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South Charlotte Sports Report “HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS” Volume 13, Issue 10 www.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport November 1, 2018 - FREE KINSEY BARNETT CHEERS FOR VICTORY AT MYERS PARK Myers Park High School senior cheerleader Kinsey Barnett works hard to bring the spirit to Myers Park High School. The daughter of Tom and Tracy Barnett has found great success as a cheerleader after transitioning two years ago from her lifetime sport of gymnastics. In addition to being a top level cheer athlete, Kinsey carries a 4.0 unweighted grade point average in the demanding IB Program at Myers Park. After much thought, Kinsey decided to retire from training at Perfect Balance Training Center Gymnastics in 2017. With an older sister that had found great success as cheerleader on the Mustangs sideline, Kinsey decided cheerleading would become her sport of choice. “As a competitive gymnast for most of my life up until the end of sophomore year, I had never had the opportunity to participate in school activities or sports so having the ability to be on the sidelines cheering on our team is super exciting for me.” With her vast experience in gymnastics, Kinsey was a natural for a flyer position on her team. Kinsey also tries to provide leadership examples to the younger team members. “I am one of many people on the team that enjoy leading our team in any way that we can. I simply want to fulfill whatever position my coach needs me to and be an example to younger girls on the team.” Kinsey has always has a strong desire to succeed in every thing she chooses to participate in. Academics are no dif- ferent for her. Kinsey is very active in school and serves as Co-President of the Young Republicans Club and is in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Council along with being a member of National Honor Society. Kinsey was also was chosen to attend Tar Heel Girls State this past summer where she simulated the American government at both the city and state levels. See KINSEY BARNETT, Page 4 11th ANNUAL WINTER BASEBALL TRAINING ACADEMY …Six Week Academy Will Build Skills For The Spring Season The South Charlotte Sports Report proudly announces our 11th Annual Winter Training Academy, a unique 6 week program for ages 5-12 year old baseball & Softball players. The South Charlotte Sports Re- port Winter Training Academy will be held for 6 consecutive Thursday nights inside the 37,000 square foot Ultimate Performance Sports Facility in Matthews. Young players will receive instruction from baseball instructors and have the opportunity to build a strong fundamental hitting, fielding, throwing and pitching foundation to enhance their development. This Winter Training Academy is designed to provide professional instruction in a 37,000 square foot, new indoor facility with top baseball instructors. Ultimate Performance Sports is owned by former 10 year Major League Baseball Player Chad Tracy. The facility is home to 14 batting cages, a large pitching station, and 4 additional open space turf areas. Parents will also have the opportunity to learn proper teaching techniques from the instructors to allow for consistent instruction at home. Players will work in groups based on their current experience level. Other coaches and players from the high school, college and professional ranks will provide instruction on the key fundamentals of the game. With the location of Ultimate Performance Sports in the commercial area of Matthews, parents will have shopping, grocery and food options all within the Matthews Festival Shopping Center where the facility is located. Within a 1/2 mile area, parents can choose from Home Depot, Harris-Teeter, Costco, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports and many other shopping and food options. Parents may relax in the fully furnished lobby while we instruct your children. Space is limited in both sessions of The Winter Training Academy. The first ten years of the Academy have sold out. For more information on The Academy, please visit www.SouthCharlotteSportsCamps. com or email [email protected] Subscribe For Free Online At www.SouthCharlotteSports.com/subscribe Page 2 Volume 13, Issue 10 STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Daniel Tierney Claire Portigue Charlotte Country Day School senior cross country and track Charlotte Catholic High School senior volleyball player Claire athlete Daniel Tierney has been named the Architech Sports and Portigue has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The son of Daniel Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Tierney has posted a top time of 17:14 in the 5K and Barbara Portigue plays all the offensive positions for the and a 4:48 in the 1600M run. Daniel is a two time All-Confer- Cougars. She has recorded many wonderful memories at Char- ence runner and serves as a team captain for the Bucs. lotte Catholic on the court, including beating Marvin Ridge last season and topping Mallard Creek after going down two sets Inside the classroom Daniel carries a 3.86 grade point average to none. Claire is also serving the team this year as the weight and is a National Honor Society member. He is an AP Scholar room captain. and will graduate with eight AP courses on his academic resume. Inside the classroom Claire is an excellent student and carries a 4.28 grade point Daniel plans to run in college regardless of where he chooses for school. If I could average. She received the Cougar Award for Academic Excellence the past three run for any school in the country, I would like to run for Vanderbilt in hopes I can seasons. Claire has also won multiple awards for her performance on the National provide help to a building program that is similar the situation at Country Day my Latin Exam. freshman year; a program looking to improve and expand.” Claire would like to attend the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT follow- Congratulations to Daniel Tierney for being named the Architech Sports and ing graduation. Congratulations to Claire Portigue for being named the Architech Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. ARCHITECH SPORTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY Blakeney Office: 8918 Blakeney Professional Drive Suite 120 | Charlotte, NC 28277 | Ph. 704-900-8960 Indian Trail Office: 1001 Van Buren Avenue Suite 3 | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | Ph. 704-628-6053 www.architechsports.com Physical Therapy for Athletes and Weekend Warriors * Sports Performance * Soccer Speed and Agility * Baseball Pitching Arm Care Evaluations * Female Jumpmetrics Training * Coaches Care Programs All programs in conjunction with Morrison Family YMCA COMMUNITY HERO AWARD PRESENTED BY ThE UNION COUNTY COMETS chaRLOTTE’S PREMIER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM RUTA PETRIKIS Ardrey Kell High School junior tennis player Ruta Petrikis has been named the winner of the Community Hero Award, Presented by the Union County Comets. Ruta is the daughter of Simas and Jurga Petrikas and she is the #1 line player for the Knights. Rita was a NCHSAA 4A State Championship Doubles Quarterfinalist last year and helped her team to the state semifinals. Ruta hopes to top last year’s accomplishments in the playoffs this fall. Her hard work and dedication to the team have been key to the years success at Ardrey Kell. Inside the classroom Ruta carries a 4.0 unweighted grade point average and is enrolled in four AP classes this year. She serves as an officer in the Bright Knights and Club Med organizations at school. Ruta is also a North Carolina Region 6 Representative on the NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council. Ruta takes time out of her schedule every week to tutor students at Pineville Elementary. She also volun- teered this summer at the Novant Hospitals. Congratulations to Ruta Petrikas for being named the winner of the Community Hero Award, Presented by the Union County Comets. www.unioncountycomets.com Volume 13, Issue 10 Page 3 Good Sport of the Week CLAYTON COLLEY Charlotte Catholic High School senior soccer player Clayton Colley has been named the P. Saylor Fence / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week. The son of Arthur and Nicole Colley plays centerback for the Cougars talented soccer team. He serves as the team captain helping to lead the team on and off the field. Clayton is proud to be a part of the Cougars soccer legacy of success and believes it has been built with many years of hard work, re- spect and playing the game the right way. Inside the classroom, Clayton carries a 3.7 grade point average and has been on the First Honors List every quarter. He plans to The Park Sharon Nationals captured the 10U Big Elk Tournament at attend NC State next year to further his edu- the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, TN. cation. Clayton has also worked with the St. Gabriel Vacation Bible School and participated in the Cougar Karitas, a Front Row: (L-R) Matty Carroll, John Hucko, Eli Webb school wide service project. Back Row: (L-R) Reece Montgomery, Witt McCammon, Griff McKain, Tyler Newell, Brax Thompson, Ryan Cunnyngham, PSaylorFence Hayden Talmage PSaylorFence.Com 704.660.7670 [email protected] The WCWAA Titans Mighty Mite Team Coached By Tom Logan Front Row: (L-R) Cale DeJarnett, Ben True, Eddie Riley Jr, Ziyan Adam, Nasir Dean, Joaquin Palomeque Middle Row: (L-R) Zeren Adam, Austin Roberts, Christian Buinicky, Braylon Coffey, Dakota Linker, Jackson Trull, Rocco Moye, Alex Gurganus, Noel Washington Back Row: (L-R) Jack Falcone, Kieran Bridges, Troy Logan, Josiah Rivera-Laney, Patrick McLaughlin, Patrick Cunningham, Aiden Burke, Anthony Garcia Coaches: (L-R) Brad McLaughlin, Corey Linker, Laura Linker, Tom Logan, Shane Gurganus, Reggie Roberts Coaches Not Pictured: Shane Bridges, Ronnie Moye Page 4 Volume 13, Issue 10 BALLANTYNE KNIGHTS BASEBALL CLUB BASEBALL SIGNUPS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOR A NON TRAVEL ORGANIZATION DURING THE SUMMER OF 2019 COACHED BY ARDREY KELL HS HEAD COACH HAL BAGWELL AND HIS AK STAFF TO SIGN UP AND RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LINK.