastic competi-tions at age six and competed up until the age of 16, finishing as a level 10 gymnast. She placed in NC State and Regional Cham-pionships and was an alternate for the Junior Olympic National Championships.
“In my freshman year of high school, I went on several unoffi-cial visits to colleges across the country to be a college gymnast, which at the time was my dream. During my sophomore year, an injury to my elbow and my in-creasing height (I am now 5’9”) forced me to have to make the difficult decision to retire from gymnastics. This was a very dif-ficult time for me because my athletic life had revolved entire-ly around gymnastics up to this point and I wasn’t convinced that I could find another sport that I was as passionate about as gymnastics.”
Her first thought was diving, as Emerson knew others that had made the transition.
“One of my teachers at Providence Day (Carol Lawrence) who was also the track coach had been trying to get me to pole vault since I was in eighth grade so I decided to give that a try as well. I went to diving five days a week and did pole vault at Providence Day one day a week when I could fit it in.”
She soon realized her heart was just not in the right place with diving.“I really liked being a part of the Providence Day track team and working
with my coach Carol Lawrence, so last February, as a junior, I committed to giv-ing all my athletic efforts to track and field. As a junior, I competed in pole vault,
100m hurdles, 4 x 400 relay, 4 x 200m relay, and 4 x 100m relay. This year as a senior, I am competing in pole vault and 55m hurdles during Indoor Track and will be competing in pole vault, 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles and 4 x 400m re-lay in the spring for the Outdoor Track season. Although my path to pole vault and track was not an easy one, looking back and I am glad that my current track coach, Carol Lawrence, was so persistent in getting me to try track.”
Emerson has recorded a personal best vault of 11 feet to date and hopes to go higher this spring. With pole vaulting requiring elements of speed, gym-nastics and body awareness, Emerson was a natural fit. Her added height was simply a bonus in making the transition. Last season she broke a nine year old Providence Day School pole vault record and won the 2016 NCISAA NC State Championship. Emerson also won the 2016 USATF NC Junior Olympic Cham-pionship in the pole vault. She also helped to set a new Penn Relay High School Prep School record in the 4 x 400M relay.
With a 4.39 grade point average, Emerson is attracting the attention of many colleges that would like her to join their track and field program. Emerson is also a member of the Cum Laude Society, a commended National Merit Scholar, a Junior Marshall and a member of the National Honor Society and the Chinese Honor Society. She is also President of the Glamour Girls SOS Service Club that volunteers at the local hospital and Ronald McDonald house to brighten kids’ days by doing their hair and nails.
“My desire is to be able to continue to advance in pole vault and track as a college athlete. I am looking for a college where I will be able to excel both aca-demically and athletically.”
With an academic and athletic resume like Emerson has assembled we have no doubt she will find success following graduation from Providence Day. The South Charlotte Sports Reports sends out our best wishes for another record breaking track season this spring for Emerson Porter.
EMERSON PORTER TAKES A DETOUR TO BECOME A POLE VAULT CHAMPION
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The WCWAA Basketball Team coached by Tracey Shrader has been named as the Sonny’s BBQ Team of the Week. This young squad of basketball players has worked hard all season to find success on the court. Congratulations to the team for winning the Sonny’s BBQ Team of the Week Award.
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Front Row: (L-R) Alex Hutchens, Brendan Leonard, Graham Blanton, James Yanz, Garrett BrownBack Row: (L-R) Ben Harrington, Nicholas Black, Gavin Shrader, Drew Wiseman, Coach Tracey Shrader
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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEKNOAH DOLHARE
Providence Day School junior runner Noah Dolhare has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The 17 year old son of Walter and Meredith Dolhare has found great success in running the 1600 and 3200 meter events. His personal best times are 4:21 in the 1600 and 9:21 in the 3200.
Noah practices extremely hard to become a better run-ner. With a mixture of longer and shorter runs each week he is able to build up the skillset needed for each event. At the 2016 state meet, Noah won the 3200,
came in second in the mile and sixth in the 800 run, helping his team to win the state championship.
Inside the classroom, Noah carries a strong grade point average and is en-rolled in many AP classes. He aims to continue his success inside the class-room and on the track over his final year and a half of high school. Noah is also involved in the Runningworks club that focuses on helping the homeless find solitude through running and help them be more functioning members of society. Congratulations to Noah Dolhare for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
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SINCLAIR LARSONSouth Mecklenburg High School junior swimmer Sinclair Larson has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The 17 year old daughter of Jim and Karen Larson specializes in the 200 Backstroke, the 200 Individual Medley and the 500 Freestyle events.
Sinclair trains before school twice a week, after school five days a week and also works in a long practice on Saturdays. Her top accomplishments include; gain-ing her first Olympic Trial cut, making finals at Junior Nationals and helping South Meck to win their first
Conference championship since the 80’s. Sinclair says she enjoys her time on the Sabres Swim Team as; “High School swimming is fun and exciting because you are swimming for the team as a whole. People are cheering and the atmosphere is exciting.”
Sinclair is also an All-Star in the classroom with a 3.9 unweighted grade point average. She is a member of the National Honor Society and National Math and Science Honor Societies. Congratulations to Sinclair Larson for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
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The Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award AmAndA Stone
Covenant Day School senior volleyball and basketball player Amanda Stone has been named the winner of the Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award. The 17 year old daughter of Bob and Polly Stone has been a fixture on these top performing teams at Covenant Day for many years.
Amanda’s favorite sports memory came on the basketball court. “My favorite sports memory is from my sophomore year of basketball. We were playing against Charlotte Christian for the first time that season. Unfortu-nately, our coach had been suspended for that game because he had gotten kicked out the game before. This was very humorous to all of us because he graduated from Charlotte Christian. This was my favorite memory because for the first time in Covenant Day girls’ basketball history, we beat Charlotte Christian.”
Amanda is most proud of winning the Coach’s Award in volleyball. “I am a basketball player. I decided to pick up volleyball my sophomore year. Win-ning this award was a huge accomplishment to me because it showed how much hard work and desire can pay off.”
Amanda is also a hard worker in the classroom at Covenant Day School. She has been a consistent member of the A/B Honor Roll and is also an officer in the National Honor Society. Amanda is a regular mentor at Mat-thews Elementary where she makes weekly visits to the school to spend time with a third grader named Hailey. Congratulations to Amanda Stone for being named the winner of the Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award.
ALEXIA NOCH IS UNCC BOUNDCuthbertson High School senior track and
cross country runner Alexia Noch is ready to begin her final season of track for the Cava-liers. The 18 year old daughter of Kevin and Juanita Noch plans to compete in the 3200, 1600, and 800 events along with running a stage on the 4x800 relay team. Upon gradua-tion, Alexia will head to the north side of town to continue her track career and education at UNC Charlotte.
Alexia has worked hard to become an elite level runner with personal best times of 11:25 in the 3200, 5:17 in the 1600, 2:25 in the 800 and a 5K best time of 18:55. She has had many exciting moments in competition.
“One of my top athletic accomplishments would have to be when my team won the 3A state championship in the 4x800. It was an incredible experience! As for an individual,
once I broke 19 minutes in the 5k I was pretty thrilled. Lastly, it was awesome to finish my cross country season with my team coming in second at the 3A cross country championship! It was the first time Cuthbertson got onto the podium at a 3A cross country meet.”
With all those accomplishments, Charlotte took notice and began the recruit-ing process with Alexia. She shares how the decision was made to become a Forty-Niner.
“When I first pulled up to UNC Charlotte I just felt really at home. Feeling at home, for me was one of my biggest attributes to choosing a college. I really enjoyed meeting the coach and the team on my official visit. I felt so welcomed and I really could see myself being a Forty-Niner for the next four years of my career. To add to that I am really close with my family, so I didn’t want to be more than 3 hours away from them. A 45 minute drive was perfect for me and I was thrilled to sign for UNC Charlotte.”
Charlotte Track and Field coach Alex Gibby spoke about Alexia; “We feel that she is very capable of stepping in next year and contributing from day one. On the track, as a true distance runner, she will be able to contribute in events from 3000m to 10,000m”
Alexia also competes at a high level inside the classroom at Cuthbertson. She maintains a solid position on the A/B Honor Roll and is enrolled in many honors and AP classes. Alexia is also involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Congratulations to Alexia Noch for her success on the track and inside the classroom. The South Charlotte Sports Report sends out best wishes for a strong finish to your prep career and a successful start in college.
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Boating Without owning - It’s About tIMe!
BrANDoN HuDSoNCuthbertson Middle School eighth grader Brandon Hudson has been named the Carefree Boat Club rising Star of the Week. Brandon, 14, is the son of Mark and Donna Hudson and he is about to begin his final season of middle school baseball. Brandon helped the Cavaliers last season as their top pitcher and hopes to be just as effective on the mound this spring.
Following the completion of the season, Brandon will play travel baseball for the South Charlotte Cougars 15u team and travel to various tournaments across the state and the Southeast. The top trip of the summer will be going to Atlanta to play in the Perfect Game Wood Bat National Championships.
Brandon is working hard right now on his slider and fastball, which has reached 82 mph in the past. He also focuses on good control with his pitches at all speeds.
Inside the classroom, Brandon is a strong student with a successful grade point average of 3.4. He enjoys Language Arts Class at Cuthbertson Middle School. Brandon would one day like to study Sports Therapy or Sports Administration in college. Congratulations to Brandon Hudson for being named the Carefree Boat Club rising Star of the Week.
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#TBT Throwback Thursday With Kelly Ellis
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Supporting Student-Athletes From Pee Wee To High School.
The 2011 Ardrey Kell High School Girls Basketball Team.
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Charlotte Catholic High School basketball and baseball player Mitchell Salvino has been named the P. Saylor Fence / Meck-lenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week. The son of Mike and Denise Salvino is the President of the Cougars 4 a Cure fundraiser. This fundraiser works with the basketball program at Charlotte Catholic to raise money for Bladder Cancer Research at the Levine Cancer Institute (LCI). Mitch-ell raised over $30,000 this year to pass the $100,000 mark in four years with the fund-raiser.
In December of 2016, Mitchell was asked by the Carolinas HealthCare Foundation
President, Scott Kerr, to speak at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of the 2nd LCI building on the downtown Carolina HealthCare System campus. Mitchell’s speech focused on how LCI has positively impacted his family and how he personally is supporting research to change the course of cancer.
For his efforts, Mitchell was awarded the Community Hero Award at the 2017 Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Baseball and Softball Awards banquet last weekend. Congratulations to Mitchell Salvino, the P. Saylor Fence / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week.
MITChEll SalvINo
Good Sport of the Week
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH OLIVIA HEE
Providence Day School tenth grade track athlete Olivia Hee stumbled onto her new sport after not making the soccer team in the seventh grade. The daughter of Adrian and Teresa Hee has turned her love of running fast on the soccer field into becom-ing a sprinter for the Chargers. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Olivia.
What led you to choose your sport and events?“I decided to give track and field a try after not making the cut for the soccer team in seventh grade. As for picking my events, I remembered as a soccer player I loved the quick rush of adrenaline as I chased down the ball; that was a feeling I couldn’t get enough of, so I decided to try sprinting. As it turns out, I really like track and field, and it contin-ues to fuel my need for speed.”
What are your top events and personal bests?“Currently, the 100m and long jump are my best events. As of now, my personal best for the 100m dash is 12.4sec and my long jump PR is 17 feet.”
What is your best event and why?“My best event currently is the long jump. It the event that I have been able to con-sistently improve and be competitive. It is also more exciting; I can jump around, do crazy warm ups, and generally look very out of place compared to the towering girls in long jump. If you couldn’t tell, I’m actually pretty short for long jumper standing at 5’2”.”
Describe your training schedule?“My training schedule is five days a week year round except for a month off in August when the track season dies down for Junior Olympics. I do a combination of workout on the track and the weight room. It’s very rigorous and difficult but it pays off in the end. You get nothing if you wait for it; you have to go after it and work for it.”
What are your top three athletic accomplishments?“My top three accomplishments would be, finishing second in long jump as an eighth grader in a statewide meet, placing well in conferences with an injured leg, and placing top eight in states as a freshman. I would definitely place running at conferences as the number one accomplishment. It was crazy, I spiked my own leg
during long jump and it was my first event out of four. Even with a giant wrap of gauze around my leg, I placed top three in all my events.”
Do you have a college you would like to attend one day?“So far, I would like to attend universities like Stanford or UCLA. They are competitive schools, but I know if I work hard I can achieve it. My choic-es all came from my ambition to pursue a career in architecture or engineering.”
How well do you perform in the classroom?“I perform pretty well and make all A’s and B pluses. I’m in a number of SOS projects and clubs in school, Girl Up, Charger Ambassadors, and SKI club to name a few.”
Volume 11, Issue 17 Page 7Community Service Heroes Award Recognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the Environment
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To nominate your team or a student-athlete for their service to the community, please email
Marvin Ridge High School volleyball player Lauren Calamas has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Com-munity Heroes Award Winner. The sophomore Defensive Specialist is the daughter of Pete and Lee Calamas. Lauren’s favorite volleyball memory came in the AAU Nationals in Orlando, Florida. After the four-day tournament, all teams participating went to the Disney Waterpark and stayed at the waterpark for hours bonding and having fun together. Lauren has served as a team captain for her club team in past seasons and has enjoyed traveling to recruiting showcases and seminars to increase her chances of being able to play volleyball in college. Lauren plays with the Carolina Peak 16-National Team.
Inside the classroom, Lauren carries a 4.3 grade point average and takes multiple honors classes each semester. She is also in-volved in Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Young Life, and Special Olympics club through her school. Lauren is also heavily involved in Leadership University through Dynamic Sports, a youth group that works on leveling school along with sports and faith. She shares information on her community service work.
“In this youth group, I have met a lot a lot of new friends looking to grow stronger in their faith and relationship with God and have been working on strengthening the girls program. Through Leadership University, we have done multiple service projects, including visits to food ministries, and mission trips. I also helped organize a serve-a-thon in order to raise money for a volleyball
team in Columbia, South Carolina called the Starlings, who were not able to support their club and give their teams proper equipment. I have also participat-ed in Joy Prom the past two years, a prom for special needs guests that do not attend a normal prom. I have attended Joy Prom both as a server and a date for the guest.”
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Lauren Calamas for her continued commitment serving others in our community.
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Mary Catherine Avey
To nominate your team or a student-athlete fortheir service to the community, please email
Mary Catherine Avey has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. The daugh-ter of Scott and Meg Avey attends Carmel Christian School and she is active in both soccer and serving inside her community. MaryCatherine has been playing soccer since the age of three and she plays forward as a senior member of the Carmel Christian Schoolteam.
Mary Catherine was named to the All-Conference Team in 2014 and she was voted as the MVP of her soccer team. She has served asthe team captain for all three of her varsity soccer years. As a captain Mary Catherine helps lead the team in practices and games.
Mary Catherine is very active in serving her community. She volunteers with an organization called Rice and Beans. They go outinto downtown Charlotte and feed the homeless. She also is active with the Joy Prom, an event held by the Carmel Christian Churchthat provides a full scale prom for those with special needs. As a member of the National Honor Society, Mary Catherine also volun-teers with the Beds For Kids organization that supplies beds and furnishings for families in need.
Inside the classroom, Mary Catherine carries a 3.69 unweighted grade point average and a 4.7 weighted average. She is taking threeAP classes and is involved in many school clubs. Mary Catherine plans to attend UNC-Wilmington and study Athletic Training.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Mary Catherine Avey for her work in the classroom, on the soccer field and in hercommunity.
Roddey PlayerPresident, Queen City Audio, Video &Appliances
Community Service Heroes AwardRecognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the Environment
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Mary Catherine Avey
To nominate your team or a student-athlete fortheir service to the community, please email
Mary Catherine Avey has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. The daugh-ter of Scott and Meg Avey attends Carmel Christian School and she is active in both soccer and serving inside her community. MaryCatherine has been playing soccer since the age of three and she plays forward as a senior member of the Carmel Christian Schoolteam.
Mary Catherine was named to the All-Conference Team in 2014 and she was voted as the MVP of her soccer team. She has served asthe team captain for all three of her varsity soccer years. As a captain Mary Catherine helps lead the team in practices and games.
Mary Catherine is very active in serving her community. She volunteers with an organization called Rice and Beans. They go outinto downtown Charlotte and feed the homeless. She also is active with the Joy Prom, an event held by the Carmel Christian Churchthat provides a full scale prom for those with special needs. As a member of the National Honor Society, Mary Catherine also volun-teers with the Beds For Kids organization that supplies beds and furnishings for families in need.
Inside the classroom, Mary Catherine carries a 3.69 unweighted grade point average and a 4.7 weighted average. She is taking threeAP classes and is involved in many school clubs. Mary Catherine plans to attend UNC-Wilmington and study Athletic Training.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Mary Catherine Avey for her work in the classroom, on the soccer field and in hercommunity.
Roddey PlayerPresident, Queen City Audio, Video &Appliances
Community Service Heroes AwardRecognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the EnvironmentLAUREN CALAMAS
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Breakout star of the Week “Honoring Student-Athletes Preparing For Future Success”
WiLL MazuRWeddington High School sophomore long distance runner Will Mazur has been named the Karsey Glass Breakout Star of the Week. Will excels in running the 800M, 100M, 1600M, 3200M and 5K events. Top times include his 4:43 in the 1600 and a 16:45 in the 5K. Will tells us how he got started as a runner.
“It is hard to say that one specific event led me to choose cross country and track. I first remember running with my dad shortly after my mother passed away. My dad would often run, and although I started by riding my bike alongside him, I soon began running with him every once in a while. My running career itself did not start until freshman year. I did not have a sport going into high school and I remembered when my dad and I would run. I chose to join the cross country team and have worked hard to get where I am today.”
Will trains year round, building up his endurance base in the summer for cross country season. His hard work over the summer helped the Warriors to finish in second place in the 3A State Championship. Will was named as an All-Conference runner this past fall.
Inside the classroom, Will has worked hard to earn a 4.313 grade point average. He credits his participation in Cross Country with helping him to learn the self discipline and motivation to be a successful student. Will is also active in the community, helping out at his church and a local animal hospital. He also takes great pride in the work he has done with helping an area family in need with home repairs and yard work. Congratulations to Will Mazur for being named the Karsey Glass Breakout Star of the Week.
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10th ANNUAL GREATER CHARLOTTE HOT STOVE LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS
In front of a sold-out crowd of over 700 guests, many of the top baseball and softball players in the Greater Charlotte area were honored at the 10th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards. The annual event, operated by Tripp Roakes, owner of the South Charlotte Sports Report, was once again held at the Oasis Shriners Temple, located near UNC-Charlotte, The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Award finalists and winners are chosen by a selection committee of 11 members. Committee members represent each county in the Greater Charlotte community. Voters include; coaches, umpires, observers, media members and others that have a vast history and knowledge of both baseball and softball in the area. Past award winners include Major League Baseball players Richie Shaffer and Corey Seager, along with dozens of current professional players and college stars.
The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League places athletics, academics and character as very important components in the selection process. We strongly believe 100% in the Student-Athlete concept and the building of well-balanced student-athletes. Many awards are restricted to high school seniors only.
Each finalist recognized should be considered as a winner. They have risen to the top of their chosen sport and displayed the work ethic needed to become the very best they can possibly be. Many will go on to college and professional playing careers while others will become the leaders of tomorrow with outstanding academic resumes. With the leadership many have shown to date in the classroom and on the field, we have no doubt that these same student-athletes will help to make our community and world a better place.
Congratulations to all finalists, coaches and teams that were part of the special evening.
High School Baseball Player of the YearAlec Burleson East Lincoln High School Baseball Pitcher of the YearNicholas Swiney HoughJake Kuchmaner Marvin Ridge
High School Baseball “Gamer” of the YearSatchel Jerzembeck Providence
High School Baseball Catcher of the YearDrew Donathan Charlotte Christian
High School Baseball Scholar Athlete of the YearOwen Copps Myers Park
High School Future Star AwardJeremiah Boyd (2018) Hickory RidgeJT Killen (2019) Charlotte ChristianJonah Beamon (2018) Charlotte Christian
High School Baseball Leadership AwardMax Lahn Providence Day
Youth Baseball Player of the YearBennett Wolf Cuthbertson
High School Softball Player of the YearCourtney Dean Sun Valley
High School Softball Pitcher of the YearJaelin Griffin South Point
High School Softball “Gamer” of the YearKyrah Phelix Piedmont
High School Softball Scholar Athlete of the YearLindsey Powell Hickory Ridge
Youth Softball Player of the YearAlly Bigham Marvin Ridge
Community Hero AwardMitchell Salvino Charlotte Catholic
Adam Faulk Tanksley AwardGavin Canipe Central Cabarrus
Carolina Travel Sports 11U & UnderTeam of the YearCarolina Astros 10U
Carolina Travel Sports 12U & UpTeam of the YearGrizzlies 14U
Carolina Travel Sports Team of ExcellenceTeam 24 Gamecocks 11U and 12U Team
Youth Team of the YearSouth Charlotte Recreation All Stars 9U Baseball High School Team of the YearMarvin Ridge High School Baseball High School Coach of the YearCoach Jim Cerbie Providence Day School Lou Presutti AwardMichael Bare
Ally Bigham
Courtney Dean
Drew DonathanJake Kuchmaner
Owen Copps
South Charlotte Recreation 9U All Stars
Hometown Teams ... Hometown Kids
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH CASEY LITTON
Weddington High School senior basketball player Casey Litton is enjoying the final mo-ments of his high school basketball career. The 18 year old son of Michael and Karen Litton has recorded a successful four seasons of basketball for the Warriors. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Casey.
What are your top three basketball accomplishments?“My top three are winning a USBA National Championship, winning the three point shoot-out during my first trip to the Presbyterian College Team Camp. And being chosen by my teammates as Captain this year for my War-rior basketball team.”
What were your goals for this season?“To help my team become Conference Champions, to help get my team to the State Championship and win along with shooting 50% or better from the three point line.”
What is your best asset on the basketball court?“My knowledge of the game and being patient for a high percentage shot.”
Have you made any college plans?“I have applied to both Appalachian State and North Carolina State.”
How well do you perform in the classroom?“I have a 4.33 GPA and I am enrolled in Honor and AP Courses.”
How do you balance athletics and academics?“I find balancing athletics and academics to be rather easy. I like to just knock out my homework as soon as I have time before practice or games. The teach-ers and coaches at Weddington High School provide a great support system and are always willing to give additional assistance helping students manage their school work.”
Are you involved in any community service activities?“I assisted in coordinating our basketball team and parents at Crisis Assistance Ministries. I help run concessions on Saturdays at Weddington United Method-ist for Upward Basketball with a couple of my friends during Upwards season. The past three years our high school boys basketball team shares a morning at Weddington Elementary greeting the kids as they arrive in the car drop off line. It’s become a tradition. Something both the players and the kids look forward to each year.”
The Latin Hawks won the Carolina Courts 12U Attack League End of Season Tournament.
Front Row: (L-R) Jake Sellers, Branch Stedman, Thomas Davis, Nathan RimlerBack Row: (L-R) Coach Carlos Blue, Ryan Sweet, Nate Downey, Tyler Hendley, Miller WorkmanNot Pictured: Jacob Swimmer, Coach Chad Hunt
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH CARSON GLATZ
Weddington High School cross country and long distance runner Carson Glatz is working his way towards the com-pletion of a successful high school career. The son of Mike and Jayne Glatz also competes in Indoor Track meets in the winter season as a way to stay in shape for the spring season. Let’s Go Beyond The Game to learn more about Carson.
What led you to choose your sport and events?“Going into high school, I realized that I needed to participate in some kind of extracurricular activity in order to be involved with the school. I had an interest in the military, so my mom said that I should try Cross Country because it would be good preparation for a possible military career. As it turns out, I really enjoy the competition of running and the continuous push to get better on every training session.”
What are your top events and personal best?“My times have stagnated during this indoor track sea-son as I have been running “hurt” but I am seeking spe-cial assistance thru Carolina Sports Therapy in getting healthy. Hopefully I will be healed in time to prepare and run in several events I have already qualified for in the state meet. My personal best times include: 1000m-2:42; 1600m-4:42; 3200m-10:14 and 5k-16:47”
What is your best event and why?“My best event is the 1000m. Since I’ve been running track I have always been better at races similar to that length. Even during practices I would find myself doing better at the middle distance workouts. I find middle distance to be more exciting than the longer events.”
Describe your training schedule?“Coach Spencer’s training is a little different than most because our weekly mileage tends to be much higher than other teams. We train six days a week with Sunday being our day off. I will train through whatever conditions in or-der to get better. It doesn’t matter if it’s snowing, raining, or unbearably hot. My training doesn’t really stop once I have left the track as I do a lot of after-hours stretching, ice baths, Cryotherapy and deep tissue massages that allow my body to recoup.”
What are your top three athletic accomplishments?“Continuing the traditions and culture that previous Wed-dington seniors and Coach Spencer built, being awarded the 3A Men’s Cross Country Championships Sportsman-ship award this year and winning the NC 3A Men’s Cross Country Championship my junior year and coming in 2nd place this year.”
Have you made any college plans?“I was offered admittance and scholarship money at Michigan State University and will accept that offer in the next few weeks. It seems like the obvious choice for me because a lot of my family either went there or are still liv-ing in East Lansing. My hope is to arrive to Michigan State sometime in July to start training with the other runners that are staying on campus.”
Matthews athletic & Recreation association Hosts FREE Try-it Out Day Saturday, February 18
Not sure if your son is ready for t-ball or machine pitch? The Matthews Athletic & recreation Association (MArA) is hosting a free try-it out day on Saturday, February 18. Boys ages 4-8 (as of April 30, 2017) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on field #5 located at Arthur Goodman Park, 1200 S. Trade Street, Matthews, NC. on-site registration will available and online registration closes on February 21, 2017. Sign-ups for 6u Softball (ages 4-6) will continue until March 3, 2017. All-girl softball teams playing in an all-girl softball league. Go to www.marasports.org to register or for more information.
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