South Charlotte Sports Report“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”

Volume 12, Issue 11 November 9, 2017 - FREEwww.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport

LAUREN CHAVERIN CHEERS ON THE COUGARS

Charlotte Catholic High School senior cheerleader Lauren Chaverin is looking forward to cheering on the Cougars as they begin their journey into the North Carolina High School Ath-letic Association Football Playoffs. With an undefeated team, the promise is high for Lauren to have an opportunity to par-ticipate in a few more football games in her high school career. The daughter of Ron and Linda Chaverin serves as a team cap-tain for the Cougars and has participated on the school football, basketball and competition cheer teams all four years.

“I have been cheering for nine years. I started in 4th grade when I cheered for St. Gabriel Catholic School basketball team. I cheered for Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School football teams 6th-8th grades and was part of the Holy Trinity Competition squad.”

In addition to cheering on the Cougars to success, Lauren has participated in many competitions with her team.

See LAUREN CHAVERIN, Page 10

The South Charlotte Sports Report is excited to present two positive events for middle school basketball and volleyball players in December. On December 21st at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, the South Charlotte Sports Report Middle School Volleyball Showcase will be held. This exciting event is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade middle school volleyball players.

The Middle School Volleyball Showcase will include volleyball games, a workout led by a college coach and players, Volleyball Skills Contests with awards, roundtable discussion with college volleyball players and full media coverage from the South Charlotte Sports Report. Participants can expect a full day of volleyball fun with challenging games and skill contests. The cost to enroll

is only $79 and includes a middle school volleyball showcase shirt and first-class customer service for families.

The 5th Annual South Charlotte Sports Report Middle School Basketball Show-case will be held on Friday, December 22nd at Community House Middle School. This event is open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls middle school basketball players. Over the last four years, the event has sold out each year and featured

many of the rising basketball stars in South Charlotte.Participants will enjoy a pro-style basketball workout, a three-point shooting championship, guest

speakers from high school and college basketball as well as two showcase games for each player. The cost to enroll is only $79 and includes a middle school basketball showcase jersey and first-class cus-tomer service for families.

“I am very excited to present both of these middle school events on back to back days over Winter Break,” said Tripp Roakes, owner of the South Charlotte Sports Report. The basketball event has become one of the top events offered every year and the timing was right to add more programing for female Student-athletes with the volleyball showcase. I hope everyone will share the news on both events so we can have another great basketball showcase and kickoff volleyball with a lot of excite-ment.”

Space is limited in both the volleyball and basketball events and we urge interested families of middle school players to enroll today at www.SouthCharlotteSportsCamps.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL EVENTS COMING IN DECEMBER

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Charlotte Catholic senior tennis player Carly Barhorst has been named the P Saylor Fence / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week. The 17 year old daughter of Matt and Melissa Barhorst has been a four year, All-Conference player for the Cougars. She first began playing tennis at age ten and has worked hard to achieve her success.

Carly is an outstanding student who is enrolled in AP and Honors classes. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. Carly has worked to balance her tennis and academic commitments.

“It has definitely been difficult to balance sports with my academic career but as the years progressed, I have learned to take advantage of my time off and work ahead so I can put my full attention on my game.”

Carly is also active in her community, participating in the JOY Community. The JOY community includes young adults with mental disabilities and spe-cial needs. She has grown with these young adults attending Sunday school and Art classes and has formed close relationships with them over the years.

Carly Barhorst

Good Sport of the Week

The Jay M. Robinson Middle School Volleyball Team

Front Row: (L-R) Gabby LaPata, Sophia Broz, Alexis Butters, Audrey Henderson, Erin Gry, Melanie Baker, Sophia SpohnBack Row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Shanae Cahoun, Katherine Snyder, Tori Danielyan, Meera Datta, Fiona McLellan, Katie Cruise, Jenna Levin, Mavis McIver, Bailey Grogan, Head Coach Judy DeWalt

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South Mecklenburg High School junior runner Jordan Cabrol has enjoyed working hard to become a top cross country runner for the Sabres. The daughter of Phil and Nacole Cabrol has improved her personal best times all season, providing a real sense of accom-plishment. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Jordan.

What sports do you play?“Track, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, and Swimming.”

Why did you choose to run cross country for South Meck?“I chose cross country to challenge myself mentally and physical-ly in long distance running. Honestly, I underestimated it at first. Never did I experience so much pain in my lungs and legs for such long periods of time. However, it was the feeling I acquired after a race or workout that kept me pursuing cross country. Unlike other sports, running gives me that euphoria and pure feeling of accomplishment after I’m done.”

What is your cross country personal best time?“20:13 currently. However, fingers crossed for a sub 19 soon.”

Biggest challenge you face in a cross country race?“The biggest challenge I face would be when I’m starting my third mile, and I feel as if I can’t go any longer. From there, its a mental battle of telling myself over and over to not give up, and remind myself how far I’ve come. With the support of my coaches and teammates though, they truly help me keep whatever strength I have left over to finish the race in the best way I can.”

What were your goals for the season?“My goals for this season were to build a better mental strategy for my races and acquire and acquire a 19:00 minute time range.

I also wanted to connect more with new people on my team, and show that there is a family there to support them at every obstacle.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH JORDAN CABROL

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Breakout Star of the Week “Honoring Student-Athletes Preparing For Future Success”

Jackson MooreMarvin Ridge Middle School seventh grader Jackson Moore has been named the Karsey Glass Breakout Star of the Week. The 13 year old son of Brad and Nicole Moore excels in the sports of Football, Soccer and Futsal (a variant of soccer played on a smaller, hard court). Jackson has played for USA National Teams in futsal and traveled across the country and to Costa Rica. He is recognized as one of the top goal keepers in the country for his age group.

He has recently started kicking the football and has recorded a field goal of 40 yards to date. He is coached by professional trainers Mike Stricker and Dan Zeidman. Jackson is excited about building his leg strength to help in all of his sports.

Inside the classroom, Jackson is a straight A student and his favorite subject is Math. He also enjoys performing community service and working with the Leadership U. organization.

Congratulations to Jackson Moore for being named the Karsey Glass Breakout Star of the Week.

Mariel NashCuthbertson High School senior volleyball player Mariel Nash has been named the winner of the Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award. The 18 year old daughter of Tom and Lisa Nash plays out-side hitter for the Cavaliers Volleyball Team. She has worked hard to provide leadership to her team all season long.

“I am responsible for playing both defense in the middle back and offense as an outside hitter. I have to be a leader on the court as well, as I am a team captain. I am responsible for communicating with and encouraging my teammates.”

Mariel has played on the varsity team all four seasons of high school and was award-ed the Cavalier Pride Award last season. The award is presented for having pride in the team and being an influential, encouraging teammate.

Inside the classroom, Mariel is a straight A student and a member of the National Honor Society. She takes several AP classes and is ranked in the top 5% of her class at Cuthbertson. Mariel is still deciding where she would like to attend college next year.

Mariel also helps out at Carolina Paws Animal Rescue Organization. Along with her family, Mariel has personally fostered numerous dogs in need of good homes. Congratulations to Mariel Nash for being named the winner of the Shoeless Leadership Award.

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Cuthbertson High School senior volleyball player Lauryn Nash has been named the Union County Student Athlete of the Week Powered by Huntington Learning Center. The daughter of Tom and Lisa Nash is a defensive specialist for the Cavaliers. Her responsibilities on the court include serve receive, play left back or right back defense, be encouraging, communicate and to go for every ball.

Lauryn has been a leader on the team for the last couple of years and along with her sister Mariel, helped the lead the Cavaliers to many victo-ries. Lauryn began playing volleyball in fifth grade.

“My older sister played and loved the sport so I wanted to try it as well. I ended up loving it, especially because my first coach was amazing with us girls and really helped us to develop our basic volleyball skills. I also enjoyed the friendships I made from being on a team.”

Lauryn has found great success in the classroom and earned a place on the A Honor Roll every semester. She is enrolled in several AP and honors classes. Lauryn received the Academic Excellence Award for several years now which is given to the top two students in the grade. She

was a Super Sophomore and Chief Junior Marshall (honor for top members of class) at Cuthbertson graduations the last two years. Lauryn also serves as the Presi-dent of the National Honor Society. Following high school graduation she hopes to major in Political Science or History in college and then pursue a law degree.

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BROOKE VALERIANOProvidence High School senior cheerleader Brooke Valeriano has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The 18 year old daughter of Greg and Kelly Valeriano started her cheerleading career at Park Sharon Athletic Association at the young age of six. She moved on to competitive cheerleading in 7th and 8th grade. Brooke joined the Providence Day Varsity Squad in the 9th grade.

Brooke and her teams have competed in some of the larger competitions on the east coast. She enjoys the challenge the events present. Brooke also enjoys interacting with younger

children while in her role as a cheerleader.

Inside the classroom Brooke is an excellent student and a member of the National Honor Society. She is enrolled in three AP courses and Advanced Math. Brooke also is an accomplished pianist and donates time to various youth charities. Congratula-tions to Brooke Valeriano for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.

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sofia rinaLdi Providence Day School freshman cheerleader Sofia Rinaldi has been named the Carefree Boat Club Rising Star of the Week. The 14 year old daughter of Mariangela and Michael Rinaldi started cheering in the seventh grade and has worked hard to become the very best cheerleader she can be ever since. Sofia enjoys developing new skills to help add to the Chargers performances at football games and other events.

“I really love flying, especially because my stunt group is so strong, so we can do really cool stunts. I have complete trust in them. My favorite part is probably at games when we do baskets, especially when we do it with this cheer called “Four

More More” that all the students yell back at us. I get thrown so high up, it feels like I’m flying. Putting together and performing the pep rally routine was also really excit-ing because we got to show off our coolest skills in front of the entire school.”

Inside the classroom Sofia is a straight A Student and works hard to find challeng-ing classes. She also is active in community service through blood drives and the Novant Health Volunteering Club. Sofia is in her seventh year of Girl Scouts and has completed the highest awards for her age group. She is set to begin work on a 100 hour project to earn her Gold Award.

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Charlotte Catholic High School junior volleyball player Emma Ellis has been named the winner of the Community Heroes Award. The 16 year old daughter of Casey and Denise Ellis in addition to being an asset to the community is one of the top vol-leyball players in the area. She recently made a verbal commitment to attend Purdue University on a volleyball scholarship. Emma plays the position of Middle/Outside Hitter.

An accomplished player, Emma won the Gold Medal at USA Volleyball High Performance event and she has trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Her conversion from gymnastics to volleyball came after eight years of gymnastics train-ing. Her coaches told her she was going to be too tall for gymnastics, leading her to volleyball. The decision proved to be correct for Emma.

Inside the classroom Emma is an excellent student with a 4.14 grade point average. She is enrolled in Honors and AP classes at Charlotte Catholic.

Emma enjoys helping others in the community. “I go to Carmel Middle School and help out with special needs students, and I just recently started doing Special Olympics

with them. I also help out at the Humane Society whenever I have free time. I spend time with the animals, clean cages, and help with anything that is needed.”

Congratulations to Emma Ellis for being named the winner of the Community Heroes Award.

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The Community House Middle School Volleyball Team

Front Row: (L-R) Marissa Attanasio, Avery Counts, Mckenna Sheehy, Gianna Dejulio, Sarah Ransom, Addison JenkinsBack Row: (L-R) Coach Kosik, Brooke Pauly, Reese Yankee, Alexis Shelton, Torrie Phelps, Fabiana De La Rosa, Kailey Keough, Coach Buddo

The Community House Middle School Softball Team

Front Row: (L-R) Cameron Sikora, Ada Ortiz, Allison Martinko, Raina Rajkumar, Maddie Christensen, Savannah Campbell Back Row: (L-R) Head Coach Tiffany Carter, HS Assistant Coach Anna Gantt, Briana Motrynczuk, Peryn Johnson, Arya Gupta, Tori Jarrett, Grace McKee, HS Assistant Coach Alexi Markle, Assistant Coach Erica FletcherNot Pictured: Assistant Coach McKenzie Clark

“We won Maverick Classic Varsity competition and were named the Grand Champion the past three years. Last year, our Varsity team won the NCHSAA State Championship.”

When asked to list her top cheer skill, Lauren says it’s a round-off back spring, in a full tumbling pass, something she does in the competition routine. Lauren practices year round to be the very best cheer athlete she can be.

Lauren also works hard in the classroom, recording mostly A grades and she is enrolled in AP and Honors classes at Charlotte Catholic. She hopes to possibly cheer in college and has attended several cheer prep clinics at NC State and Clemson.

Lauren is also active in her community, she earned the President’s Volun-teer Service Award (volunteering at least 100 hours within 12 months) receiv-ing the Gold level during her freshman and sophomore years and the Bronze level during her junior year. She has also been involved with the Ronald McDonald House and with coaching younger cheer teams.

The South Charlotte Sports Report congratulates Lauren on a job well done and we wish her the very best in closing out her high school career at Charlotte Catholic.

LAUREN CHAVERIN Continued from front page

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The Sun Valley Middle School 6th Grade Cheer Team

Front Row: (L-R) Aubree Elrod, Anysia Chambers, Agatha Mikeal, Olivia Villanueva, Mia Mohr, Ella-Grace Dalmai, Hannah BahasuanBack Row: (L-R) Erin Shirhall, Tyler Gautreaux, Eva Mcalister, Maddy Bird, Katie Dodson, Megan Dilena, Kenady Anderson

The Sun Valley Middle School 7th Grade Cheer Team

Front Row: (L-R) Anna Haney, Ashlyn Turner, Aly Valentin, Hannah Forness, Amylinn Ince, Sophia Schuller, Ava Dubisz, Lexi Cartwright, Shannon McGrathBack Row: (L-R) Coach Ginger Lunsford, Jordyn Keegan, Katelyn Ogilvie, Zoe Miller, Callee Conley, Madison Collins, Ashley Collins, Alyssa Scaramell, Katie Lamorgese, Natalie Lunsford, Emily SmithNot pictured: Ally English

The Sun Valley Middle School 4th/5th Grade Cheer Team

Front Row: (L-R) Bridgette Henry, Tyler Harrell, Jaeda Heuchert, Neena EllisBack Row: (L-R) Leonna Crawford, BreAnna Henry, London John, Marissa Helms, Sophie Darnell, Summer Eberhardt

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The Jay M. Robinson Middle School Football Team Front Row: (L-R) Logan McIlveen, Luis Romero, Mason Bryant, Jordan Davis, Cole Billings, Mario Zaconet, Elliot Betz, Justin Cruz-Batista, Carter Suozzi, Collin McDougallMiddle Row: (L-R) Ben Baker, Luke Bailey, Eli Watson, Jack Curtis, Ryan Curry, Blake Henninger, Emerson Monbarren, Zain Tutah, Caden Minniti, Ryan Bloomingburg, Chris DavisBack Row: (L-R) Coach Beyer, Noah Mackey, Jacob Gilley, Nick Horton, Marc Tomljanovic, Andrew Hurd, Corey Levinson, Khari Rush, Coach Lash, Coach GowinNot Pictured: Luigi Pagan-Ongay, Kenneth Vauls