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South Charlotte Sports Report
“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 13, Issue 14 www.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport January 24, 2019 - FREE
GREATER CHARLOTTE BASKETBALL AWARDS NIGHT SET FOR MARCH 17TH
…Nomination Period Is Now Open For Boys and Girls
The 1st Annual Greater Charlotte Basketball have worked hard to develop themselves
Awards Night will be held on Sunday March into not only outstanding basketball play-
17th at the Sheraton Airport Hotel and Confer- ers but tomorrow’s leaders.”
ence Center in Charlotte. This special night of “Over the years as the Greater Char-
High School and Youth Basketball player recog- lotte Hot Stove League Baseball and Soft-
nition will honor the best of the best Student- ball Awards grew to host a crowd of 800
Athletes in the Greater Charlotte area. Twenty people, I realized it was time to begin to
unique awards will be presented and all final- add other sports and provide more posi-
ists will be recognized on this special night. tive recognition for Student-Athletes. It’s
The first-class evening of fun and fellowship incredibly exciting to now add the Greater
is designed to bring both the male and female Charlotte Basketball Awards and to honor
basketball communities together to honor the outstanding male and female Student-
game and the youth that work hard to excel on Athletes in the community.”
and off the court. This special event for basketball Student-Athletes and their In addition to the awards banquet, guests will enjoy dinner, hear from a spe-
families is presented by Tripp Roakes, Publisher of the South Charlotte Sports cial guest speaker, enjoy a silent auction, raffle and fellowship with other mem-
Report and owner of the 12th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Base- bers of the Greater Charlotte Basketball communities.
ball and Softball Awards, Co-Owner of the 8th Annual Charlotte Youth Foot- Nominations for all awards are now open at
ball and Cheerleading Awards and owner of the 2nd Annual Charlotte Lacrosse www.CharlotteBasketballAwards.com Please make sure to visit the website
Awards. These three prestigious events are among the largest Student-Athlete and nominate all the deserving players and teams you are aware of. A selec-
recognition events in the country. tion committee of area coaches, officials, media members and former players
“I am so excited to present the Greater Charlotte Basketball Awards Night,” will determine the finalists for each award and then vote on a winner in each
said Roakes. “Over the last 13 years with my South Charlotte Sports Report category.
newspaper and other youth basketball events I am involved with, I have watched Finalists in all categories will be announced in mid-February. Tickets to this
firsthand the development of basketball here in the Greater Charlotte area. special night are available at www.CharlotteBasketballAwards.com Join many
There are so many outstanding coaches, students and families involved in the of your friends and peers for the # 1 night of basketball recognition in the Caro-
basketball community and I am excited to recognize many of the students that linas.
Awards To Be Presented
High School Basketball Player of the Year
High School Offensive Player of the Year
High School Defensive Player of the Year
High School Rising Star of the Year (Class of 2020/2021/2022)
High School Scholar Athlete of the Year
High School Leadership Award
Youth Basketball Leadership Award (7th and 8th Grades)
Youth Team of the Year
High School Community Hero Award (Community Service Leader)
*** Each award will be presented to a male
and female Student-Athlete.***
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Union County Student-Athlete of the Week
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Her top overall score came in the conference meet last week with a 332.6
Lauren plans to attend UNC-Greensboro next fall and work to earn a bachelors degree in Kinesiol-
ogy on the Pre-Physical Therapy track. She then plans to attend graduate school for a Physical
Therapy Degree. Lauren combines a steady practice schedule with hard work in the classroom and
working as a gymnastics coach. She is also a member of the band at Sun Valley. Congratulations
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Good Sport of the Week
Tate Macuga
Charlotte Catholic High School junior
Tate Macuga has been named the P.
Saylor Fence / Mecklenburg Area Catholic
Schools Good Sport of the Week. The son
of Brian and Tish Macuga plays for the Cougars nationally rec-
ognized Rugby Team. Tate plays the positions of loose head
prop and lock for the team where his responsibility lies within
the scrum. His work in the scrum can dictate the success of
the team. Amazingly Tate’s success comes with only six of his
ten toes as he was in a lawnmower accident at age four. He
has worked hard to not let this set him back from reaching all
of his goals.
Tate enjoys playing for a successful team and enjoyed winning the Tier II State
Championship with the JV Team. His play earned him the chance to attend an
invitational development camp in Phoenix over Christmas Break.
The Marvin Ridge Middle School Basketball Team
Inside the classroom, Tate carries a 4.1 grade point average and is taking two AP
Front Row: (L-R) Jack Sheridan, Cinjun Bridges, Josh Clark, Patrick classes. Congratulations to Tate Macuga for being named the
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Weddington High School
Swim and Dive Team
BASEBALL
Registration is open
Baseball evaluations will be held on
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Quail Hollow Middle School
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The Weddington High School Swim and Dive Team has been named
the Sonny’s BBQ Team of the Week. Last week, the girls team won
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their first Southern Carolina Conference championship. They also won
the Union County championship for the first time in December. The
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swimming at NC State in the fall, Katie will be swimming at the United
States Naval Academy in the fall. Maddy and Katie each won both of
their individual events, Maddy the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke,
Katie the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle, and both relays, the 200
freestyle and 400 freestyle, in which they swam.
The boys team captured second place in both the Southern Carolina
Conference Championship and the Union County Championship.
Both teams have set their sights on advancing as far as possible in the
march to the state championship.
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Page BEYOND THE GAME Volume 13, Issue 14
WITH LUKE STANKAVAGE
Ardrey Kell High School junior basketball
player Luke Stankavage is recognized by his
peers as one of the hardest working players in
town. The son of Bruce and Liz Stankavage
works extremely hard inside the classroom
and on the court to be the very best Student-
Athlete he can be. Over a year ago, Luke was Boating Without Owning - It’s About TIME!
also forced to work hard to rehabilitate a seri-
ous knee injury. His dedication to returning Rising Star Award
to the top has placed Luke in great position to
become one of the top players in Ardrey Kell Jason Lee
history. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn Ardrey Kell High School senior
more about Luke. swimmer Jason Lee has been
named the Carefree Boat Club
What are you top athletic Rising Star of the Week. The
accomplishments? son of Jae Lee and Jin Lee will
“I was the South Charlotte Sports Report continue his swimming career
Middle School Showcase MVP. I am av- next season at the University of
eraging 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 Connecticut. He specializes in the
steals, 89% foul shooting this year to date.” 200 Free and the 100 Fly, with top
times of 1:41:9 in the 200 and 50.7
What is you favorite basketball in the 100.
memory?
“Hitting two buzzer beater three point shots Jason enjoys competing in the
last year at to win against West Meek and high school swim meets and says,
to send us into overtime and eventually win “The adrenaline of the meet is a
against Myers Park..” completely different environment
and helps all the swimmers bond
Describe your injury, your rehabilitation and how you feel now? and swim fast.”
“I tore the ACL on my right knee as a freshman going up for a layup in a
tournament in Florida at Monteverde Academy in January 2016. My rehab Inside the classroom, Jason carries
lasted 9 months and was the toughest thing I have had to go through in my a 3.9 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society
life. I returned to play my sophomore season at Ardrey Kell. I still constantly and the National Technical Honor Society. Congratulations to Jason Lee
lift and work on my leg strength. I feel great now and stronger than I have for being named the Carefree Boat Club Rising Star of the Week.
ever been. The whole experience has made me a tougher, more focussed ath-
lete. It makes you appreciate your game so much more when you can’t play it
and then finally return to doing what you love.”
Marc@CarefreeBoats.com
What was toughest part of rehabilitation for you? 704-557-0848 ext. 4
“The toughest part of rehab was mentally trusting my knee to do everything
it did before the injury. The confidence in it was probably the hardest to get www.CarefreeBoats.com
back. The rehab work hurt physically but I got through all of that pretty well.
I think most athletes handle the PT work great because they are use to work- relationships with my teachers and fellow students are as important to me as
ing hard. It’s the mental side of getting back to who you were and improving my relationships with my coaches and teammates.”
on that which takes some time. I had really awesome doctors and PT guys
and coaches to get me through.” What are your goals following high school?
“I want to play Division 1 basketball at a great University. The colleges that I
How well do you perform in the classroom? am interested in are: Yale, Princeton, Lipscomb, Wofford, Penn, Cornell and
“I have a 4.0. grade point average with a rigorous schedule filled with Honors Elon.”
and AP classes. I scored a 1380 on my SAT and I am a member of the Na-
tional Honor Society.” Are you involved in any community service projects?
“Yes. I am a volunteer with LifeSports. I serve with LifeHoops as a Gather
Why are academics important to you? volunteer and Coaching volunteer throughout the year. LifeHoops is a non
“I love to learn. I love to be academically challenged. I have always been a profit organization founded by Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias that serves young
student athlete and love the challenges of the classroom and the court. My men in the greater Charlotte area to become leaders on the court, at school
and in their communities.”
Volume 13, Issue 14 Page
The Shoeless Enterprises
Leadership Award
Grace Shires
Providence High School senior basketball
player Grace Shires has been named the
TEAM CAROLINA
Photo credit: ProvidenceSportsPhotos.com
winner of the Shoeless Enterprises
Leadership Award. The daughter of Scott
BASEBALL
and Julie Shires plays shooting guard
for the Panthers. She serves as a team
captain and helps to keep the morale of
everyone high for a very successful bas-
ketball team.
14U Team With the Panthers team experiencing
great success this season, Grace believes
the team has improved due to “our overall
grit and desire to change the stigma
around our name. Every time we step
Now Forming For onto the court, we play for each other.”
The team won only two games in Grace’s freshman year and now they are
Spring and Summer hoping to improve on a second round state playoff’s appearance last year.
Grace is working hard to close out her senior season on the court and in
the classroom. She plans to attend either James Madison University or
Appalachian State University in the fall. Congratulations to Grace Shires
Contact Trey Tinch @ 704-506-5885 for being named the winner of the Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award.
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH RILEY LITTLEJOHN
Ardrey Kell High School senior basketball player Riley playing Ardrey Kell Basketball for the last four years.
Littlejohn is working hard to help the Knights achieve Three of those years have been on Varsity.”
another successful season. The daughter of William and
Tammy Littlejohn serves as a team captain and plays the What is your favorite basketball memory?
small forward position. Let’s go Beyond The Game to “Growing my relationships with the team and coach on
learn more about Riley. and off the court.”
What is your role on the team? If you are a senior, what is next for you following
“To lead and encourage the girls to give their best in all graduation?
they do on an off the court.” “I plan to attend Campbell University and pursue
becoming a Nurse Practitioner.”
What do you enjoy most about competing on the
court? How well do you perform in the classroom?
“The challenge to get better every single practice to com- “I have a 3.8 grade point average and I am in the
pete and help the team execute in order to get a win!” National Technological Honor Society, Fellowship of
Christian Athletes and Health Club.”
What are your top athletic accomplishments?
“I am the Captain this year of the team. I have been
Volume 13, Issue 14 Page
STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Smith O’Leary Lexie Handlin
Charlotte Latin School wrestler Smith O’ Leary has been Ardrey Kell High School senior Lexie Handlin has been
named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student- named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy
Athlete of the Week. Smith handles the 170 pound class for Student Athlete of the Week. The daughter of Dale and
the Hawks. The son of Brian and Denny O’Leary also plays Danita Handlin is a scholastic All-American swimmer
tennis at Charlotte Latin. As a senior, he is a three time and a three time 4A State Championship qualifier. She
NCISAA Wrestling State Champion Team member and a also serves as the team captain for the Knights and holds
four year tennis starter, Smith finished the tennis season as the school record in the 100 backstroke and 200 medley
a member of the Second Team All-Conference squad. relay. Lexie will attend Cornell University next fall.
During his freshman year, Smith enjoyed finding his role Lexie enjoys the atmosphere of high school swim meets.
on the team and it was very enjoyable to him that the team “Swimming is often an individual sport but compet-
wrapped up the state title before the finals even began. He has worked hard every ing for my high school makes me feel like I am part of a bigger team and brings a lot
year to become the very best competitor he could be. more fun back into the sport for me.”
Inside the classroom Smith is a strong student with a 4.4 grade point average. He Inside the classroom, Lexie carries a 4.457 weighted grade point average and she is
has been a member of the Headmaster’s List every semester in High School. Smith is a member of the French Club, Rho Kappa Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta. She also
also the Volunteer Co-Ordinator for the Aceing Autism Program that is held weekly has won department awards in Chemistry, French and English. Congratulations to
at Charlotte Latin to help teach social skills to children with Autism through tennis. Lexie Handlin for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student
Congratulations to Smith O’Leary for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Athlete of the Week.
Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Community Hero Award
Presented by The Union County Comets
charlotte’s premier women’s basketball program
Becket Granelli
Charlotte Catholic High School rugby player Becket Granelli has been named the Community Hero Award Winner, Presented
by The Union County Comets. The eleventh grade son of Chris and Yohanne Granelli began playing rugby in middle school and
fell in love with the sport. He gave up football after his sophomore year to focus on rugby year round.
Becket plays the fullback position where he is responsible for being the last line of defense, countering kicks, and aiding the
back line during attack. He also plays wing and center for the Cougars. Becket is part of one of the most successful high school
programs in the Southeast. According to Beckett, the team is built on personal accountability, a relentless work ethic and the
culture to be the very best both on and off the pitch.
Becket also plays for the Eagle Impact Rugby Academy National 17U Team. This summer, they traveled to Canada to com-
pete against the top youth players from both countries. He also played for the North Carolina Rugby All-Star Team who won the
RCT Championship.
Inside the classroom, Becket carries a 4.33 grade point average and has been a Cougar Award recipient every semester. Last
year he was selected by Charlotte Catholic’s faculty to represent the school at the HOBY Leadership Seminar at Wake Forest.
Every week, Becket serves as a volunteer at Atrium Hospital in Union County where he works in the Central Transport Depart-
ment. He is responsible for transporting patients and equipment throughout the hospital, assisting with discharges, and running
errands for the medical staff. He also volunteers for several charities through St Matthew Catholic Church. Congratulations to
Becket Granelli for being named the Community Hero Award Winner, Presented by The Union County Comets.
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BEYOND THE GAME
WITH GRACE DURHAM
Sun Valley High School senior swimmer
Grace Durham is one of the Spartans
top swimmers. The daughter of Bill and
Carolyn Durham excels in the 100 back-
stroke and 100 butterfly. Let’s go Beyond
The Game to learn more about Grace.
“THE LEAGUE OF CHAMPIONS” What are you top swimming
accomplishments?
“Competing the NCHSAA State Cham-
pionship meet all three years, earning
All-Conference honors, setting the 100
backstroke record at Sun Valley and
serving as a team captain for my club
team.”
What is your favorite thing about high school swim meets?
“I enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie of the swim meets. Also, I like
the fact you are swimming for your team not just yourself.”
What are your top times in your top events?
“In the 100 Back, a 1:02 and in the 100 Fly, a 1:02.”
%$6(%$//f62)7%$//f)227%$//f75$&. What is next for you following graduation?
“I plan to attend a four year university to obtain a degree in Biology in
preparation hopefully for Dental School. I hope to continue my swim-
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12th ANNUAL GREATER CHARLOTTE HOT STOVE LEAGUE
AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The 12th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Baseball and Softball Awards will be held February 1st at the Oasis Shriners Temple in Charlotte.
This special evening is designed to honor the best and brightest in youth baseball and softball. The annual event has featured many Student-Athletes that
have moved on to play Major League Baseball, Professional Baseball and College Baseball and Softball. Many finalists have gone on to begin outstanding
careers in business, law, medical and other professions in addition to serving in the United States Military.
We salute all of the Student Athletes below who have advanced through a nomination period, completed action items and have been selected as finalists.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, please visit www.HotStoveDinner.com
High School Baseball Player of the Year Charlotte Knights “Gamer” of the Year High School Softball “Gamer” of the Year
JD Brock Hough Jose Vargas Hickory Ridge Claudia Riddle Cox Mill
JT Killen Charlotte Christian Kyle Ziefert Butler Peyton Rivas Catholic
Patrick Alvarez Myers Park Matt Duggan Marvin ridge Sarah Grace Swietzer Pine Lake Prep
Trey Tujetsch Ardrey Kell Pres Cavenaugh Myers Park Mariah Pearson Mooresville
Tafton Hensley Mooresville Cori Sprinkle Hickory Ridge
High School Baseball Pitcher of the Year Zach Weston Ardrey Kell
JT Killen Charlotte Christian High School Softball Scholar Athlete of the Year
Luke Carpenter Ardrey Kell High School Baseball Golden Glove Award Jenna Carter Lake Norman Charter
Matthew Siverling Charlotte Christian Patrick Bloominburg Providence Lili Bowen Providence
Ryan Restino Lincoln Charter Blake Burchett Mooresville Sarah Harkins Parkwood
Trey Tujetsch Ardrey Kell Jack Masonis Myers Park
Vasili Kaloudis Ardrey Kell High School Softball Leadership Award
High School Baseball Catcher of the Year Jentri Meadows Mooresville
Andrew Raffaldt Northwest Cabarrus High School Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year Sydney Yoder South Meck
Brett Wiseman Weddington Ethan Reese Providence Kara Starnes Forest Hills
Carson Arnold Lake Norman Britt Fuller Charlotte Latin Bridgett Rios Weddington
Jake Machado Marvin Ridge Dane Skufca Myers Park
Spencer Bright Lincoln Charter Drew Roberts Butler Youth Softball Player of the Year
Trey Donathan Charlotte Christian Mauri Murray Marvin Ridge
Kaylyn Belfield Kannapolis
High School Baseball Leadership Award Katriel Williams Marvin Ridge
Cooper McKeehan Weddington Olivia Cainey Hopewell
Jackson Bertelsen Covenant Day
Jakob Cohn Ardrey Kell Golden Glove Award
Nolan DeVos Hickory Ridge Kelly Dobos Marvin Ridge
Owen Tappy Providence Day Paige Rivas Charlotte Catholic
Shane Russell Charlotte Christian Chloe Jones Mallard Creek
Baseball Rebellion Rising Star of the Year Youth Team of the Year
Dusty Mercer Weddington SBA 10U Futures
Preston Hall Myers Park Coul-Oak Senior Little League
Lucas Martino Carmel Christian
Trey Truitt East Meck Top Gun Youth Baseball Team of the Year
Joe Haney SouthLake Christian Park Sharon Nationals 10U
Cameron Arnold Lake Norman East Rowan Diamond Sports 8U
Gage Lewis Carmel Christian Team 24 Gamecocks 10U Ashley
Vision Bandits 12U
Youth Baseball Player of the Year Team 24 Gamecocks 13U Brown
Calvert Clark Charlotte Christian
Graham Smiley East Lincoln High School Team of the Year
Matt Heavner North Lincoln Ardrey Kell Baseball
Post 51 American Legion Softball
High School Softball Player of the Year
Jenna McCauley Providence Middle School Baseball Team of the Year
Megan Matsil Porter Ridge Covenant Day School
Jessica Davis Marvin Ridge Sun Valley Middle School JV
Gabby Baylog Marvin Ridge Sun Valley Middle School Varsity
High School Softball Pitcher of the Year
Gabby Baylog Marvin Ridge
Riley Tucker
Carolyn Bentley
Central Cabarrus
Providence
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Breakout Star of the Week
“Honoring Student-Athletes Preparing For Future Success”
Grace Godwin
Providence Day School junior basketball and soccer player Grace Godwin has been named the Karsey Glass Breakout Star
of the Week. The daughter of Jay and Christy Godwin plays forward in basketball and goalie in soccer. With basketball season
in full force now, Grace is helping the Chargers on defense focusing on the opponents best players and also working to pull down
rebounds and help with the motion of the offense.
As a freshman, Grace was part of the state championship team in basketball. In soccer she has been to the state champion-
ship twice where the Chargers finished as runnerup.
In school, Grace has been a central figure in starting a Bible Club. “We used to have a Young Life Bible study at our school,
but they were unable to continue that. Many of my friends participated in that and then didn’t have a way to study the Bible
anymore. I really enjoyed the Bible study I was doing at church and felt like I should bring it to school,
so I got permission from our faculty leaders and started in September 2018. I created a booklet to
help guide them through the book of John in the New Testament. I did the reading each week and
prepared to lead the discussion.”
Inside the classroom, Grace has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. She is also a member
of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves in the TRI-M Music Honor Society, National Honor
Society and Chinese Honor Society. Congratulations to Grace Godwin for being named the Karsey
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