Issue 69 - South Charlotte Sports Report

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South Charlotte Sports Report
“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 4, Issue 1
www.southcharlottesports.com
May 28, 2009 - FREE
THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 3 YEARS OF SUPPORT!
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC LADIES COMPLETE A GREAT SEASON
In the final box score, the
record will show that Charlotte
Catholic’s Ladies Lacrosse
Team came up one goal short
in the state championship
match. The loss will sting for
a few more weeks, but eventually the focus will turn to
the incredible season for the
team. Behind the success was
a group of Lady Cougars that
played all four seasons; Taylor
White, Caroline Pedlow, Lexi
Jankum, Tarra Dahlke, Elizabeth Hubbell and Elizabeth
Immel.
This group of girls began
playing for Catholic at the
same time the lacrosse program started in 2006. They
have seen the ups and downs
of building a successful program. Their leadership and
dedication to hard work have
been at the core of the team’s success.
In addition to the core group of six,
many other players played large roles in
the team’s success.
Catherine Ellis scored 38 goals for
the season. Lauren Lefeber was right
will attend Presbyterian.
Elizabeth Hubbell will also play
college lacrosse at Savannah College of Art and Design
The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes The Charlotte Catholic
Ladies Lacrosse Team for four years
of success and a fantastic 2009 season. We feel we are only at the beginning of what will become a tidal
wave of success for ladies lacrosse
in South Charlotte. Hats are off to
all that contribute their time and
knowledge to build the sport.
LADY COUGARS ROSTER
behind with 36 goals, followed by Taylor White and Emma Campbell with 34
goals each. An interesting scoring statistic for the team comes in the career
goals column. Emma Campbell is the
all-time leader with 113 goals; Taylor
White had 112, and Lexi Jankum fol-
lowed with 111 career goals.
Three of the Lady Cougars earned
all-state honors: Catherine Ellis, Lauren
Lefeber and Taylor White. Taylor also
earned Academic All-American Honors.
She will continue to play lacrosse in college at Davidson College and Lauren
Erin Ferris
Jena Ready
Julia Shearer
Lauren Evans
Caroline Watkins
Lauren Lefeber
Carley Flynn
Annie Gilmore
Cait Baker
Melissa McCarthy
Elizabeth Hubbell
Catherine Ellis
Katie Riddle
Megan Brady
Lindsey Walters
Erica Petrocelli
Lauren O’Neill
Hannah McGarry
Tarra Dahlke
Emma Campbell
Hayley Hinson
Monica Francis
Carly Green
Bridget Hogan
Taylor White
Elizabeth Immel
Lexi Jankun
Caroline Pedlow
Danielle Ruffalo
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Page “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S BEEN THREE YEARS”
Today marks three full years of publishing The South Charlotte Sports Report. It is hard to believe that
three years ago, a big truck dumped 20,000 papers in my driveway and I went to work getting our story
out to you. Yes, I had planned the paper for many months, but on that day, the green flag dropped and
we were off on our journey. I never thought we would get all those papers distributed. Just hours after
their arrival I walked into my garage and found a six foot black snake sitting on top of the papers... at that
point, I didn’t know what to do. Was it a sign, that maybe I didn’t need to be doing this? I know a black
cat is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck when it crosses your path, but what does a six foot black
snake sitting on top of first issue of The South Charlotte Sports Report lead to?
Winning Awards
YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
TREVOR HONEYCUTT
Eleven year old baseball player Trevor
Honeycutt has been named the Winning Awards Young Athlete of the Week.
Trevor is a fifth grade student at Pineville
Elementary School. He currently plays in
the Minors Division at Pineville/Ballantyne
Community Athletic Association. His
skills have progressed and he has become
a solid pitcher.
The snake was removed and I went back to work. Fortunately, at least so far, no real bad luck! I have
spent the last three years building The South Charlotte Sports Report into what I believe is an asset for
our community. I have met so many wonderful young athletes and their families along the way. I have
made some wonderful new friends and learned so much more than I ever thought I knew about youth
sports and this community.
Our paper has grown beyond the newsprint; we now operate about 15 sports camps a year, a wonderful
youth sports photography company, The Battle of the Border Showcase Games for baseball and softball
and The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner. None of these things would have been possible
without the support of our advertisers and readers.
From the very bottom of my heart, I want to thank every company that has ever used The South Charlotte
Sports Report as a marketing tool. Your support has allowed so many youngsters to see their names and
photos in print. If you could only see the joy in a Childs eye when he opens The South Charlotte Sports
Report and finds his name!
On behalf of my family; Grace, Hannah, Will and Tyler, we want to thank South Charlotte and Northern
Union County for the amazing support of the last three years.
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When he is away from the baseball field,
Trevor enjoys reading, playing video games
and going on cruises.
Congratulations to Trevor Honeycutt for being named the Winning
Awards Young Athlete of the Week Award.
To nominate an area athlete for The Winning Awards Young Athlete
of the Week, please email Tripp@southcharlottesports.com. The
Young Athlete of the Week award is for students 6th grade and
below.
Thank You,
Winning Awards
Tripp Roakes
YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Trophies, Plaques, Medals, Gifts,
Screenprinting and much more...
105 E. North Main Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: 704-256-3446
Fax 704-256-3447
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www.winningawards.net
Publisher
Tripp@southcharlottesports.com
704-906-5466
AREA LACROSSE PLAYERS
HEADED FOR COLLEGE
Melinda Vasconcellos, Marvin Ridge High School
Player Name Taylor White Lauren Lefeber Melinda Vasconcellos Rachel Sweeney Cherilyn Hallyburton Nicole Nixon Nicole Gaudreau Elizbeth Hubbell Allie George College/University Davidson College Presbyterian College Presbyterian College Presbyterian College Lees McRae College Lees McRae College Bloomsburg College Savannah College of Art and Design Roanoke College (Jen Patterson, SCSR Action Photos)
As a sign of the growth of lacrosse in South Charlotte, the following young ladies will attend college on lacrosse scholarships this fall. Congratulations to all lacrosse coaches, parents and players for helping to grow the sport in our community.
NCHSWLA Team
Charlotte Catholic
Charlotte Catholic
Marvin Ridge
Marvin Ridge
South Mecklenburg
South Mecklenburg
Weddington
Charlotte Catholic
Weddington
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Covering the Active Children and Families of Our Community
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PUBLISHER
Tripp Roakes
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Frances Adams
WEBMASTER
Scott Page
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES
Louise Giusto
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Richard Bolen
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Greg Arthur
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Volume 4, Issue 1
SUMMER CAMPS
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“Delivering positive camps to our community.”
We are pleased to announce a wide range of South Charlotte Sports Report Summer Camps. Our camps deliver quality instruction, a commitment to
good sportsmanship, affordable enrollment fees, online registration and the strongest commitment to customer service in the area. We strive to deliver
consistency in all of our camps. No matter the sport, South Charlotte Sports Report Camps will deliver a consistent experience from start to finish.
If you are a fan of The South Charlotte Sports Report newspaper, we believe you will also be a fan of The South Charlotte Sports Report Summer Camps.
The same positive focus that you have come to expect from our newspaper is given to every one of our camps. We have searched hard to find the best
instructors of the game in our area to share their knowledge with your children. We hope you will choose to camp with us this summer.
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MULTI-SPORTS SUMMER CAMP
“HOSTED BY VELOCITY SPORTS PERFORMANCE”
JUNE 29 - JULY 2 10:00AM-1:30PM
Boys and Girls Ages 5-15
The South Charlotte Sports Report and Velocity Sports Performance are teaming up to offer
a Multi-Sports Summer camp designed to help young athletes perform better in a wide range
of activities. Professional sports instruction will be offered in football, basketball, running,
dodge-ball, whiffle ball, soccer and the world famous obstacle course run! Campers will
have tons of opportunities to play, compete and laugh out loud with their friends. We are so
excited to offer this camp at Velocity Sports Performance, a beautiful indoor athletic facility in
South Charlotte.
The camp offers the guarantee of no weather related issues. No rain, No 95 degree weather,
just a beautiful, climate controlled facility for fun and games!
This Multi-Sports Summer Camp is also designed to provide athletes of all ages and abilities
the chance to experience sports performance training geared toward developing ALL types of
athletes. Regardless of the sport you play, this camp will be FUN and CHALLENGING!
As an added bonus, Velocity’s Professional Strength and Conditioning coaches will introduce
you to running mechanics to help improve your speed! They will show campers how to be
more agile and quick with reaction drills. Each day will also focus on a recreational sport or
game to help you implement the new movement techniques you learned!
Campers will be divided into groups according to age and friend requests.
At the end of the camp, World Championship of Obstacle Courses will be held for all campers!
This obstacle course is the favorite of nearly every camper!
CAMP LOCATION:
Velocity Sports Performance
10345 Nations Ford Road Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
CAMP COST: $135 per camper
SIBLING DISCOUNT:
$115 per camper for two
$100 per camper for three
CHEERLEADING CAMP
JUNE 15-18 9:30AM-1:00PM
Girls Ages 5-14
The South Charlotte Sports Report is excited to offer what we believe is one of the top cheerleading camps in the area. Our camp offers the best level of instruction for all ages! Whether
your daughter has only watched cheerleaders or has traveled across the region in cheerleading
competitions, this camp is designed to fit the needs of all levels of young cheerleaders!
Former Wake Forest University cheerleader and current Ardrey Kell High School cheerleading
coach Caroline Beglin and her well trained staff of coaches provide excellent instruction for all
campers. The coaches keep the focus on each camper and provide a wonderful week of instruction, all leading up to a special show for the parents at the close of camp.
The South Charlotte Sports Report Cheerleading Camp will provide campers the opportunity to
develop and improve basic cheerleading skills in a fun-filled, positive learning environment. The
camp features small group instruction with emphasis on individual and team cheerleading skills.
Girls of all ages and ability will benefit from the camp, whether your camper is an experienced
cheerleader or learning a routine for the first time.
If your camper is a middle school student looking to develop the skills needed to earn a position
on her schools cheerleading team or a youngster looking to have fun with her friends at camp,
the camp will help your daughter reach her goals. The camp has been developed with an emphasis on first class instruction, organization and more importantly FUN! Each camper will learn
the latest techniques in a fun, low pressure environment from a former member of the nationally
ranked Wake Forest Cheerleading Team!
Each day will consist of fundamental instruction, team building exercises and the development
of cheerleading routines. On the final day of camp, parents will be invited to attend a special
cheerleading performance by the campers!
It’s important to note that this camp sold out last season, so make sure to reserve your spot
early on!
CAMP LOCATION: Elon Park Elementary School
CAMP COST: $135 per camper
SIBLING DISCOUNT:
$120 per camper for two
$105 per camper for three
Page SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
CHARLOTTE HURRICANES 11U
ORANGE RISING TO THE TOP
Line Up To Help
Cure Kids Cancer
The 2009 11U Charlotte Hurricanes Orange Travel Baseball Team
are
off 1to a fast start
in
Volume
4, Issue
SOUTH
CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
2009 with a 17-3 record. The Canes have won three tournaments in a row competing in the
TWO SABRES FIND LACROSSE SUCCESS
NC Nations Baseball tourneys, including winning the 11U NC Spring
State Championship.
Four years ago, South Meck- lacrosse journey.
not even running a
lenburg
Highrecord
School seniors
“It hasa been exmile every day.”
The Canes have also played in the Super NIT in Greensboro, with
a 2-1
including
Cherilyn Hallyburton and Nicole tremely
enjoyable
The
players’
didn’t
know
a singleBattle
thing learning
to play lahard work comwin over the third ranked team in the US, the GBC AccelerationNixon
and
the
Elite
of
the
about the sport of lacrosse. Now, crosse,” said Cheribined with excelas they around
prepare for graduation
in lyn.
“Because
it was
lent coaching put
South in Rockwood, TN comprised of twenty of the top teams from
the US.
The
Canes
two weeks, both of these young not very popular in
both young ladies
finished 2-2 in this event.
ladies are set to play lacrosse at North Carolina when
in positions to play
Lees-McRae College in Banner
Elk, NC. It’s been quite a journey
for the pair.
Four years ago, Nicole’s mom
Sherry put her foot down and refused to let Nicole play football.
The decision led to a whole new
journey for Nicole and her close
friend Cherilyn.
“I wanted to play football because a girl at my middle school
played and I thought it was really
cool, but of course my mom said
no. Then one day at lunch these
two senior girls randomly came
up to me and my friends asking
if we wanted to play lacrosse. We
had never heard of it before. Well
no one said anything, and I felt
bad so I signed up. I think it was
the best decision I have made because I have loved it ever since.”
Cherilyn jumped right in with
Nicole and off they went on their
Volume 4, Issue 1
we started, it has been
college
lacrosse.
both challenging to
They took a visit to
play and promote
Lees-McRae and
our sport. I have also
fell in love with the
enjoyed being on a
team and college.
team. Playing a team
Their college decisport adds a dynamic
sion became very
that you cannot get in
easy following the
Sabres Lacrosse Captains (L-R) Kristen Reeder (sophomore), Nicole
some sports.”
trip.
Nixon (senior), Cherilyn Hallyburton (senior) and Jackie Haenlein
Ironically,
this (junior)
With Lees-Mcwas Cherilyn’s first
Crae now set as the
the player I am today,” said Niattempt at playing an organized cole. “Amy Steinmetz (my fresh- destination, South Mecklenburg
sport. Nicole had played soccer, man coach) taught me everything Lacrosse Coach Ellie Jennings
volleyball and basketball, so the she knew and helped me stick took a few moments to reflect on
idea of playing sports was noth- with playing lacrosse even when both players and their accoming new.
I didn’t get it at first. Ellie Jen- plishments.
From the very first practice, nings and Maggie McKenna have
“I feel so blessed to have such
both players received great in- taught me so much with chang- amazing talented young ladies be
structions from coaches Amy ing up my position this year and a part of a team that has worked
Steinmetz, Ellie Jennings and even running as much as we did. so hard and accomplished so
Maggie McKenna.
I never thought I could run two many goals this season. Cherilyn
“I have to say my freshman miles, or 5 sprints and still be and Nicole have demonstrated
coach and my coaches this year able to run at practice but after leadership on and off the field.
have really helped me to become their coaching it just feels weird Their spirit and love of the game
Clippers Developmental
Baseball Program
Page has inspired many of the other
teammates. I am so proud of the
two of them and I am confident
they will succeed on the field as
well as through the other ventures of life.”
The South Charlotte Sports
Report congratulates Cherilyn
and Nicole on their wonderful
accomplishments. We are very
proud of both young ladies for
realizing the importance of having an open mind to new . The
sends out a challenge to Cherilyn and Nicole to follow the “Pay
it Forward” concept. Nicole and
Cherilyn can share the magic of
lacrosse with others in hopes that
it rewards someone else’s life as
well.
Publishers Note: The
opportunities for female
lacrosse players grow with each
day. We strongly encourage
young ladies in South Charlotte
to take a look at this exciting
sport. We believe this is a sport
where college scholarship op- TM
portunities are about to enter
into a major growth period.
ARDREY KELL WINS
CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TITLE
The Ardrey Kell Lady Knights softball team captured gold in the Southwestern
4A Conference Tournament Championship. Behind the play of Kalie Lang and
Jen Rosene, the Knights brought home the gold last week. Kalie, The Greater
Charlotte Hot Stove League Player of the Year and Tournament MVP, led the way
with an incredible pitching performance, allowing four hits and striking out 10 of
the Butler hitters.
The championship team was directed by first year head coach Bob Bove.
Congratulations to the Lady Knights!
Tryouts for our new fall teams in June. Ages
10U,
Make
your end-of-season gift a donation in your
11U and 12U (2010 season). Call Al at 704 423-0030
coach’s name to Coaches Curing Kids’ Cancer
to schedule a tryout time or for more information.
Teams will play in local Nations Baseball and USSSA
and help support kids’ cancer research
Players are Ben Buben, Chandler Castleberry, Drew Donathan, Zachtournaments
Farmer, Josh
Hoglund,
Jake
starting
in the September;
practice starts
Holtzapple, Brooks King, McCann Mellett, Jack Owens, Aaron Pilkington
andProfessional
Tyler Potts.coaches, professional team &
in August.
The Canes are coached by John Owens, Tracy King, Tom Donathan and
Brandon
Potts. If you are looking www.curingkidscancer.org
program
management.
for a better
travel ball experience, call.
Photo by Angela Donathan.
Sponsored by
866-933-CURE
Mary Dougherty
Kylie Russo
Alexa Grauer
Stephanie Wood
Megan Jones
LADY KNIGHTS ROSTER
Danielle Lograsso
Ashley Petrillo
Sarah Campbell
Mykaela Williams
Jennifer Rosene
Taylor Freeman
Laura Pressman
Kalie Lang
Taylor Morris
Ashley Wlezen
HQ4Baseball & Softball Summer Camps
We have the BEST STAFF, which means the BEST CAMP. Led by Camp Director Hal Bagwell, Ardrey Kell HS, our staff includes Chet Greeson, East Meck HS, Dan Hignight,
Providence HS, Travis Poole, Weddington HS, Jimmy Cochran, Parkwood HS, Spencer Stecher, Ardrey Kell HS, and Daniel Bilotta, East Meck HS. Softball instructors include
former college players Jasmine Young and Julie Newlands. (YES, THEY ACTUALLY WORK THE CAMPS!!!)
Ages: 7 to 17 – players are grouped by age and skill level
Times: 8 am to 1 pm each day, Monday through Friday
Price: $180 per week
Dates & Locations:
June 15 – 19 at Quail Hollow MS, Park Rd. at Smithfield Church Rd. (PSAA)
June 22 – 26 at Arthur Goodman Park, Matthews (MARA)
July 13 – 17 at Olde Providence Elem. School on Rea Road (OPRA)
July 27 – 31 at Edna Love Park in Indian Trail (ITAA)
August 10 – 14 at Steele Creek Athletic Association on Choate Cir. (SCAA)
Register Online at www.hq4baseball.com or call 704 423-0030
Little Sluggers Indoor Camps: Ages 4 to 7
Designed specifically for younger players and held at the HQ4Baseball & Softball Indoor Training
facility. For both baseball and softball players.
Times: 10 am to 1 pm each day, Monday through Friday
Dates: July 6th – 10th and August 3rd – 7th
Cost: $120 per week
BASEBALL
THE WAY
SOUTH
IT’S MEANT TO BE PLAYED
Volume 4, Issue 1
Page Providence vs Ardrey Kell
By Tripp Roakes
Dateline: May 22, 2009 - Providence High School - As I found my perch high
above the Providence High School Baseball Stadium Friday night around 6:30pm, I kept
one eye down the first base side of the stadium and one eye on the field. Looking down
the first base side of the stadium, baseball fans were pouring in by the hundreds. Word
around town was tonight was going to be a special night, and folks wanted to be a part
of the action. There were Moms, Dads, brothers, sisters, friends, baseball players and
coaches from other schools in the crowd. By the time the first inning rolled around, there
wasn’t a lot of room for anyone else. I was very thankful to have my seat high above the
action, on the top of the hill behind the third base side of home plate.
These two teams are the best of the best in our part of the state. Providence Head
Coach Danny Hignight has an incredible program. The last person on his bench could
be a star at 75% of the other high schools in Charlotte. Coach Hignight takes pride in his
program, his field and his players. On the other side, Coach Hal Bagwell’s third year Ardrey Kell Knights. The Knights came up just short last season, losing in the state championship, and this year has been all about making it back to the championship game.
Along the way The Knights have hit a few road bumps. Their bats have gone cold a
few nights, the defense hasn’t quite lived up to past Bagwell-coached teams, and they
dropped to a three seed following a conference semifinal loss. As late as one week ago,
many had already given up on this edition of The Knights. Fortunately for Coach Bagwell, his players had not given up just yet.
The game started and Providence jumped out to a 5-0 lead. Included in those five
runs was a towering 2-run blast over the scoreboard from Richie Shaffer. Richie is an
amazing player that should be drafted in one of the first few rounds of the Major League
draft. Richie was the first winner of The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Baseball
Player of the Year Award, an event very dear to my heart.
Following his home run, he returned to the mound to pitch fastballs in excess of 90
mph! Slowly but surely, the bottom half of the Knights’ batting order chipped away at
the Panthers’ lead. Catcher Taylor Patterson had one of his best hitting nights of the
season, going 2-3. The Knights’ defense improved following the shaky start and they
found an unlikely hero in pitcher Ryan Butler. Butler is a very talented pitcher but he
has struggled at times this season. He came in to relieve Ashton Lover on the mound and
delivered 4 incredible innings of shutout baseball.
With Butler on the mound, Ardrey Kell fought its way to a 6-5 lead. The crowd moved
a little closer to the edge of their seats. Something special was about to happen as the
game entered the bottom half of the seventh inning. Coach Bagwell called on his ace,
left-hander Alex Wood, to come in to close the game. Wood is headed to Georgia next
season to pitch for The Dawgs, but first he had to deliver one more time for the Knights.
Adding even more excitement was the fact that The Panthers would send their first, second and third hitters to the plate. The fireworks were about to happen, The Knights knew
Wood would come through for them and The Panthers were loving their chances with
Tyler Zupcic leading off and Richie Shaffer in the hole!
In a matter of minutes, Wood had disposed of the first two batters and Shaffer stepped
up to the plate. These two have been friends for a while and have the highest level of respect for one another. Someone had to win this war, who would it be? Wood placed
two strikes on Shaffer and then reached back for one more pitch. With all his power,
he managed to force Shaffer to foul tip the ball into Patterson’s glove! Game over, the
Knights are jumping in a big pile and The Panthers are left speechless. One season would
continue, another one had just ended.
Richie Shaffer, one of the best to ever play high school baseball in South Charlotte
stood in disbelief at home plate before wandering off to the outfield. His close friend Tyler Zupcic came to his side for a few moments. These two baseball warriors shared their
pain before both teams lined up to shake hands. The respect between players, coaches
and fans was something to see. Neither team deserved to lose, but the rules say there
must be a winner and a loser.
In my eyes the biggest winner was South Charlotte baseball. This was a game to remember for many years. It was a game loaded with so many kids that will play college
baseball and a few that will play professional baseball and maybe even two or three that
can make it to the major leagues.
I salute Coaches Hal Bagwell and Danny Hignight, the players on both teams and the
amazing amount of fans that made this game so special. Panthers hold your head high,
you have so much to be proud of. I am already looking forward to seeing these two teams
play next year.
Baseball the way it’s meant to be played!
For the Smile of a Lifetime!
Dr. Keith T. Sellers
6406 Carmel Road #309
Charlotte, NC 28226
704.542.9995
www.sellersorthodontics.com
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being named the South Charlotte Sports Report Team
of the Week. The Code Blue team won the 9U Challenge tournament at Olde Providence on May 3. Each
player contributed to the success of the team over the
course of the weekend.
FOOTBALL SUMMER CAMPS
Session I - June 15th-18th
Session III - July 20th-23rd
Session II - July 7th-10th
Session IV - July 27th-29th
at Marvin Ridge High School
From: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $195
at Velocity Sports
From: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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SOUTH
SOUTH CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE SPORTS
SPORTS REPORT
REPORT
Four years ago, South MeckFour years ago, South Mecklenburg High School seniors
lenburg High School seniors
Cherilyn Hallyburton and Nicole
Cherilyn Hallyburton and Nicole
Nixon didn’t know a single thing
Nixon didn’t know a single thing
about the sport of lacrosse. Now,
about the sport of lacrosse. Now,
as they prepare for graduation in
as they prepare for graduation in
two weeks, both of these young
two weeks, both of these young
ladies are set to play lacrosse at
ladies are set to play lacrosse at
for the pair.
for the pair.
Sherry put her foot down and reSherry put her foot down and refused to let Nicole play football.
fused to let Nicole play football.
friend Cherilyn.
friend Cherilyn.
“I wanted to play football be“I wanted to play football because a girl at my middle school
cause a girl at my middle school
the best decision I have made bethe best decision I have made because I have loved it ever since.”
cause I have loved it ever since.”
TWO
TWO SABRES
SABRES FIND
FIND LACROSSE
LACROSSE SUCCESS
SUCCESS
lacrosse journey.
not even running a
lacrosse journey.
not even running a
“It has been exmile every day.”
tremely
enjoyable
The
players’
tremely
enjoyable
The
players’
learning to play lahard work comlearning to play lahard work comcrosse,” said Cheribined with excelcrosse,” said Cheribined with excellyn. “Because it was
lent coaching put
lyn. “Because it was
lent coaching put
not very popular in
both young ladies
not very popular in
both young ladies
North Carolina when
North Carolina when
college
lacrosse.
college
lacrosse.
both challenging to
both challenging to
play and promote
Lees-McRae and
play and promote
Lees-McRae and
enjoyed being on a
team and college.
enjoyed being on a
team and college.
team. Playing a team
Their college deciteam. Playing a team
Their college decisport adds a dynamic
sion became very
sport adds a dynamic
sion became very
that you cannot get in
easy following the
that you cannot get in Sabres Lacrosse Captains (L-R) Kristen Reeder (sophomore), Nicole
easy following the
some sports.”
trip.
some sports.”
trip.
Ironically,
this (junior)
With Lees-McNixon (senior), Cherilyn Hallyburton (senior) and Jackie Haenlein
Ironically,
this (junior)
With Lees-Mcwas Cherilyn’s first
Crae
now set as the
the player I am today,” said Niwas Cherilyn’s first
Crae now set as the
the
player
I
am
today,”
said
Niattempt at playing an organized cole. “Amy Steinmetz (my fresh- destination, South Mecklenburg
attempt at playing an organized cole. “Amy Steinmetz (my fresh- destination, South Mecklenburg
sport. Nicole had played soccer, man
Coach Ellie Jennings
taught me everything Lacrosse
sport. Nicole had played soccer, mancoach)
Lacrosse Coach Ellie Jennings
coach) taught me everything took
volleyball and basketball, so the she
a
few
to reflect on
and helped me stick took a few moments
volleyball and basketball, so the she knew
moments to reflect on
knew and helped me stick both
idea of playing sports was noth- with
players and their accomplaying
lacrosse
even
when
idea of playing sports was noth- with playing lacrosse even when both players and their accoming new.
ing new.
From the very first practice, nings
Maggie McKenna have
From the very first practice, ningsand
Maggie McKenna have amazing
both players received great in- taughtand
young ladies be
so much with chang- amazingtalented
both players received great in- taught me
talented young ladies be
me
so
much
with
changstructions from coaches Amy ing up my position this year and a part of a team that has worked
structions from coaches Amy ing up my position this year and a part of a team that has worked
Steinmetz, Ellie Jennings and even
hard and accomplished so
as much as we did. so
Steinmetz, Ellie Jennings and even running
so hard and accomplished so
running as much as we did. many
Maggie McKenna.
this season. Cherilyn
I never thought I could run two many goals
Maggie McKenna.
goals this season. Cherilyn
I never thought I could run two and Nicole
“I have to say my freshman miles,
have demonstrated
or
75
sprints
and
still
be
“I have to say my freshman miles, or 5 sprints and still be and Nicole have demonstrated
coach and my coaches this year able
leadership
on
off the field.
run at practice but after leadership on and
coach and my coaches this year able to
and off the field.
to run at practice but after Their
have really helped me to become their
spirit
and
love
of the game
it just feels weird
have really helped me to become their coaching
coaching it just feels weird Their spirit and love of the game
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proud of both young ladies for reproud of both young ladies for
alizing the importance of having
realizing the importance of havan open mind to new opportuniing an open mind to new . The
ties. The South Charlotte Sports
Report sends out a challenge to
sends out a challenge to CheriCherilyn and Nicole to follow the
lyn and Nicole to follow the “Pay
“Pay it Forward” concept. Nicole
and Cherilyn can share the magic
Cherilyn can share the magic of
of lacrosse with others in hopes
lacrosse with others in hopes that
that it rewards someone else’s
it rewards someone else’s life as
life as well.
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and South Carolina border. The four days of baseball and softball games and talent showcases are scheduled
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University in Rock Hill, SC. The 2013 showcase game begins at 4:30pm and will be followed by the 2012
game.
Tuesday, June 16th - Two Battle of the Border Showcase Baseball Games will be held under the lights for
the top high school aged showcase and travel baseball players from the Mecklenburg and York County areas.
A Class of 2009 game and a special Battle of the Border “Future Stars” Game for members of the 2010 and
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showcase and travel softball players from the Mecklenburg and York County areas. An upper class game
for the best travel softball players in the 2009 and 2010 classes will be held following a Future Stars Game
for members of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 classes. Each Softball matchup will be a best of 3 series, with a
shortened game 3 if needed. The Future Stars game begins at 4:00pm
“We are all real excited to offer this unique event for the best travel and showcase players in our area,” said
Tripp Roakes, Publisher of The South Charlotte Sports Report, an area youth sports newspaper and marketing company. “Along with Jeff Schaefer at Carolina Baseball Center (CBC), we developed this event to allow
the showcase and travel players to represent their area, showcase their talents and enjoy the game on tremendous facilities at Winthrop University. Many of these players spend their summers in Florida, Georgia
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The cat and mouse game continues. As various technologies become mainstream
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far behind. Twitter has now become the latest way for coaches to maintain a line of
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As texting became all the rage in the middle of the decade, college coaches were
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More recently, Twitter has burst on the scene as the latest way to stay in touch
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are not considered to be direct postings; the information is disbursed to all followers of the individual account, they do not violate NCAA regulations. College Football
mastermind Pete Carroll at University of Southern California, Lane Kiffin at Tennessee and Basketball coaches Tom Crean and John Calipari all have started using
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John Clinton has been named The Q
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Thirteen year old Xander Gum
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Christian. The son of Roger
and Susan Gum enjoys playing
baseball and recently helped his
Charlotte Christian team win
their conference championship.
Xander plays centerfield and
pitcher.
How did your baseball season go this spring?
“My baseball season went well
because my team did so well.
We ended up beating Holy Trinity for the conference championship. It had been about four
years since we had won the
middle school championship.
Coach Owens really helped to
make the season fun because he
pumped us up in the dugout and
kept everybody loose.”
What are your summer
baseball plans?
“I am playing for the Charlotte
Thunder 13U team this summer.
We will playing mostly 14 year
olds in order to stay on the big
field, so it will be a challenge.
What is the most exciting
thing about playing baseball
to you?
“The most exciting thing about
playing baseball for me is hitting home runs and striking
people out. Since we are now
playing on the big field, it might
be a while before I hit any home
runs. I am also finding it is a
little harder to strike people out
because of the longer distance to
home plate. I get really excited
when my team plays good and
we win. I am never happy
when we lose.”
memory from playing youth
baseball?
“Without a doubt my favorite
baseball memory was going to
Cooperstown Dreams Park with
my Charlotte Thunder team last
summer. We won eight games
in a row and finished in 10th
place of out 99 teams. I will
never forget my two home runs.
The fields were beautiful and
I loved being with my friends
in the cabin. We were either
playing baseball, trading pins,
or playing games in the cabin.
Going to the Hall of Fame was
a big highlight since I love the
history of baseball. We actually
visited the Hall of Fame twice
that week. If you like baseball,
there is no better place than
Cooperstown.”
Do you have a favorite
What is your favorite sub-
A lot of my friends are on the
team, and many of us played
together last summer. We will
just be playing local tournaments.”
ject in school and why?
“My favorite subject in school is
Bible because I like the teacher
and we are learning a lot about
the Old Testament. I think the
Old Testament is really interesting because it is filled with
amazing stories about people
who have faith in God. My
favorite story is Shadrack, Meshack, and Abednego.”
What is something about
you that would surprise
most people?
“Most people would be surprised to know that I box with
my punching bag in the basement almost every night. It is a
great way to get into shape and
to get my energy out. “
STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
RACHEL SWEENEY
ALEX CALOTT
Age: School: Grade:
Parents:
Words people use to describe me:
Hobbies: I am most proud of:
If I could donate $100,000:
If I could travel anywhere: Best Advice I was ever given: Favorite Subject: Favorite Jersey #: 16
Ardrey Kell High School
10th
Kim and Evan Calott
Charismatic, Personable, Outgoing and Determined
Golf
Winning the Sportsmanship Award at Southern Closed
I would give to Special Olympics for tennis and other
athletes.
Melbourne, Australia
Everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time.
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Age: School: Grade:
Parents: Words people use to describe me: Hobbies:
I am most proud of: If I could donate $100,000:
If I could travel anywhere: Best Advice I was ever given: Favorite Subject: Favorite Jersey #: Page 11
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Marvin Ridge High School
12th
Brad & Sue Sweeney
Dedicated, Energetic, Friendly, Athletic, Loyal
Lacrosse, Cooking, Skiing, Wake boarding, Hiking, Traveling
Being offered a Lacrosse Scholarship to Presbyterian College
I would give to Cancer Research. My grandmother is a
survivor of both breast and bladder cancer.
Greece - I love to eat Greek food!
Realize what you deserve and never settle for anything less.
English
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Athletic Accomplishments: Alex is recognized as one of the top 3-4 junior tennis players in
North Carolina. He has competed for many years in tournaments all across the country and brought
home a large variety of championships. This season, the sophomore led the Ardrey Kell Knights to a
16-1 record and the Southwestern 4-A Championship. The Knights advanced all the way to the dual
team regionals before losing this year.
Athletic Accomplishments: Rachel recently completed an ultra-successful high school lacrosse
career. This season she was named all-conference and 2nd team all-state. Rachel was also selected to
play in the North Carolina All-Star Game, The Top 50 Queen City Lax Starz. She was also named as the
Most Valuable Offensive Player for Marvin Ridge High School. Her stats for this season included: 69
goals, 42 ground balls, 49 draw controls and 29 caused turnovers.
Alex has a busy summer planned as he will hit the junior circuit in search of greater success.
Academic Accomplishments: Rachel has a 4.2 grade point average and is a member of The National Honor Society and The DECA Club. She will attend Presbyterian College on an athletic scholarship next season.
Academic Accomplishments: Alex is an honors student at Ardrey Kell High School and carries a
4.46 grade point average.
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Volume 4, Issue 1
Page 13
ARDREY KELL TENNIS
COMPLETES A STRONG SEASON
Autograph
Session!
7 ON 7
Learn from
Pro Athletes!
The Ardrey Kell High School Men’s Tennis Team completed a
successful season last week. The Knights captured the Southwestern 4A Conference Championship and recorded a regular
season record of 16-1. Alex Calott led the team from the #
1 seed position. His singles play for Coach Roy Hudson was
a catalyst to success in every match. Peter Tonon and Ryan
Forbes finished the season as one of the top eight doubles
teams in North Carolina.
Learn The
Fundamentals
of Football!
OFFENSIVE &
DEFENSIVE
SKILLS TRAINING!
CONTESTS!
The Knights Tennis Team includes:
Front Row - Stephen Hammargren, Justin Mauney,
David Kwon, Thomas King, Matt Cherney
Back Row - Ryan Forbes, Co-Captain-Alex Calott,
Captain-Peter Tonon, Zuhair Bedwan,
David Thompson, Max Nagle
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NCHSWLA ALL-STAR GAME
Congratulations to the local lacrosse players chosen to play
in the NCHSWLA All-Star game held recently at Ardrey Kell
High School. These young ladies were among the top players
in the state and earned the opportunity to play in the game.
The all-star game was played as a lead in to the state championship game held that same afternoon between Charlotte
Catholic and Apex.
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SOUTH
SOUTH CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE SPORTS
SPORTS REPORT
REPORT
Page 15
Page CAROLINA RISETWO
16U GIRLS
WIN
SABRES
FIND LACROSSE SUCCESS
STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Four years ago,
South Mecklacrosse journey.
not even running a
has inspired many of the other
lenburg High School seniors
Cherilyn
Hallyburton
Nicole
tremely
The
players’ two of them and I am confident
The
Carolina
Rise 16Uand
girls
AAU team
won theenjoyable
State Championship this past
Nixon didn’t
know a single
thing
to play
hard work com- they will succeed on the field as
weekend
in Greensboro.
This
teamlearning
is a first year
teamla-coached by Connie Brown
about the sport
of lacrosse.
Now,from
crosse,”
said Cheri-and Zachary Barjona
bined with excelwell as through
the other venOLDE PROVIDENCE RECREATION
ASSOCIATION
FOOTBALL
(Charlotte
Christian)
with help
Novia Sturdivant
as they prepare
graduation
in lyn.
wasfor South Charlotte
lent coaching put tures of life.”
(Marvin
Ridge).for
Many
of the players
on “Because
this teamitplay
two weeks,
both ofClair
these
young who
nothas
very
popular to
in Duke University.
both Wee
young *ladies
South Charlotte
schools,
including
Watkins
committed
Mitey Mite * Junior Pee
Pee WeeThe
* Junior
Midget Sports
ladies are set to play lacrosse at North Carolina when
in positions to play Report congratulates Cherilyn
Lees-McRae College in Banner we started, it has been
college
lacrosse. and Nicole on their wonderful
LiveThey
Registration
Dates:
Elk, NC. It’s been quite a journey both challenging to
took a visit to accomplishments. We are very
Saturday,
May
30
from
10:00
am
to
12:00
pm
at
OP Baseball
for the pair.
play and promote
Lees-McRae and
proud of Fields
both young ladies for
Saturday,
June
6
from
10:00
am
to
12:00
pm
at
South
Charlotte
Schoolof havFour years ago, Nicole’s mom our sport. I have also
fell in love with the realizing
theMiddle
importance
Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 am
to 12:00
at Dick’s
in Pineville
Sherry put her foot down and re- enjoyed being on a
team
and pm
college.
ingSporting
an openGoods
mind to
new . The
fused to let Nicole play football. team. Playing a team
Their college deci- South Charlotte Sports Report
Online Registration is Now Open.
order to very
securesends
your spot
a team, all
The decision led to a whole new sport adds a dynamic
sionInbecame
out aonchallenge
to Cherirequired documents (see below),
payment,
beand
received.
journey for Nicole and her close that you cannot get in
easyand
following
themust
lyn
Nicole to follow the “Pay
friend Cherilyn.
some sports.”
trip.
Teams will be created on a first-come,
Oncecan
teams
full,of
“I wanted to play football beIronically,
this (junior)
With first-serve
Lees-Mc- basis.
Cherilyn
sharebecome
the magic
cause a girl at my middle school was Cherilyn’s first
we will said
be going
the player I am today,”
Ni- to a wait list. Crae now set as the lacrosse with others in hopes that
played and I thought it was really attempt at playing an organized cole. “Amy Steinmetz (my fresh- destination, South Mecklenburg it rewards someone else’s life as
cool, but of course my mom said sport. Nicole had played soccer, man coach) taught
Coach
Ellie July
Jennings
well.
Final
deadline for Lacrosse
all items is
Saturday,
18, 2009.
me everything
no. Then one day at lunch these volleyball and basketball, so the she knew and helped me stick took a few moments to reflect on
two senior girls randomly came idea of playing sports was noth- with playing lacrosse
bothare
players
andfortheir
accom- Publishers Note: The
**Theeven
following
required
registration:
when items
up to me and my friends asking ing new.
plishments.
I didn’t get it at first. Ellie Jenif we wanted to play lacrosse. We
From the very first practice, nings and Maggie1.McKenna
feel so blessed
to have
such
lacrosse
players grow with each
COPY of have
certified birth“Icertificate
or current
passport
(will not
be returned)
had never heard of it before. Well both players received great in- taught me so much
amazing
talented
young
ladies be day. We strongly encourage
2.
OP
Football
Registration
form
(download
at
www.oprasports.com)
with
changTHE RISE 16U GIRLS
no one said anything, and I felt structions from coaches Amy ing up my position
a part
of a(download
team thatathas
worked young ladies in South Charlotte
3. this
Pop Warner
Player
Contract
www.oprasports.com
year and
Myers Park
Quay
Barrino
Butler
bad so I signed up. I think it was Steinmetz, Tiffani
Ellie Stephens
Jennings and even
so
hard
and
accomplished
so oftoschool
take please)
a look at this exciting
4.
Copy
of
2008/2009
Full
Year
Report
Card
(mail
last day
running as much as we did.
Johnna Stripling
Spartanburg
Erica
Chandler
Ardrey
the best
decision I have made
be-KellMaggie McKenna.
many
goals
this
season.
Cherilyn
sport.
We
believe this is a sport
5.
2008
Pop
Warner
Physical
Form
(download
at
www.oprasports.com)
I East
never
thought I could run two
Monet Tellier
Meck
Latifah Coleman
Central
6. Registration
Fee
$250
(add
family
fee
of
$75
if
not
already
paid
2009)
Checks
to OP Football
cause I have loved it ever since.”
“I have to say my freshman miles, or 5 sprints
and
Nicole
have
demonstrated
where
college
scholarship
opand still be
Amanda Tyson
Ardrey Kell
Kasey Haynes Lake Norman
Cherilyn jumped right in with coach and my coaches this year able to run at practice
leadership
on
and
off
the
field.
portunities
are
about
to
enter
7. Equipment
Deposit
check
of
$100
also
required
(will
not
be
cashed)
Checks
to
OP
Football
but after
Clair Watkins
Butler
ShawnMarie Heiliger
Charlotte Catholic
Nicole and off they went on their have really helped me to become their coaching it just feels weird Their spirit and love of the game into a major growth period.
Lady
Developmental
Clippers
Developmental
Clippers
Softball Program
Baseball
Program
Tryouts
for our new fall teams in June. Ages 10U
Tryouts for our new fall teams in June. Ages 10U,
and
season).
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season).
at 704
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to
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a
tryout
time
or
for
more
information.
to schedule a tryout time or for more information.
Teams
local Nations
NSA, AAU
or ASA
Teams will
will play
play in
in local
Baseball
and USSSA
tournaments
starting
in
September;
practice
starts
in
tournaments starting in the September; practice
starts
August.
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ARDREY KELL WINS
CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TITLE
Don’t forget to schedule you physical with your physician before July 18 so that
The Ardrey
Lady Knights
gold in the
Southwestern
all forms
will beKell
complete
on time.softball
Need toteam
takecaptured
the PW Physical
form
(no other
4A Conference
Tournament Championship. Behind the play of Kalie Lang and
form
will be accepted)
Charlotte
Hotlocated
Stove League
Player of the Year click
and Tournament
MVP,
led the way
All
forms are
at www.oprasports.com,
on “Pop Warner
Football”
with click
an incredible
performance,
hits and
striking
then
on “Files pitching
and Forms”
**All formsallowing
must be four
received
before
your out
child10isof
the Butler
placed
on ahitters.
team**
Congratulations
to the Lady -Knights!
NEW
PLAYER EVALUATIONS
(Players who have not played at OP before)
will be held Wednesday, July 29 at South Charlotte Middle School from
6:30 - 8:30 pm.
We will once again be teaming up with Athletic Republic for our Football
Conditioning Speed & Agility Clinics.
When: Tuesdays / Thursdays Dates: June 16 - July 23 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Cost: $150
Form is available at www.oprasports.com.
We are also teaming up with The South Charlotte Sports Report and offering a
Football Skills Camp.
Please visit www.southcharlottesportscamps.com
LADY KNIGHTS ROSTER
When:
Monday
Thursday
Dates:
July 27-30
Time: 8:30 amTaylor
- 12:00
pm
Mary Dougherty
Danielle
Lograsso
Freeman
Cost:
$140
Kylie Russo
Ashley Petrillo
Laura Pressman
Alexa Grauer
Sarah Campbell
Kalie Lang
Stephanie Wood
Mykaela Williams
Taylor Morris
Megan Jones
Jennifer Rosene
Ashley Wlezen
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Volume 4, Issue 1
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LEARN FROM THE PROS
Jeff Schaefer, Former MLB Player
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Mike Gardiner, Former MLB Player
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