Issue 143 - South Charlotte Sports Report

South Charlotte Sports Report
“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 7, Issue 3
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May 17, 2012 - FREE
WILL ALMQUIST SET TO GRADUATE WITH HONORS
… Charlotte Latin School Student-Athlete wins Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Charlotte Latin School senior Will Almquist has
firmly secured the title of Student-Athlete by combining amazing success on and off the field of play.
The 19-year-old son of Robert and Perry Almquist
has been a key player for both the football and la-
crosse teams at Charlotte Latin. As a middle linebacker and guard on the football team, Will was
named All-State at guard. In addition he served as a
captain on the team. In lacrosse, he provides strong
leadership as a captain from his defensive midfield
and faceoff positions. Inside the classroom, Will is
an even greater success as a Cum Laude student and
a recipient of the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill.
As Will looks back on his athletic career as a
Latin Hawk, he says his favorite memory is, “Beating Charlotte Christian for Homecoming my senior
year. Specifically, when we scored a touchdown right
before halftime on a screen back pass and then converted the two-point conversion with a Statue of Liberty play. The crowd was going crazy. It was the best
atmosphere of a Latin home game all year.”
For lacrosse, Will’s top memory is, “Beating both
Providence Day and Country Day my Senior year.”
Will’s lacrosse coach Dick Sipperly has great respect for the senior leader.
“Will Almquist is an outstanding young man. He
is both a leader on the team and with the Charlotte
Latin student body. As a lacrosse player Will has an
outstanding grasp on our defensive concepts and the
ability to teach the younger players in a mentoring
way. As a three year starter, Will has played defensive midfield, he is a hard-nosed defender and plays
every minute with passion for the game. His linebacker skills on the football field translate well to his
position on the lacrosse field.”
Fortunately for Will, his athletic success is just
one part of his life. By all accounts, Will is an amazing teenager that has balanced athletics, academics
and a social life with great success. His hard work
was noticed by his peers and the Charlotte Latin
School leadership who elected to nominate him for
the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Will was very excited to learn about the initial nomination. He eagerly entered into the demanding process of competing for the scholarship.
“The process is fairly involved. After being nominated by my school, I had to complete a multi-page
application with several essays. After that application was reviewed, I advanced to Semifinalist status
where I interviewed in Charlotte. After the regional
round interview in Charlotte, I advanced to the Finalist weekend in Chapel Hill where I interviewed
again. A few days after Finalist weekend, I was notified that I had been offered the Scholarship. In short
the process, whether it be through the initial essays
or the subsequent interviews was about discussing
what I was interested in and how that impacted my
life and the person that I have become.”
Once he was notified that he was indeed a recipient of the scholarship, Will was extremely excited
and left with a tough decision as he was also looking
at possibly attending Princeton and Yale.
“It was an incredible feeling. I was excited but
also very humbled. The individuals who compete for
the Morehead, especially the finalists, are incredible
people in so many different ways, so to have been
given the confidence of the Morehead-Cain Foundation is especially exciting.”
After much thought, Will followed his heart and
chose to accept the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at
UNC-Chapel Hill.
See WILL ALMQUIST, Page 10
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Page BEYOND THE GAME WITH JORDAN HOSTETLER
ence tournament at Ardrey Kell, we
played Myers Park to determine who
played in the Conference Championship. We played for two and a half
hours and only 5 innings, through
strength, determination, and teamwork we came together and run
ruled Myers 24-14! The most amazing memory I have throughout my
years would have to be winning four
consecutive conference tournament
titles with my two best friends who I
have played softball with for 8 years,
Alexa Grauer and Taylor Freeman.”
Ardrey Kell High School senior
Jordan Hostetler and the Knights
softball team captured their fourth
consecutive Southwestern 4A Tournament Championship last week on the
campus of UNCC. Three members
of the team, Jordan, Taylor Freeman
and Alexa Grauer have been a part of
all four championships. Jordan, the
daughter of Dave and Anita Hostetler,
has played catcher and filled the role
of vocal team leader for the Knights
the last couple of seasons.
Her desire to win and her reputation
for leaving it all on the field has been
a key part of the Knights success on
the softball field. With the talent to
play college softball, Jordan made
the decision a year ago to not pursue
a college playing opportunity and
instead focus on her academic goal of
majoring in Speech Pathology with
children.
Jordan and the Knights captured
their first round game with an exciting comeback over Davie County on
Friday Night. Jordan delivered the
key hit that led to a massive celebration for her team. With one single
loss, Jordan knows her softball career
could come to an end at any time.
Until then, Jordan will give her all to
extend the Knight’s season for as long
as possible.
Let’s go Beyond the Game with Jordan Hostetler to learn more about this
successful and outgoing young lady.
When and why did you begin
playing softball?
“I began playing softball because it
was a family sport and my grandparents loved watching the grandchildren play!”
What are your top memories
playing softball?
“My top memories playing softball
would have to be winning 4th place
in the World Series with the Charlotte Blaze. Last year in the confer-
What are the top honors you
have won playing softball?
“I have won All-Conference twice
and Honorable Mention, I was also
selected as a finalist for Gamer of the
Year at The Greater Charlotte Hot
Stove Dinner.”
You recently won your fourth
consecutive conference tourney
championship, how exciting was
that?
“Winning my final conference tournament as a senior with my best
friends by my side and my coach
from travel ball was such a great
experience that I will never forget. I
couldn’t have asked to have played
with anyone else my high school
career. I couldn’t imagine experiencing all of the fun times, great wins,
and also hardships with anyone else,
these girls have encouraged me and
helped me through everything. Without each other I don’t think we would
be the same softball players or individuals that we are today. I am going
to miss playing with these girls, but
the memories will be forever imprinted in my heart.”
What led you to choose the position of catcher?
“I was originally the outfielder from
Andover, Minnesota who played slow
pitch softball, until I tried out for 12
& under fastpitch softball for Coach
Bob Bove’s team. He was the one who
encouraged me to become a catcher
and he pushed me to become the best
catcher that I can be. He takes the
credit for making me the catcher that
I am today, and I give him credit
where it is needed. Thank you Coach
Bove for pushing me to become such
a great softball player, I would not
be where I am today without you.”
Do you enjoy serving as a leader
on your team? What are some
of the things you do to lead the
team?
“I was fortunate enough to receive
the title as a captain for my team for
the past two years. I am a very vocal
individual and make sure that our
team is always in check. Pep talks are
one of the best assets to the team. One
of the biggest contributions to the
team that I helped coordinate along
with Sophomore, Erin Powers was
a team meeting in the beginning of
the year. Since we had lost so many
seniors in the last couple of years,
we are a fairly new young team and
many of us did not communicate or
work together well. Thanks to the
meeting we all had a nice dinner
and shared what was on our minds
and what we could all improve on to
becoming a better team, since then
we have been on an awesome winning streak and have all been closer
than ever.”
A year ago you decided to not
pursue a college playing opportunity, what led you to make that
decision?
“As many of my coaches, family,
and friends tell me that I could have
played college softball, I decided
that I wanted to attend a four-year
university and receive a good education. I am always thinking about
the future and it made sense to get a
degree in an area that I love rather
than play softball and risk the chance
of falling behind on my school work.
This way once I graduate college I
will be able to obtain a steady job,
because the odds of me going to play
softball on the USA team is slim to
none. I am proud to announce that I
will be attending East Carolina University in the fall to major in Speech
Pathology with children and minor
in nutrition.”
How did you perform in the
classroom?
“As a senior at Ardrey Kell High
School I have an overall 3.89 GPA.
I am a member of National Honors
Society, National Technical Honors
Society, and am the Secretary of FCCLA.”
Would you like to thank anyone as your high school career
comes to a close?
“Along with my coaches, my teammates, my family, and my friends, I
want to thank my parents for always
supporting and encouraging me
to succeed in life and in softball. I
also want to thank Tripp and Grace
Roakes for all they have done for me
and the South Charlotte Sports Report, you guys do a fantastic job and
work very hard at what you do. I will
miss you all so much next year.”
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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
CLAY FISHER
ERIN POWERS
Providence Day School senior Clay Fisher has been named
the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete
of the Week. Clay, the son of Fred and Charla Fisher plays
lacrosse for the Chargers and he holds the school record for
most takeaways in a single season. Clay also earned a spot
on the prestigious North Carolina Great 38 team playing
his long stick midfielder position. With the help of Clay,
the Chargers are currently competing for the NCISAA State
Championship.
Ardrey Kell High School sophomore softball player Erin
Powers has been named the Architech Sports and Physical
Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. Last week, Erin was
named Most Valuable Player in the Southwestern 4A Conference Tournament as she helped the Knights with their fourth
consecutive conference tournament. Erin is the 16-year-old
daughter of Kevin and Katie Powers and she plays centerfield for both the Knights and the Lady Blues 18U Demarini
Showcase Team.
Clay began playing lacrosse in 7th grade and he moved to the
long stick midfielder position this season. Clay also competes in the Lumberjack and Polar Bear Lacrosse leagues.
Last season Erin was named as the Ardrey Kell Varsity Softball Rookie of the Year. With her performance this season,
many honors should be coming at the end of the season.
The Knights captured their first round state playoff game
and their season continues this week. Following the school
season, Erin and her showcase team will travel the country
playing against the best teams and players in the 18U division. Erin hopes to continue her softball career into college
and pursue her interest in Medical Science.
Inside the classroom Clay carries a 4.3 grade point average and he is enrolled in Honors and AP classes. Clay is a
member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish
Honor Society, Student Government, and the Global Studies
Program. He plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill next season
and play club lacrosse. Congratulations to Clay Fisher, the
Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the
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Inside the classroom, Erin carries a 4.25 grade point average and she is enrolled in many
Honor’s level classes. Next season she plans to take AP courses. Congratulations to Erin Powers for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
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KELLY MACDEVETTE, SALES INTERN FOR
SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
The South Charlotte Sports Report is excited to announce the hiring of Charlotte
Catholic High School 2011 graduate and UNC Chapel Hill student, Kelly MacDevette,
for a sales internship position. Kelly, the daughter of Declan and Debbie MacDevette, will focus on the growth of advertising partners for the South Charlotte Sports
Report this summer. Kelly is working hard to enter into the Business School at UNC
Chapel Hill and hopes to grow the South Charlotte Sports Report in her internship.
“It is so exciting to bring Kelly into our business for the summer,” said Tripp
Roakes, Publisher of the South Charlotte Sports Report. Kelly has been a special
friend to our family her entire life and we have always been impressed by her dedication to success both inside the classroom and as a cheerleader for Charlotte Catholic.
Prospective members of our Family of Advertisers will enjoy working with Kelly this
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The Weddington Middle School JV Baseball Team won the 2012 Union
County Tournament.
Front Row: (L-R) Coach Drew Pruitt, Justin Pruitt, Jackson Chavis, Mark Conner, Michael McKeown
Second Row: (L-R) Cade Pearce, Austin Hall, Tommy Bennett
Third Row: (L-R) Elijah Bowers, Bryan Petta, Joey Hobbs, Justin Hults, Taylor Ingrassia, James Decker, Eli Seagraves, Jack Jankowski, Harry Bernard
Back Row: (L-R) Coach Greg Pearce, Coach Matt Bernard and Coach Tony Seagraves
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WILL ALMQUIST
Continued from front page
Now with graduation just weeks away, Will has had
time to reflect back on the success of high school. He set
many goals over the last few years and found a way to
manage his time to reach those goals.
“I think for me in both athletics and academics it comes
down to setting goals for myself and having the discipline
to achieve them. One thing that I took from athletics that
I apply to the classroom on a daily basis is the importance
of discipline. Achieving anything worthwhile is a time
consuming process, and there were points in school or in
sports where I needed to rely on discipline to push through
to achieve my goals. I think that also fits into the realm of
time management. During the season, especially football,
I could have two-and-half hour practices every day. It was
very difficult for me to come home from practice and work
longer than two or three hours a night. Therefore, in order to get my work done, I would work for several hours
every weekend to finish assignments and study for tests
that were coming the next week. That required more than
anything discipline and time management and remaining
goal oriented.”
In looking at Will’s academic resume, it’s clear to see
how dedicated he remained to his goals. In addition to
being inducted into the Cum Laude Society in 11th grade,
Will was a National Merit Finalist, he won a Harvard Book
Award, Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award and
the 2011 Hawk Eye Award. Will scored a single day 2350
on the SAT and has hit 800 on SAT subject tests in Biology, US History, Chemistry and Math II. His leadership
resume includes; Editor in Chief of the school newspaper,
The Hawk Eye, Honor Council Representative and over
150 hours of community service.
Many of those 150 hours were served helping Freedom
School Partners.
“Freedom School Partners is an organization that is
particular dear to my heart because they take an issues
that is of great importance to me, education, and work to
make concrete improvement in the lives of every student
that comes through the programming. My experiencing
with the Freedom Schools was enriching and energizing
because of the people I worked with the students I met.”
As Will moves onto college, varsity football and lacrosse will become a thing of the past. He does however
hope to play Club Lacrosse in Chapel Hill. Will is very
much looking forward to the complete college experience
and we are sure he will find one.
In closing, Will reflects back on his time at Charlotte
Latin and what it meant to be a Latin Hawk.
“I think above all else I will remember the people and
the culture that made my experience at Latin so special.
In my mind the best thing about Latin is that everybody
is encouraged to work hard and achieve whether it be
in academics, athletics, arts, or even service initiatives.
That environment is incredibly energizing. But not only
is hard work encouraged, there is a great community of
support, where students and faculty support each other
which makes the experience that much more meaningful. I am reminded of that culture in every coach, teacher,
teammate, and classmate that I have worked with over the
years.”
The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes Will
Almquist for reaching such amazing heights while in high
school. His dedication to being a true Student-Athlete is
an inspiration to many. We wish Will the very best as he
moves forward with life on a college campus.
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Carmen Villaveces, MD
Neonatologist
Advanced neonatal care has never felt so personal.
Carolinas HealthCare System’s commitment to caring for the community is evident in the major transformation of
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville. In addition to doubling the number of patients we can care for, we’ve added a
state-of-the-art Level III Neonatal Care Nursery. The nursery features a sophisticated level of neonatal care, as well
as individual rooms for the comfort and privacy of families. Newborns receive comprehensive, 24-hour care from
neonatologists, registered nurses and neonatal nurse practitioners. It is all part of Carolinas HealthCare System’s
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Visit www.cmc-pineville.org or scan the qr code with your smartphone for a virtual tour of our transformation.
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BEYOND THE GAME
WITH SAM FRANKLIN
Volume 7, Issue 3
Charlotte Latin senior Sam Franklin is a tall,
strong baseball pitcher for Charlotte Latin School.
He is the son of Bo and Karen Franklin and Curt
& Suzanne Pires. Sam recently committed to play
baseball at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam has played many years of travel baseball
and has the opportunity to compete at Disney
World with the Stanford All-Star Prospect Camp.
His top memory for Latin baseball is his win over
Charlotte Country Day earlier this season.
What are your top three athletic accomplishments?
“My top athletic accomplishment came in the
summer of 2010, when I threw and won both
games of a doubleheader during a tournament at
Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. After a
five inning win on a side field, we played our second game in the Atlanta Braves spring training
stadium, where I threw seven innings, allowing
only one run off of two hits and a walk. My number 2 accomplishment came in the championship
game of my 10U Little League season. After our
team allowed five runs in the first inning, I came in the second and retired 15 straight
batters, striking out 12, helping to lead our team to a 10-5 victory and my second
straight championship. Last but not least was my trip to the 13U USSSA World Series
in Johnson City, TN, with the then Southside Spartans. Together with my former
teammates Kyle Arbuckle (Indiana), Xander Maddox (Richmond), and Tim Mansfield
(Louisburg), we represented the Charlotte area, playing against teams ranging from
Florida to Ohio, finishing twelfth out of thirty-two teams.”
What led you to choose Oglethorpe?
“It was only about six weeks ago that I heard about Oglethorpe University. I went on a
trip to Atlanta to watch Birmingham-Southern, which was an option at the time, play
at Oglethorpe. For good measure, we had arranged to meet with the coaches of both
schools, and it was after talking to Coach Giordano that I felt Oglethorpe might be the
place for me. He expressed interest from the very beginning and told me that Oglethorpe was looking to add depth in the rotation and he even had one of his players give me
an improvised tour, because the admissions office was closed on Sundays. But the key
was the phone call he gave me four days before the May 1st deadline, and it was the
next day that I decided on Oglethorpe. The Atlanta location helped a little as well.”
Have a major in mind?
“Yes, I plan on participating in the three-two mechanical engineering program that
Oglethorpe offers in coordination with Georgia Tech. The program gives me the opportunity to earn a Bachelors degree of science in three years from Oglethorpe and
then earn a Masters degree of mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in an additional two years.”
Tell our readers about the school?
“Oglethorpe is a small liberal arts school,
roughly 1100 students, about ten miles
outside of downtown Atlanta. But what it
lacks in size, it makes up for in character
and atmosphere. Oglethorpe has a tradition of strong athletic programs, and they
are a member of the competitive Southern
Athletic Association.”
How did you perform in the classroom at Charlotte Latin?
“I try very hard to succeed in the classroom
as I do on the field, and balancing the two
has always been key. Academics has always been top priority for me, and with my
desire to pursue a career in engineering, I
knew that it was important that I stayed
on top of my classroom performance. This
past school year I had a 3.7 GPA and I
took three AP classes. I have been on the
Headmaster’s list and Honor Roll all four
years of high school and I am a member of
the National Honor Society.”
The Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School Tennis Team went undefeated this season.
Front Row: (L-R) Back Row: (L-R) Jack Deering, Spencer Kelley, Sean Nestor, Evan Erickson, Quinlan Darling, Liam Bendezu
Coach John Dempsey, Liam Watts, Jaret Anderson, Lance Clementi, Michael
Nantais, John Connery, Cole Diachenko, Ian Stratos
The Covenant Day Middle School team completed a very successful
spring season with a 17-1 record.
Front Row: (L-R) Back Row: (L-R)
Not pictured:
Jake Chesnut, Drew Donathan
Peter Vargo, Caleb Embry, Calvin Cara, Satchel Jerzembeck, Michael Everson, Cory Ernsberger (team manager), Ike Liescheidt, Zach Eagy, Andrew Dillon, Isaac
Jerzembeck, McKinnon Garner, Colby Bruce, Trey Donathan
Will Decker & Matthew Faulkner
Head Coach: Coach Lindo Javelona and Assistant Coach: Jeff Dennison
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The Ardrey Kell High School softball team won their fourth consecutive
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Front Row: (L-R) Jordan Hostetler, Alexa Grauer, Taylor Freeman
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Back Row: (L-R) Jessey Haasl, Hannah Davis, Jordan Muhammad,
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The Providence Day School Middle School Boys team won the GCMSAA Lacrosse
Championship with a record of 16-1-1.
Team members include: Grant Portwood, Michael White, John Schweitzer,
Gray Marler, John Murdter, Jake Swimmer, Parker Mosack, Gabe Montgomery,
Andrew Ludwick, Ryan Sicard, Alec Framm, Cameron Goldean, Grant Henderson, Sam Coover, Ryan Corrigan, Chase Hartman, McLean Campbell, Gil Gerber,
Reed Baker, Elliot Beiser, Ryan Manuelsmith, Jackson Broderdorp, Gregory Truong, Kevin Ton, Cary Leach, Chase Marshall, Ben Nason, Matt Bowling. Coaches:
C.D. Cater, Chris Mauth, Donnie Robinson, Bill Baker.
The South Charlotte Recreation Association River Dogs Baseball Team is
working hard as a team this spring. Coaches Jeff Devine and John Reilly
said, “These boys truly play as a TEAM. We focused on comradely to build
the TEAM Concept and the boys bought into the idea of TEAM baseball.
Our pitching has been strong all year long. Most importantly we have 1 or 2
different players each game that step-up and carry their team. All 10 of the
boys have done it at least once or twice this year.”
The Covenant Day School representatives to the 2012 MAC All-Conference
Women’s Soccer Team.
(L-R) Emily Hicks, Rachel Blong, Sarah Brace, and Anna Melton
Front Row: (L-R)
Back Row: (L-R) Coaches: (L-R) Not Pictured: Jack Potier, Cameron Reilly, Griggs Blankenship, Jacob Russak
Nate Abdou, George McDowell, Isaac De Luna, Casey Devine
John Reilly, Jeff Devine
Alexander Parr and Jack Lusk
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KEEPING UPVolume 7, Issue 3
WITH LEXI KING
Written by Ryan Scott, Marvin Ridge High School
Your lungs gasp
for every little oxygen atom they can
find. The finish is in
reach after you ran
ahead of everyone
in the competition.
Suddenly, you hear
breathing. A peek to
your right shows a
little seventh grade
girl, now ahead of
you, pulling away
to the finish. This
seventh grade girl is
The Covenant Day School Lions won the 2012 MAC Soccer Championship.
Lexi King and this
story is all too familBack Row: (L-R)
Julia Faulkner, Emiko LeNeave, Rachel Blong. Anna Melton, Laura Beth iar to her competi
Hite, Skylar Ulry, Emily Hicks, Allison Kaika, Anne Fuller, Laura tion. Lexi, the daugh
Grace Groves
ter of Melissa Pierce
Front Row: (L-R)
Lexi Hunkler, Sarah Brace, Nancy Pendleton, Catherine Crouch, Jamie and Roger King, has
Burger, Christina Boyce
left everyone in the
dust running cross- country. Only a seventh grader at Marvin Ridge Middle School, Lexi has been undefeated in middle
school competition so far. She is also undefeated on her report card, scoring straight A’s all year.
Lexi was looking for a sport to compete in and heard great
things about cross- country. In fourth grade, she started her
running career by joining Girls On The Run. From there, it
seemed to stick.
Lexi has adopted cross-country as a new lifestyle. Running
is part of her everyday routine. She runs at least 30-45 minutes six days a week as hard as possible. For Lexi, this is pretty
fast. She can run a mile in 5:31 which is unheard of for a girl
her age. The summer is no break, in fact, she actually runs 4560 minutes when school is out. This nonstop training is what
has propelled Lexi to such success.
Lexi was officially recognized as an All- American when
she ran a 3K (1.86 miles) in the Junior Olympics at Myrtle
Beach last December. She ran the race in 10:59 which placed
her 24th in the country. While at the Nike Cross Nationals
in Cary, NC, Lexi ran a 5K (3.1 miles) in 19:02. That pace of
6:08 per mile is difficult to sustain for a single mile. Lexi kept
this pace for over three miles. Her middle school competitors
have all finished looking at her ponytail from behind. She is
undefeated.
“I like longer distances the most, especially the 5K. It isn’t
a sprint, so I have to hold my pace the whole time. I like to get
a strong start ahead of everyone, then hold my pace for the
rest of the race. At the end, I sprint as fast as I can to get the
best time possible.”
It is easy to get distracted while running. One of the things
that makes Lexi great is her focus. During training, she does
what it takes to run her best and concentrates on getting better. Instead of looking up at the clouds in the sky, Lexi is focused on the moment of running. Racing means she has her
own internal timer she wants to beat. She is racing to beat not
only other runners, but also her previous times. Her sense of
urgency at the end of races is the key to shaving every second
possible from her time.
“In the future, I would like to get a cross- country scholarship to college. Hopefully, I can go on to the Olympics and
compete in an event. I am just thankful for all the gifts I
have.”
Academics is another one of Lexi’s many gifts. Only A’s
have appeared on her report cards this year. She is also a
newly inducted member of the Marvin Ridge Middle School
Beta Club. On the outside Lexi is a normal seventh grade girl
who enjoys hanging out with her friends.
The South Charlotte Sports Report wishes Lexi the very
best as she continues to grow as a runner and advance inside
the classroom.
Volume 7, Issue 3
SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
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The Park Sharon Athletic Association and Coach Tish Macuga worked extremely hard this season to build a 6U softball team. Their efforts have been
rewarded with a wonderful experience for the Park Sharon Kitty Cats.
Coach Macuga said, “We were so excited to put together this 6U team. The
girls have embraced all the aspects of softball. Especially the chanting, Ava
quickly made up and taught the girls, “we look cute all dressed in pink, we
are tougher than you think, Goooo Kitty Cats!”
Front Row: (L-R) Back Row: (L-R) Paityn Perkins, Cyrette Curran, Cailin Mullen, Mary
Taylor, Grace Sommer
Coach Suzanne Sommer, Ella Russo, Gigi Roy, Carolyn Demas, Ava Feher, Molly Macuga,
Coach Tish Macuga
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