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On February 5th, 2011, The 4th An-nual Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove League Dinner, hosted by Carolinas Baseball Center and The South Char-lotte Sports Report will be held at the 50,000 square foot Carolinas Baseball Center. This first class evening of en-tertainment will celebrate the growth of youth baseball and softball in the Greater Charlotte Community.

What started as a dream for Tripp Roakes, the Founder and President of South Charlotte Sports Report turned into reality with guidance and sup-port from Jeff Schaefer, Founder of Carolinas Baseball Center. The two combined forces to host the inaugural Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner in January 2008.

Year one found 180 baseball and softball enthusiasts gathered inside the original Carolinas Baseball Cen-ter on Westinghouse Blvd. The crowd grew to 330 guests in 2009 and then reached 445 baseball and softball fans

last January. The 2011 event is expect-ed to sell out with a crowd of over 500 guests.

We are honored to bring one of the most successful baseball minds Charlotte has ever met back to town this year. Coach Mike Shildt from the St. Louis Cardinals will deliver the keynote address for the 2011 Awards Dinner. Shildt, a Charlotte native and winner of the 2010 Lou Pressuti Award for contributions to Charlotte baseball serves as the Director of The St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training Facility in Jupiter, FL. He also serves as the manager of the Johnson City Cardinals, a St. Louis minor league af-filiate team.

Over the final few weeks of the 2010 season, Mike was part of the major league coaching staff for Tony LaRussa. He spent time on the field with the Cardinals and participated in the final games of the season from in-side the Cardinals dugout Shildt grew

up around baseball, hanging out with The Charlotte O’s at the old Crockett Park where his mother Lib served as office manager.

Coach Shildt will return home to deliver a powerful message to the baseball players and their families in the community. In addition to Coach Shildt, many other current and for-mer major league baseball players are expected to attend the 2011 Greater Charlotte Area Hot Stove Dinner.

See HOT STOVE, Page 13

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Charlotte Latin Volleyball Coach Suzie Pignetti has established an amazing tradition of success in her sport. Last week, the Hawks captured their 7th consecutive state champi-onship. The victory over Cary Academy gave Coach Pignetti her 13th overall state champi-onship (six at Charlotte Country Day.) Like all previous titles, her team had to work hard and come together as one before becoming a champion. One of the key components to this season came from Coach Pignetti’s challenge to the team to develop a list of core values.

“Each of our 15 players selected one value that she thought was particularly important to the team,” said Pignetti. “We ended our last practice of the season with each player getting up in front of the group and telling the rest of the team why they thought their core value was so necessary if our team was going to succeed. I surprised the team by presenting tee shirts for the players to wear which had their value on the back instead of their name.”

After a season of hard work, the belief in those core values came in handy in the final pursuit of the state championship.

The 31-3 record didn’t just happen for the Hawks. The hard work began the

week after school ended in June with sum-mer workouts three days a week. The week before the season officially began in August, the team participated in a rigorous four day team camp designed to provide a solid foun-dation in the basic volleyball skills.

Once the season began, the three senior captains; Delaney Dalton, Morgan Henry and Charlotte Magee went to work guiding their teammates. Along with four other seniors, the group set a practice environment where competition was the key to push everyone to reach for excellence. A key moment in the pursuit of excellence came early in the sea-son when the team was faced with adversity.

“One moment that we will always remem-ber happened on September 14 on the day of our first conference match vs. Char-lotte Christian,” said Pignetti. “We learned at 4:00 pm after school, that our key outside hitter, Eve Davis, had been diagnosed with a concussion. Needless to say, volleyball was not the most important thing for our team or our players as the only thing that mattered to us was Eve’s condition. We lost to Christian that day 1-3.”

See LATIN VOLLEYBALL, Page 9

CORE VALUES HELP LEAD LATIN TO 7TH STRAIGHT TITLECoach Mike Shildt

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SPORTS SHOULD NEVER BE FIRST

“Will he still get to play in the game?” Amazingly, I have seen this question asked by many different people, media members included over the last few months following a serious crime or other youthful indiscretion. The question seems to be more important than ask-ing about the person the crime was committed against or the outcome of the innocent people involved. Maybe I am just getting old or maybe society has truly changed, but I come from the school of thought that in times like these, there is no question to be asked on whether the person will get to play in their next game.

While this story has taken on a local flavor a couple of times over the last few months, it’s not just a local problem. We have seen this on all levels of play, from high school to college to the professional ranks. On the high school and college front, we need to remember, sports are a privi-lege, if you can’t follow the rules and stay out of trouble, then you don’t need to be rewarded by having the opportunity to play in the next big game.

All high school and college coaches, athletic directors, principals, superinten-dents and chancellors must remember the true mission of education and the role that athletics plays in the overall development of productive citizens. We should never compromise the commitment to education and look the other way when crimes occur, grades plummet or behavior endangers innocent people. The South Charlotte Sports Report believes in the concept of Student-Athlete, with an emphasis on Student first. We actively search for student athletes that are committed to successful grades, helping others, becoming positive role models in the community and pursuing excellence on the field of play. We are fortunate in South Charlotte to have tens of thousands of student-ath-letes that strive to reach these four goals. We salute each and every one of you for doing your job. Maybe we can get back to the day where the first question is different than the one being asked now.

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Teams from the Halloween Bash 12U fast pitch softball tournament gather for a photo. Area teams from Pineville, Charlotte and Matthews battled in an all-day event at Jack Hughes Park in Pineville.

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BAILEY STEWARTSeventeen year old Bailey Stewart has been named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week. Bailey, the daughter of Dean and Karen Stewart, was named to the MAC All-Conference Team for Women’s Volleyball last week. Bailey, a co-captain, plays the position of setter for Covenant Day School. Her duties include calling the plays and if the pass permits, executing it. Bailey is also a member of the Carolina Juniors Volleyball Club. She has played for this organiza-tion since 8th grade. She is also a member of the Covenant Day School Track Team. Bailey runs the 100 and 300 meter hurdles as well as all the sprint races. Her track resume includes a couple of top five finishes in the state championship track meet. Bailey is an excellent student with a challenging

schedule of AP and Honors classes. She serves as the Senior Class Vice President, Vice President of the BETA Club and as a member of the Ambassadors Program. Congratulations to Bailey Stewart for being named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.

KOLLY OGARMarvin Ridge High School senior running

back Kolly Ogar has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week. Kolly is the son of Comfort and Ichire Ogar. Last year, the 18 year old football player became the first running back in Marvin Ridge history to rush for over 1,000 yards. Kolly scored 11 touchdowns and also earned all-conference honors with his efforts. Last Friday night, Kolly ran for 154 yards on 14 carries helping the Mav-ericks to another victory.

Kolly has also found great success inside the

classroom at Marvin Ridge. He carries a strong 4.4 grade point average and has received many awards for academic excellence including an Academic Bar. Kolly hopes to attend Vanderbilt University next year, where he does not plan to play football.

Congratulations to Kolly Ogar for being

named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.

Members of the Covenant Day School Volleyball Team await the start of a match. The Lions enjoyed a successful regular season with a 21-5 record.

The Providence Panthers celebrate a Southwestern 4A Conference Volleyball Championship under Coach Karen Bradbury. The Panthers entered into the NCHSAA State Championship with a # 1 seed.

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Marvin Ridge Middle School football player Jackson VanSickle has been a true Ironman for his team this fall. The eighth grader has played kicker, wide receiver and cornerback, starting at all three positions. While playing well at each spot, Jackson has truly excelled as a kicker and he has been named a finalists for the US Army 8th Grade All-American Bowl.

Tell me about your football season?“We ended the year with a 3-4 record but I don’t think that really reflects the season we had. Most of those

losses were very close games. Every-one on our team worked hard and never gave up so we were always in every game. Personally, this was a great season for me. In addition to playing kicker, my coaches gave me the opportunity to play both sides of the ball. I got to start at wide receiver and cornerback.”

When did you start to kick a football and what led you down that path?“My dream has always been to be a professional kicker. I started kicking when I was around 8 or 9 years old. The only thing I had to kick with then was a cone (with the top cut off) and a rubber football. Every weekend I would go to the field and kick. When I entered sixth grade the kicker for the Marvin Ridge High School (Jordan Day) introduced me to kicking coach Mike Stricker. From that day on he has helped me throughout my middle school career to get where I am today. I’ve really learned a lot from him.”

What is your comfort zone for kicking distance on field goals? “I feel live (in a game) I could com-fortably kick 35 yards. In practice I’ve hit them from 40-42 yards. I work on consistency as much as dis-tance. Both are equally important.”

Do you have a certain routine or any superstitions?“I don’t really have any superstitions, but I do have a game day routine. The morning of a game I always go to the field early to kick. My brother kicks for the sixth grade team so sometimes I will go kick with him. Twenty minutes before our team is supposed to arrive at the field I start my stretching so I will be loose. The other thing I do is I always pray before I step on the field.”

What do you consider your top three athletic accomplishments? “I’m kind of young to have had many big accomplishments. I hope the best are to come, but for now the top ones would be: 1) A kick-off I had this sea-son against Holy Trinity that landed on the one-yard line. 2) Kicking two recovered on-side kicks in the playoff game against Sun Valley 3) Being a finalist for the US Army 8th Grade All-American Bowl. If I am lucky enough to make the team that will be my biggest accomplishment so far!”

Do you have any experience in soccer?“In addition to playing football I also play soccer for Charlotte Soccer Academy. I’ve been playing soccer since I was really young and I think it has helped me be a better football player. I really love both sports. When I play football I still wear soc-cer cleats because I hate kicking in

football shoes. When I started playing football in sixth grade I had no experience at all but Coach Ray Colonna decided to give me a chance. He and Coach Brian Stablein spent a lot of time working with me to teach me how to play wide receiver. Our defensive coach, Steve Cannali, also spent a lot of time teaching me how to play cornerback. I have learned so much from all of them and really appreci-ate what they’ve done for me. Our special teams coach, Jeff Rosebor-ough worked all of the time with me and our holder (Turner Schwartz) and snapper (Hunter Colonna) to make sure we have a great rhythm together.”

How well do you perform in the classroom? “I am on the A/B Honor Roll at school. As much as I like working on the field I know school is very im-portant too. I play both soccer and football in the fall so I have to be very disciplined about using my time at home to get my homework done. As far as charity work goes, last year a couple of my friends and I collected used soccer equipment for kids who don’t have any. My family and I also help out a family in Charlotte each year at Christmas. We save up our money and then get them a tree and some presents.”

BEYOND THE FIELD WITH JACKSON VANSICKLE

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The Marvin Ridge High School Football Locker Room is filled with juniors and seniors. Right in the middle of the older players stands ninth grader Jacob Henderson. The run-ning back / kick returner has been a valuable asset to the Mavericks this season. He has fit right in with the team and given his all to help the team build a winning record. The son of Jim and Heather Henderson has a bright future on the football field.

How has your season been so far this year at Marvin Ridge? “It has been a great learning experience. The coaches and upper-classman have taught me a lot and have helped me to be able to play at this level. It’s motivating to play on Friday nights in front of all of our fans.”

How has the experience been of being a ninth grader on the varsity football team? “It’s a big jump to varsity and I am learning new things every week. Expec-tations are high no matter what class you are in so I just try to prepare and perform the best I can. My coaches and teammates have been great.”

How far can this team go in the playoffs and what does it have to improve on to reach that goal?“This team can go all the way. We have to work on capitalizing on scoring opportunities and playing with emotion.” What are your top three athletic accomplishments?“My top three accomplishments are; winning back to back Union County Middle School Baseball Championships (2009, 2010), winning the 6th grade Union County Middle School Football Championship and being able to play a role on the Marvin Ridge Varsity Football Team.”

Do you play any other sports? “Yes, I play baseball. I played on the middle school team the past 3 years. I plan on trying out for the high school team this spring. The past couple of summers I have played for Stealth travel team. The positions I played are CF, SS, and Pitcher. I was able to play up with the showcase team in some tournaments this past summer with Coach Gardiner.” Where would you like to attend college and do you hope to play football?“I would love to play college ball. I would like to look at South Carolina or Alabama because of their strong football programs and legacies. You have to dream big!” What is one fact that people would find interesting about you?“I have no choice but to be a Purdue fan since 11 of my family members graduated from there!” How well do you perform in the classroom? “I take honors classes and have all A’s on my report card. I am also a mem-ber of the DECA and FCA clubs.”

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Instead of falling under the adver-sity, the team rebounded and moved forward while Eve improved enough to return to the court.

As the regular season ended and the state championship began, Latin was playing a very high level of volley-ball. In the finals, they met Cary Acad-emy, the number 1 seeded team. After losing the first set 26-24, the Hawks took a deep breath and rebounded to

win three straight games and the title. Eve Davis played extremely well and recorded her career high of 30 kills in the match. Delaney Dalton stepped up her play and delivered 43 assists, also a career high. To close out the match, the Hawks registered 54 kids, 116 digs, 6 aces and 14 blocks. Their performance allowed Charlotte Latin to bring home the gold for the seventh consecutive season!

So how does this amazing team continue to win year after year? Coach Pignetti says;

“I think what we try to develop is a lot of individual commitment within the team concept. We try to develop a tightly knit family; it has a lot to do with being close. We know that every-one is there for each other. Knowing that you have help on the court, that no one is alone, puts all at ease. We talk to our players about the tradition of volleyball at Charlotte Latin and the great players who have come before them. How they all pursued a dream and how it’s always important for the present players to try to play as hard as they can and do their best.”

“One of the biggest things we stress all season long is the importance of the “journey” which stresses a lot of determination, hard work, desire, re-sponsibility, heart and especially love all along the way.”

“Finally, we stress that at the core of every successful team is its ability to fight, not one or two players but all of them. I think we wear a lot of teams down by outlasting them down the stretch. The competition we that ex-its in practice prepares us well for the competition we face in our matches.”

This magic formula has proved to

work well for Coach Pignetti over her amazing career. Her dedication to her players is truly inspirational to wit-ness. The South Charlotte Sports Re-port salutes The Charlotte Latin Vol-leyball Team for their championship! Great work ladies!

CHARLOTTE LATIN VOLLEYBALL

1 Delaney Dalton 2 Mattie Gainer 3 Ellison Peters 4 Eliza Karp 5 Dominique Pearson 6 Emma Price 7 Eve Davis 8 Madison Pulliam 10 Shema’n Fullwood 12 Ashley Finke 13 Charlotte Magee 14 Morgan Henry 16 Amma Okwara 17 Emily Usher 18 Kellie Williams

Head Coach: Suzie PignettiAssistants: Amy Zinn, Ellen KazuraScorer: Craig Summerville Libero Tracker Candice UsherStatistician: David Carson

LATIN VOLLEYBALLContinued from front page

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Winning a state championship in doubles tennis last fall was so much for for sisters McKenna and Kalli Karas that they decided to do it twice! This past weekend the dynamic tennis players from Cuthbertson High School successfully defended their North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A State Cham-pionship. The daughters of Steve and Andrea Karas defeated Salisbury’s Joy Loeblein and Erika Nelson in the state finals, 3-6, 6-4, 6-0, after both teams had won morning semifinals in straight sets. The Karas sisters lost only four games in four sets in its two Friday victories.

The sisters have been playing competitive tennis for five years. Both started out with lessons once a week and as they began to fall in love with the sport, they started playing in more tournaments. As soon as younger sister Kalli entered into high school, the two began to play doubles together. At the end of their first year of high school play, McKenna, 17, and Kalli, 15, marched all the way to a very surprising state doubles championship. The victory gave Cuthbertson their first ever state championship in any sport, a title that can never be taken away from the young tennis players.

A key to their success has to be the tight friendship they enjoy. Both girls state;

“If we’re not having fun, we don’t play well. Also, success as sisters means supporting each other on the court and being connected. We’re best friends off the court and on the court we’re each other’s coach and motivation. If we see the other getting stressed out we crack an inside joke or say a few movie quotes. We’re known to be sort of silly sometimes.”

That silliness serves the pair well when face with adversity on the court. In a stressful moment, they two confess to qouting Leonardo DiCaprio movies in the middle of a match. They also admit to having to have Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids and granola bars before matches. Quite an interesting combination!

Reflecting on the most recent state championship, each sister had their own thoughts.

McKenna says, “Last year we didn’t expect to win at all so it was a huge sur-prise. This year, there was a lot of pressure to repeat and it was a huge amount of satisfaction. This year was sad though, I cried when I hit the last shot because I knew I was going to miss playing doubles with my sister.”

Kalli added, “After winning states I was so proud of the way Kenna and I played. Winning states again is a huge honor and a memory I will always cherish with my sister.”

Next up for this dynamic duo will be focusing on school work and preparing for the future. McKenna wants to work hard on being admitted to a “good” col-lege. Kalli, with two more years to play in high school, wants to come back next year and attempt to win a singles state championship.

In addition to being two time state champions, both are champions in the classroom. McKenna has a 4.5 grade point average and is enrolled in AP classes. She also finds time to swim well enough to make it to the state championship meet. Kalli carries a 4.6 grade point average in all honors classes and she is a member of the Beta Club and SADD But True Club.

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“My coach, Leslie Berens has really taught me and encouraged me to love swimming.”

Karley was part of the winning 11/12 year old girls medley relay team in the Division 1 All Star Swim Meet this past summer. She swam the backstroke for the Olde Georgetowne Dolphins. Karley also began swimming at SwimMac two years ago. She is a member of the Silver group and she works out five days a week for two hours per day. Her goal this season is to record an “A” time and to continue to improve at the sport.

Karley is an honors student at South Charlotte Middle School. She plays the flute in the 7th grade band. Away from school, Karley enjoys playing the piano and participating in her church youth group at St. Stephens. She enjoys walk-a-thons for charities and also helping with Children’s Home Ministry and Operation Christmas Child. Karley and a close friend have teamed up the past two summers to run a two week backyard camp for 10-15 children. The camp activities include crafts, exercising and water games for children ages 4-8.

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Charlotte Catholic High School senior cross country runner Jamie Carter is in the midst of an outstanding senior season. The 18 year old son of Jay and Anne Carter is exploring his col-lege options while closing out his final high school cross country season.

When did you start running and what led you to begin?“I started running when I was in eighth grade. I had played football for three years and on my third year I began to run with the cross coun-try team for fun with my friend Alex Bonn (one of our current top 5 mem-bers) I liked the atmosphere cross country practices and meets had and

decided to run spring track instead of playing rugby. From then on, I was hooked. I think it is in my genes: my grandfather, father and sister were runners too.

Do you also run track in the win-ter and spring? “Yes, I run both winter track and spring track. I run the 1600, 3200, and the 4x800. My personal bests for the 1600 and 3200 are 4:46 and 10:29.”

What do you consider your top three running accomplish-ments?“My top three running accomplish-ments would have to be making All Region my junior year, placing 7th in Wendy’s Invitational this year, and third, my personal best 5k.”

How has your success been this fall? “This season I have been able to shave almost 40 seconds off of my personal best 5k time from last year. My current PR a 16:27.”

What goals do you have for your future running career?“I am looking into the possibility of running in college. If I don’t do that, I definitely plan on joining a running club. I also would like to train for and run in marathons when I am older.”

Do you have a favorite brand of shoe to run in and why?“Mizuno. I like them for the type of training I do. They are heavier than some of the other shoes I have used, which I like because when I run in races, my spikes feel even lighter. The only down side however is that rocks tend to get stuck in the heel.”

Describe your typical week of practice?“This year, the team has focused more than ever on upper body strength and core strength. We do hundreds of pushups and sit-ups in practice each week. Our training schedule looks something like this:

Mondays we usually have a hard workout day. This is where we either run mile repeats, hill repeats, or 5-6 mile repeats, along with pushups and sit-ups in-between. Tuesdays are recovery days with a long run of 8-10 miles.

Wednesdays are another hard day. We may have a tempo run and lots of pushups, sit-ups and pull-ups at the end of the run. Thursdays are recovery days and we run 6-7 miles. Fridays are usually the easiest train-ing days because we either have a race or a long run on Saturdays. Saturdays are usually race days. On off weeks, we’ll run 9 or 10 miles.”

What is the longest race you have ever participated in?“The longest race I have officially participated in is the SouthPark Turkey Trot 8k, which I have run several times. My best time--so far--is 29:28. I did run the second-half of the Virginia Beach Marathon in 2009. My sister, Mary Anne-who also ran at Charlotte Catholic-was running her first marathon and I joined her and we ran the last 13 miles together.”

How do you perform in school? “My grades are pretty good—above a B average. Besides participating in three varsity sports, I am one of the founders of the “Jerkin” club, where we practice the new type of dancing called “Jerkin”. I have also partici-pated as a leader for several of our school retreats. I am a Senior Cap-tain of the Charlotte Catholic Cross Country Team.”

Are there any other interest-ing facts about you that readers would find interesting?“I recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and remain active with Boy Scouts of America troop 162 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. I enjoy participating in most outdoor activi-ties like backpacking, hiking, hunt-ing, playing Ultimate Frisbee. I also enjoy listening to most any kind of music.”

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The draw of the university founded by Thomas Jefferson proved to be enough for winning the ser-vices of Cuthbertson High School baseball player Cameron Tekker. The junior baseball playing son of Brett and Melanie Tekker has given his verbal com-mitment to The University of Virginia. With a 91 mph fastball. Cameron’s stock has risen over the last few years, leading to the opportunity to pitch in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Cameron has built a very impressive resume over the last few seasons. He has been selected to play in the Battle of the Border All Star Showcase, the State Games of North Carolina and the 2010 Team One South Showcase. At each of these events and all along the showcase baseball trail, Cameron was able to perform on a high level and earn many college of-

fers. The colleges that offered opportunities were, Appalachian State, UNC Greensboro and many oth-ers. Cameron had also pitched for UNC Chapel Hill and Tennessee on the same weekend he made his commitment to the Cavaliers.

Cameron also found great success this past high school season. He led Cuthbertson to the third round of the North Carolina 2A State Playoffs in their first year of existence. The Cuthbertson experience was very rewarding and memorable for Cameron.

“Last season at Cuthbertson was incredible. No seniors and a small number of guys came together to form a brand new team. It was really something how we all jelled together as one team. Coach Lit-tle told us not to come on the field with any of our Weddington, Marvin Ridge, or Parkwood colors. We were now Cuthbertson. When I tell you that we came together as a team, we really did. The team went 23 - 4, winning the Spring Break Tournament in Stanley (took the Championship game over Mal-lard Creek) and then won the Rocky River 2A Con-ference Tournament. We went to the third round of the State playoffs, where the ride ended. Going for-ward we’re really strong in every position, and we’re like a family that builds each other up. We can’t wait until the 2011 season.”

With two more years to make memories at Cuth-berston, the future certainly looks bright. The op-portunity to commit early to Virginia was simply too good to pass up.

“For the longest time, UVA had always been in my top 5 schools. I first heard from UVA after the WWBA Perfect Game in Fort Myers, FL. Before that, I was sending them information on myself and my schedule. They asked that I come up and have a visit during alumni weekend. It was everything I had expected and more. The coaches were outstand-ing and Coach O’Connor sat with my family and me for a little while in the stands during the Orange and Blue World Series on Friday Night. Coach Kuhn, the assistant and pitching coach, took us around the campus and it was beautiful. I had the opportuni-ty to spend some time with the players and talk to them about what it’s like to play and attend school there. Later that afternoon we were back with Coach

O’Connor, where I was lucky to be offered a really nice scholarship. This is an incredible academic school with one of the top 5 D1 baseball programs in the the nation! It was a lot to think about. Aca-demics, trust in the coaching staff and development played a big part in my selecting UVA.”

Cameron carries a 3.5 grade point average after two years of high school and he is excited about pre-paring for the challenge of UVA.

As with most players in this position, there are a lot of folks to be thanked for their help along the way. Cameron wanted to send out a few thank you’s.

“I’m hoping I didn’t miss anybody from my an-swers above. My parents and brother, Grant, have always been supportive, and have encouraged me, especially when I’ve had to work through a slump. I could go back and thank coaches from Indiana, Texas and South Carolina. After moving to North Carolina, Mr. Tim Morrison, my little league coach at WCWAA and teammate Preston Morrison’s dad, drafted me after a terrible try-out, and I’ll always be thankful to him for taking a chance on me. I will al-ways have to thank the Hill Family and coaches from On Deck and Coach Don Hutchins from The South Charlotte Panthers.”

“As I said before, Coach Travis Little from Cuth-bertson has given me the tools I need to make it to the next phase of baseball. Coach Little’s beliefs as a person and as a friend have also guided and helped shape who I am as a person, both on and off the field. I also feel fortunate to have played with so many great players from this area. I’ve learned a lot from my these guys and value their friendships. My parents have always told me that God puts us where he wants us to be and places people in our lives for a purpose, and that we grow and are shaped by those relationships. I’m thankful that I’ve met and gotten to know so many good people in my life.”

The South Charlotte Sports Report congratulates Cameron Tekker for achieving the opportunity to play college baseball on the highest level. With two more years of high school play to prepare, we have no doubt that Cameron will continue to improve.

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auctions for sports memorabilia and other exciting locally donated items will be held.

As part of the awards dinner, a college scholarship award will be pre-sented to the top scholar athletes.

We would like to invite the Greater Charlotte community to join us for a night of baseball on February 5th, 2011. With a new approach to the 2011 event, both new and veteran guests will enjoy the ticket pricing structure and lineup for the evening. Tickets to the 2011 Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner are only $40 for adults and $35 for students. Reserved group tables for eight are available for only $400 and include a special VIP guest at the ta-ble. A new Family Four Pack is being offered for early ticket purchases this year and included two adult and two student tickets for only $135.

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Carolinas Baseball Center (CBC) announced today their growth and expansion plans for next year. Over the next 12 months CBC will be designing developing and building a new state-of-the-art training complex in South Charlotte to include indoor and outdoor practice fields, training facilities, multi-sport use and enhanced player development programs. In addition, progress is already being made toward opening satellite facilities in the Northwest corridor of Charlotte, as well as into Southern Virginia.

“We have traveled around the country over the past year visiting other training facilities and learning from them. We have our architects and designers taking the best ideas and implementations and combining them to allow us to build a training facility that will be un-matched in the country” said Todd Hines, CEO.

Co-Founder Jeff Schaefer added “CBC was built on a reputation for the development of baseball players of all ages and at all levels. We help the kids go from play-ing baseball to becoming baseball players. Our plans for expansion through-out the region will allow us to truly become a nationally recognized organization that consistently does what is right for the kids.”

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