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When Ardrey Kell High School rising senior en-tered into last month’s Battle of the Border All Star Showcase game at Winthrop University, a large group of over 25 college coaches sat up in their seats, pulled out their radar guns and went to work. The numbers didn’t lie; 91, 92, 90, 92 ..... The son of Jim and LeeAnne McCue has a very special pitching arm and last week he accepted an offer from UNC Chapel Hill to join the Tar Heels Baseball Team in the Fall of 2011.

Over the last year, many of the top teams in the country have taken notice at events similar to The Battle of the Border. A 90mph plus fastball will generate excitement in the eyes of college baseball coaches. UNC Chapel Hill first took notice last fall

when Chris made waves at the Perfect Game tourna-ment in Jupiter, FL pitching for The On Deck Base-ball organization. Their pursuit of Chris was met with open arms and late last week, Chris said yes to the Tar Heels.

“I have always been driven to play at an ACC school that has a combination of strong academics and a rich history of a winning program,” said Chris. “Everything seemed to click for me at UNC-CH and I just felt like the fit was right for me. Coach Fox, Coach Forbes and Coach Jackson have a track re-cord of leading teams to the College World Series and that’s where I want to be. I am looking forward to competing against many great players and the op-portunity of moving on to the next level.”

Chris chose The Tar Heels over Virginia, NC State, Boston College, Clemson, and Duke.

Success has been building for many years for Chris. He has worked hard and accepted quality in-struction enroute to becoming a successful pitcher.

“I’m not sure that I have always thrown faster than other players, but I have always had the gift of a good arm. I have worked hard to get stronger and as a result I have seen big jumps in my velocity over the last few years.”

Over the last month, Chris has been able to rise from a consistent 90-91 mph fast ball up to 90-93 while playing in East Cobb, GA at the World Wood Bat Tournament. An event that he helped his team advance to the round of 16 in while competing against many of the top showcase teams in the country.

“This past week at East Cobb, I hit 93 several times and was consistently at 90-93. Before East Cobb I was between 90-91 so I think that I am mov-ing in the right direction.”

With the commitment now in the rear view mir-ror, Chris can begin thinking about his senior sea-son for Ardrey Kell Head Coach Hal Bagwell. The veteran coach is a big fan of Chris and the way he approaches the game.

“Chris is an outstanding student-athlete who represents Ardrey Kell High School in a first class manner both on and off the field,” said Bagwell. “He is extremely coachable, has a strong work ethic, is an outstanding teammate and he is highly respected. He possesses great athletic ability and outstanding arm strength. These qualities plus tremendous fu-ture potential are the reasons he will be successful in

the ACC. I am very proud of Chris and take pride in coaching him.”

Chris is excited about his senior season.“We need to bring the State Championship back

to Ardrey Kell. I want to do everything I can to pro-vide leadership to our team and to help and support Coach Bagwell.”

The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes Chris McCue for his hard work and commitment to attend UNC Chapel Hill. The future is very bright and ex-citing for this young man.

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The South Charlotte Sports Report has two camps remaining and they should be among the best of the summer. We will hold a Youth Football Combine and Skills Camp for football players from age 5-15 from July 26th - 29th (8:30am-12:00pm) at South Meck High School. South Meck Head Football Coach James Martin and his staff are top notch instructors and we love to work with those guys! Also July 26-29 from 6:30pm-8:30pm we will host another round of our youth basketball camp and Prep Academy for basketball players ages 5-15. We offer two unique camps at that time, one for youth players and the other for boys and girls hoping to play middle and high school basketball. To enroll, please visit www.southcharlottesportscamps.com Yes, it’s summer time and the last thing on high school student’s mind is school, but right now is a great time to take a look at the SAT/ACT Prep Courses at New Point Learning Center. We are looking for student writers for the fall. If your son or daughter is inter-ested, please email Tripp@southcharlottesports.com This is a great opportunity to build experience and prepare for college. Some high schools even offer credit under their internship programs. Are you a fan of Facebook? Join our Facebook page by searching: South Charlotte Sports Report

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The MARA 8U Cal Ripkin All Stars won the Area 3 Tournament hosted by Davidson County. Bottom Row: (L to R) Seth Turner, Drew Roberts, Leo Hoffer, Jarret Self, Brendan Bagwell, Ryan OnsonMiddle Row: (L-R) Conner Ouimet, Steven May, Patrick Bloomingburg, Andrew Bean, Nic Sanders, Thomas McCannTop Row (coaches): (L-R) Vaughn Self, Andy Bean, John Onson

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Jake Keating, a rising senior soccer player at South Mecklenburg High School, is known as an outstand-ing defender in his position at Left Back. Jake’s strengths of crossing the ball, getting into the attack, and not letting attackers through his side of the field have earned him a place on the All-Conference list the past two years, as well as being recognized as an All-Region player last fall. At South Meck, not only is Jake a leader on the soccer team, he is also an A/B honor roll student. Jake, the son of Larry and Holly Keating, has com-

mitted to attending and playing soc-cer at UNC-Charlotte in 2011.

How old were you when you started playing soccer and how did you get involved with it?“When I first started playing soccer I was around 4 and I just was looking for a sport to pick up. After I started playing soccer it just seemed to come naturally.”

What do you like most about soccer?“The thing that I like most about soccer is the competitiveness of the game and the way the game is played, there’s nothing better than being in a close game and having to fight for a win.”

What has been one standout game for you during your high school career so far?“One standout game I’ve had during high school soccer was my fresh-men year on varsity when I scored a header against Myers Park . We ended up beating them and it was pretty cool scoring against a good team like that my freshman year.” What advice would you give to someone who wants to start

playing soccer?“Well, anyone that is interested in soccer should try to join a lower level club team and work their way up.”

What impact has this year’s World Cup in South Africa had on the popularity of soccer here in the US ?“The World Cup in South Africa has brought a good amount of attention to soccer in the US and hopefully people will start to recognize soccer as more of an “American” sport.”

What are the keys to being a successful soccer player? And being a successful player at the left back position?“The main keys to being a successful soccer player are your skill on the ball, fitness, and just your determi-nation on the field. As far as the left back position goes I think that being able to consistently keep posses-sion of the ball, cross the ball well, and get into the attack often are all things that can make you successful in this position.”

With South Meck’s record of 12-9-2 (W-L-T) last fall, what goals do you and the team have for the season this fall?

“Well to be honest, our team was pretty disappointed with our record last year because we always push to be the best. This year, our team has many small goals but the biggest goal we have is to win the confer-ence, and then possibly compete for a state title.”

As you begin training with the team this summer, what specific things are you focusing on to be ready for the fall season?“The main things were focusing on this year are just moving the ball around and figuring out the kinks in the team so we will be well prepared for the season.”

Which teams will be your tough-est opponents this fall and what will you need to beat them?“Well, I think that the toughest games this year will be our rivalries with Myers Park and Ardrey Kell. Both of those teams are always very competitive and it will always be a good game no matter what. Provi-dence is also always competitive. To beat these teams you have to make sure you come out ready to play and execute your game plan as best as you can.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH JAKE KEATINGWritten by Shauna Rust, Myers Park High School

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Jamie Carter, a rising senior at Charlotte Catholic, is a top runner on the Catholic cross country team. After being encouraged by his father, a marathon runner, and watching his older sister excel as a runner at Catholic, Jamie started running track, and has been running ever since. Jamie, the son of Jay and Anne Carter, was a member of the All-Re-gion team (Top 12) last cross-country season and a member of the 5th place Charlotte Catholic team at the North Carolina High School Athletic Asso-ciation State Meet last fall. This fall, Jamie hopes to not only break the 17 minute barrier in the 5k, but to also break 16:30.

At what age did you start run-ning and why did it interest you?“I was in 8th grade when I started running track, I was about 14. It in-terested me because I played football, rugby, and wrestling in 6th through 8th grade and it [running] interested me because it had more strategy than just running with the ball. Also, my dad and sister definitely encouraged me to start running. I started lik-ing running during football season, going to cross country practice, and liked running with my friends which was pretty cool.”

What do you like most about cross-country?“It can be an individual sport, but also a team sport. In the race, you’re running against everyone, but also with your team. You can have a bad day and team still does well, or you can have a good day and the team doesn’t do well.”

What is the highlight of your running career?“Earning All-Region last cross country season was a pretty big accomplishment for me, I didn’t expect to get it, I ran and knew I was somewhere close to Top 12. And then I heard my name called up and I was 12th, I was surprised and excited.”

How have Catholic’s summer workouts been going and how is the team shaping up for the fall season?“The team is looking pretty good.

We have about 5-6 returning run-ners that should be pretty good and should be in the Top 7. Coach Cause-brook had been doing some new workouts and those are going well.”

What advice would you have for someone who wants to get started with running?“I would say, if they can, try to find a club or team they can run with. Try and find the right distance and pace to run at. It’s a lot easier to go out running with a team or pack and it’ll keep you motivated.”

How has this year’s coaching change affected the team or the team’s training? [Coach Causebrook is the new men’s’ cross country coach at Charlotte Catholic]“We’ve been doing more hill work-outs, like Tuesday practices at the Y [the Harris YMCA]. So, doing more hills, but it hasn’t changed a lot. Also, doing more push-ups and non-run-ning stuff.”

With a 5k PR (personal record) of 17:06 last season, what is your goal for this coming season?“My goal for this season would be that I’d really like to get under 16:30. Like last year I was trying to get under 17 [minutes] and got close, but not close enough. But, this year I’d like to get under 16:30, maybe 16:20.”

With the Catholic men’s team

earning a 5th place finish in the North Carolina 3A State Meet last fall, what goals are you and your teammates working to-wards for this season?“The [men’s] cross country team has qualified for States pretty much every year. So, our goal is definitely qualifying for States and placing [at the State meet] in the Top 7. If every-thing goes well we could probably place around 3rd at States. We’re definitely going for Top 3, but we would be happy with a 4th place fin-ish. [Last year,] we were ranked 2nd earlier in the season, but we didn’t have a good race. It really depends on how the season plays out. If the returning runners get the PR’s they want to, I feel like we could do pretty well.”

As a senior this year, are you looking to run in college? “I definitely will keep running when I’m in college. If I go to a smaller school, I’ll go out for the team, but at a bigger school, probably just run Club maybe. But I definitely want to keep running as a hobby.”

What are the keys to being a fast and successful runner?“Getting a base during the summer is a key part. People can train a lot, but during the race they don’t have it. You have to be confident, get in the mode, run hard, and give everything you have.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH JAMIE CARTERBy Shauna Rust, Myers Park High School

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WHERE ARE THEY NOWWe take a look back at how some of the top high school athletes from the last few years are now performing in college. Feel free to send us updates on your college children. Send to Tripp@southcharlottesports.com

Robert Price, Charlotte Catholic: Robert started off at Clemson University and transferred to Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Robert plays on the Queens Men’s Lacrosse team. Last season Robert played in four games.

Zach Garcia, Providence High School: Zach is going into his senior year at Queens University. Zach plays on the Queens Men’s Lacrosse team and last season played in eight games and had one assist.

Ham Hollett, Charlotte Catholic High School: Ham is entering into his third year at the University of South Carolina. He is on the Men’s Varsity swim team where he contributes to the backstroke events. This past season Ham had the fourth-fastest time on the team in the 100 yard backstroke.

Charlie Higgins, Weddington High School: Charlie finished up his third year at Virginia Tech where he is a huge contributor to the Men’s Varsity Swim team. Charlie has gone to the NCAA Championships to represent his school all three years.

John Kempf, Covenant Day School: John just finished up his first year at Gardner Webb. John was recruited on the GWU’s Varsity swim team. John will be returning to GWU this fall and to add more contributions to their swim pro-gram.

Andrew Mueller, Charlotte Catholic: Andrew was recruited for the Miami University’s Varsity football team. Andrew just finished up his freshman year at Miami and is looking forward to playing in games to represent his school.

Matthew Leon, Charlotte Catholic: Matthew played hockey last year for the Walpole Express of the Atlantic Metropolitan League and started out his career in Juniors with Team Carolina.

Zak Kobos, Myers Park High School: Attends University of Southern Cali-fornia in their Resident Honors Program. Zac was on the crew team this past year and is looking forward to next year and hopes to make varsity.

Mantoris Robinson, Butler High School: Mantoris plays on the Win-throp Men’s Varsity Basketball team. In his junior year Mantoris played in 28 games and started 27 times. He was also voted the 2008-09 Big South Confer-ence Defensive Player of the Year with a averaged career best 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds.

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It’s hard to find a sports roster at South Charlotte Middle School that doesn’t include the last name Carrick. Ashton and John Carrick are very athletic twins. Ashton plays basketball, volleyball and soccer and brother, John, plays football, baseball and basketball for the Shockers.

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sition is setter. Last year, I ran track and participated in the long jump, high jump, 400 meter dash, 100 meter dash, and 4x100 relay. Finally, this is my first year playing soccer and I play stopper most of the time. So far this year, I have won the Electric Setter Award and the Leadership Award for school sports as well as being a team captain for volleyball and basketball. Lastly, I have received the 3-on-3 Award for two years now at

“I enjoy playing football, baseball, and basketball. In football, I play fullback and linebacker where I love to smash heads with people. In baseball, I play catcher and first base. In basketball, I play forward. Some accomplishments of mine are winning the 3-on-3 Award at South

Charlotte 2 years in a row and being named a captain in every sport I played my 8th grade year. I was also

Their most important award may be the South Charlotte Middle School 3 on 3 Award. Ashton and John have won these awards by playing three sports and maintaining a continual GPA of not less than

The Carrick’s will head to South Mecklenburg High School next season, adding a new wave of talent to

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HUNTER CULLIPRising Hawk Ridge Elementary fifth grader Hunter Cullip has been named The South Charlotte Sports Report Young Athlete of the Week. Hunter is the son of Robert and Anne Cullip and he plays baseball at Olde Provi-dence Recreation Association. Hunter plays catcher and pitcher for both a 10u recreation and challenge team at OP. He has a passion for many sports and this year he especially enjoyed baseball. Hunter has played baseball since he turned 5 years old. He played on a recreation team this season that went 11-0 and went on to win the OP 10 championship. During the championship game his team was down 11-1 in the top of the second inning. Hunter was called in to pitch during the inning and went on to complete the

game, which went a full six innings and lead his team to a 15-14 victory. In addition to baseball Hunter has made the all “A” honor roll during the entire school year.

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BEYOND THE GAME WITH QUINN MAHONEY

Written by Jordan Koletic, Charlotte Catholic Class of 2008

Twelve year old Quinn Mahoney will begin the seventh grade at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School next month. The son of Bob and Amy Mahoney excels in nearly every sporting event he participates in. Whether the sport is basketball, football or swim-ming, Quinn demonstrates leadership skills that help his teams to succeed.

Are you involved in multiple sports?“Yes, I play football, basketball, swimming and golf (which I made a hole in one the other day).”

Despite your many interests which of these sports is your favorite and why?“Football, by a mile! I really enjoy playing football the most because I’m good at it and it’s a contact sport.”

In football, what positions do you play?“I am the quarterback, but I also play outside linebacker.”

Do you have any fond memories of your football career to date?“I played on the Pop Warner Team and towards the end of the second half, I tackled the quarterback pretty hard to end and win the game.” Do you have any advice for other young athletes?“My advice would be if you find a sport your good at and one that you love stick with it, you’ll succeed and be happy.”

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The two Student-Athletes of the Week will receive a Scholarship to Architech Sports and Physical Therapy for a Functional Movement Screen.

MEGAN DEJOHN Fifteen year old Megan DeJohn participates in a variety of sports; swimming, soccer and cheerleading. The daughter of Frank and Janet DeJohn, is on the Olde Providence Summer Swim League Team, a YMCA soccer team and she is a member of the cheerleading squad at Providence High School . Megan began cheerleading in fourth grade when she was on the basketball team for her church. Their men’s basketball team needed cheer-leaders so Megan began cheerleading on top of playing basketball. Megan DeJohn is one of those athletes that always strives to improve, setting new goals to accom-plish and constantly bringing a positive atmosphere into any situation that arises.

Megan has grown from the fourth grader basketball cheerleader to a vital member of the Providence High School Cheerleading squad. As the only freshman on the varsity team Megan has proven her dedication to the sport and her willingness to work hard to achieve her goals.

Providence High School not only received a stellar athlete but also an incredible stu-dent. Megan is constantly working above and beyond to bring home the best grades possible. Congratulations to Megan DeJohn on being named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.

JEREMY SCHELLHORNRising Weddington High School sophomore baseball player Jeremy Schellhorn has been named The Archi-tech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The son of Jerry and Michele Schellhorn recorded 9 doubles and 21 RBI’s for The Warriors Baseball Team this past spring. He is recognized as one of the top power hitters and power pitchers in the area. Jeremy has played on the highest levels of youth baseball over the last few seasons and helped his various teams to many championships along the way. He is now a member of the On Deck O’s organization where he plays across the region. Jeremy has received national recognition from Travel Baseball Select and other youth baseball media outlets. As he develops more over the next 3 seasons, Jeremy

has the potential to become a strong Division 1 baseball player according to many area coaches. Jeremy is also a strong student and has consistently earned a spot on the honor roll the last few years. Congratulations to Jeremy Schellhorn for being named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.

5 MISTAKES ALL FEMALE ATHLETES MAKE - WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW(# 2 of a 5 part series from Alicia Marblo, Architech Sports and Physical Therapy)

Weight in Kg Carbohydrate in g/kg

Daily carb. intake

120 pounds divided by 2.2 kg/lb = 55 kg x

6-10 g/kg = 330-550 grams per day

Endurance athletes:120 pounds divided by 2.2 kg/lb = 55 kg x

7-10 g/kg = 385-550 grams per day

Mistake Number 2: Not eating enough……

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS FOR FEMALE ATHLETE: Protein/Carbohydrates

Although usual energy intakes for many intensely training female athletes might match those of male athletes per kilogram body weight, some female ath-letes may consume less energy than they expend. Low energy intake (less than 1800 to 2000 kcal/day) for female athletes is a major nutritional concern because a persistent state of energy balance can lead to weight loss and disruption of endocrine function.

Inadequate energy intake (what you eat) relative to energy expenditure (activity) compromises perfor-mance and negates the benefits of training. With lim-ited energy intake, fat and lean tissue will be used for fuel by the body. Loss of lean tissue mass results in the loss of strength and endurance, as well as compro-mised immune, endocrine, and musculoskeletal func-tion.

The current RDA is 0.8 g/kg body weight and the Ac-ceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein in-take for adults older than age 18 years is 10% to 35% of total energy. Dietary intake of protein for endurance athletes ranges from 1.2 to 1.4 g/kg/day.

To calculate protein requirements per pound of body weight use the table on below

Weight in Kg Protein in g/kg

Daily protein intake

120 pounds divided by 2.2 kg/lb = 55 kg x

0.8 g/kg = 44 grams per day

Endurance athletes:120 pounds divided by 2.2 kg/lb = 55 kg x

1.2 g/kg to 1.4 g/kg =

66 to 77 grams per day

Here at Architech Sports and Physical Therapy we can help female athletes design a meal plan as well as educate on what to eat before and after a game or training session. Alicia Marblo is the only Physical Therapist in the region specializing in the female athlete and their unique needs. For more information visit architechsports.com or call 704-900-8960.

Carbohydrates are the main energy source used by two out of three energy systems that your body uses. Be-cause of this, your daily carbohydrate intake should be at least 50% of the total calories you consume. Without sufficient carbohydrates you will run out of gas during a workout because carbohydrates provide the energy you need to engage in activities. If you do not eat enough carbohydrates, you will fatigue out early and your per-formance level will decline.

To calculate carbohydrate requirements per pound of body weight use the table on below.

Protein is necessary for muscle repair and growth, and is important in your diet to promote recovery from exercise. Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy and you should eat sufficient amounts of them to ensure that proteins are used for muscle repair and not substituted for an energy source.

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Madelin Talbert, a rising junior at South Mecklenburg High School, only started running two years ago when her father made her choose a sport. Her choice was to run cross-country. With a combination of natural talent, hard work, and a competitive mind-set, Madelin earned a 14th place finish in the cross-country state meet her freshman year. Although a case of the swine flu ended her season early last fall, Madelin went on to earn a 9th place finish at the indoor track state meet as a sophomore. Madelin, the daughter of Mark and Kathleen Tal-

bert, has big goals for her cross-coun-try season this fall, and the future.

At what age did you start run-ning and what got you involved with it?“I never played any sports my whole life, but my freshman year my dad made me choose a sport. I chose cross country, so that’s how I started track and cross country. I really liked it, so I just kept doing it, and I’m really glad it happened that way.”

What do you like most about cross-country?“I like how competitive it is be-cause I’m really competitive. It’s so competitive, you can compete with yourself. It’s independent, but with a team. You form a really close bond with everyone and become really close, it’s like a family.”

What is the highlight of your running career?“I don’t remember what race, but it was a track meet and I was the running the mile. I was in 2nd and I was just coming off of an injury and didn’t want to take the lead yet. And then on the last lap I tried to pass her [the girl in the lead] around the curve, and I tripped and face planted. I got back up and sprinted

and ended up winning. It wasn’t my best time, but it was a big confidence boost to get back up and win.”

What training have you been putting in this summer in prepa-ration for the fall season?“Well, of course I have practice three times a week, I pretty much run everyday, and do all of the workouts coach gives me. I try to cross-train and do a lot of biking because I don’t want to push too hard and get injured because that’s happened the last two seasons.”

What advice would you have for someone who wants to get started with running?“Definitely stretch a lot, that’s some-thing I don’t really do, and that’s been bad for me. And work hard and don’t give up over one bad race, because everyone has those.”

With a 5k PR (personal record) of 18:54 last season, what is your goal for this coming season?“Well, as far as this season, I want to break 18:30, and in the future I want to break 18. I think I’m more pre-pared this season and know what I’m getting into. I ran track in the spring and now I’ve learned to sprint at the end. Now that it’s my junior year, I

have more goals about colleges and stuff, so that’s really motivating. This is the time where I want to push myself and make better goals. And I really want to make States again because it’s been a few years and I’m just really excited to see what I can do this season.” What are the keys to being a fast and successful runner?“You definitely have to be dedicated because if you don’t put in the work and effort you’re not going to know what you could’ve done. I’m really competitive and like to win and you have to stay positive because things will set you back. Like last fall, I got swine flu so I couldn’t run cross country Regional’s, or States. So you have to take things that happen and use them for better and now dwell on the past.”

What injuries did you have to deal with last year and what did you learn from the experience?“During track I had a hip injury so I had to sit out. I still got to run Regional’s, but missed [qualifying for] States by one place. So, I went to Dr. Greenapple for physical therapy which really helped. It was kind of a disappointment, but now I know how to prevent injuries more.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH MADELIN TALBERTWritten by Shauna Rust, Myers Park High School

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JACK AND DAVID FELKNER FORM A DYNAMIC DUO

Written by Jordan Koletic, Charlotte Catholic Class of 2008

Jack and David Felkner are huge con-tributors to the Olde’ Providence Summer Swim League Team. The sons of Mary Mar-tha and Pete Felkner attend Anami Montes-sori School in Char-lotte, North Carolina.

Both boys are ac-tive in many sports and demonstrate lead-ership in each activity that they participate in. Jack, 10, plays bas-

ketball, soccer, and runs on top of his commitment to swimming. When asked what his favorite memory of sports were Jack replied, “When playing basket-ball, I had never been on a strong team before until I got the chance to play on a three on three team at Davidson. This is a fun experience because I had never really won before and I got the feel how good it is to win!”

Even though Jack is faced with many commitments he still finds time for each sport and sets goals for himself. The end of the summer swim league is coming to a close; the All-Star meet marks the end of the 2010 swim league. “I’ve never won at All- Stars. I’ve always come in second or third so this year I want to win in the backstroke.” Jack offers this advice for other athletes, “ Leave it all out of the playing field, you shouldn’t have enough energy afterwards to do anything else when the game is over.”

David Felkner, 8, began swimming when he was a Shrimper. Shrimpers are swimmers under the age of six. David’s best memory comes from his years as a shrimper when he received his first blue ribbon. “ I felt excited, good, and happy all at once.” David is no longer a shrimper and as he has aged up. He is also be-ginning to show all the characteristics of a leader on the Olde Providence team. “Everyone I know, all my friends are big swimmers. Summer league was a great way to make new friends too.”

Both Jack and David Felkner are strong athletes. This means that they strive for the best always-set new goals to accomplish and demonstrate leadership and friendship with their peers. We wish them both the best of luck in all their endeavors!

12U CHARLOTTE HURRICANES EARN FINAL FOUR SPOT

IN COOPERSTOWN The 12U Charlotte Hurricanes made up of players from the South Charlotte area have just returned from Cooperstown, NY Field of Dreams Classic where they earned a top 4 finish. They opened the tourney by winning their first six games and earning the 4th seed in the 104 team field.Playing in the Championship bracket, the Canes then defeated teams from PA, Canada, and California. These three victories earned the Canes a spot in the Semi Finals versus the #1 USSSA 12U Ranked Texas Tri Cities Dust Devils where they battled back from two early deficits, but came up short losing to the eventual Champions from Texas. Congratulations the to the Charlotte Hurricanes on a terrific week and a Final Four finish at Cooperstown. The Canes have now compiled a record of 32-13 and have one more tourney at the Global World Series in Charleston, SC.

12U Charlotte Hurricanes: Front Row (L-R) McCann Mellett, Chase Cochrane, Davis Ray, AJ Ray, Chandler Castleberry, Drew Donathan, Ben BubenMiddle Row (L-R) Corey Sutton, Josh Hoglund, Jack Owens, Aaron Pilkington, Jake Holtzapple, Tyler Potts, Zach FarmerBack Row (L-R) Coach Jeff Shore, Coach John Owens

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The WCWAA 12 year old American League All- Star Team won the Tournament of Champions on Saturday June 26th.

Bottom Row: (L-R) Eric Hothersall, Kevin Thompson, Noah Breeden, Cole CrumrineTop Row: (L-R) Coach Britt Hothersall, Jonathan Braswell, Max Reichard, Jacob Schachner, Head Coach - Chuck Breeden, Mark Glover, Coach Mike Crumrine, Luke Whighton, Jackson BraswellNot Pictured: Jared Feldman

The South Park All-Star U11 team won the District 4 tournament for the second year in row.

First row: (L-R) Peyton Brown, Armoni Tignor, Jack Baron, Ryan Caldwell, IJ FerretteSecond row: (L-R) Jack Davidson, Ben Norris, George Carrol, Max Lahn, Philip Thrash, Richard Umberger, Will GrantBack Row: (L-R) Coaches John Baron, Jon Lahn, and Mark Grant

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THE Q SHACK COACH OF THE WEEK LOGAN SMITH

Coach Logan Smith has been named The Q Shack Coach of the Week. Coach Smith is has had a very busy spring and summer coaching baseball. The former UNC-Greens-boro baseball player serves as an assistant coach at Charlotte Country Day and as a head coach at Carolinas Baseball Center. Coach Smith works hard to share his knowledge of the game with area youth. Logan has a very unique family baseball background, his Grandfather was the long-time Myers Park High School coach Jack Sink, and his father is Brick Smith, an All-American at Wake Forest and a former professional baseball player. Logan grew up

surrounded by the game of baseball and now he has chosen to give back to the community by working with local baseball players.

Congratulations to Coach Logan Smith for being named The Q Shack Coach of the Week.

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The MARA 9U American League All Stars won WNC Cal Ripken Area 4 Tournament hosted by Indian Trail. Bottom row (L to R): Colton Floren, Payne Blankenship, Ryan Huesing, Thomas Hunley, Chase JonesMiddle row (L to R): Mitchell Salvino, Christopher Walton, Jack Maloney, Cooper McKeehan, Josh Self; Michael PolkTop row (coaches): Mike Jones, Doug Huesing, Stuart PolkNot pictured: Kyle Ziefert, Mike Zeifert (coach)

The Myers Park Little League 9U All Star Team won the Tournament of Cham-pions held from June 19th through June 25th. This is the first time in a long history of Myers Park Little League for the 9U All Star team to win the District 3 Tournament of Champions title. Front Row Kneeling (L-R): Sean McAvoy and Ben HeatonStanding (L to R): Henry Merchant, Khristian Ellington, Hayden Malchesky, Pres Cavenaugh, Patrick Alvarez, Alexander Donald, Charlie Kessler (front), Sean Krupa (back), John Harris, Britt Fuller and Thomas FetterBack Row (L-R): Coach Preston Cavenaugh, Manager Jeff Krupa and Coach Greg Heaton.

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