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South Charlotte Sports Report“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 10, Issue 16 February 11, 2016 - FREEwww.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport
“ENTER YOUR TEAM”
South Charlotte Sports Report Basketball Tournaments
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ALEX HELMS IS READY FOR LACROSSE SEASON TO BEGIN AT WEDDINGTON
… Junior Lacrosse Player Succeeds In The Classroom with a 5.0
Weddington High School junior Alex Helms has a very well rounded resume. The 17 year old son of Don and Suzy Helms has been busy all winter preparing for his spring lacrosse season, all the while keeping a strong focus on academic success.
Alex began playing lacrosse in second grade while living in Allen, TX.“My neighbor played lacrosse on the varsity high school team and he asked if I wanted to play.
I thought it was the coolest sport I had ever seen. Once I started, I never stopped.”Alex enjoys being active on the field and dodging defenders.“I like how you can use assets such as speed, quickness, and elusiveness to your advantage.
Everything doesn’t rely on size.”Last season Alex led all the midfielders on his team in points as a sophomore. He earned
All-Conference and All-County honors. He also made the Brine All American Team for North Carolina and at the Philly Showcase event. This spring will be his third season with the Warriors Varsity Team.
The success doesn’t end on the lacrosse field for Alex, he carries a 5.0 weighted grade point average at Weddington High School. Alex is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) and he serves as Vice President of the Beta Club.
Alex is also engaged in the community helping others. As part of the Weddington Mentors Club, Alex volunteers regularly at the Boys and Girls Club of Monroe.
“I also help in the community with clean-ups, volunteering at town events and bringing in items for local programs. I am an officer of Mirabella’s Miracle which is a charity helping fami-lies with children in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit.”
Quite an impressive resume Alex Helms has built while in high school. It will serve him well as he begins to plan his future.
The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes Alex Helms for his commitment to success in la-crosse, the classroom and the community. His desire to be the best he can possibly be will continue to serve him well as he graduates from Weddington High School and moves forward in life.
Brittany Pickett of Sun Valley High School and Jake Holtzapple of Providence High School won the Player of the Year Awards at the 9th Annual Hot Stove League Awards.
See page 11 for all the award finalists.
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The South Charlotte Recreation Association 11U basketball team coached by Jim Suppa.
Front Row: (L-R) Michael Koepke, Sam Lucas, Tyler Phleps, Justin BaxleyBack Row: (L-R) Tim Phelps, Greyson Skinner, Kaya Altug, Teddy Cooke, Jim SuppaNot pictured: Matthew Suppa
The Marvin Ridge Middle School Cheer Team.
Front Row: (L-R) Logan Federico, Katlyn Phifer, Julia Burkart, Grace Lyons, Madeline Gorman, Maggie Soik, Hannah DelavegaBack Row: (L-R) Carlee Wetzler, Grace Whisenant, Morgan McKay, Arden Christian, Sarah Pippin, Hannah Austin, Lita Darbe
Q SHACK COACH OF THE MONTH
Coach Jeff McNeely
Coach Jeff McNeely, founder of the Charlotte Megastars Baseball organization has been named the Q Shack Coach of the Month. Jeff, a former Major League Baseball player has led the Megastars Or-ganization for almost two decades, helping players to reach their col-lege baseball dreams. He was honored at the 9th Annual Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards as the winner of the Lou Presutti Award for his contributions to local baseball. Congratulations Coach McNeely.
To nominate your coach for this award, please visit The Q Shack or email [email protected].
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The Park Sharon Athletic Association 8U basketball team coached by Chance McNeil.
Front Row: (L-R) Luke Yett, Shawn Crowley, Brendan O’Connell, Pierce MillerBack Row: (L-R) Connor Yett, Jeremiah McNeil, Coach Chance McNeil
SPRING 2016 BASEBALLREGISTRATION
Registration open NOWLeagues for Ages 4 - 16All skills levels welcome!
Evaluations are February 20th (No evaluation for T-Ball or Babe Ruth)Practices begin week of February 22nd
OPENING WEEKEND March 19th
South Charlotte Challenge/All-Star Programs available
To register or for more info, visitWWW.SOUTHCHARLOTTEREC.COM
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SPRING BASEBALLRegistration is now open
Baseball evaluations will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016
For registration and additional information visit www.ParkSharonSports.com
or email [email protected]
On Wednesday, February �rd, Providence Day School celebrated offensive line-man Eric Cal signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Eric was a four year starter for the Chargers and was All Conference and All State both his Junior and Senior years. The 6’3, 285 lb. lineman will be joining a Navy team who won a school record 11 games in 2015, won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy for the third time in four years, and defeated the University of Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl to win a bowl game for the third year in a row. The Midshipmen finished the year ranked number 18 in the country by both the Associated Press and the Coaches poll.
Eric signed his letter in front of family, coaches, faculty, and students in the McMahon Fine Arts Center on the campus of Providence Day.
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Providence Day School eighth grade basketball player Monty Bowser has been named the Quimby and Collins Orthodontics “Wired For Excellence” Award Winner. The 14 year old son of Reggie and Trina Bowser plays point guard on the Chargers Basketball Team. Monty and the Chargers captured the Coca-Cola Classic Middle School Tournament earlier this season.
Monty enjoys playing school and club basketball and has participated in many large na-tional tournaments. He was selected to play in the South Charlotte Sports Report Middle School Showcase the last two years.
At Providence Day School, Monte’s favorite class is Geography. Monty participated in Take On Sports basketball program for mentally disabled kids. Congratulations to Monty Bowser for being named the Quimby and Collins Orthodontics “Wired For Excellence” Award Winner.
Would you like to nominate an elementary or middle school student for The Quimby and Collins Orthodontics “Wired For Excellence” Award? Send your nomina-tions to [email protected]
Monty Bowser
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DANIEL LIWritten By: Lane McCree
Providence High School varsity swimmer, Daniel Li, has been named the Shoe-less Enterprises Leader-ship Award Winner. The 17 year old son of Jason and Robin Li plays an important part of the Panthers swim team. The senior captain enjoys competing against other local high schools, in addition to pushing his teammates to perform at the best of their abilities.
Daniel plans to lead the team into the top three performers at the state cham-pionship meet. He also hopes to achieve a AAAA time in the 500 freestyle before the end of the season. As a junior, Daniel was named as a student Assistant Coach for the swim and dive team at his school, in addition to being awarded the Swim of the Year and the Vegas Gold Award. Daniel also participates in the SwimMac Senior Leader Group for his year round swim team.
Inside the classroom, Daniel has attained a 4.7 GPA. The senior has excelled academically, as he is in the top five percent of the class of 2106 at Providence High School. Daniel plans to study physics and engineering in college and hopes to pursue a career in computer engineering.
Congratulations to Daniel Li for being named the Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award Winner.
The Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award
S O U T H C L T T E A M T R Y O U T S
Varsity lacrosse player, Chris Stueber, plays midfield for Char-lotte Christian School. The 18 year old son of Mary Stueber has attained a �.0 GPA throughout his high school years. Last year, Chris made the Cum Laude Honor Roll and was selected 2nd Team All County. The senior has committed to continue his education and lacrosse career at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland. Let’s go Beyond the Game with Chris to learn more!
What is your favorite part of being on the team?“My favorite part of being on the Charlotte Christian Lacrosse Team is being able to play with my friends and bond with them. Being on the team is also a great way to learn good life lessons such as following orders, working with others, and having discipline.”
What is your role as a leader on the team?“I try to be a leader on my team. A lot of my teammates look up to me and expect a lot out of me, especially the younger guys on the team.”
What are your personal goals and team goals for the season?“My personal goals for this season are to have the best season of my high school career, including scoring, assisting, and middy defense. I also want to be the best leader I can be for my fellow teammates. Our goal as a team this
year is to stay focused, work harder than everyone else, and win a state championship for the first time in our program’s short history.”
Why did you choose Mount St. Mary’s University to con-tinue your education and your lacrosse career?“I chose to continue my education at Mount St. Mary’s because it is a great school academically and I feel that it is a great fit for me. Education is important to me and that’s a big reason why I decided to commit there. From a lacrosse standpoint, the program is growing and getting better every year due to dedi-cated players and coaches. Coach Gravante continues to bring in great recruits, giving The Mount the best possibility to excel at the Division 1 level. I am excited to be apart of this team and cannot wait to get up there and start working.”
What are you most looking forward to in playing la-crosse at Mount St. Mary’s?“I’m excited to play for Coach Gravante and the assistant coaches, Coach Browning and Coach McIntee. All three coaches have a huge lacrosse IQ and will be able to help me grow my game. Also, The Mount signed with Under Armour this off-season so they will be getting a lot of new gear, which is exciting.”
BEYOND THE GAME WITH CHRIS STUEBERWritten by: Lane McCree
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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Matthew PhiferWeddington High School lacrosse defender Matthew Phifer has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week. The 18 year old son of Jesse Phifer and Beth Phifer began playing lacrosse in the sixth grade and hasn’t looked back since. He enjoys the team aspect of lacrosse and how teamwork will lead to victory.
Matthew will serve as the team captain this year for the War-riors. Among his top athletic accomplishments are being invited to play for the Gulf States Elite National Team and earning the opportunity to play college lacrosse. Matthew also lists his goal against Canada Edge as one his favor-ite memories from lacrosse. Matthew is in the process of narrowing down his college choices and he is also in the running for presidential scholarships at several different schools.
Inside the classroom, Matthew carries a �.6 grade point average with all honors and AP classes. He is also in the National Honor Society and History Honor Society. Matthew is also in the Beta Club and he serves in volunteer roles at Dilworth Methodist Church and with Kids First of the Carolinas. Congratulations to Matthew Phifer for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.
Juliana BassMarvin Ridge High School senior softball player Juliana Bass has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. Juliana is one of the top softball players in the area and has been the starting shortstop and lead-off hitter on the team since her sopho-more year. Last season she hit for a .415 batting average and only struck out three times in 80 plate appearances. Juliana is an all-conference and all-state softball player. She is busy preparing for the start of her final season of softball with the Mavericks
Inside the classroom, Juliana carries a �.8� grade point average and is in the top 10% of her class. She is the president of the One Nation Club and an officer in the Spirit Club.
She is also in the German Club and the German National Honor Society as well as the Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, Athletes Take Action and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Congratulations to Juliana Bass for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
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South Mecklenburg High School senior swimmer Noah Cahan has signed to continue his career with the UNC-Wilm-ington Seahawks. The 17 year old son of Josh and Jenny Cahan was faced with the decision of choosing swimming over soccer at age 10 and he hasn’t looked back since. Let’s go Beyond the Game with Noah Cahan to learn more.
When did you begin to swim competi-tively?“My swimming interest started with my neighborhood summer league team, (BWE Dolphins) then a few years later I joined a swim club at the age of 10. At the end of middle school, I was faced with the decision to choose between taking my swimming to the next level or continue playing my other sport, which was soccer. Big factors in my decision were that I had closer friends in swimming than soccer and I enjoyed push-ing myself in the pool.”
What are your best events?“200 Fly, 200 IM, and 200 Free. During high school meets I swim the 100 Fly, 200 IM, and some relays.”
What is your top event?“My overall best event is the 200 Fly because this was my first qualifying event for Junior Nationals and I was also able to final in this event at Juniors.”
Can you describe your training schedule?“My training schedule in-cludes a total of eight prac-tices per week. Two days a week include doubles and I have weightlifting and dry land several times throughout the week.”
What are your top three swimming achievements?“My decision to swim for the UNCW Se-ahawks starting Fall 2016, contributing to the 2015 Winter Junior National Champions Team, (combined) and being a key part of the South Meck Swim and Dive Team where I am also one of the five senior male captains for the 2015-2016 season.”
How well do you perform in the class-room?“Currently I have a 3.9 GPA. I have taken five AP classes throughout my time at South Meck. The rest of my core classes and some electives were taken with honors credit.”
BEYOND THE GAME WITH NOAH CAHAN
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The Providence Day 8th grade girls’ basketball team captured the GCMSAA championship.
Standing: (L-R) Coach Amanda Brooks, Jaime Iannitti, Grace Godwin, Madeline Alt, Sophie Henderson, Aubrey Briggs, Coach Christy OlsonLeaning: (L-R) MiLeia Owens, Kailey Smith
The Team of the Week Feature, one of the most visible features in the South Charlotte Sports Report, is now
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HQ4 Clippers U15 Grey
The HQ4 Clippers U15 Grey Baseball team has been named the South Charlotte Sports Report Team of the Week. The Clippers include a strong group of baseball players that are dedicated to be-ing the best they can possibly be. After working hard over the last year, the team was recognized by Crystal Carolina Sports as the Team of Excellence at the 9th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards Dinner.
HQ4 Clippers 15U Grey Players include Jackson Benjamin, Land-on Burr, Ethan Clark, Connor Gibbs, Kellen Golden, Matt Hunter, Dorian Jefferson, James Johnson, Jake Lubas, Dennis Matias, RJ Rhem, Owen Tappy, and Jack Tidwell.
Volume 10, Issue 16 Page 7The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools/ Arbor Construction GroupGood Sport of the Month
MELISSA ROULIERWritten By: Lane McCree
Varsity basketball player at Charlotte Catholic High School, Melissa Roulier, has been named the MACS/ Arbor Construction Group Good Sport of the Month. The 17 year old daughter of Ken and René Roulier continues to impact the Lady Cougars game performance. Melissa plays the position of power-forward for the varsity team.
As co-captain of the team, Melissa teaches her younger teammates the values learned through the program as well as energizes the team for games and practices in order to play their best. This season, the senior hopes to lead the team into the third round of states in addition to winning the conference tournament. Melissa has
received a varsity letter all four years at Charlotte Catholic, and this is her second year as a co-captain of the varsity team. She enjoys bonding with teammates that she might not have met before joining the sport.
Inside the classroom, Melissa has achieved a 4.01 GPA. She regularly achieves academic honors each semester at Charlotte Catholic. In addition, her favorite class is AP Calculus and she plans to study computer science in college.
Congratulations to Melissa Roulier for being named the MACS/ Arbor Construction Group Good Sport of the Month.
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The Park Sharon Athletic Association 12U basketball team coached by Ed Walton.
Front Row: (L-R) Wills Koeniger, Connor Miller, Tucker Stillman, Owen MillerBack Row: (L-R) William Shaver, Jonathon McBride, Coach Ed Walton
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Rising Star Award
Boating Without Owning - It’s About TIME!
Lexi SudjiantoCharlotte Latin School golfer Lexi Sudjianto has been named the Carefree Boats Rising Star of the Week award winner. The daughter of Agus and Christine Sudjianto won her first high school tour-nament with a score of 76. Her nine hole average of 38 placed her second among all independent school golfers this fall. To date Lexi lists a 73 at both Pine Needles and Tangle-wood Gold Clubs as her top score to date.
Lexi hopes to continue to improve over her next three and a half years of high school. Inside the classroom, Lexi carries a 4.0 grade point average and has done so since the seventh grade.. On the National Spanish Exam Lexi scored in the 98th per-centile to earn a gold medal. She took the PSAT 8/9 and scored in the 97th percentile. At Charlotte Latin, Lexi also participates in book club, Paws for a Cause, Girl Up, and Admissions Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Lexi Sudjianto for being named the Carefree Boats Rising Star of the Week award winner.
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BACK-TO-BACK YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS OFFERED...Enter your team February 27-28 & March 4-5
Two of the very best youth basketball tournaments in Charlotte have com-bined 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 con-secutive weekends for area all-star, club, rec, and travel basketball 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, all tournament teams and newspaper and internet coverage of the events. The South Charlotte Sports Report will print All-Tournament Teams and provide each divi-sion champion the opportunity to have their photo printed in the newspaper!
To enter into both or just one of the events, please visit www.southcharlottesportscamps.com
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Community Service Heroes Award Recognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the Environment
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Matt Kagan
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Providene High School senior baseball player Matt Kagan has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. Matt, the son of Bruce and Cheryl Kagan has been very active in community service and volunteer activities throughout his high school career. Starting in his freshman year, he became involved with an organization called The Friendship Circle. The Friendship Circle matches local teens with children who have special needs and supports them in creating friendships that may be difficult for them in the “real world.” From the start, Matt felt a special bond with the children in this organization as he participated every Sunday afternoon in different fun activities with his “friend,” a blind boy also named Matthew. Enter-ing his junior year, Matt proactively formed the organization’s first teen board and was named its first president. Since forming the board, volunteer partici-pation has increased greatly, activities have become more creative, and attendance at the annual fundraising dinner doubled bringing in a record amount of donations to support the organization. Last summer, Matt also helped his little friend Matthew attend a regular day camp by acting as his “shadow” through-out the day so young Matthew could participate with all of the other kids seamlessly.
Matt is looking forward to his senior season of baseball for the defending state champion Panthers. He hopes to be as effective as he was before having to undergo Tommy John surgery. His involvement with the Friendship Circle has given Matt the strength he needs to know that wherever baseball may or may not taking him, he has been a success in high school by helping others. Baseball will not define the person that Matt is becoming through his caring work with others in need. Matt credits his parents influence for helping him to success and to becoming a great person on and off the field. Matt has also been a strong foundation for his parents, including his father who has fought Leukemia four times in his life. Inside the classroom, Matt is an A/B student and preparing to make his college decision between Indiana University, UNC Wilmington, and USC. Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Matt Kagan for his continued commitment to serving others in need in our community.
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Mary Catherine Avey
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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
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Mary Catherine Avey
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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.
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#TBT Throwback Thursday With Kelly Ellis
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Kelly Ellis, Realtor NC & SCSpecializing in S. Charlotte and Waxhaw/Weddington704-236-0821kellis@helenadamsrealty.comwww.kellyellisrealtor.com
Supporting Student-Athletes From Pee Wee To High School.
Jaret Anderson, Charlotte Catholic senior, committed to William and Mary Football.
Jaret Anderson
Charlotte Christian School held its NCAA Signing Day Ceremony on campus in the Warner Field House - Saleh Multipurpose Room. Seven student-athletes signed letters of intent to play football along with Caroline Lubinsky who will play soccer in college.
(L-R) Grant Armistead, Elon University; Elijah Deveaux, Duke University; Ryan Gilmartin, University of Connecticut; Caroline Lubinsky, Appalachian State University; Alex Parker, Elon University; John Turley, Butler University; Davis Waldrop, Washington and Lee University; Jeremiah White, Campbell University
The Cuthbertson Middle School Girls Basketball Team captured their second consecutive Union County Middle School Championship.
Front Row: (L-R) Tori Bridgforth, Gianna Giglio, Ella Sawa, Ariana ThompsonBack Row: (L-R) Nina Clark, Lilly Anderson, Lauryn Hardiman, Maddie Dillinger, Kamaria Sheriff, Mallory Hardwick, Kendell Gallagher, Leah Helms
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High School Baseball Player of the YearJake Holtzapple ProvidenceWill Wilson Kings MountainLawson McArthur South MeckKobe Phillips ButlerRiley Zayicek Lake Norman
High School Baseball Pitcher of the YearJake Kuchmaner Marvin RidgeHenry Ryan Ardrey KellNick Bruno Charlotte CatholicChris Cox East LincolnBlake Brown North Gaston
Charlotte Knights Baseball “Gamer” of the YearScout McFalls ParkwoodChristian Umphlett South MeckDirk Masters Charlotte CatholicJustin Williams IndependenceDavid Stowers South Lake Christian Baseball Catcher of the YearKevin Dobos Marvin RidgeDrew Donathan Charlotte ChristianMark Perkins Jay M RobinsonNick Cicci Hopewell Baseball Scholar Athlete of the YearTom Hay Coggins Myers ParkLogan Davidson ProvidenceDrew Swoope Marvin RidgeLawson McArthur South MeckJohn Turley Charlotte Christian Baseball Leadership AwardTucker Jones ProvidenceWill Demarcus HoughTrent Alley Country DayChris Cotton Covenant Day SchoolLuke Orr Hopewell
NSR Community Hero AwardTom Hay CogginsMegan CampanyMatthew KaganHannah Smith
Baseball Rising Star AwardTate Pennington ButlerJonah Beamon Charlotte ChristianCameron Brantley Ardrey KellRohan Handa Cannon SchoolCallen Nuccio CuthbertsonJake Whitcomb Hickory Ridge Youth Baseball Player of the Year Ray Torres ProvidenceQuinlan Ferguson HopewellTrey Tujetsch Ardrey KellPatrick Bloomingburg ProvidencePatrick Alvarez Myers Park High School Baseball Team of the YearProvidence High School Charlotte Christian SchoolMarvin Ridge High School
Youth Baseball Team of the YearCuthbertson Middle School JVMarvin Ridge Middle School
Crystal Carolina Sports Team of the Year (12U & up)Team Carolina 15UHQ4 Clippers 15U Grey Team of Excellence AwardHQ4 Clippers 15U Grey
Crystal Carolina Sports Team of the Year (11U & under)Charlotte Nationals 11UCarolina Reds 10UCharlotte Athletics 11U Harrisburg Storm 11U
High School Softball Player of the YearCarrie Eberle Charlotte CatholicBrittany Pickett Sun ValleyHannah Smith Porter RidgeRachel Marion Northwestern High School Softball Pitcher of the YearBrittany Pickett Sun ValleyCarrie Eberle Charlotte CatholicCristi Pressley PiedmontDharma Rosbrugh Marvin Ridge
High School Softball “Gamer” of the YearEmily Clinton WeddingtonCasey Bigham Marvin RidgeJuliana Bass Marvin RidgeKaitlyn Macon Hickory Ridge
High School Softball Scholar Athlete of the YearLindsey Powell Hickory RidgeMcKenzie Lewis Charlotte ChristianEmily Clinton Weddington Youth Softball Player of the YearGabby Baylog Marvin RidgeAmber Parker ParkwoodSara Hammill Mount PleasantMorgan Maddaluna Mount PleasantSarah Harkins Parkwood
Spirit of the Game AwardAlyssa Herlocker Gray Stone DayRyan Kirk Home SchoolMegan Campany Hickory Ridge Spirit of the Game Team AwardTeam Shannon
The 9th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards Banquet was held February 6th. The event proudly recognizes the top baseball and softball players across the Greater Charlotte area. A sold out crowd attended the event to honor these outstanding young men and women.
Over the last eight years past award winners have included current major league players Corey Seager and Richie Shaffer, in addition to top professional prospects such as Trent Thornton, Brian Holberton, Max Wotell, Brett Austin and Ryan Butler. Past softball winners such as Kalie Lang, Constance Orr, Leah Murray and Jen Rosene have gone on to have outstanding college careers.
All finalists below should be considered as winners for reaching the pinnacle of success in the community. I wish everyone a very successful spring baseball and softball season.Award winners are noted in bold.
Amber Parker, Sarah Harkins and Gabby Baylog Rising Star Winners Tate Pennington, Rohan Handa, Cameron Brantley
Emily Clinton
Providence High School Baseball Team
9th Annual Hot Stove League Awards
Jake Kuchmaner and Henry Ryan Casey Bigham
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