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Jamie McHenry, 13, was a Cambridge lacrosse player. The Jamie McHenry Memorial Foundation collects used lacrosse gear in his memory for children who want to take up the sport.
Cambridge Youth Lacrosse collects gear Gear donated to Jamie McHenry Memorial Foundation
Brothers place first in state, regional tech competitions MILTON, Ga. — Andrew Mattie, a sophomore at Cambridge High School, and his younger brother, Anthony Mattie, a sixth-grader at Hopewell Middle School, participated in the 13th annual Fulton County Technology Competition on Jan. 25 and a state competition that took place in Macon on March 8. The Mattie brothers both won first place for ninth/10th grade for their mobile app at both the county and state competition. Andrew has been develop-
ing Android apps and websites for about five years. Last year, Andrew also won first place at the 12th annual Fulton County Technology Competition and first place at the state competition, GAETF for his mobile app. Anthony created blogs and websites in the past and joined his older brother this year on the project by creating the graphics for the mobile app. The duo is looking forward to working together next year.
By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — The Cambridge Youth Lacrosse league collected gently used lacrosse gear March 22 to be donated to the Jamie McHenry Memorial Foundation. McHenry, a 13-year-old lacrosse player from Alpharetta, was killed in a traffic accident last spring while vacationing in Florida. Fran Ritter, the community project coordinator for the league, said the collection was the perfect way to honor McHenry’s memory. “We had 11 teams participating in this event and we are glad to be helping this foundation and honoring our fellow lacrosse player, Jamie McHenry,” she said. Ritter said they chose this community service project to bring awareness of the Jamie McHenry Foundation and the opportunity it
provides to the community. “Many young boys and girls would like to try lacrosse, and this foundation gives them an inexpensive way to rent equipment for a summer camp or season,” she said. Ritter said they received about 126 items including helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, sticks, gloves, heads, cleats, bags and even a pair of girls’ goggles. Jim McHenry, Jamie’s father, said the event was a success. “The foundation truly appreciates the donations we’ve received and the efforts of the kids and parents involved with the Cambridge Youth Lacrosse program,” he said. McHenry said the foundation website, www. liveforjamie.org, will be live sometime in April. For more information on the Cambridge Youth Lacrosse league, visit cambridgefeederlacrosse.org.
—Aldo Nahed
Left, Luke Nickel with his medal. Right, Jack Nickel with his medal.
Milton brothers named wrestling state champions MILTON, Ga. — Milton brothers Jack and Luke Nickel have won the state wrestling title. Jack and Luke achieved Georgia Youth State Wresting Champion status at the Georgia Dome on March 1. Jack (10U, 120 pounds) finished the season with a 22-1 record. His brother, Luke (6U, 70 pounds), also finished the season with a 22-1 record with 17 of the wins by pin or technical fall. Jack began wrestling at the age of 7.
“Hard work pays off, and writing down your goals and making them happen is awesome,” Jack said. Luke began wrestling at the age of 4. “Work hard for your goals and always give your best effort,” Luke said. Both brothers say their practices are the hardest part of wrestling. They train with coach Charlie Morris at the Morris Fitness Wrestling Club in Alpharetta. —Shubhi Tangri
Ambush girls win Conyers soccer tourney NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Ambush girls’ U11 team won the RYSA tournament in Conyers on Feb. 23. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Abby Creasy, Chloe Ford, Kayla Stern,
Rachel McGowan, Abby Fields, Abby Rose, Lily Singer and Danielle Baptiste. In back are coach Nadine Kezebou, Amanda Klein, Rachel Fike, Margaux Guillet, Nia Worrell and Imani Ratliff.
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