Issue 188 - South Charlotte Sports Report

South Charlotte Sports Report
“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 9, Issue 3
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May 22, 2014 - FREE
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DANIEL CALABRETTA WILL PLAY BASEBALL AT DUKE UNIVERSITY
Written by Rachel Bradshaw – Myers Park ‘13 Clemson University ‘17
Throughout the past two years, in the North
Carolina class 3A baseball playoffs, the Weddington High School Warriors have been the
team to beat, winning two consecutive state
championships. One of the leaders of this super talented baseball team has been Daniel Calabretta, a Duke University signee and one of
the top players in the area. Daniel began his
baseball career at the age of five playing T-ball
and has had a love and passion for the game
ever since. Daniel has worked hard from the
time he started playing all the way through his
senior year and has earned the opportunity
to play baseball at the collegiate level. The 18
year old has been supported and encouraged
throughout the years by his parents Art and
Angie Calabretta to help him get where he is
today.
It didn’t take Daniel long to decide he wanted to play college baseball. At the age of 12,
he started playing travel ball and ever since then it has been his dream to take
baseball a step further and aim for college level baseball. Travel ball marked the
beginning of the young athlete’s inner- drive to succeed and reach his dream of
college baseball. Over the years Daniel has played school ball along with club
ball with the South Charlotte Panthers. As a senior, his job has been to be a role
model to the underclassmen and a leader for the rest of the team. Daniel says
he will remember his time at Weddington as “having tons of fun winning state
championships and bonding with teammates.”
Winning back-to-back state championships is among one of Daniel’s top
three athletic accomplishments in his baseball career. In 2012, the Warriors defeated Aycock High School to earn the state championship title for the first time
in Weddington baseball history. In the 2013 state championship three-game
series against DH Conely High School, Daniel was awarded the Most Valuable
Player award as a junior, where he finished
the third game by hitting for the cycle. In
baseball, hitting for the cycle is an accomplishment of the batter recording a single,
a double, a triple, and a home run all in the
same game. After a 12-5 win to open the title
series, and then a loss of 7-6 in game two,
Daniel’s outstanding performance is exactly
what the team needed to pull them through
with another successful state championship
win. Daniel finished the three game series
with 3 RBI’s (runs batted in), eight runs, two
stolen bases, two walks, and recorded hits in
8 of the 12 at bats.
Not only is Daniel successful on the field,
his classroom performance is just as impressive. With a 4.7 GPA, Daniel has had to learn
to balance his schoolwork with baseball so
that he could be successful in both. Daniel
admits that balancing school and baseball is
difficult and still has homework to complete after an exhausting practice, but
academics are his first priority. In school, Daniel is also a member of the Beta
Club and the National Spanish Honor Society. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the bass guitar for fun. Top performance and hard work in the classroom and
on the field are what ultimately earned Daniel the opportunity to play college
baseball for Duke University. When asked what led him to choose Duke, Daniel
says, “they were the first school to offer a spot and with Duke being in the ACC
and a top academic program, I pounced on the offer.” Columbia University was
also in the running, however it wasn’t a difficult decision for Daniel to know that
Duke is the place for him.
The South Charlotte Sports Report congratulates Daniel Calabretta on his
success at Weddington High School academically and athletically and wish him
the very best in the future at Duke University.
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With two state championship coaches leading the way, the South
Charlotte Sports Report Volleyball Camp is one of the most popular
camps in the community. For the sixth year, we are proud to offer our
Camp of Champions June 25-27 at the Morrison Y. Charlotte Latin
Head Volleyball Coach Zoe Bell and Carmel Christian Head Volleyball
Coach Karen Bradbury lead this amazing camp.
Coach Bell has won five state championships while coaching at previous stops Providence High School and Ardrey Kell High School. Coach
Bradbury won a state title leading Providence and also helped Coach
Bell to state titles as her assistant coach. Both coaches have worked
with teams and players on the national level and sent dozens of players
onto college volleyball opportunities.
Non-stop coaching from the best coaches in the area will serve as
the perfect challenge as campers begin to focus on the challenges of introductory, middle and high school volleyball. Campers will be broken
down by experience level and the coaching will be tailored to fit their
needs. Older players will focus on the skills needed in middle school and high school while the elementary aged players will learn how to excel at a younger age before they begin to develop.
Volleyball skill development is emphasized during the on-court instruction in the following areas:
serving, serve receiving, forearm passing, setting, attacking, team defense, blocking, team reception,
attack coverage and team transition. Each camper will receive first class instruction for every position on the volleyball court.
We hope you will consider starting your summer off with the South Charlotte Sports Report Volleyball Camp. Volleyball is a great sport for building confidence, learning teamwork and discipline.
The number of college scholarship opportunities for volleyball grows each year!
Based on the two coaches that are leading this camp and their knowledge of the game, this is the
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Page BEYOND THE GAME WITH JESSICA CURTIS
Volume 9, Issue 3
Michael Griffin University of Alabama / Charlotte Catholic ‘12
Marvin Ridge Senior Jessica Curtis has developed into a great student in the classroom
and player on the softball field. The 18 year
old daughter of Christopher and Bobbi Curtis
is finishing up her final season with Marvin
Ridge but will continue her softball career at
Greensboro College. She has worked hard to
be able to play her favorite sport in college, but
still finds time for work and serving her community. Let’s learn more about Jessica Curtis
as we go Beyond The Game.
the pros and cons of each one. I am very excited about Greensboro College,
Coach Gelin, and to see what my future holds.”
How long have you been playing softball
and what position do you play?
“I have been playing softball since I was 8
years old. I played for PCAA on a rec team. I
began to fall in love with the sport. I am now
a pitcher and a third baseman.”
“I have completed community service hours throughout the years and try to
find ways to give back. One of my prouder moments and the reason my mom
is such a good role model in my life is we both have a gift for helping people
in need. For example, about 2 years ago we helped a homeless man who had
all the faith in the world he just needed a little push to get a job, someone to
believe in him again and to help him get in front of the right people. He was
a man of God and believed every step of the way that he would prove himself
if given the chance. He landed a job my mom and her team helped him find
and has been out of the shelter living a healthy life. He continues to reach out
to thank us for all we have done still to this day. I have learned true success
comes not only in the classroom or on the softball field but also by believing
and giving to others.”
What is your favorite athletic
memory?
“My favorite athletic memory is in my junior year, playing against a conference rival I hit 2 homeruns and a stand up double in the game.”
What are your top three athletic accomplishments?
“My first athletic accomplishment was making All-Conference, All-District, and All-State in my sophomore year as
a high school varsity player. My second athletic accomplishment would be playing in a tournament on the North
Carolina Tar Heels softball field and hitting a homerun.
My third athletic accomplishment was this year when I
chose to play college softball and fulfill my dream.”
Describe your softball experience at Marvin Ridge.
“I have played for Marvin Ridge varsity softball since I
was a sophomore. Sophomore year I played under Coach
Kevin Allran. He asked me if I could play right field, “I told
him I hadn’t played that position but I could try and would
be willing to play anywhere he needed me.” I played right
field as a starter and batted 5th in the lineup as a power
hitter. After all the laughs and fun we had that year he told
us he wouldn’t be returning as head coach and would instead be moving into the Athletic Director position. Junior
year we wondered what would happen and who would
take over. We were very excited to learn Coach Heather
Carnes would be our head coach as she was a former
softball player herself and could relate to us. I played third
base as a junior and batted 4th in the lineup as a clean-up
hitter. We made it to the fourth round which was semi-finals for states. Still being coached under Coach Carnes I
am in my senior year at Marvin Ridge. I am pitching and
playing 3rd base. This year has been a very emotional and
stressful year for our team. Myself and my teammates
are trying to give the season our best and try to focus one
game at a time. And it’s not finished yet as we move into
states this week. I can’t wait to see how far we go but no
matter what I will be very proud of each and every girl on
my team and the memories we created.”
How did you end up choosing Greensboro College
for softball?
“I actually decided to play for Greensboro College not
too long ago. I know I made the right decision and I am
excited to play at the collegiate level. In the summer going
into my senior year I was recognized by assistant Coach
Chip in a tournament in Rock Hill SC. I went on an official
visit and loved the campus. I am more than blessed and
excited to play under Coach Whitney Gelin. Ever since my
visit when I was staying in the dorm rooms hanging out
with the team I had something in the back of my mind telling me it was going to be my new home for the next four
years. However, I continued to go through the recruiting
process with several colleges to make sure I weighed all of
What are your top academic and community service related
achievements to date?
“My academic achievements are making A/B honor roll multiple times
throughout high school and receiving a 27 on my ACT. My grades and my
scores allowed me to get accepted to all seven of the colleges I applied to for
early admission. I have made myself proud and I have kept my parents proud
and happy as I learned to balance sports, work and friends throughout high
school.”
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Volume 9, Issue 3
Page STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
TREVOR RHYNE
LIZ WOOD
Providence High School junior baseball player Trevor
Rhyne has been named the Architech Sports and
Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The 17
year old son of Jerry and Ursula Rhyne has committed
much of his time to baseball throughout the years and
his efforts have proved to be successful on club baseball
teams and at Providence. Trevor plays first base for
the Panthers and Coach Danny Hignight.
Cuthbertson High School senior pole vaulter Liz
Wood has been named the Architech Sports and
Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The
daughter of Keith and Bonnie Wood captured her
second consecutive NCHSAA 3A State Pole Vault
Championship this week with a height of 11 feet, 6
inches. Last year Liz won the title with a vault of 10
feet, 6 inches.
Trevor has been a key part of the Panthers success this
season, driving in runs and playing steady defense for
the team. Following the completion of the high school
season, Trevor will move into his showcase baseball
season and work to attract the attention of college
coaches. He will also participate in the 6th Annual
Battle of the Border All Star Showcase at Winthrop
University in June.
After a sports career in gymnastics, Liz made the
conversion to the pole vault and has worked hard to
become a state champion. Liz uses her speed, very
good upper body strength, and a strong core to maximize her performance in the event. Her level of commitment earned the respect of college coaches and Liz
elected recently to sign an NCAA National Letter of
Intent to pole vault for UNC-Wilmington this fall.
Inside the classroom, Trevor carries a 3.4 grade point average and he is enrolled
in three honors classes at Providence. Congratulations to Trevor Rhyne for being
named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
Inside the classroom, Liz is an excellent student with a grade point average well
above 4.0. Congratulations to Liz Wood for being named the Architech Sports and
Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Wired for Excellence Award
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Volume 9, Issue 3
Page The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools/
A r b o r C on s t r u c t i o n G r o u p
Good Sport of the Month
Will Dettmer
St Matthew Catholic School fifth grader Will
Dettmer has been named the Mecklenburg Area
Catholic Schools / Arbor Construction Group
Good Sport of the Week. Will plays football
for the Weddington Titans, basketball for St.
Matthew and lacrosse with Stick With Us. He
enjoys all three sports, especially the one in
season.
The 2014 Charlotte Christian Varsity Softball Team enjoyed a successful season
this year. Coach Cee Brooks led the team into the playoffs with strong pitching
from McKenzie Lewis and timely hitting from Meredith Harris, Maddy Haislip
and Lauren Foery. After starting the season with a 3-6 record, the Knights
rebounded and began to execute as a team.
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Will works hard to be a good sport and accepts
both winning and losing with grace. He strives
to be a good winner but a better loser with his
sportsmanship.
Inside the classroom, Will enjoys solving problems in Math Class.
Congratulations to Will Dettmer for being named the Mecklenburg Area
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The Weddington Middle School girls soccer team won the Union County
Championship. The Wildcats beat the Marvin Ridge Mavericks, 3-0.
This is the third year in a row that the Weddington Middle School girls
have won the championship under the leadership of Coach Chris Collins
and Assistant Coach Steve Lingo.
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Volume 9, Issue 3
Cuthbertson High School Cheer Team
The Cuthbertson High School Cheer Team has been selected as the Queen City
Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. The team
volunteered throughout the school year at many different community activities,
representing their school in a first class manner. The team is coached by Dion Duke
and features both a varsity and junior varsity squad.
Among the many activities were the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle For Life and community
events surrounding the ACC Championship Football Weekend in Charlotte. The
Cavaliers cheerleaders were also called upon to provide support and spirit at area
fundraising events around the Waxhaw area. Always arriving with a smile and in full
cheer uniforms, these young ladies were a big asset to to their school and hometown
this season.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes the Cuthbertson High School
Cheer team for their commitment to our community.
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To nominate your team or a student-athlete for
their service to the community, please email
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Weddington High School football student-athlete Evan Lloyd
has signed to play football for Pomona-Pitzer College in California. Evan was a Team Captain, Starting Outside Linebacker and
second leading tackler on Coach Tim Carson’s (pictured here)
team. He also had two interceptions return touchdowns.
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Volume 9, Issue 3
Page BEYOND THE GAME WITH JACKSON VANSICKLE
Charlotte Christian football player Jackson VanSickle has
kicked his way to the top of the national charts for his
profession. The son of Eric and Laura VanSickle is one of
the top kickers in the country. His leg has become a big time
weapon for Coach Jason Estep and the Knights. Jackson and
his teammates will open the 2014 football season in Memorial
Stadium with a game against another state champion,
Mallard Creek. Let’s go Beyond The Game and learn more
about Jackson VanSickle.
Do you play any other sports?
“No. I used to play soccer, but I left that last year to focus
full-time on kicking.”
When did you begin kicking and why?
“I started kicking for fun when I was in second or third
grade. I had a rubber Old Navy football. I would put it on
top of a cone and kick it in my backyard. When I got to
middle school I tried out for the football team. I was a wide
receiver, a cornerback, and the kicker. When I got to high
school I decided I wanted to focus on kicking full time. I love
kicking. It’s my favorite way to spend my time.”
Who are your kicking coaches?
“I have to attribute a big part of my success to the incredible
coaches I’ve been fortunate to work with. My kicking coach Dan
Orner is the best there is. I am also incredibly blessed to be at
Charlotte Christian and work with Coach Jason Estep and John
Kasay, who kicked in the NFL for 21-years. Sometimes I can’t believe how blessed I am to have such good people as teachers and
mentors. I feel very lucky.”
What are your top three athletic accomplishments?
“I was blessed to be named NCISAA All-State and All-Conference kicker and
punter last season. I was also named First Team South Charlotte and Second
Team Mecklenburg County. Another great accomplishment was winning a
State Championship with my team at Charlotte Christian last year.”
What is your farthest field goal made?
“In practice my longest field goal was 60 yards. Last season I hit two 46
yarders in a game.”
Do you also punt?
“Yes. Actually, I think that’s turned into one my greatest strengths. I’ve developed into a very strong punter. I have the ability to consistently hit 45-plusyard punts with a 4.5 hang time. So I really consider myself a strong combo
kicker.”
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Is there a soccer background that led to your kicking?
“Yes, my father played D1 soccer at Boston University so I grew
up in a soccer family. I played soccer long before I started kicking
quit this year to focus full-time on kicking, but we still go out and
play some soccer with our family when we get a chance.”
Where are you at as far as recruiting interests, are there any certain
schools you really like?
“Several schools have expressed interest in me including East Carolina, University of South Carolina, University of Miami, Clemson, Duke, Georgia Tech,
Virginia Tech, UConn, William and Mary, Coastal Carolina, Louisville, and
Mississippi State. I have visited several of the campuses and feel like these are
all great schools. At this point, I’m keeping my options open.”
Your brother is a kicker as well?
“Yes, He was a freshman at Marvin Ridge this year. Last year he played in
the East Bay All-American Youth game in San Antonio. We kick a lot together
on the weekends. Next year we’ll get to work out every day since he will be
joining me over at Charlotte Christian.”
How well do you perform in the classroom?
“School work is always a priority for me. Right now I have a 3.4 GPA.”
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH TORY WILKISON
Written by Michael Griffin University of Alabama / Charlotte Catholic ‘12
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Freshman Tory Wilkison has worked very hard to
become the starting goalie for the Charlotte Latin
Girls’ Soccer Team. The 15 year old daughter of
Tim and Vicky Wilkison dedicates most of her time
to playing soccer for her high school and club team,
but is still able to perform well in the classroom.
Her determination to succeed has helped her to
become a phenomenal soccer player and we can expect to see great things from her in the future. Let’s
go Beyond The Game with Tory Wilkison.
How long have you been playing soccer and
when did you become serious about the
sport?
“I have been playing soccer ever since I was little on intramural teams, but I was not very good. And
then in the 5th grade I started to play for Charlotte United Futbol Club. As I improved, soccer started
to become important to me. I became serious about it when I was about 11 years old.”
What is your favorite memory from playing soccer?
“My favorite memory from playing soccer was in the 8th grade, my club team was at a tournament.
On Saturday, it was perfect weather, but on Sunday it was rainy, freezing, and miserable. We had
played full games on Saturday, but on Sunday they needed to finish the tournament and it was too
wet to play full games so they did a penalty kick shootout for the semi-finals and finals. I’m a goalie,
so I was pretty terrified about the whole thing. I remember my coach making me “warm-up” by diving on the freezing, wet ground. That was miserable. But I guess it was worth it considering we won
the tournament.”
What are your top three athletic achievements?
“Making the Charlotte Latin Varsity team and being the
goalie. Making my club team this year because there were
more goalies trying out than teams, and I ended up being the
only goalie on my team. Finally, scoring a goal when I played
in the field. I broke my thumb and was unable to play in goal
for a long time, and I played on the field for my club team at a
tournament and scored a goal. I had never played on the field
for club, so as you can imagine I was very proud.”
How do you balance your time between soccer and
school?
“I stay up late studying and work over the weekends. I also
try to fit homework/studying into my school days and while
waiting for my games or practices to start.”
How important to you is it to succeed in school?
“It is very important to me to succeed in school. Getting a
good education will take you very far in life, it gives you the
ability to be able to do whatever you want with your life.”
How do you perform in school?
“I am a solid student and I work hard to get good grades. I
also sing in the chorus at Latin, which I love.”
Can you describe your experience playing for
Charlotte Latin?
“It has been so much fun and a whole new level for me. I have
played club, but the teams we play against at Charlotte Latin
have some very strong and skilled players. Playing at this
level allows me to grow as a goalie, because I have to make
smarter plays, I can’t second guess myself. Also playing with
my teammates has helped me grow into a better keeper. They
are all very skilled and know what they are doing. They are
not afraid to tell me when I am doing something wrong. They
help me learn from my mistakes and I am so happy I have
teammates as skilled as they are because they have helped me
become a more confident player.”
What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t playing
soccer?
“I love hanging out with my friends and going to my youth
group at Forest Hill Church. But, to be honest I don’t have that
much free time.”
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GCMSAA SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Volume 9, Issue 3
Team of the Week
Crestdale Middle School
Baseball Team
The Crestdale Middle School Wildcats captured the 2014 Eastern Conference
Championship. For their efforts, the Wildcats have been named the South
Charlotte Sports Report Team of the Week. Coach Tim Vliet led this group of
young men to an outstanding season. The boys worked hard in each practice and
used strong pitching and timely hitting to win the championship. Congratulations Wildcats.
Front Row: (L-R)
Back Row: (L-R) The Charlotte Latin Middle School girls’ soccer team beat Holy Trinity on Friday, May 2, 2014 to capture the Greater Charlotte Middle School Athletic Association championship. Goals were scored by Emma Trollinger, Claudia Dickey
and Mary Elliott McCabe, who finished the game with three goals scoring a hat
trick. Assists in the attack were made by Kennedy Fertitta and Claudia Dickey.
Goalie Ruthie Jones had the winning goal for the Hawks.
“We subbed the entire team in and out several times,” commented Coach
Buck Bryant, “With fresh legs on the field all the time we just wore them out.”
Latin’s Middle School girls’ soccer is a very good passing team; coaches and
officials have commented on the high passing skill level to Coach Bryant after
games.
“We dominated the game because we pass so well. It has been key for us all
season,” said Bryant.
The Middle School Soccer Hawks finished their amazing championship season 11-0-1.
Rachel Horak, Michael Polk, Wyatt McCloskey, Nicky Epstein, Michael Dansky, Kyle Ziefert, Cole Vuurmans, Ben Baxter
Emma Thompson, Tim Vliet - Head Coach, Colby
Sanders, Killian Wright, Mikey Stewart, Hunter
Longmore, John Baker, Ethan Reese, Alex Novak, PJ Marcinkeiwcz - Asst Coach, John Eichorn - Asst Head
Coach, Lydia Fisher
Team Members: Riley Amory, Anna Calloway, Catherine Clover, Claudia
Dickey, Merrill Dowdy, Kennedy Fertitta, Ashley Foley, Julia Gass, Ruthie
Jones, Caroline Juckett, Molly Kennelly, Olivia Lowe, Mary Elliott McCabe,
Catie Meanor, Cecelia Monnin, Ellie Norman, Sutton Orndorff, Weezie
Targgart, Megan Tomlin, Emma Trollinger, Sully Williams, Head Coach Buck
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The 10u SCRA Hurricanes won the recent CharMeck #3 Challenge Tournament.
Front Row: (L-R)
Celeste Denny, Carlee McWilliam, Maddie Christensen, Julia Tramontano, Kayley Newman, Anne-Estelle Strawn, Macy Aikia
Middle Row: (L-R) Courtney Sweetman, Tori Newman, Hanna Barker, Mary Caroline Eaton, Grace Fink, Lindsay Batten, Maddy Goff, Nicolette Pino
Back Row: (L-R) HR Goff, Craig Tramontano, Mark Christensen,
Ryan Aikia
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Volume 9, Issue 3
Q SHACK COACH OF THE WEEK
Dick Sipperly has coached Varsity
Boys’ Lacrosse at Charlotte Latin
for 10 years and has been coaching high school boys’ lacrosse for
36 years. The Hawks won another state championship under his
leadership this spring. This is his
Latin teams’ third consecutive state
championship and his fourth overall
state title at Latin. Dick is the Middle School Director of Athletics, an
all-school Assistant Athletic Director
and a Physical Education teacher
at Latin. Congratulations to Coach
Sipperly for being named the Q
Shack Coach of the Week.
2014
(Photo Credit: Ken Nye)
Coach Dick Sipperly
Charlotte Latin Lacrosse
The Holy Trinity Girls Lacrosse Team won the GCMSAA Conference
Championship. The team is coached by Tina Alvino and Kelly Robinson.
Front Row: (L-R)
Back Row: (L-R) Annie Corser, Carly Barhorst, Mallory Smith, Kendall Nye, Meghan Flesch, Carson Lee Gallo, Tara
Fitzpatrick, Kaitlin Coleman, Shields Norvell, Sarah Malone, Caileigh Brady
Shannon Young, Caroline Craig, Megan Dest, Riley Lowe, Isobel Crowe, Megan Kullick, Julis Clark, Megan O’Brien, Emma Ullius, Coach Robinson, Coach Alvino
To nominate your coach for this award, please visit
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10822 Providence Road
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The South Charlotte Middle School Baseball Team captured the Conference
Championship this spring.
Back Row ( L-R) Front Row ( L-R) Will Cotton, Jake Slattery, Seth Fernandez, Zach Weston, Tim Townsend, Daniel Pritchett, Conner Fagan, Coach Jeff Sprenger
Stratton Bacogeorge, Andrew Motsinger, Nathan
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The WCWAA Weddington Titans display their new football tunnel. This fall the
Titans will enter the field via the helmet tunnel for all home games.
With nearly twenty Pop Warner Teams, the Titans are one of the largest football
organizations in the Southeast.
Volume 9, Issue 3
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The Southern Express 11U baseball team won the Championship at the
Virginia Sports Complex tournament in early May. The team beat Warriors
Baseball Club of La Plata, Maryland 5-4 in 8 innings in the championship
game.
The CUFC Charlotte United 00 Gold Girls U13 soccer team won the United
States Youth Soccer (USYS) / North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
(NCYSA) State Cup tournament on Sunday, May 18 at Bryan Park Soccer
Complex in Greensboro.
Front Row: (L-R)
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Metzler
Middle Row: (L-R) Dylan Honaker, Hutch Bray, Jacob Powell, Harrison Bobbitt
Back Row: (L-R) Mike Moore (Coach), Kelly Paris (Coach)
Front Row: (L-R) Nicole Cavaliere, Taylor Holbrooks, Ruthie Jones, Grace Guller, Danielle Calhoun
Middle Row: (L-R) Rachel Schleicher, Kelsey Lynch, Marissa Hart, Caroline Juckett, Sarah Hall, Laughlin Ryan,
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Back Row: (L-R) Coach Sean Carlisle, Lauren Araya, Alana Rosario, Molly Wiggins
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