January 8, 2015 Issue - South Charlotte Sports Report

South Charlotte Sports Report
“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 9, Issue 16
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ZACH GOINS CAME UP BIG FOR THE WARRIORS THIS SEASON
Weddington High School senior football player Zach Goins believes in giving
his all to everything he does. Whether he
is on the football field or in the classroom,
coaches and teachers know they are going
to get the best effort possible from Zach.
The son of Andy and Patti Goins is a three
time All-Conference Football player, a two
time All-County performer and a four year
starter for the Warriors Football Team.
Inside the classroom, Zach is just as accomplished, holding a grade point average
of 4.86.
In a football season that saw Weddington advance all the way to the 3AA State
Championship Game, Zach came through
for his team week after week. In the state
semifinal win over rival Cuthbertson, Zach
scored two touchdowns to help the Warriors to a 24-21 win. Zach served as
a team captain this season and started on offense at wide receiver, defense at
cornerback and was also the special teams kick holder and punt returner. Zach
truly did all that was asked by Coach Tim Carson.
In spite of the key role played by Zach, he is quick to point directly to his team
versus taking the spotlight for himself.
“Our team this past year was extremely balanced. We didn’t have a single
stand out star player that opposing teams could focus on and shut down. We
had two capable quarterbacks in David Bayha and Grayson Willingham, along
with four to five receivers contributing each game. If teams tried to shut down
our passing offense, we had a combination of proven running backs led by 1,000
yard rusher Mitchel Carson.”
The Warriors capped off their best season in history thanks to a lot of kids
that would do whatever it took to better the team. Zach was very happy to play
a part in the team’s success and will remember the season and the last four years
forever. With football now over, the time has
come for Zach to look forward into the future
and make a few key decisions about college.
With his outstanding grade point average
and time spent in all Honors and AP classes,
Zach certainly brings a lot to the table for the
right college. He has also served as a Junior
Marshall at Weddington, representative of his
top 7.5% class ranking. Zach is a member of
the Science National Honor Society, Spanish
Honor Society, and Beta Club. He also serves
as President of the Spanish Club.
So where will all of this and his football talents lead him?
“I have two offers from Davidson College
and Butler University. I also have a partial offer from Furman University and am receiving
interest from James Madison University. As a
student I’ve been accepted into the Honors Colleges at the University of South
Carolina and the University of Alabama.”
The South Charlotte Sports Report sends out our congratulations to Zach
Goins for a job well done at Weddington High School. This young leader and
Student-Athlete will go far in life and always have a wonderful set of high school
memories to reflect upon. Best of luck Zach!
UPCOMING YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
February 27-March 1
March 6-8
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6th ANNUAL WINTER TRAINING BASEBALL ACADEMY BEGINS JANUARY 14TH
Players ages 5-12 Will Learn From Major League Players and Instructors
The South Charlotte Sports Report proudly announces our 6th Annual Winter Training
Baseball Academy, a unique seven week program for ages 5-12 year old baseball and softball
players. The South Charlotte Sports Report Winter Training Academy will be held for seven
consecutive Wednesday nights (January 14-February 25) inside Carolinas Baseball Center located in Pineville.
Young players will receive instruction from former major league baseball players and coaches. Campers will have the opportunity to build a strong fundamental hitting, fielding and pitching foundation to enhance their development.
This Winter Baseball Training Academy is designed to provide professional instruction in a
first class indoor facility with top baseball instructors. Parents will also have the opportunity
to learn proper teaching techniques from the instructors to allow for consistent instruction at
home. Campers will work in groups based on their experience level.
The South Charlotte Sports Report Winter Training Academy is led by Jeff Schaefer, a former major league infielder with the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s. He
is considered to be among the top hitting and fielding instructors in the country. Former Major League Baseball pitcher, John Ennis, will also provide instruction for the Winter Training
Academy students.
All instruction will take place inside the Carolinas Baseball Center facility which includes a
synthetic turf surface, six batting cages, multiple soft toss areas, pitching mounds and the very
best teaching equipment available today. Parents may relax in the spectator area.
Space is limited in both sessions of The Baseball Winter Training Academy.
Once each class is full, enrollment will be closed to insure the very best experience possible.
The first five years of the Academy have sold out. Cost for this unique seven week professionally
run program is only $149 per player. Sibling discounts are available. We will offer two sessions
every Wednesday night, campers may enroll in either the 6pm-7pm session or the 7pm-8pm
session. For more information and to enroll in The Winter Training Academy, please visit www.
southcharlottesportscamps.com or call Tripp at 704-906-5466.
6th Annual 5U-12U Winter
Baseball Training Academy
(Softball Players Welcome)
January 14th– February 25th
(Every Wednesday Night)
6:00pm-7:00pm Or 7:00pm-8:00pm
Professional Hitting and Pitching Training
For Baseball Players.
Let Us Prepare Your Child For Their Best Season Ever!
Ages 5-12
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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Max Spada
Charlotte Country Day School wrestler and lacrosse athlete
Max Spada has been named the Architect Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week. The son of Stephen and Carrie Spada has been wrestling for three years,
competing in both school and AAU tournaments on a near
weekly basis. This past season Max finished second in the
state tournament at 106lbs, losing 4-3 in overtime. He now
wrestles in the 120 pound class.
Max competed in the Cadet/Junior Freestyle National
Championship in Fargo, ND and has also worked out at the
prestigious Blair Academy in New Jersey. In lacrosse, Max
plays the Attack position for Charlotte Country Day School.
Inside the classroom, Max is an A/B student and an avid member of the choir. He
says he loves to perform on stage. His favorite subject is Math. Over the summer
Max spent time in Africa helping with community service projects. Congratulations
to Max Spada for being named the Architect Sports and Physical Therapy Student
Athlete of the Week.
Ragan Broome
Weddington High School senior softball player Ragan
Broome has been named the Architect Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the week. Ragan is the
daughter of Doug Broome and Susan Bodnar along with
step mother LeighAnn Broome. She is a three year middle
infield starter for Coach Claire Lyerly and the Warriors.
Ragan batted .402 with 12 RBI’s, 19 Runs scored and 2
homeruns last season. She had a .955 fielding percentage
and 6 double plays. Ragan was selected All-Conference
her freshmen (only freshmen in Union County 3A) and
junior year, All District freshmen, sophomore and junior
year and All State her junior year. Ragan played in the
Powerade State Games her freshmen, sophomore and junior years. She is also a
multi-time Battle of the Border Showcase participant Ragan plays for the Lady
Lightning Gold Showcase Program.
Inside the classroom, Ragan carries a 3.25 grade point average and is involved in
many community service activities through her school and softball team. She recently signed a National Letter Of Intent to continue her softball career at Mars Hill
University in Asheville NC. Congratulations to Ragan Broome for being named the
Architect Sports and Physical Therapy Student-athlete of the week.
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Volume 9, Issue 16
Page Wired for Excellence Award
Recognizing Academic and Athletic Excellence
Sarah Post
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH BRAEDON MEAD
Charlotte Catholic High School senior football player Braedon Mead closed out his
Cougar football career with an appearance
in the NCHSAA State Championship Game.
The son of Mark and Delaine Mead excelled
this year from his middle linebacker position. Braedon was named the Defensive
MVP in the State Championship Game for
Charlotte Catholic. Let’s go Beyond The
Game to learn more about Braedon.
What position do you play in football
and what is your role on the team?
“My position in football is middle linebacker of a 4-3 defense. I am responsible
for calling the stunts, lineups, and coverages into the rest of the defense. In
addition to this I also am responsible for calling the strength of the defense.”
night.”
Have you made plans for after high school?
“My plans for after high school is hopefully attend The United States Naval
Academy where I would play rugby or football before I get commissioned a
Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.”
How well do you perform in the classroom?
“In the classroom I perform exceptionally well. Just like in athletics, I like to
push myself as hard as I can with my course schedule. This year I am taking 5
AP courses and currently have a 4.27 GPA.”
What do you believe is your top academic achievement?
“My top academic achievement would have to be receiving the Cougar Award
for academic success for three years. This award is for high academic grades
alone. This has been a success for me because it is a challenge balancing all
extracurricular activities with school, and I am resilient in my work.”
What are your top three athletic accomplishments?
“My first athletic achievement is leading the team last year, my junior year,
in tackles. I feel that this accomplishment really proved how the hard work
and persistence pays off. As for my second accomplishment, it would have to
be receiving All-Conference in the 4A So. Meck conference. This was an honor
because my name was next to some of the best players in the state. For my
final athletic accomplishment so far, I would have to say being elected captain
would be the greatest. It was great a great honor for me because I was elected
by my teammates, and it meant so much that they viewed me as a leader.”
What is your top sports memory?
“My top sports memory actually comes from the State-semifinal round
against Dudley high school. The reason this memory sticks out to me the most
is because as a defense we were struggling so hard to stop them in the first
half. There were no new formations or any adjustments made in the second
half except for in our intensity. For the second half of football, the defensive
unit held Dudley to zero points and only three first downs. Unfortunately we
lost the game, but I will never forget how amazing we played as a unit that
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Volume 9, Issue 16
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC
ALUMNI BASKETBALL EVENT
Page The PCAA Bulldogs Baseball Team
Front Row: (L-R) Back Row: (L-R) Coaches: William Grubb, Carmelo Torres, Cole Morton, Vince Pituccio, Zach Horton
Alex Frame, Anshu Shah, Devan Schneider, Anthony Goldhammer, Joe Moore
Jeremy Grubb, Wes Horton, Steve Moore
The Charlotte Catholic High School Alumni
Association hosted its
annual holiday Alumni
Basketball Tournament
December 26 and 27,
2014 at CCHS. More
than 100 alumni from
five decades of graduating classes participated
in the event.
New to this year’s
tournament was the
“Spotlight Game” pitting
the 2014 CCHS varsity team against alumni. With only one sub on the alumni
bench, the varsity players took the floor with a great deal of confidence. They
quickly realized that the alumni still had it as the “old guys” took a substantial
lead early in the game. In a game filled with lots of entertainment, plenty of
friendly chatter as well as some tremendous shooting, the varsity pulled away
with a 3-pointer by Senior Joe Scibelli at the buzzer to win 89-86.
The game was a family affair, with Carter McKinstry ‘14 guarding brother
junior Justin McKinstry and alumni CJ Brodowicz ‘11 and Jack Brodowicz ‘12
against junior brother Josh Brodowicz. The alumni team also included Varsity Boys’ Coach Mike King, JV Girls’ Coach Stephan Schachner ‘85, JV Girls’
Assistant Coach Ryan Kilmartin ‘12, Pete McArdle ‘87, Peter Grant ‘90 and
CCHS parent/head referee Jon Riggsbee.
The CCHS Boys’ Varsity Team also includes sophomore Jimmy Abate, juniors Jacob Becks, Penn Conrad, Xander Gagnon, Jack Larkin, Sam Smith,
Owen Winters and Nick Zuhosky along with seniors Chris Campion, Christian
Chapman, Cole Perry and Joe Scibelli.
The CCHS Alumni Association was founded in 1987 to provide social, spiritual and educational enrichment for alumni, students and friends of CCHS.
Its mission is to provide a source of additional funding to enhance the academic, spiritual and cultural missions of CCHS.
#TBT
Throwback Thursday With Kelly Ellis
Supporting Student-Athletes From Pee Wee To High School.
Charlotte Catholic Lady Cougars won the Colvard Oil Holiday Classic hosted by
Ashe County High School. Stephanie Ferraro, Maggie DuPré, and Carrie Eberle
made the All-Tournament team. Carrie Eberle was selected as the tournament
MVP.
Front Row: (L-R)
Back Row: (L-R) Hannah Samuelson, Maggie DuPré, Kristal Mainsah, Stephanie Ferraro, Annie Brannon
Ariel Smith, Ify Ogu, Carrie Eberle, Lindsay Hoagland, Melissa Roulier, Hannah Bolly, Katherine Hintze
2005 Soccer Team
(L-R) Alexander Bricken, Patrick Seery, Wes Bingham, Claudia Dickey, Julia Gass
If you have a throwback picture that you want featured,
please submit your digital photo to [email protected].
Kelly Ellis, Realtor NC & SC
Specializing in S. Charlotte
and Union County
704-236-0821
[email protected]
www.allentate.com/kellyellis
AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 8TH ANNUAL
GREATER CHARLOTTE HOT STOVE LEAGUE AWARDS BANQUET
Volume 9, Issue 16
Page The 8th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards Dinner will be held on January 24, 2015 at the
Shriners Oasis Temple off of Harris Blvd near UNCC. This annual awards event will honor the top baseball and
softball players in the Greater Charlotte region. Doors open to the beautiful Shriners Oasis Auditorium at 6:00pm
The first class evening of fun and fellowship is designed to bring both sports communities together to honor the
game and the youth that work hard to excel on and off the field of play. The Hot Stove Dinner features an honor
roll of former award winners including; professional baseball players Kyle Seager, Brian Holberton, Tyler Tewell,
Brett Austin, Ryan Butler, Richie Shaffer, collegiate standouts Alexander Bostic, Trent
Thornton, Bailey Ober, Chris Clare and college softball stars Lexi Davis, Sarah
Mooney, Kalie Lang and Constance Orr. New award winners in over 15 categories
will be announced.
In addition to the awards banquet, guests
will enjoy dinner, a silent auction with over
200 items, a raffle and fellowship with other
members of the Greater Charlotte Youth
Baseball and Softball Communities. The
previous seven years have witnessed sold out
crowds and another full house of over 700
guests is expected.
Tickets are available for sale at www.hotstovedinner.com. Join many of your friends
and peers for the # 1 night of baseball and softball in the Carolinas.
2014 Baseball Player of the Year
Brooks Kennedy
High School Baseball Player of the Year
Josh Ladowski - Lake Norman
Josh Hiatt - Providence
Xavier LeGrant - Berry
Drew Ober - Hough
Jordan Greene - Country Day
Andrew Moritz - Providence
High School Softball Pitcher of the Year
Keleigh Romine - JM Robinson
Hannah Jones - Hough
Sterling Strickland - Ardrey Kell
Haliegh Reid - Providence
Lori McCoy - Olympic
Kaylee Cook - Kannapolis
High School Baseball Pitcher of the Year
Jackson Kowar - Charlotte Christian
Max Wotell - Marvin Ridge
David Nash - Piedmont
John Creel - Lake Norman Charter
Garrett Davila - South Pointe
High School Baseball Gamer of the Year
Reece Hampton - Charlotte Christian
Scott Kobos - Myers Park
Josh Holmes - Mt Pleasant
Andrew Jordan - Hunter Huss
High School Baseball Scholar Athlete
Austin Leonard - Providence
Max Bazin - South Meck
Eric Jones - South Meck
Evan Todd - Myers Park
High School Softball Gamer of the Year
Ragan Broome - Weddington
Maddie Furr - Central Cabarrus
Brooke Sanford - Olympic
Jayde Collins - Sun Valley
High School Softball Scholar-Athlete
Ashley McGowan - Marvin Ridge
Meredith Harris - Charlotte Christian
Cheyenne Bricken - Metrolina Christian
Baseball Leadership Award
Jackson Dean - Myers Park
Hunter Colonna - Marvin Ridge
Corbin Hockensmith - SouthLake Christian
Brett Shapcott - Hough
Youth Baseball Player of the Year
Johnny Hummell - Butler
JP Perez - Lake Norman
Ray Torres - Covenant Day
Elijah Hunt - Providence
Jonah Beamon - Covenant Day
York/Lancaster County (SC) Player of the Year
Dupree Hart - Northwestern
Clay Hunt - Nation Ford
Mike Webb - Indian Land
Clay Helvey - Fort Mill
Will Reid - Rock Hill
High School Softball Player of the Year
Leah Murray - Hough
Kori Wancheck - Northwestern
Meredith Harris - Charlotte Christian
Madison Armstrong - Highland Tech
Youth Softball Player of the Year
Lindsay Perillo - Weddington
Mary Pierce Barnes - Parkwood
Gracie Rape - Piedmont
Rhea Barger - Lincoln Charter
Sloan Ducey - Porter Ridge
2014 Softball “Gamer”
of the Year Jordan Keene
High School Team of the Year
Charlotte Christian Baseball Team
Sun Valley High School Softball Team
Youth Team of the Year
Charlotte Country Day Middle School Baseball
Parkwood Middle School Softball
Team NC Baylog Softball
Nations Baseball 12U & Up Team of the Year
Team Carolina 14U
Southern Express 12u
Park Sharon Nationals 12u
Nations Baseball 11U & Under Team of the Year
SBA Canes Cruz 10u
Roadrunners Baseball 10u
Park Sharon Nationals 9U
Lake Norman Mustangs 11U
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BEYOND THE GAME
WITH CHRISTIAN CHAPMAN
Charlotte Catholic High School
senior Christian Chapman has
enjoyed success as a Cougar
Student-athlete. Christian,
the 17 year old son of Rick and
Judy Chapman, works hard
on the basketball court and
inside the classroom to achieve
success. Let’s go Beyond The
Game to learn more about
Christian .
What are your top three
sports memories
“Last year while playing for
Catholic, I made a buzzer
beater shot against Harding.
With 6 seconds left they tied
it up, and after inbounding
the ball it came right back
to me after our point guard
Josh Brodowicz was trapped.
I dribbled up the court and
made a turn around shot from
the elbow to put us up by 2
with 1 second left.”
Team of the Week
2018 Road Warriors
Lacrosse Team
Congratulations to the 2018 Road Warriors Lacrosse
Team for being named the Sport Clips Team of the Week.
The Road Warriors won the Palmetto Classic Tournament in November and qualified to go to the Dick’s National Tournament of Champions in Florida 12/28-12/31.
The team consists of boys from Marvin Ridge, Weddington, Cuthbertson, Parkwood, Charlotte Latin and Charlotte Christian.
“In 8th grade I played in the Shamrock Tournament with Holy Trinity. We
made it to the championship game and with 30 seconds left we were up by
two. I blocked someone’s shot who was driving down the middle and sprinted
back on the fast break. Matthew Naumoff threw me an alley-oop lay-up from
half court to secure the game. The crowd went insane, and I was awarded the
MVP Joe Mosca Award and got a piece of the net after cutting it down.”
“Aside from basketball, I am also an avid golfer. Two spring breaks ago, I
was down in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and had the amazing opportunity to
play TPC Sawgrass: the Stadium and Valley course. On the famous 17th Par
3 Island Green, I hit a perfect Pitching Wedge and hit the flagstick on the first
shot. Unluckily, it bounced 25 feet away, but I made the putt for birdie.”
How did your pre-season go on the court?
“Over the summer I played travel team basketball for the Carolina Blue
Streaks. We did fairly well and placed 3rd in the AYBA National Championship held at the Carolina Courts in Indian Trail. Besides that, I played at the
basketball court in my neighborhood at least every other day where I worked
on my ball handling, shooting, and fitness.”
What are your college plans?
“I have applied to Clemson University, the University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, and Furman University. My number one choice is Clemson, but
I still have yet to fully decide. I’m planning to double major in Economics (or
Engineering) and Business.”
What are your goals for the 2014-2015 basketball season?
“My number one goal for the 2014-2015 season is for our team to go to the
state playoffs. Last year when I was on varsity, we lost in the first round of
conference playoffs and didn’t play another game after that. I want my fellow seniors and my legacy to be earning a winning season and having the
opportunity to go far in state playoffs.”
What has to happen for the Cougars to have a strong season?
“Our main focus has to be on defense. We know we aren’t the biggest team,
and our opponents know that too. We need to use that to our advantage and
play our heart out every single game and catch them off guard. If we play
like that on defense, then the offense will come naturally.”
How well do you perform in the classroom?
“I have a 4.36 GPA and am in the top 10% of the 2015 class. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and Latin Honor Society and President of
the Young Republicans Club.”
Front Row: (L-R) Griffin Hicks, Colin Geraghty, Jackson Horner, Cam Renner, Aiden Lassiter
Middle Row: (L-R) Coach DC Duplessis, Jared Mabarak, Cody Diemont, Tucker Duplessis, Kyle Atlas, Adam Francischiello, Johnson Duplessis, Andy Walker
Back Row: (L-R) Zach Kenley, Ian Crane, Luke Pecora, Ben Lyon, Kris Weber, Connor
Klingenberg, Doug Dracon, Chase Smith, Coach Ron Fleischman
To nominate your team for the
Sport Clips Team of the Week, please email
[email protected]
Sport Clips Arboretum
8206 Providence Road
Suite 1600
980-237-3322
Sport Clips Toringdon Market
3419 Toringdon Way
Suite 120
704-496-9191
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Page SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
MATTHEWS CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Nearly 40 youth basketball teams gathered before Christmas to compete for championships in the South Charlotte Sports Report Matthews
Christmas Tournament. Both boys and girls teams competed at area gymnasiums. A fun time was had by all teams and we look forward to
our next two basketball tournaments on the weekends of February 28-March 1 and March 7-8. For more information on those events, please
visit www.SouthCharlotteSportsCamps.com
Tournament Winners and All-Tournament Team
8U Girls
10U Girls
13U Girls
10U Boys
12U Boys
15U Boys
High School
MARA Jacque
MARA Houpt
MARA Gutierrez
MARA Heath
MARA Hunt
SCRA Hefferly
St. Matthew Anderson
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
South Charlotte Recreation Association,
15U Champions
Front Row (L-R): Connor Smith, J.J. Skinner,
Chad Jorgensen, Clark Kistler
Back Row (L-R): Coach David Hefferly, Luke
Hefferly, Nicco Crew, Liam Pickett, Grant Pease,
Sam Edwards
MARA 8U Basketball Team, Champions
Front Row: (L-R) Lindsey Nolan, Ciara Farrar, Charlotte Doody, Olivia Jacque, Ainsley Sullivan,
Celia Rossi
Back Row: (L-R) Asst. Coach Steve Doody, Coach Shawn Jacque
February 28 - March 1
March 7 - 8
www.SouthCharlotteSportsCamps.com
MARA 10U Basketball Team, Champions
(L-R) Riley Crawford, Ella Jordan, Ally Snider,
Maggie Houpt, Averie Dibenedetto, Katie Houpt,
Coach Matt Houpt, Coach Beau Snider
St. Matthew Catholic Church
8U Basketball Team, Runner-Up Finish
Providence Day School 10U Girls,
Runner-Up Finish
Front Row: (L-R) Juliana Morales, Blanca Thomas, Sydney Lynch, Dana Pirhalla , Kaleigh Flanagan, Opal Matthews
Back Row: (L-R) Coach Jim Verney and Coach Tatiana Thomas
Not Pictured: Olivia Fava, Ellen Horning,
Elizabeth Rodriguez, Lizzie Dalton
First Row: (L-R) Katherine Wahr, Bella
Helfrich, Reily Brinley, Stephanie Zatowcki,
Sydney McCorkle, Olivia Smith
Back Row: (L-R) Coach Vince Busby, Chandler
Brooks, Mary Elizabeth Spiers, Natalie Roper and
Coach Christy Brooks
Not pictured: Julia Wood
All Tournament Teams
8U Girls
Dana Pirhalla
Opal Matthews
Olivia Jacque
Charlotte Doody
Ciara Farrar
10U Girls
Katie Houpt
Averie Dibnedetto
Chandler Brooks
Mary Elizabeth Spiers
12U Girls
Julie Olivieri
Katherine Moody
Noble Tsumas
Kasidy Staly
Maddie Barhorst
10U Boys
Bryson Heath
Austin Swartz
Sidney Levy
12U Boys
Bo Davidson
Huck Wathan
Sam Hunt
Tony Hernandez
CJ Davenport
15U Boys
Grant Pease
Luke Hefferly
Chad Jorgenson
Wesley Storlie
Steven Cooper
MARA 12U Basketball Team, Champions
Front Row: (L-R) Tony Hernandez, Weston Shoudy
Back Row: (L-R) Coach Andy Hunt, Joe Majual, Ryan Watts, Sam Hunt, CJ Davenport
Weddington United Methodist Church
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Blocker, Preston Jones, Wesley Storlie, Samir
Patel, Steven Cooper
Not Pictured: Matthew Winsette
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BEYOND THE GAME
WITH HANNAH SCHOTT
Marvin Ridge High School senior cheerleader Hannah Schott is about to close out
an outstanding prep cheerleading career
for the Mavericks. The daughter of Derek
and Susan Schott began cheering at the
age of seven and has never stopped in her
pursuit of excellence. Let’s go Beyond
The Game with Hannah to learn more.
When did you begin cheering and
where?
“I began cheering when I was 7 1/2 at
Charlotte Allstars. I cheered there for 7
years and then when I was 15 I started
cheering at Cheer Extreme Allstars (CEA),
located in Kernersville, NC. I cheered at
CEA for 2 years. I stopped competitive
cheer to focus on school this past year.”
What is your favorite memory as a cheerleader?
“My favorite memories as a cheerleader would have to be winning the 2011 and
2013 North Carolina States as well as winning the 2013 World Cheerleading
Championships. I won states as a freshman and junior on the Marvin Ridge
High School Varsity Cheerleading team. MRHSVC competed against all the
teams in our division in North Carolina. I won the 2013 World Cheerleading
Championship with my competitive team, Senior Elite my sophomore year.
Senior Elite competed against the most prestigious all-girl teams in the World
at the Wide World of Sports Complex in late April.”
Are you a “tumbler” also?
“I am a level 5 tumbler (the highest level).”
Do you participate in any other sports?
“Prior to cheerleading, I was a figure skater (age 2-7).”
What is the feeling when the football stadium or basketball gym is
packed at home and you are on the track or floor?
“The feeling when I am on the track or out on the basketball court is a feeling
like no other. I am filled with mixed emotions; I am nervous about my performance and letting my teammates down. Once the game starts, however, my
anxiety lessens and I am filled with excitement. Getting to interact with all the
Maverick fans is a special experience that I have been blessed to have for the
past 4 years. There is nothing better than cheering the Mavericks on to victory
with my teammates.”
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How well do you perform in the classroom?
“School is very important to me. I have taken all honors and AP classes throughout high school while managing cheering for the school, driving 2 hours to and
from Kernersville, NC for my competitive cheerleading teams, my clubs, and
coaching the Marvin Ridge Middle School Cheerleading teams. I am very active
in the National Honors Society, BETA Club, and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors
Society).”
What is your favorite subject?
“My favorite subject is math.”
Have you made any college plans?
“I will be attending Appalachian State University in the Fall and will be trying
out for the cheerleading team in April. I will be majoring in Nursing and minor
in Finance. My future goal is to become a Physical Therapist and one day own
and run my own practice.”
Are you involved in any community service activities?
“I am registered volunteer for PAWS, my local YMCA, and my church. Throughout high school I have had the opportunity to coach the middle school cheerleading teams. I coached the 6th grade team my junior year and the 8th grade and
competition team my senior year. This past November the middle school competition team competed at Cheersport and placed first as well as winning Grand
Champions. Winning Grand Champions meant that the girls had the highest
score out of all the middle school teams, rec teams, and high school teams.”
Volume 9, Issue 16
Ally Bigham
2ND ANNUAL SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL SHOWCASE EVENT
Brian Jacobs
Garrett Shrader
The 2nd Annual South Charlotte Sports Report Middle School Basketball Showcase was a
rousing success this year. Seventy five top-level middle school basketball players competed on
December 22nd and 23rd at Community House Middle School. The girls and boys each had
their own day to show their skills. In addition to playing two showcase games, each player
participated in a one hour workout with Accelerate Basketball which included measuring their
vertical jumps and scores with the 94Fifty Basketball Dribble Test. Weddington High School
girls coach Ryun Cook spoke to the girls about finding success in high school. Providence Day
School boys coach Brian Fields shared both basketball and life advice with the boys on Tuesday.
South Charlotte Sports Report owner Tripp Roakes gave his popular “ABC” speech, advising all
players to Avoid Bad Company and to love and thank their parents on a daily basis. A three
point contest was held for both the boys and girls with 7th graders Ally Bigham and Luke Stankavage claiming top honors.
Lili Bowen
Page Luke Stankavage
Showcase Award Winners
Girls
94Fifty Drill:
3 Point Shootout:
Hustle Award:
Rising Star Award:
Most Outstanding Player:
Boys
94Fifty Drill:
3 Point Shootout:
Hustle Award:
Rising Star Award:
Most Outstanding Player:
Nina Clark
Ally Bigham
Lili Bowen
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win the MVP Award. Rhyle played extremely well
in all three tournament wins, helping the Knights to
the championship.
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CAROLINE DENNEHY REMAINS
FOCUSED ON HER GAME
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Charlotte Christian School senior basketball player Caroline Dennehy has been
playing basketball her entire life. As a four year varsity player for the Knights,
Caroline is about to close out an outstanding prep career. Under first year head
coach Luke Boythe, Caroline is averaging just under 13 points a game and connecting on 44% of her three point shots. Caroline is a wonderful leader for her
team and is known for challenging her teammates and herself to become the best
they all can be.
Caroline is also an All-State discus and shot put athlete for Charlotte Christian.
She has found great success participating in throwing events for the Knights.
Caroline lists her top three athletic accomplishments as being named a NCISAA 3A All-Conference & All-State Thrower, being named to the Charlotte Hoops
Challenge & Bluffton Bobcat Classic First-Team All-Tournament Teams and being named an All-Conference basketball performer.
“My best basketball memory from high school was probably beating South
Meck at the Charlotte Hoops Challenge this year. We came into the game as an
underdog with several starters injured. We overcame the obstacles presented to
us, and pulled together to win in double overtime.”
With the current season now at the halfway point, Caroline has set her goals
for the year.
“My goals for this basketball season are to win a Conference Championship
and a State Championship. Also, I’m always striving to expand my game and grow
together with my team.”
Caroline wants to play college basketball next season and hopes to be in position to commit to a team by the end of the season.
In addition to her success on the basketball court and in her throwing events,
Caroline has worked hard to find success in the classroom.
“Academically, I am a Cum Laude Honors student and have maintained a 3.5
GPA while taking several challenging classes. My favorite class that I am taking
this year would definitely have to be AP Psychology. I am a member of the Tri-M
Music Honors Society and an officer in our Student Government Association.”
Caroline added, “I am also a member of the Youth International Club, which
is a club similar to Young Life inside the Charlotte Christian Community. In addition, I enjoy working basketball camps for younger children. This gives me the
opportunity to encourage them and pass on things that I have learned.”
Caroline knows how important it is to be a successful Student-athlete.
“Academics come before athletics. Basketball doesn’t last forever, and when
you are done playing the game, you always need something to fall back on. I think
it is important to be a well-rounded individual.”
The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes Caroline Dennehy for her commitment to athletics and academics. Her approach has gained the respect of all of
her teammates and coaches. Caroline will be a great success as she completes her
journey through Charlotte Christian and beyond. Good luck Caroline.
Community Service Heroes Award
Volume 9, Issue 16
Page 11
Recognizing Actions in Support of
Community
Service Heroes
Award
Individuals, Community
and the Environment
Recognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the Environment
WEDDINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIM TEAM
The Weddington Middle School Swim Team has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances
Community Heroes Award Winner. On Saturday, December 13th, before their fourth swim meet of the season,
the Weddington Middle School Swim Team gathered to help the less fortunate in Union County. Each year, the
team performs a community service project, and this year the team’s families donated items which the swimmers stuffed into more than 50 Christmas stockings. Among the items donated and stuffed into stockings were:
warm socks; hair accessories; toothbrushes and tooth paste; gloves, Christmas candy and crayons. The stockings were given to more than 50 children by the Union County Christmas Bureau. The Union County Christmas Bureau assists over 8,000 children, seniors and disabled Union County residents each year by providing
Christmas gifts, warm clothing and food for Christmas dinner.
The Weddington Wildcats are in the midst of a great season, having beaten long-time rival Marvin Ridge for
the first time. The team also had a special practice lead by National Swim Team member Madison Kennedy the
week before she represented the United States at the World Swim Championships.
The members of the Weddington Middle School Swim Team are: Anne Abrams, Josie Bhamani, Peyton Bhatia, Kieran Caniglia, Jordyn Case, Alex Cerreta, Julia Clark, Katrina
Clark, Chase Clendenen, Camryn Coogan, Katie Corbi, Caroline Deyrup, Carl Everhart, Hannah Fisher, Maddy Flickinger, Kate Goodwin, Noelle Graybill, Alex Griffey, Taylor Grund, Galen Hague, Greyson Keisler, Carl Lowe, Vincent Massaro, Seth Pittman, Andrea Popescu, Connor Raines, Brianna Randazzo, Julian Runge, Sophia Runge, Kiera Schneiderman, Zachary Snowdon, Caroline Snyder, Kelsey Tolchin, Ally Truitt, Sarah Veerman, Dana Warren, Kevin Wiltsey, and Kylie Yoder.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes the Weddington Middle School Swim Team for their commitment to our community.
Roddey Player
President, Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances
To nominate your team or a student-athlete for
their service to the community, please email
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