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With medals draped around their necks, the Charlotte Latin Hawks embraced each other, high-fived and smiled. As his track and field teammates celebrated their state championship title, senior middle-distance runner Michael Grace stepped away from the commotion to congratulate his competitors on their solid efforts. Actions such as these show why the son of Mike and Suzie Grace was a worthy recipient of the Sportsmanship Award at the Hawk-spy Awards, an annual ceremony honoring student-athletes at Charlotte Latin School on May 24.

The Sportsmanship Award is only one of the nu-merous academic and athletic accolades that Mi-chael has accumulated over his 17 years. In the fall Michael will attend Yale University, where he plans to study engineering and walk on the track and field team.

When one takes into account his estimated 4.7 overall GPA, it is no wonder why Michael is proud of his high school academic career. Michael won a de-partmental award for top math student in his senior class and was inducted into the Cum Laude Society his junior year. He also is an AP Scholar with Dis-tinction and a National Merit Finalist.

Michael’s performances in the recent NCISAA 3A state track and field meet are just as impressive as his intellectual achievements. He won the indi-vidual state title in the 800-meter run, breaking the school record with his time of 1:56.66. As anchor of the 4x800 meter relay, he moved his team from sixth place to third to break the school record he had helped set in 2010. Additionally, he anchored the 4x400 meter relay team to a second-place finish, se-curing Latin’s state championship title.

Latin track coach Mike Weiss said that Michael is not only a talented athlete but also that he is tough and smart.

“He has the ability to assess each race and utilize his strengths,” Weiss said. “On several occasions, including his 800-meter state championship, I’ve seen him position himself perfectly behind the lead runner right at the 200 meter mark, and then utilize a devastating kick to win. This is a lot harder to do than he makes it look.”

In addition to earning All-State honors and the team MVP for track, Michael was named an Aca-demic All-American and All-State player for soccer, in which he has participated for 14 years.

While many of his track teammates competed in cross country in the fall, Michael played midfielder and defender for the varsity soccer team for four years.

“Not running cross country made me feel at times like I was a less experienced and able runner than some of my competitors in the state,” Michael said. “I was able to overcome that through my training and getting my mind in the right place.”

Weiss said he was pleasantly surprised by Mi-chael’s success as a one-season runner.

“I’m struck by the fact that he has matched up with all of the elite male distance and middle dis-tance athletes in our state classification, most of whom compete in cross country and track, and who have year-round mileage in their legs,” Weiss said. “Michael is a multi-sport athlete, an excellent soccer player, who is just beginning to discover what he can

do in running.”Michael said he would like to thank his soccer

and track coaches at Latin for helping him to suc-ceed in his sports career.

“Without Coach [Lee] Horton and Coach [Mitch] Sanford, my soccer career would not have reached the level it did,” Michael said. “Coach Mac (Larry McNulty) and Coach Weiss were amazing for me on the track team, and my personal trainer, Jay Tolar, helped me get that extra edge to get my times down to where they were.

“I started the season with pretty modest times, but my coaching staff did an incredible job of prepar-ing me to peak at the conference and state meets.”

Recalling his favorite running memory from the state meet junior year, Michael said that he “will miss the familial atmosphere that accompanies team sports at Latin.”

“I was on two relays (4x800 and 4x400) [in 2010] with some really good friends, and to place very strongly with school record times with those guys was a feeling I will never forget,” Michael said.

“Both the track teams and the soccer teams I was a part of developed the dynamic that we would sup-port each other and have each other’s backs in any situation, and sports is one of just a few areas of life where that feeling can be found,” he said.

Michael credits his father for encouraging him to put forth his best effort in his endeavors.

“He told me that if I was going to do something, I should do it as well as I can,” Michael said. “His ad-vice was in the back of my mind every time I showed up for track practice. I figured that if I was going to do a workout, I wouldn’t get anything out of it if I didn’t go all out.”

If Michael continues to go all out, his future looks bright, Weiss said.

“In the wake of his recent success, he is very seri-ous about trying to run at Yale, and I am certain he will make it, especially as he steps up his endurance training,” Weiss said. “He has the physical tools and mental fortitude to run in Division I. I fully expect to see him put up some big-time numbers in collegiate track.”

The South Charlotte Sports Report congratulates Michael on his academic and athletic achievements and wishes him the best of luck at Yale this fall!

LATIN HAWK MICHAEL GRACE SOARS TO YALE Written by Ashley Miess, Charlotte Latin School Class of 2009

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SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORTCovering the Active Children and Families of Our Community

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NEWSFLASH! Not all college coaches send text messages and Facebook. Believe it or not, many still send emails and letters to prospective student athletes. Over the last few months I have become increasingly aware of how many stu-dent-athletes give out their email address and then only check it once a month or even less. Ask yourself what a coach is thinking when you don’t respond back to their emails or you take three weeks to respond. Trust me, that coach has probably removed you from their list and they have taken your lack of a reply as a sign that you aren’t interested in the school. Let me share some advice for all high school students. These items apply whether you plan to play a sport or not in college.

Develop a generic email address (yourname@hotmail.com) and share the email and password with your parents. Ask them to help you keep an eye on the email address.

Do NOT use a silly email address. I have seen student athletes with an email address that shows their love for different colleges than the one that is recruiting them.

Make sure you or your parents check the email address every day.

Use spell check in your email replies.

Always thank the coach and open the reply by addressing them with respect.

Don’t overload the coaches with your reply. Stay on point at all times, you aren’t the only person they are emailing with.

Take down any compromising photos on Facebook. It only takes one photo or negative image to ruin the chance at a college scholarship. Also refrain from using foul language on Facebook. You may think you have all your privacy settings just right, but trust me, you don’t.

Remember that at all times you are selling yourself. Be impressive and work hard to achieve your goals. Don’t let your love of texting and Facebook prevent you from reaching the top. Good Luck as you continue your pursuit of a college scholarship opportunity.

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June 15-17 Volleyball Camp The number one volleyball camp in the area is led by two of the very best coaches in North Carolina, Zoe Bell (Ardrey Kell) and Karen Bradbury (Providence) The coaches share their wealth of knowledge with the campers in a fun, yet demanding three day volleyball camp. This camp sells out every year and only 9 spaces remain in the 2011 Summer Camp. Learn from the very best teachers in the area! (Ardrey Kell High School, Camp 1 - 1:00pm-4:30pm, Camp 2, 5:00pm-8:30pm)

June 20-23 Basketball Camp Ardrey Kell High School Head Basketball Coach Mike Craft leads campers through an exciting week of basketball camp. Boys and Girls will learn from Coach Craft and other area coaches at the beautiful Ardrey Kell High School Gymnasium. The camp is open to campers ages 5-14 with the older campers participating in our Basketball Academy to prepare for middle school and high school play. The younger campers will work on ball handling, shooting, defense, team play and most importantly they will have FUN! (Ardrey Kell High School, 9:00am-12:00pm)

June 27-30 Baseball & Softball Camp The South Charlotte Sports Report Baseball and Softball Camp will be held at Olde Providence Elementary School during the last week of June. Our team of professional instructors will lead baseball and softball players through a week of fundamental drills designed to improve hitting, defense, pitching and base running. We welcome all campers ages 5-13 to join us at the ballpark for a FUN week of baseball and softball! (Olde Providence Elementary, 9:00am-12:00pm)

July 25-28 Football Camp South Mecklenburg High School Football Coach James Martin returns for another year of our exciting football camp. The camp is positioned to prepare the players for the start of the football season with a strong emphasis on fundamental development. The campers will also play exciting flag football games and participate in daily skills contest and the popular Obstacle Race on the final day of camp! Campers ages 5-14 are invited to attend for an exciting week of football! (South Mecklenburg High School, 9:00am - 12:00pm)

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Charlotte Latin School rising senior Brian Mittl was captain and centerfielder for the Hawks baseball team this past season. The 17-year-old son of Rob-ert and Valerie Mittl also was a member of the 2009 state championship football team and 2010 runner-up team and was captain of the 2009 undefeated

JV team. Enthusiastic about the upcoming season, Brian is growing his hair out for football in the likes of Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews III. He said to not count the Hawks out next season in football and baseball! Let’s go beyond the game with Brian Mittl.

How long have you been playing baseball and football? Do you play any other sports?“I’ve played baseball pretty much my whole life but started T-ball at MARA when I was 6. I have played almost every position since then, but I have focused on the outfield in high school. I play cen-terfield for Latin. I’ve played football since sixth grade (12 years old with South Park Falcons), and I’ve always played linebacker and running back. I started at weak side linebacker this year for Latin, as well as special teams and dirt time at running back. I stopped playing basketball after eighth grade, and I experimented with lacrosse in sixth grade.”

What is your favorite memory from base-ball?“Playing baseball with my neighborhood buddies for the Megastars in the summer of 2009. My two best friends played catcher and pitcher and I was in centerfield, so we had a little trifecta going through the middle of the diamond. We weren’t the best team, but we played a ton of jokes and had a lot of fun.”

What is your favorite memory from foot-

ball?“Dancing on Charlotte Christian’s field with the whole student body singing ‘All the Way Turnt Up’ after winning the state championship in ’09.”

How do you perform in the classroom?“I was inducted into the Cum Laude Society as a junior (recognizes the top 10 percent of the class). I have been a member of the Headmaster’s List every semester of high school (all A’s and B’s in classes). I have served on the Student Council from sophomore-senior year. I’ve played in the percussion section of the band since fifth grade.”

How do you plan to train over the summer?“The football team is doing workouts Monday-Thursday all summer, which I will attend. Also, I’m working on an organic farm in Waxhaw (Newtown Farms), which should keep me busy and active. On off-days I’ll be doing work on my own, anything to keep me in shape.”

Is there anyone you would like to thank for helping you to succeed athletically?“Coach Mac [Larry McNulty] has definitely been a driving force in my athletic career. Since I was in middle school, he has been encouraging all of the football guys to workout, do ‘bench jumps’ on their vacations, and be accountable for their own fitness. Partly out of intimidation, partly out of the motivation he has instilled in me, I have tried my best to stay on top of my shape, especially during the off-season.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH BRIAN MITTLWritten by Ashley Miess, Charlotte Latin School Class of 2009

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINER?The South Charlotte Sports Report offers this question and answer session with Felicia White, MS, LAT, ATC. She is a certified athletic trainer with Presbyte-rian Sports Medicine. Felicia cares for high school student-ath-letes in Union County.

What does a certi-fied athletic train-er do?“A certified athletic trainer provides on-the-field and off-the-field injury assessments, rehabilitation and preventive programs for student-athletes. One important role of a certified athletic trainer is acting as a voice for student-athletes. Certified athletic trainers are the liaison between sports medicine doctors, coaches, parents and athletes. We assess not only acute and chronic in-juries but also the risk of injury, and we help prevent further damage or injury to the athlete. We also provide nutritional guidance to help student-athletes achieve optimal performance on the field of play.”

Why is it important for student-athletes to have access to trainers?“Due to the competitiveness of various sports and the increasing risk of injury, it is important to have care on-site. On-the-field assessments are very vital to the well-being of an athlete. They can ultimately, in some situations, determine life or death for an athlete. Access to certified athletic trainers is very important in the acute care process, because it helps aid in the injury evaluation and healing process.”

What types of services/opportunities do Presbyterian Sports Medicine trainers provide to Union County student-athletes?“Presbyterian provides full-time, certified athletic trainers on-site at Union County high schools. At many schools, students only see their trainer during some football practices and games. Presbyterian’s trainers are available to student-athletes dur-ing practices and games but also throughout the school day. If problems arise dur-ing the school day, athletes have quick access to their certified athletic trainers. In addition, Presbyterian provides wellness programs to Union County Public Schools to support students’ overall health and wellness.”

“We provide: On- and off-field injury assessment, Nutritional guidance through wellness programs, Preventive programs on-site, Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries on-site, Educational programs, Wellness programs, Sports physicals and Game coverage/practice coverage.”

Describe a day in the life of a high school certified athletic trainer.“We begin the day at our designated high school during lunch hours. We provide in-jury assessments, treatment and rehabilitation during lunch hours (11:30-1:30) so as not to interfere with the student-athletes’ academics. After completing treatment and rehabilitation, if time permits, we do our administrative duties (paperwork). Once our administrative duties are complete, we begin setting up for practice or games. Practice and game setup includes providing water coolers, ice chests and supplies needed on the field. After setting up, we immediately go back to our train-ing room facilities and begin preparing our student-athletes for practices or games, including providing services like taping. On the field, we are actively involved through assessing injuries, assessing field conditions and providing rehabilitation to athletes who cannot participate. Once practices and games are complete, we clean up our fields and then proceed to provide post-care of our student-athletes; this includes injury assessments, treatments and rehabilitation. We wrap up our days with paperwork.”

What made you want to become a certified athletic trainer?“When I played sports, I never received the care that these athletes are receiving now. Typically, the care that I would receive came from my coach, and that’s not ideal. My love for sports and medicine led me to decide that this career choice was right for me. I truly enjoy what I do and the effect that I have on these high school student-athletes. I have gone through major injuries and surgeries with many athletes, and to see these athletes come back and play and to know that I had some part in helping them overcome their injuries is what I cherish and love about my profession.”

Felicia White, (right) and her colleagues, Drs. Eric Warren and Tia Konzer, care for student-athletes at Union County Public Schools.

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Good Sport of the Week LAUREN SCHULERThirteen year old Lauren Schuler has been named the Arbor Construction Group / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week. The 7th grade daughter of Mark and Rachael Schuler plays volleyball at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School.

“When I was younger I played soccer and I also ran cross coun-try,” Lauren said. “Now with volleyball, I am a one sport kind of person. It’s the only sport I play and that’s what I spend my time practicing. I love playing volleyball. Unlike other sports I have played, whenever I hear I have practice or a camp instead of groaning I get really pumped and excited.” Lauren also does her best to show good sportsmanship and to be a team player on the court.

“A team does a lot better when the players know they have the support of one another. Volleyball is a team sport so you can’t be all about yourself. You help your team and your team helps you. Winning the match is a group effort.” Lauren also succeeds inside the classroom with all A’s and B’s on her report card. She also enjoys helping with various charities through a neighborhood group called HOPE Girls. They support a different charity each month, Congratulations to Lauren Schuler for being named the Arbor Construction Group / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week.

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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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LEAH DRAWDYCuthbertson High School senior Leah Drawdy will play soccer at Appalachian State University this fall. Leah led the Lady Cavaliers to a 16-0 conference record, helping them win the Rocky River Conference Championship and the NC 2A State Championship. The 18-year-old daughter of Tripp and Elyse Drawdy, Leah was named the Rocky River Conference Player of the Year, the 2A State Cham-pion MVP, and the Most Valuable Athlete for Cuthbertson women’s soccer.

Leah has played every position during her 12-year soccer career but focused on playing forward for the past two. She scored a record 59 goals this year. Leah also earned All-Conference, All-Region and All-State honors.

Leah has a 4.4 GPA and is vice president of National Honor Society. She recently received the President’s Educational Award and was chosen to be a member of the Superinten-

dent’s Advisory Council.

Leah said that an obstacle she has had to overcome is her size. Although coaches told Leah that her small stature would cause her to get crushed at the next level, she did not let their remarks deter her from her dream of playing in college.

Congratulations to Leah Drawdy, the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.

BRIAN PEARTMarvin Ridge High School senior Brian Peart is the Archi-tech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week. The 18-year-old son of Steve and Ginger Peart has played baseball from T-ball to senior year. Brian also played football for seven years and basketball for six years.

Brian earned All-Conference honors in baseball and was the most improved player his sophomore year. During his senior season, he was 9-3 on the mound, had three home runs at the plate, and played first base. Brian led his team to the Western Regional Finals this season.

Named a scholar athlete, Brian had above a 4.0 GPA in high school. He was on the A honor roll for two years and the A/B honor roll for two years. Brian is excited to attend Clemson University this fall.

Brian would like to thank his coaches, family, friends and God for making everything possible. Brian said not only will he miss playing for great coaches with an awesome group of athletes, but also he will miss Coach Mennitt’s leg cramps after conference wins.

Congratulations to Brian Peart, the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.

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With 15 consecutive wins to close out the 2011 soccer season, Cuthbertson High School captured the NCHSAA 2A State Championship in only their second year of existence. The Cavaliers, led by Coach Nelson Garner, topped Carrboro with a 2-1 victory following an overtime shootout in Raleigh.

After an hour and 40 minute weather delay, the Cavaliers played a regula-tion game, two overtime periods and two five minute sudden victory overtimes before winning 5-4 on penalty kicks.

Leah Drawdy, the championship MVP scored the only Cavalier goal in regulation on a penalty kick.

“This team may not have been the most talented in the state but you would be hard pressed to find a group of individuals that worked harder and were more focused on a championship than this team,” said Coach Garner. “I am so happy for every girl on this team. They overcame many obstacles and worked very hard to achieve this goal. They are state champs and no one can ever take that away from them.”

The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes these outstanding ladies on their amazing run to the championship!

CUTHBERTSON LADIES WIN STATE SOCCER TITLE

Ashlee Hall

CUTHBERTSON CAVALIERSAshlee Hall (Captain)Leah Drawdy (Captain)Sarah WilsonJane SosinskiJessica FerandaAlex DutyTiffany WalkerMarisa PaganPhenix DurhamMegan Feranda

Gabby ClementAmanda ShuttleworthJessica GreenleafBridgett CoomberEmily NewmanCardyn HallAnnie NewmanElizabeth FoglemanNikolete Hurrinus

COACHES Nelson GarnerGarrett VaughnBrad PiatekNathan Wade

MANAGERS Riley SloopBrendon ReidCaroline Chambers

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COLLEGE IS A LONG WAY FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Written by Ashley Miess, Charlotte Latin School Class of 2009

“Fail to plan; plan to fail.”My father’s favorite words of

wisdom were so frequently heard around my home when I was in high school that they were cement-ed in my brain by the time I went to college. Yet his advice, which has stuck with me during my past two years as a Tar Heel, has proven to be extremely valuable.

As a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill varsity cross country and track and field teams, I have the privilege of representing the university as a student-athlete. I also am learn-ing how to balance the demands that this distinction entails. Here is some advice that I would like to offer high-school athletes as they transition to life at the collegiate level.

Time management is vital to being a successful student-athlete. While it is true that you have more

freedom in college, you do not have more time. There are only 86,400

seconds in one day. You will never get them back, so use them wisely. With morning practices, classes, athletic-training treatments, medical appointments, meetings, afternoon practices, study sessions, traveling and competitions, plan ahead so that you do not fall behind.

The key to managing your time well is exhibiting self-discipline. This means buckling down and accomplishing tasks that may sound unappealing. Harness the willpower to study in the morning and afternoon instead of procrastinating until the evening. In high school, it may have been easy to leave everything for the last minute late at night. But in college, your body will beg for your bed after an intense day of training or two-a-days. Rather than pull an all-nighter, permit yourself to rest and recover.

One of my coaches advises his student-athletes to consider their behavior in terms of investment. Professors invest time in producing lesson plans, lecturing students, making exams and grading papers. Coaches invest time in recruiting young talent, creating training regimens, instructing athletes, finding superior competition and establishing travel schedules. So why not invest yourself in all that you do as well? Don’t just go to class – listen closely to the lecture and take notes. Don’t just go to practice – step out of your comfort zone and compete like a champion. If you invest adequately, you eventually can become a part owner of the team, thereby allowing you to share in its successes.

Participating in a sport in college comes with responsibility yet is a thoroughly rewarding experience. Appreciate every day – being a collegiate student-athlete is the opportunity of a lifetime.

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DAVID PATTINSONCommunity House Middle School 8th grader David Pattinson has been named the Quimby and Collins “Wired for Excellence” Award Winner. David, the son of John and Jen Pattinson, is a suc-cessful baseball and football player at Community House Middle School and he hopes to continue playing both next season at Ardrey Kell High School. David plays for the Charlotte Hurricanes 13U travel team and he is looking forward to a busy sum-mer on the diamond. David’s top athletic accomplishments included; throwing a one-hitter at the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach last summer to clinch a chance to play in the championship game. David also pitched a one hitter in Dublin, OH that included 15 strikeouts. Among David’s top baseball memories would be his trip to Cooperstown, NY to play in the Cooper-stown Dreams Park event. David says it was like being a professional baseball player for a week. David’s favorite subject in school is Language Arts and he is looking forward to attending Ardrey Kell High School in the fall. Congratulations to David Pattinson, the winner of the Quimby and Col-lins “Wired for Excellence” Award.

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Although she still has an entire year of high school ahead of her, Providence High School rising senior Elena Covert has already committed to play softball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The 16-year-old daughter of John and Mary Covert, Elena earned All-State honors in 2010 and led the Panthers to a fourth place conference finish this past softball season. Let’s go beyond the game with Elena Covert.

What are some of your athletic accomplish-ments?“For softball, I was named All-State in 2010, and All-Conference and All-District in 2009 and 2010. I played in the Adidas Futures All-Star Game in 2010 in Boulder, CO. I played on the District 6 team in the State Games in 2010, and we went undefeated. For basketball, I have also played on varsity since I was a freshman and was a captain in 2010.”

How long have you been playing softball? Do you play any other sports?“I have been playing softball since I was about 4 as a shortstop, second baseman, or outfielder. I have been playing basketball since I was about 6 as a point guard.”

How did you and the Providence softball team do this past season?“We ended up fourth place in the Southwestern 4A Conference. I feel like I had a pretty productive year offensively and defensively, but I still have plenty of things to work on.”

Are there any obstacles you have overcome?

“I had a stress fracture in my foot and small things here and there, but I have been able to come back strong.”

What is the best advice you have ever been given?“The best advice I have been given is probably to make the most of my time now and enjoying play-ing because it will be gone before I know it.”

How do you perform in the classroom?“I have a 4.5 GPA and am in National Honor Soci-ety and Latin Honor Society.”

What led you to choose UNC-Chapel Hill?“It has been my dream to play at UNC since I was a little girl. Aside from that, I wanted to play at a top program, and I love the campus. I also know a few people who played there and loved it, and it seems like a great fit academically and athleti-cally.”

What are your goals for your senior softball season?“This summer, my goal for our 18U travel team is to win nationals. For our high school team, I would like to win as many games as possible and advance farther in states. Individually, I would like to improve my skills as much as I can so I am prepared for college.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH ELENA COVERTWritten by Ashley Miess, Charlotte Latin School Class of 2009

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SOUTH CHARLOTTE WARRIORS WIN THREE IN A ROW

The South Charlotte Warriors Baseball Club has won the past three Nations baseball tournaments. First, the Warriors won a championship clash against cross-town rivals, the Charlotte Hurricanes, in the 8U kid pitch division of the May Blast Super Regional. The following weekend the Warriors went undefeated in the 9U kid pitch division of the Mother’s Day Shootout. The championship game was a three hour battle versus Kannapolis’ Core Cotton Sox. Then, to make it three weekends in a row, the Warriors skated through the 8U elite machine pitch division of the Premier Super Regional, pounding two of Greensboro’s best teams in the semi’s and finals by an average margin of 12 runs.

The team manager is Shawn Cherry; assistant coaches are Rich Gresser, Frank Garcia, Mac White, Doug Ellis, & Chris Hayek. The roster of fine young men in-clude: Philip Abner, Tyler Cherry, Jake Cunningham, Tate Ellis, Garrett Garcia, Cian Gresser, Peter Gullo, Ben Hayek, Joey Ruller, Connor Stout, Kade White and Cooper Wilson

Q SHACK COACH OF THE WEEKCOACH BRANDON POTTS

Coach Brandon Potts has been named The Q Shack Coach of the Week. Brandon is the head coach of the Carolina Titans, a local travel baseball team. Coach Potts has a great relationship with his players and he works hard to help them enjoy the game while chas-ing success. Each kid understands his role on the team and the mis-sion they have before them. While winning is important to the team, Coach Potts believes in player development inside a positive atmosphere. Congratulations to Coach Bran-don Potts for being named The Q Shack Coach of the Week.

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In a classic made for mov-ie rematch, CUFC ‘94 Green defeated Weddington 2-0 in the President’s North Caroli-na State Cup Championship. As champions, the team au-tomatically qualifies for the USYSA Regional Tourna-ment in Decatur, Alabama in June, 2011. They will com-pete against State Champi-ons from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Oklaho-ma, South Carolina, and Ten-nessee.

There are a number of ex-citing games, but few with an awe-inspiring group of young men that capture the essence of courage, character, and perseverance. This U16 team is comprised of gutsy inspira-tional players that pull off the upset season because their desire to win is greater than any obstacle. With 11-12 players for most of the sea-son, the Green Machine exhibit courage and heart. “The team fought through much adversity and earned each victory with a combination of talent and a su-perior will to win,” said Bob Rasile, parent of Michael Rasile.

94 Green first lost to Weddington 2-1 at the lowest point of the year without any chance to win the division. Instead of folding to the situation, Green played the next games one half at a time with players only resting by moving to differ-ent positions on the field. “The boys have a sense of mutual responsibility and approach every game with a desire to control its outcome”, said Coach Benja-

min Robinson. “The more difficult a game, the greater the responsibility of each player.”

In the state semi-final, they faced a dangerous North Meck Soccer Club. The game was extremely tight and tense until Drew Walters scored the only goal on a free kick at the 51st minute. In the final, ’94 Green defeated Wedding-ton Black 2-0 on goals from Anthony Morlacci and Reed Dowdy.

“This team didn’t have an easy season with every game testing the team’s resolve. Early on, however, they came together and showed tremen-dous consistency throughout the regular season and play-offs”, said Coach Kevin Se-phton. The team started the season as Champions of the

United Cup, tied for second (with Weddington) in First Division-West, and had an overall record of 19-3-3. Led by Myles Westervelt in goal, the defense had 15 shut outs while only allowing 13 goals.

Team members include: Myles Westervelt, Reed Dowdy, James Malak, Mi-chael Metzger, Tyler Roth, Tyler Snincak, Bailey Robinson, Andrew Walters, Will Coleman, John Tatman, Cooper Sitton, Nick Widgeon, Michael Rasile, Anthony Morlacci

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The Carolina Riptide 12u Fastpitch travel softball team won the 2011 Top Gun Super Saver Tournament on May 14th in Concord NC. Bottom Row: (L-R) Coach Jack, Cailyn Duncan, Kelly Chrismon, Savannah Poole, Jordan Lemasters, Caroline Nageotte, Coach ToddBack Row: (L-R) Angelique Taylor, Courtney Agee, Jessica VonCannon, Bre Burleson, Danielle Hogan

The Maulers won the 2011 Majors Championship this Spring at South Char-lotte Recreation Association. The team was led by Head Coach John Fioretti and his Assistant Coaches David Jewell and Steve Mauldin.

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The HQ4 15U Clippers team who won the State Games of the Carolinastournament this weekend at Doby Bridge Park in Fort Mill, SC.

Standing: (L-R) Charlie Johnson, Haydon Welsh, Carter Love, Trevor McGowan, Evan Ector, Matt Cotton, Zach Hollar, Justin Shamp, Kyle Kukielski, Bronson Short, Jeff Long (coach)Kneeling: (L-R) Ben Carrick, Kyle Mills

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CHARGERS WIN BOTH BASKETBALL TITLES

Jay M. Robinson Middle School girls and boys basketball teams capped off sen-sational seasons as both teams won the 2010-11 Southern Conference Basketball Championship. This is the first time since Jay M. Robinson opened in 2003 that both the boys and girls basketball teams from the same school have won the South-ern Conference Championship in the same year. The girls’ team finished the sea-son with a perfect record of 14 wins and no losses while the boys’ team compiled an outstanding record of 13 wins and one loss in a very competitive league.

The boys’ team practiced extremely hard and improved as the season devel-oped. The keys to success for the boys’ team were team defense, rebounding and passing the ball to the open man on offense. All 12 players on the team made significant contributions to the team’s success. Steven Santa Ana was the team’s leading scorer and rebounder and was named the team’s MVP. Jack King received the Charger Award for outstanding overall performance and Josh Brodowicz re-ceived the Charger Award for outstanding defense. Seth Davis and Tucker Jones were recognized for their academic achievements at the team’s awards banquet for attaining perfect 4.0 grade point averages during the season.

The Girls team won their second Southern Conference Championship in a row with a remarkable record of 28-0 in the last two seasons. The Lady Chargers were prolific on offense scoring 507 points on the season and holding the entire South-ern Conference to 278 points. The team had two Co-MVP’s this season, Jordan Muhammad who led the team in scoring and Darah DeWalt who was the team’s second leading scorer and the team’s leading rebounder. Michaela Daniels took home the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Erin Rogers, Margarita Margiotis, and Meghan Fleury attained the Academic Achievement Award with 4.0 grade point averages. Every player provided a huge contribution to the success of the team!

Both teams appreciate the support from Athletic Director Michael Halstead, Parent Booster Club Members and Principal Kathleen Fox!

Front Row (L to R): Preston Lewis, Brett Phillips, Jack Jernigan, Josh Brodowicz, Seth Davis, Tucker Jones Back Row (L to R): Paul Weinstein (Head Coach), Byron Scott, Jack King, Steven Santa Ana, Rhyle Scott, Jeremy Spencer, Sean Cunningham, Mark Buzzee (Assistant Coach)

Back Row (Lto R): Meghan Fleury, Erin Whalen, Assistant Coach Gigi Jenouri, Head Coach Troy Elkins, Assistant Coach Emily Neil, Darah DeWalt, Jordan MuhammadMiddle Row (L to R): Capri Ranking, Millenia Stafford, Lindsey Bish, Chase Muhammad, Erin Rogers Front Row (L to R): Michaela Daniels, Margarita Margiotis, Olivia Magazu

The PCAA 8U Challenge Team won the CCBL Memorial Day Weekend Tournament sponsored by HQ4 Baseball. Bottom Row: (L-R) Sam Mirman, Waylon Root, Aidan Christmas, Parker Collins, Parker Anderson, Christian Busk.Back Row: (L-R) Charlie Kirby, Jake Koons, Josh Perry, Jack Kettering, Jared Morales, Michael KonopasekCoaches: (L-R) Troy Anderson & Sylvester Perry

The Park Sharon Athletic Association has overcome injuries to record an exciting spring season. The Bulls enter the post-season tournament with only 8 healthy players. Front Row (L-R): Tyler Parziale, Austin Reynolds, Ben Pavlish, Tyler MonacoSecond Row (L-R): Coach Tom Wicker, Jack Wicker, Ben Wallace, Jackson Steiner, Connor Gibbs, Coach Mike GibbsNot Pictured: Jashaad Love-Clinton

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TURNING POINT is one of the largest shelters for abused women & children in the southeast. We wish to express our deep gratitude to the Waxhaw Weddington Sunshine Rotary Club and to these local spon-sors for their compassion and financial support in the 20112 Waxhaw Town & Country Run.

Your donations will mean life to many hurting women and children it this community.

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ABUSEReady, Set…Bang! The gun went

off to commence the start of the Wax-haw 5K Race. With over 500 runners strong, they took to the streets for a great cause. Hosted by the Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club! Running Clubs from all over attended, includ-ed was a unique group of high school runners from Cuthbertson High School and Catholic High School. The students wore their SADA (Stu-dents Against Domestic Abuse) T-shirts and joined the race to show their support.

A growing number of high school and college students are taking a stand to prevent and educate their peers about the epidemic of teen dating violence. The emphasis of this race was to help raise money for Turning Point, a shelter for battered women. Several community spon-sors donated funds to help with sup-porting this great cause.

High school students interested in joining SADA may contact Joey Skavroneck at JWScollegeboard@aol.com to find out how to become involved this summer.

CSA/SC RECREATION SOCCER INTERN PROGRAM A HUGE SUCCESS

The CSA/SC Recreation Program just finished up another successful season and local high school students are contrib-uting their talents to the program. A group of students from Charlotte Catholic, Ardrey Kell, Providence and Providence Day High Schools are taking on coaching duties and are adding valuable soccer experience to the program.

“This is a win, win situation” said Jamie Luckie the Program Director. “We get coaches who have played the game, and the interns get real life job experience”.

Some of their duties include: communication with parents, team and practice schedules, running sessions, and let’s not forget getting a volunteer lined up to take care of the most important part of recreation soccer. THE SNACKS! Luckie went on to say we pay them a small coaching stipend and they also get community service hours. Each coach is also re-quired to attend a soccer coaching licensing course that is provided and paid for by the Charlotte Soccer Academy. In one season the high school interns put in close to 25 hours. “Our parents seem to really enjoy the young adults and the young players really look up to these coaches,” added Luckie.

Interns include: Kristin Nickel, Savannah Seymore, Hannah Wilkinson, Chandler Brown, Graham Galvin, Allie Sul-livan, Lorenzo Sitta, Maria Grant, Erika Reynolds, Devon Demaine, Tanner James, Kevin Aoussou, Anthony Augliera, Shane Smith, Matthew Jegier, Lindsay Okowita, Krista Loomer, Harrison French, Elizabeth Moshier, Morgan Lochbihler, Caroline Miller, Nick Wurm, Chris Capcha, Holly Elmore and Ashley Culler.

If you are interested in the intern program for this upcoming fall, please contact Abby Lynch at alynch@charlottesoc-ceracademy.com

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