tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387106503235195842024-03-08T16:16:19.000-05:00Prep SpotlightItems Charlotte area high school sports fans don't want to miss.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger660125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-33016346782026625332014-08-06T10:10:00.001-04:002014-08-06T10:10:15.146-04:00Fayetteville's Kwe Parker aka The Insane Dunking MachineIn 26 years of covering high school basketball, I've seen a lot of great dunkers. For me, the best I've seen in person is <a href="http://www.vincecarter15.com/" target="_blank">Vince Carter</a>. Gerald Henderson, now of the <a href="http://www.hornets.com/" target="_blank">Hornets</a>, and LeBron James were also pretty amazing in high school.<br />
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I once saw former Providence High and UNC star <a href="http://www.antawnjamison.com/" target="_blank">Antawn Jamison</a> jump one foot inside the free throw line -- in a game -- and throw one down left-handed (Jamison is a rightie).<br />
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But there's a kid playing right now who will give any of them a run for their money.<br />
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Fayetteville's Kwe Parker impressed me catching alley-oops from teammate Dennis Smith as a 9th grader when Parker and Smith were teammates at Fayetteville's Trinity Christian High. I've seen Parker make some absolutely silly dunks in warm-ups before Trinity Christian games and I've seen him make a few in games that made you look at your neighbor and shake your head ("Did you see <i>that</i>?").<br />
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Smith, a 6-2 junior point guard, has gone onto become one of the nation's top 10 in his class and one of North Carolina's best three players, period. Parker has become one of the most famous players in his class because of his unique jumping ability. A high major Division I recruit, Parker will play at High Point Wesleyan this season, leaving Smith but joining another top national recruit, 6-9 junior Harry Giles.<br />
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Here is a new video of Parker dunking (the right-hander nearly touches the rim with his head before tossing in a left-handed tip dunk that would win many a dunk competition).<br />
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Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com122tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-7870234777177469832014-06-20T12:22:00.001-04:002014-06-20T12:22:37.660-04:00Cherryville's Trentavis Friday named N.C. Gatorade boys track athlete of the yearFrom staff reports<br /><br />CHICAGO (June 20, 2014) — In its 29th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Trentavis Friday of Cherryville High School as its 2013-14 Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Friday is the first Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year to be chosen from Cherryville High School. <br />
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Friday was <a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/06/14/4978260/all-observer-2014-boys-track.html" target="_blank">named All-Observer boys track athlete of the year</a> last week.<br /><br />The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the track, distinguishes Friday as North Carolina’s best high school boys track & field athlete. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year award to be announced in June, Friday joins an elite alumni association of state award-winners in 12 sports, including Ryan Hall (1999-01, Big Bear HS, Calif.), Meb Keflezighi (1993-94, San Diego HS, Calif.), Derek Jeter (1991-92, Kalamazoo HS, Mich.), Candace Parker (2001-02, Naperville Central HS, Ill.), Mark Sanchez (2004-05, Mission Viejo HS, Calif.) and Lolo Jones (1997-98, Roosevelt HS, Ia.).<br /><br />The 6-foot-2, 165-pound senior won three individual state championships and anchored the winning 4x400-meter relay quartet at the Class 1A state meet this spring, leading the Ironmen to a second-place finish as a team. Friday took gold in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.59 seconds, the 200-meter dash in 20.95 and the 400-meter run in 47.87. The New Balance Nationals Indoor champion and the NBN meet indoor record-holder in both the 60 and 200, he also captured the 200-meter crown at this month’s New Balance Nationals Outdoor championships. Friday’s season-bests of 10.17 in the 100 and 20.33 in the 200 both rank as the nation’s No. 1 performances among prep competitors in 2014 at the time of his selection.<br /><br />Friday has maintained a B average in the classroom. In addition to serving on the Cherryville High school yearbook and school newspaper staffs, he has volunteered locally for two years on behalf of the First Wesleyan Church’s feed-the-homeless initiative. He has also donated his time as part of his school’s morning-announcements team and has worked with special needs students at the Webb Street School.<br /><br />“He’s worked hard and stayed healthy, and he’s just a special runner,” said Cherryville head coach Keith Fox. “He can do anything. He could go out and run a 1:54 in the 800 if we wanted him to. He put in a lot of time in the offseason, worked in the weight room. We knew he was capable of a season like this.”<br /><br />Friday has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field on scholarship at Florida State University this fall.<br /><br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-17300220694421508522014-06-17T13:03:00.000-04:002014-06-20T10:41:57.639-04:00NBA star Stephen Curry to offer free camp Wednesday, spots available NBA star and former Davidson and Charlotte Christian star will hold a
free three-hour instruction session for 50 underprivileged children in
the Concord, Charlotte and Huntersville areas Wednesday June 18 at Cannon School
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The free sessions are part of Curry's annual basketball camp that he holds in the Charlotte area. Regular Spotsare still available for the 3rd to 6th grade session, 7th-10th and K-2<br />
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<a href="http://acceleratebasketball.com/" target="_blank">Accelerate Basketball</a>, which is helping Curry put on the camp, is still able to work with additional area businesses that want to sponsor underprivileged children who wish to attend camp.<br />
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For more information on sponsoring or attending camp contact <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Blake Boehringer,</span><a href="mailto:blake@acceleratebasketball.com">blake@acceleratebasketball.com</a><br />
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Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-14905452072761619902014-06-13T15:12:00.002-04:002014-06-13T21:27:39.779-04:00MECKA 4A Spring All-Conference teamsMECKA 4A Spring All-Conference<br />
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<b>Tennis</b><br />
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Tyler Armato, Hopewell; Kyle Bachner, Robinson; KyMo Baek, Robinson; Parker Evans, North Meck; Taylor Givens, Hough; Clay Kennedy, Hough; Charlie Lloyd, Hough; Evan Long, Mallard Creek; Luis Martinez, Hopewell; Gage Moore, Brown; Parker Teal, Robinson; Sean Wydra, Hough<br />
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Player of the year: Ryan Wydra, Hough<br />
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Coach of the year: Alice Hansen, Hough<br />
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Patrick Cover, David Yang, Matt Sharpstein, Blake Wagner, Blake Fiest, Hough; Zach Boatwright, Robinson; Logan Watts, TJ Long, Tim Kessler, Brian Fratelli, Hopewell<br />
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Player of the year: Patrick Cover, Hough<br />
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Coach of the year: Jerry Smith, Vance<br />
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Amanda Anderson, Katie Watkins, Brown; Kelly Flanders, Sydney Stilwell, Shelby Thompson, Ashley Whittaker, Hopewell; Emma Cangalosi, Courtney Carroll, Emmily Cowie, Alex Denny, Nicole Duncan, Nicole Ferren, Marnie Merritt, Sarah Moon, Anna Roach, Hough; Sabrina Baker, Ryan Feely, Kyla Moncrief, Bree Roberts, Maddy Smieja, Kelly Teague, Mallard Creek; Morgan Butz, North Meck; Natalie Andrejchak, Sabrina Bologna, Lauren Kataja, Natalia Lozano, Paige Manzi, Robinson<br />
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Player of the year: Marnie Merritt, Hough<br />
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Coach of the year: David Smith, Hough<br />
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Kaitlyn Shifflett, Hannah Jones, Casey Brescia, Tori Hall, Hough; Kaitlyn Moore, Kaylee Cook, Kelly Chrismon, Allie Baker, A.L. Brown; Shelby Wiggs, Meghan Whitecavage, Hopewell; Tori Zavodny, Alyssa Sciaudone, Sam Grazier, Krista Romine, Robinson; Madi Davis, Katie Stokes, North Meck; Kaelyn Brown, Mallard Creek<br />
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Player of the year: Leah Murray, Hough<br />
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Pitcher of the year: Kaeleigh Romine, Robinson<br />
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Coach of the year: Jim Allen, RobinsonObserver Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-83989081972520825302014-06-06T23:03:00.002-04:002014-06-06T23:03:13.251-04:00NCHSAA baseball, softball state championship scoreboard<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden">
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<strong>2014 STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES—98th ANNUAL</strong><br />
<strong>all series best of three games</strong><br />
<strong>FIVE COUNTY STADIUM, ZEBULON</strong><br />
<strong>CLASS 1-A CHAMPIONSHIP: WHITEVILLE (24-5) vs. EAST SURRY (30-0)</strong><br />
Game 1: East Surry 7, Whiteville 4, final<br />
Game 2: Saturday, June 7 at 11 am<br />
Game 3: if necessary, Saturday, June 7 at 5 pm<br />
<strong>CLASS 3-A CHAMPIONSHIP: HAMPSTEAD TOPSAIL (19-8) vs. MONROE PIEDMONT (21-8)</strong><br />
Game 1: Topsail 5, Piedmont 3, final<br />
Game 2: Saturday, June 7, 2 pm<br />
Game 3: if necessary, Saturday, June 7 at 8 pm (5 pm if no third game in 1-A)<br />
<strong>UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO</strong><br />
<strong>CLASS 2-A CHAMPIONSHIP: MIDWAY (25-4) vs. BUNKER HILL (26-5)</strong><br />
Game 1: Midway 10, Bunker Hill 3, final<br />
Game 2: Saturday, June 7, 2 pm<br />
Game 3: if necessary, Saturday, June 7 at 8 pm (5 pm if no third game in 4-A)<br />
<strong>CLASS 4-A CHAMPIONSHIP: RICHMOND SENIOR (23-7-1) vs. WEST FORSYTH (27-5)</strong><br />
Game 1:West Forsyth 6, Richmond 4, final<br />
Game 2: Saturday, June 7 at 11 am<br />
Game 3: if necessary, Saturday, June 7 at 5 pm<br />
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<strong>2014 STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES—40th ANNUAL</strong><br />
all series best of three games<br />
<strong>WALNUT CREEK SOFTBALL COMPLEX, RALEIGH</strong><br />
<strong>CLASS 4-A: FAYETTEVILLE CAPE FEAR (26-1) vs. ALEXANDER CENTRAL (33-0), Field 4</strong><br />
Game 1: Alexander Central 4, Cape Fear 3, final<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 2, 11 a.m.<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 3, if necessary, 2 p.m.<br />
<strong>CLASS 3-A: PIKEVILLE CHARLES B. AYCOCK (21-3) vs. SUN VALLEY (24-5), Field 5</strong><br />
Game 1: Sun Valley 6, C.B. Aycock 5, final<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 2, 11 a.m.<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 3, if necessary, 2 p.m.<br />
<strong>CLASS 2-A: SILER CITY JORDAN-MATTHEWS (24-4) vs. EAST RUTHERFORD (25-3), Field 2</strong><br />
Game 1: East Rutherford 2, Jordan-Matthews 1, final<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 2, 11 a.m.<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 3, if necessary, 2 p.m.<br />
<strong>CLASS 1-A: WHITEVILLE (25-6) vs. NORTH STOKES (26-3), Field 1</strong><br />
Game 1: North Stokes 3, Whiteville 0, final<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 2, 11 a.m.<br />
Saturday, June 7: Game 3, if necessary, 2 p.m.<br />
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Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-59715635892873828822014-06-05T13:11:00.001-04:002014-06-05T13:11:57.461-04:00Gary Gadsden named head boys basketball coach at United FaithGary Gadsden has been promoted to head boys basketball coach at United Faith.<br />
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Gadsden had been an assistant under former Charlotte Hornets star Muggsy Bogues for the past three seasons. Bogues <a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/05/16/4915910/bogues-stepping-down-as-united.html" target="_blank">resigned last month</a>.<br />
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Gadsden inherits a team that reached the N.C. Independent Schools 1A state semifinals. He'll return several starters from that team, including his son, Ty, a 6-foot-2 point guard generally considered among the state's top prospects in the class of 2016.<br />
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Ty Gadsden has several Division I scholarship offers, including from the Charlotte 49ers. He was an Observer All-Mecklenburg pick last season.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-17491412588472619812014-05-31T23:01:00.000-04:002014-05-31T23:01:05.158-04:00Hough wins second NCHSAA 4A girls soccer state titleHough High's Courtney Carroll got an unassisted goal with 3 minutes, 33 seconds left of the second sudden death overtime to lift the nationally ranked Huskies to a 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Panther Creek of Cary.<br />
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Hough won its second state title in three seasons and its second straight overtime game after beating rival Myers Park in the semifinals Tuesday.<br />
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Hough made its third straight N.C. 4A state championship appearance, a record for a Mecklenburg County girls 4A team.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-60934092510894212022014-05-22T17:07:00.003-04:002014-05-22T17:07:32.261-04:00Cleveland Jackson named boys basketball coach at Olympic High SchoolOlympic athletics director Ken Konstanty told the Observer Thursday that the school has named Cleveland Jackson as its new boys basketball coach. Jackson was one of more than 80 applicants to apply for the job after Ty Baumgardner resigned to take a similar job in Georgia.<br /><br />Baumgarder led the Trojans to a 30-0 record and a N.C. 4A state title in 2012-13. In 10 seasons, Baumgardnerwas 229-63. In the past four seasons, Olympic was 109-9. <br /><br />Jackson’s son, C.J., was the leading scorer for Baumgardner’s 2013-14 team, which finished 23-5. C.J. Jackson is a senior who will graduate next month.<br /><br />“Coach Jackson’s basketball history, passion for the game and commitment to improve the lives of young men makes him a perfect fit,” Konstanty said. “He has a complete understanding of our program and a desire to continue the family tradition that has become Olympic basketball.”<br /><br />Jackson played college ball at Georgia, and played professionally in South America. He was an assistant coach at Belmont Abbey last season and was an assistant at Mercer for seven years before that. Jackson also coached in high school for four years, producing 15 college players.<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-3780212094190872532014-05-16T23:25:00.001-04:002014-05-16T23:25:54.891-04:00Garinger names Carlton "Spanky" Anthony as its new boys basketball coachGaringer athletics director Tony Huggins said the school
has hired Carlton “Spanky” Anthony as its new boys basketball coach.
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said the school also had a girls basketball opening.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-84755799960995308622014-05-13T21:29:00.001-04:002014-05-13T21:29:46.977-04:00Butler hires Myron Lowery as new boys basketball coach; Monroe hires girls coachButler High has hired former Providence and Harding coach Myron Lowery as its new boys basketball coach. Lowery replaces Donald Kirby who resigned earlier this spring.<br /><br />Lowery resigned as Providence coach in June of 2013. Lowery was an assistant at Olympic last season. Lowery has 17 years experience as a head coach.<br /><br /><bullet>Monroe has hired Leroy Osborne as its new girls basketball coach. Osborne is a 1993 Monroe High graduate. He played football and ran track for the Redhawks. He has 20 years coaching experience and was 70-10 as Monroe’s boys junior varsity coach.<br /></bullet>Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-38882065695082497322014-05-06T13:18:00.001-04:002014-05-06T14:17:30.969-04:00Hough boys basketball coach Justin Batts resigns; several coaching openings at Cornelius schoolHough athletics director Masanori Toguchi told the Observer Tuesday that Huskies boys basketball coach Justin Batts has resigned.<br />
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Batts plans to attend graduate school.<br />
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Batts was selected the Observer's <a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/04/15/4828714/all-lake-norman-news-boys-basketball.html#.U2kYOce7nb8" target="_blank">coach of the year for its All-Lake Norman area boys team</a> this year. Hough finished the season 22-6 and won the conference championship in the MECKA 4A, perhaps the toughest conference in North Carolina.<br />
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In the 2012-13, Batts led the Huskies to perhaps the school's biggest win, a N.C. 4A sectional championship win over heavily favored West Charlotte and then All-American center Kennedy Meeks to reach their first N.C. 4A Western Regional.<br />
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Next season, Hough is expected to return 6-8 forward Luke Maye, a high major Division I recruit. Maye made the All-Observer team for the second time this season.<br />
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Besides Batts, Toguchi said the school also had openings for girls basketball, softball, track and cross-country.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-79820237901634026632014-05-01T11:17:00.000-04:002014-05-01T21:32:56.592-04:00Big Mecklenburg County baseball games on tapThe high school baseball regular season ends tonight and Friday and the Mecklenburg County conferences have some big games on tap.<br />
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-- In the SoMeck 8, nationally ranked Ardrey Kell (21-2, 12-1) has a one-game lead over nationally ranked Providence (19-3, 11-2) and reigning N.C. 4A state champ South Mecklenburg (17-5, 11-2).<br />
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Ardrey Kell's Knights will try to win their ninth straight game and lock up a championship Friday at home. Ardrey Kell hosts South Meck at 6:30 p.m.<br />
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Providence can get a share of the championship if South Meck beats Ardrey Kell and Providence beats Charlotte Catholic (12-8, 7-6) Friday.<br />
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-- In the Southwestern 4A, Independence (14-8, 10-1) leads Porter Ridge (13-7-1, 9-2) by one game. Porter Ridge has won 12 straight, but Independence can lock up the league title by beating arch rival Butler at Butler Friday at 6:30 p.m.<br />
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Porter Ridge can earn a tie if Butler (12-9, 6-5) upsets Independence and Porter Ridge beats Rocky River (5-15, 4-7) Friday.<br />
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-- In the MECKA, Hough (17-6, 11-2) and North Meck (13-7, 11-2) are tied for first place. Hough finishes regular-season play tonight (Thursday) against Vance (1-13, 1-12) at home. North Meck plays at Mallard Creek (10-10, 7-6) Thursday.<br />
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Hough and North Meck split two regular-season meetings. <br />
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-- In the CISAA, Charlotte Christian (25-4, 10-1) has won eight straight and has locked up the league title with two conference games remaining next week. Country Day (10-9, 6-4) is in second place.<br />
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<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-59271402842087145392014-04-28T16:09:00.001-04:002014-04-28T16:09:09.733-04:00Area college signees<br />These area athletes signed with colleges recently:<br /><br /><b>Charlotte Christian: </b>James Finch (Oglethorpe, soccer); Morgan Franklin (Catawba College, women’s basketball); Jacob Kaplan (Berry, lacrosse); Huston Pashoian (Virginia Military, lacrosse); Kyrie Pennington (Carson-Newman, volleyball); Joe Ruppert (Hampden-Sydney, lacrosse)<br /><br /><b>Hopewell: </b>Anyla Kryeziu (Montreat, volleyball)<br /><b><br />Providence Day: </b>Jonah Edwards (Kenyon College, track); Patrick Ahern (Stonehill College, track); Bailey Robinson (Wheaton, soccer); Evan Gray (Boston College, track); Corey Michocki (Loyola, MD, soccer); Tanner Love (Williams College, wrestling); Hayes Donahue (Hampden-Sydney, football); Blake Henderson (Hampden-Sydney, football)<br /><b><br />Victory Christian:</b> Hezekiah McKinnon (Mars Hill, football)<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-49226732512251154652014-04-09T13:29:00.002-04:002014-04-09T13:29:42.918-04:00SoMeck 8 all-conference basketball teamsAs voted on by SoMeck 8 conference coaches<br />
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<br /><b>GIRLS</b><br /><br />Ra’Shika White, Berry; Erin Whalen, Ardrey Kell; Brianna Hambrick, Harding; Meghan Fleury, Providence; Jordan Muhammad, Ardrey Kell; Marshae Bradbury, Ardrey Kell; Raven Dean, Ardrey Kell; Ali Fitch, South Meck; Jenesai Mohammad, Olympic; Courtney Sanderson, South Meck<br /><br /><b>Players of the year: </b>Sophie Rossitch, Charlotte Catholic; Myicha Drakeford, Harding<br /><b><br />Coach of the year:</b> Bobby Conrad, Charlotte Catholic<br /><b><br />BOYS</b><br /><br />Steven Santa Ana, Ardrey Kell; Malik Constantine, Olympic; Joshua Lancaster, Berry; Devin Cooper, Ardrey Kell; Robbie Anderson, Charlotte Catholic; Daryl White, Harding; Devarious Christian, Berry; Grant Hedberg, South Meck; Teyon Henry, Harding; Quindon Cottman, Berry<br /><br /><b>Player of the year:</b> CJ Jackson, Olympic<br /><br /><b>Coach of the year:</b> Maurice Jones, Berry<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-89247485547653536412014-04-07T16:08:00.001-04:002014-04-07T16:14:06.440-04:00Ardrey Kell to replace girls basketball, wrestling coachesArdrey Kell athletics director Cheryl Feeney said the school has openings for a head wrestling coach and a head girls basketball coach.<br />
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Feeney said she wasn’t sure if wrestling coach Tim Higgins or girls basketball coach Jennifer McVicker would remain at the school.<br />
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McVicker led the Knights to the N.C. 4A Western Regional championship game in March, ending the school’s most successful season. Ardrey Kell beat a nationally ranked team in a Christmas tournament and finished 27-5. In two seasons, McVicker was 52-9.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-22773413296520880182014-03-26T15:57:00.000-04:002014-03-26T15:57:16.455-04:00Southwestern 4A All-Conference Teams<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Southwestern 4A All-Conference Basketball</b></span><br /><br /><b>Girls</b><br /><br />Rydeiah Rogers, Myers Park; Saadia Timpton, Myers Park; Kobe Leigh, Butler; Shaigna Wentz, Porter Ridge; Jasmine Sanders, Garinger; Hydeia Harvey, Rocky River; T Dorsey, Rocky River; Fairen Sutton, Butler; Morgan Uptegraff, Myers Park; Zhamya Wills, East Meck<br /><br /><b>Coach of the year: </b>Barbara Nelson, Myers Park<br /><br /><b>Player of the year: </b>Aliyah Mazyck, Myers Park<br /><br /><b>Boys</b><br /><br />Deion Lane, Independence; Zaqwaun Matthews, Myers Park; Giavonni Mack, Butler; Tayon Gleaves, Independence; Montavius Hancock, Garinger; Tryle Poindexter, East Meck; Caleb Homesley, Porter Ridge; Jake Hackworth, Myers Park; Davion Gamble, Garinger; Workpeh Kofa, Independence<br /><br /><b>Coach of the year: </b>Preston Davis, Independence<br /><br /><b>Player of the year:</b> Matthew Fisher-Davis, Butler<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Southwestern 4A All-Conference Wrestling</b></span><br />106: Chris Price, Porter Ridge; Joe Kenny, Myers Park; 113: Logan McMahan, Porter Ridge, Carson Russell, Myers Park; 120: DeShawnPatterson, Garinger; Garret Bailey, Butler; 126: Adam Pleter, Butler; Bryan Newsome, Porter Ridge; 132: Upright Odomena, Rocky River; Joseph Roamine, Porter Ridge; 138: Austin Paytes, Butler; Chris Jordan, Independence; 145: Devin Taylor, Independence; Cooper Mueller, Porter Ridge; 152: Joey Batgalis, Porter Ridge; Carl Zeitler, Independence; 160: Collus Watson, East Meck; Jose Rosales, Independence; 170: Tayshhon Risher, Independence; Dylan Mumma, Porter Ridge; 182: Anthony Roberson, Rocky River; Christian Villacres, Porter Ridge; 195: Josh Matos, Independence; Billy O’Neal, Porter Ridge; 220: Brian Tiderman, Independence; Dean Looney, Butler; 285: DeLano Cunningham, East Meck; Josh Brenneman, Butler<br /><br /><b>Wrestlers of the year: </b>Brian Tiderman, Independence; Adam Pelter, Butler<br /><br /><b>Coach of the year: </b>Phillip Davis, Independence<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-80149452302098016402014-03-21T15:34:00.001-04:002014-03-21T15:34:10.341-04:00MECKA all-conference teams<b>MECKA All-Conference Teams<br /><br />Girls Basketball</b><br /><br />Kelsi Mahoney, Robinson; Bryanna Curry, Hopewell; Chantel Williams, Mallard Creek; Zaria Wright, Mallard Creek; Dynasty Heyward, North Meck; Destiny Barrino, North Meck; Brianna Jones, North Meck; Rachel Porter, West Charlotte; Jessica Gaston, West Charlotte; Kelsey Dean, Hough; Aitana Grant, AL Brown; Anna Diggs, Hough; Destini Reed, Vance<br /><br />Coach of the year: Tyrelle Anderson, Hopewell<br /><br />Players of the years: Mariah Washington, Hopewell; Julia Brown, Hough<br /><br />Boys Basketball<br /><br />Tucker Thompson, Hough; Jacquueay, Hough; Theo Mack, Hough; Lavar Batts, Robinson; Connor Boothe, Robinson; Terrance Durham, Mallard Creek; CJ Bryce, North Meck; Taj Middleton, North Meck; Davion Mintz, North Meck; Austin Harris, West Charlotte; Trey Foster, West Charlotte; Malik Massey, West Charlotte; Bryson Rankin, Vance<br /><br />Coach of the year: Justin Batts, Hough<br /><br />Players of the year: Luke Maye, Hough; Torin Dorn, Vance<br /><br /><b>Wrestling</b><br /><br />106: Jayquon McEntyre, AL Brown; Isaiah Hendricks, Robinson; 113: Austin Powell, Hough; Kevin Nguyen, Mallard Creek; 120: David Cline, Robinson; Avery Clinding, AL Brown; 126: Nick Sexton, AL Brown; Jesse Kluttz, Robinson; 132: Junior Andujar, Robinson; Quintin Mickerson, West Charlotte; 138: Kelvin O’Brien, Hough; Isaiah Johnson, AL Brown; 145: Ben Cournoyer, Mallard Creek; Marcus Bolick, AL Brown; 152: Jacob Efird, Hough; Dajon Lacey, Hopwell; 160: Waddell McNeely, Mallard Creek; Xavier Medina, Robinson; 170: Jordan Thompson, Hough; Marquel Thompson, North Meck; 182: Sebastian Barretto, Hough; Gore Vaughn, Hopewell; 195: Angelo McCraw, Mallard Creek; Harrison Marchese, Robinson; Keechan Ware, Brown; Cliff Pittman, Hopewell; 285: Malik Baker, West Charlotte; Connor Brooks, Hough<br /><br />Wrestler of the year: Jordan Thompson, Hough<br /><br />Coach of the year: Tripp Rogers, Hough<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-58063933988332348722014-03-18T20:58:00.000-04:002014-03-18T20:58:37.578-04:00Hough football player Corey Bell commits to UNCHough High cornerback Corey Bell, a 5-foot-10 junior, committed to North Carolina Tuesday, Huskies athletics director Masanori Toguchi told the Observer.<br />
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Bell is ranked as a three-star recruit (out of five) by national recruiting service scout.com, which touts him as "one of the top cornerbacks in North Carolina."<br />
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He was part of a 10-2 team last season. He had 16 tackles and two interceptions. He averaged 25 per punt return.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-349085907576256022014-03-11T13:38:00.001-04:002014-03-11T13:38:13.983-04:00Southwestern 4A All-Conference Wrestling TeamSouthwestern 4A All-Conference Wrestling Team<br /><br />106- Chris Price-Porter Ridge; Joe Kenny- Myers Park<br /><br />113 Logan McMahan- Porter Ridge; Carson Russell- Myers Park<br /><br />120 DeShawn Patterson- Garinger; Garrett Bailey- Butler<br /><br />126 Adam Pelter- Butler; Bryan Newsome- Porter Ridge<br /><br />132 Upright Odomena- Rocky River; Joseph Roamine- Porter Ridge<br /><br />138 Austin Paytes- Butler; Chris Jordan, Independence<br /><br />145 Devin Taylor- Independence; Cooper Mueller- Porter Ridge<br /><br />152 Joey Bataglis- Porter Ridge; Carl Zeitler- Independence<br /><br />160: Collus Watson- East Meck; Jose Rosales- Independence<br /><br />170: Tayshon Risher- Independence; Dylan Mumma- Porter Ridge<br /><br />182 Anthony Roberson, Rocky River; Christian Villacres, Porter Ridge<br /><br />195 Josh Matos- Independence; Billy O’Neal- Porter Ridge<br /><br />220 Brian Tiderman- Independence; Dean Looney- Butler<br /><br />285 DeLano Cunningham- East Meck; Josh Brenneman, Butler<br /><br />Wrestlers of the year- Brian Tiderman, Indy and Adam Pelter, Butler<br /><br />Coach of the Year- Philip Davis, Independence<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-87824543647244552572014-03-07T20:37:00.001-05:002014-03-07T20:41:56.638-05:00First N.C. Private School All-Star games come to Providence Day Saturday<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.5px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: auto; padding-right: 30px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
Providence Day will host the first N.C. private school all-star game Saturday. More than 100 players were nominated and a l committee selected 24 players for each game. The boys’ game will feature 14 players who have signed college scholarships. The girls’ game will have six scholarship players, including McDonald's All-American Jatarie White of Providence Day's girls team.</div>
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The girls game tips at 1, followed by the boys at approximately 2:30. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and free for kids 8-and-under.</div>
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<span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0px;">East Boys:</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Lloyd Burgess, Christ School; Chris Corchiani, Ravenscroft; Justice Cuthbertson, Westchester Country Day; Jalen Jones, North Raleigh Christian; Logan McLane, Greenfield School; Joey McLean, High Point Christian; Adrian Rich, Village Christian; Bryan Rouse, Greensboro Day; Zane Waterman, Fayetteville Academy; Ashley Williams, Greenfield School; Jaron Withers, Fayetteville Academy; Alec Wnuk, Christ School</div>
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<span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0px;">West Boys:</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Davon Bell, Northside; Colton Bishop, Forsyth Country Day; James Demery, Northside; Troy Henderson, Gaston Day; Andrew Howard, SouthLake Christian; Phillip Jewell, Cannon; Nehemiah Mabson, United Faith; Desean Murray, Northside; Rusty Reigel, Charlotte Latin; Jordan Watkins, Providence Day; Keyshawn Woods, Northside; Matthew Woods, Asheville Christian</div>
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<span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0px;">East Girls:</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Haley Wood, Halifax Academy; Tori Harris, Trinity Christian; Anna Murr, Grace Christian; Caroline Spurr, Greensboro Day; Janae Dupree, Trinity Christian; Karinda Farrant, Grace Christian; Imani Atkinson, Greensboro Day; Lily-Anne Ronco, Durham Academy; Rebecca Banks, Cary Academy; Marta Miscenko, Northwood Temple; Katy Cook, MRCA; Ebony Zappone, Wesleyan Christian</div>
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<span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0px;">West Girls:</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Morgan Franklin, Charlotte Christian; Ellen Montgomery, Cannon; Hannah Calloway, Carolina Day; Emma Pixley, Providence Day; Lauren Travis, Carolina Day; Hailey Manns, Covenant Day; Nikyah Morgan, Providence Day; Jayla Joyner, Hickory Grove; Hannah Griffin, Hickory Grove; Trinity Dunlap, Asheville Christian; Jatarie White, Providence Day; Alaina Cherry, Charlotte Christia</div>
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<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-30137291961453497862014-03-06T13:59:00.000-05:002014-03-06T14:37:23.567-05:00N.C. Western Regional update: West Charlotte-Page moved to FridayThe National Weather Service is predicting light snow and sleet for the Greensboro area after 6 p.m. Thursday night. Up to an inch of snow and sleet is predicted as well and 0.1 to 0.2 inches of ice accumulation. Guilford County Schools canceled all after school activities.<br />
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That forced Thursday's Greensboro Page-West Charlotte N.C. 4A quarterfinal to be postponed. The teams will play Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center (SEC).<br />
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The other three Western Regional games are still on as scheduled Thursday:<br />
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At Special Events Center: Ardrey Kell vs. Lake Norman, 7 p.m.<br />
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At UNC-G: Smoky Mountain vs. Hunter Huss, 7 p.m.; East Rutherford vs. North Rowan, 8:30 p.m.<br />
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<b>N.C. Western Regional Scores and Pairings</b><br />
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<b>4A Boys (at SEC)</b><br />
Thursday: Ardrey Kell vs. Lake Norman, 7 p.m.<br />
Friday: West Charlotte vs. Greensboro Page, 5:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday's 4 p.m. championship: Ardrey Kell/Lake Norman vs. West Charlotte/Page<br />
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<b>4A Girls (at SEC)</b><br />
Tuesday:Myers Park 53, West Forsyth 35; Ardrey Kell 78, Mount Tabor 48<br />
Saturday's noon final: Myers Park (28-1) vs. Ardrey Kell (27-4)<br />
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<b>3A Boys (at SEC)</b><br />
Friday: Freedom vs. Weddington, 7 p.m.; North Forsyth vs. Pisgah, 8:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday's 6 p.m. championship: Freedom/Weddington vs. NForsyth/Pisgah <br />
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<b>3A Girls (at SEC)</b><br />
Wednesday: Canton Pisgah 50, Weddington 45; Hickory 67, Freedom 48<br />
Saturday's 2 p.m. championship: Pisgah (28-1) vs. Hickory (28-0)<br />
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<b>2A Boys (at UNC-G)</b><br />
Thursday: Smoky Mountain vs. Hunter Huss, 7 p.m.; East Rutherford vs. North Rowan, 8:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday's 4 p.m. final: Smoky Mountain/Huss vs. ERutherford/NRowan, 4 p.m.<br />
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<b>2A Girls (at UNC-G)</b><br />
Tuesday: Franklin 80, East Rutherford 78; Bandys 62, East Davidson 42<br />
Saturday's noon final: Franklin (27-3) vs. Bandys (30-0) <br />
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<b>1A Boys (at UNC-G)</b><br />
Wednesday: Avery County 40, Alleghany 39; Winston-Salem Prep 82, Albemarle 56<br />
Saturday's 2 p.m. championsip: Avery County (26-4) vs. Winston-Salem Prep (24-4)<br />
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<b>1A Girls (at UNC-G)</b><br />
Friday: Cherokee at Hayesville, 7 p.m.; Winston-Salem Prep vs. Bishop-McGuinness, 8:30 pm.<br />
Saturday's 6 p.m. final: Cherokee/Hayesville vs. WSPrep/Bishop<br />
<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-81984271871548353072014-03-04T11:49:00.001-05:002014-03-04T11:49:22.700-05:00Former Olympic High football coach Barry Shuford to take over at East MeckFormer Olympic High football coach Barry Shuford is the new coach at East Mecklenburg, Eagles athletics director Ec Little told the Observer.<br />
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Shuford coached at Olympic since 2007. His 2013 team was 7-5.
After going 4-7 in his first season, Shuford’s next six teams produced
no losing seasons.<br />
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Before coaching at Olympic, Shuford was at Parkwood High
(2003-06), Butler (1997-02), Garinger (1992-95) and Bessemer City
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His career record is 142-137.<br />
<br />East Mecklenburg was 1-10 last season under coach Chris Williams. In two seasons, Williams was 3-19. Prior to Williams, Jeremy Buck was 2-20 in two seasons.<br />
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The Eagles have not had a winning season since Greg Hill posted back-to-back winning seasons in 2008 and 2009.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-74414027985587469652014-02-26T11:46:00.003-05:002014-02-26T11:46:43.598-05:00Keith Wilkes named head football coach at Olympic HighOlympic High athletics director Ken Konstanty had more than 40 candidates apply for the school’s head football job after longtime coach Barry Shuford resigned last December. Wednesday, Konstanty said he was “thrilled” to announce that former Vance and Winston-Salem Carver coach Keith Wilkes would replace Shuford at Olympic.<br /><br />“We’re excited to get someone of a Shuford quality,” Konstanty said. “That’s what we were looking for. We’re confident coach Wilkes will be able to come in and our school won’t miss a bit. We’re hopeful he can take us to the next level.”<br /><br />Konstanty said Wilkes will start working with the team this week. He likely won’t start working in the school until August.<br /><br />Shuford coached at Olympic since 2007. His 2013 team was 7-5. After going 4-7 in his first season, Shuford’s next six teams produced no losing seasons.<br /><br />Wilkes was hired at Vance in January of 2012 and coached the Cougars in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The 2012 Vance team was 9-4. Vance was 6-6 last season after a 4-1 start. The Cougars lost their final three games and four of their last five. Vance High athletics director Carlos Richardson told the Observer that Wilkes and the school had a “mutual decision” to part ways after the 2013 season. Wilkes resigned in November, shortly after Vance’s season was over. <br /><br />Wilkes, part of the 2011 class of the Winston-Salem/Forysth County High School Sports Hall of Fame, built quite a tradition at Winston-Salem Carver.<br /><br />From 1992-2007, his teams were 139-62-1 with 11 conference titles and state championships in 1998 and 2003. Wilkes was 9-21 at Shiloh High in Snellsville, Ga., for three seasons before resigning and eventually landing at Vance.<br />Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-66420756730535427912014-02-22T10:52:00.001-05:002014-02-22T10:52:21.223-05:00In high school athletics, NCISAA basketball finals as good as it getsHigh school athletes in North Carolina are awful lucky.<br />
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In a 26-year career at the Observer, I've been able to see high school sports championships in seven states and seen a few more while traveling. Nothing I've seen comes close to the job that the N.C. High School Athletic Association (public schools) and the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association (private schools) do with the state basketball championships each year.<br />
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Each event is the singular highlight of the prep season, along with the NCHSAA football finals. Due to the number of schools playing for finals, the NCHSAA divides its finals into two locations for basketball and three for football. The NCISAA, like today, packs them all into one gym.<br />
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That allows the fans to see all the top players and all the top teams. All of the NCISAA officials are on hand, from executive director Chuck Carter down to former coaches and athletics directors at the school level. In some ways, it's like a family reunion for the Independent Schools. And it doesn't hurt that the basketball is always phenomenal.<br />
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Time Warner Cable is broadcasting today's finals and from the packed gym to the players from other schools watching to the incredible decibel level, this is something special, something the participants will remember forever.<br />
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And that's what high school athletics should be all about.Observer Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996319410978004669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538710650323519584.post-77185286254151120142014-02-17T21:46:00.002-05:002014-02-18T11:41:45.764-05:00CMS conference basketball tournament pairings<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Boys</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MECKA </span></b><br />
<b>Tuesday's first round at Hopewell: </b>A.L. Brown vs. Hough, 5 p.m.; Vance vs. Robinson, 8 p.m.<br />
<b>Wednesday's first round at Hopewell:</b> Mallard Creek vs. West Charlotte, 5 p.m.; North Meck vs. Hopewell, 8 p.m.<br />
<b>Thursday's semifinals at Hopewell: </b>Brown/Hough vs. Vance/Robinson, 5:15 p.m.; North Meck/Hopewell vs. W. Charlotte/Mallard Creek, 8:15 p.m.<br />
<b>Friday's finals at Hopewell: </b>semifinal winners, 8 p.m.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SO-MECK 8</span></b><br />
<b>Tuesday's first round at Berry: </b>Harding vs. Catholic, 6 p.m.; Providence vs. Berry, 7:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Tuesday's first round at Ardrey Kell: </b>South Meck vs. Olympic, 6 p.m.; West Meck vs. Ardrey Kell, 7:30 p.m. <br />
<b>Thursday's semifinals at Berry: </b>Olympic/South Meck vs. Ardrey Kell/W. Meck, 4:45 p.m. Berry/Providence vs. Catholic/Harding, 7:15 p.m.<br />
<b>Friday's championship at Berry:</b> semifinal winners, 8 p.m.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Southwestern 4A</b></span><br />
<b>Tuesday at Garinger: </b>Independence, bye; Butler vs. Rocky River, 4 p.m.; Myers Park vs. Garinger, 5:30 p.m.; East Meck vs. Porter Ridge, 7 p.m.<br />
<b>Thursday’s semifinals at Garinger: </b>Myers Park/Garinger vs. Butler/Rocky River, 5:15 p.m.; Independence vs. East Meck/Porter Ridge, 8:15 p.m.<br />
<b>Friday’s finals at Garinger: </b>semifinal winners, 8 p.m.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Girls</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MECKA </span></b><br />
<b>Tuesday's first round at Hopewell: </b>Vance vs. Hopewell, 3:30 p.m.; Robinson vs. Mallard Creek, 6:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Wednesday's first round at Hopewell: </b>Hough vs. AL Brown, 3:30 p.m.; W. Charlotte vs. North Meck, 6:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Thursday's semifinals at Hopewell: </b>Hopewell/Vance vs. Mallard Creek/Robinson, 4 p.m.; N. Meck/W. Charlotte vs. Hough/Brown, 7 p.m.<br />
<b>Friday's final at Hopewell: </b>semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SO-MECK 8</b></span><br />
<b>Wednesday's first round at Ardrey Kell: </b>Berry vs. South Meck, 6 p.m.; West Meck vs. Ardrey Kell, 7:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Wednesday's first round at Catholic: </b>Harding vs. Providence, 6 p.m.; Catholic vs. Olympic, 7:30 p.m.<br />
<b>Thursday's semifinals at Berry: </b>Harding/Providence vs. Catholic/Olympic, 3:30 p.m.; Ardrey Kell/West Meck vs. Berry/South Meck, 6 p.m.<br />
<b>Friday's final at Berry: </b>semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Southwestern 4A</b></span><br />
<b>Wednesday's first round at Garinger: </b>Myers Park, bye; Independence vs. Butler, 4 p.m.; Rocky River vs. Garinger, 5:30 p.m.; East Meck vs. Porter Ridge, 7 p.m.<br />
<b>Thursday's semifinals at Garinger:</b> Rocky River/Garinger vs. Butler/Independence, 4 p.m.; Myers Park vs. Porter Ridge/E. Meck, 7 p.m.<br />
<b>Friday's finals at Garinger: </b>semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m.<br />
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