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We have been fortunate to host the best players in the world and are looking forward to welcoming them back for years to come.”

• Johnny Harris, Quail Hollow Club President

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CHARLOTTE – South Charlotte will continue to host one of the most important non-major PGA Tour stops as Quail Hollow Club President Johnny Harris and others announced April 30 that the Wells Fargo Championship will return through at least 2024.

The 17th Wells Fargo Championship, which had a purse of $7.9 million, concluded May 5 when Max

Homa took home the championship trophy after claiming a threeshot victory. The 2020 Wells Fargo Championship is again expected to occupy the first week of May when the tour schedule is released later this year.

There is one wrinkle in the new contract, however. Quail Hollow Club is hosting the 2021 Presidents Cup and that means the Wells Fargo Championship will make a onetime stop in the Washington D.C. area that spring.

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CHARLOTTE – Victoria Nwasike plans to run for the District 7 seat on the Charlotte City Council, setting up a Republican primary showdown against threeterm incumbent Ed Driggs.

“As south Charlotte continues to experience a period of great growth, it is imperative we have a leader who has Nwasike the experience and commitment to protect our quality of life,” Nwasike said. “This requires effectively advocating for better planning, infrastructure and capital improvements for area.”

South Charlotte Weekly highlighted Nwasike's leadership with the Ballantyne Breakfast Club, South Charlotte Partners and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission, on its list of “South Charlotte’s 40 Most Powerful Women.”

She's also a member of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Carolina World Trade Association board and School Leadership Team for Polo Ridge Elementary, as well as past president of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Republican Women’s Club.

“Through my service in the community, I understand the unique challenges facing south Charlotte.

The rapid growth without adequate planning has created a myriad of problems including traffic congestion, overcrowding in our schools and an uptick in criminal activity in the area,” she said. “Our district is not getting its fair share of the dollars we send to city council for much-needed infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Simply put, we are overtaxed and underrepresented.”

Nwasike and her husband, Nicholas, have two boys.

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Heather Briganti was recently recognized in Washington, D.C., for her involvement in the Autoinflammatory Alliance. Photo courtesy of Heather Briganti

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Mother honored for service to community WASHINGTON – American Mothers selected Heather Briganti, of south Charlotte, as the 2019 North Carolina Mother of the Year for her contributions in the home, workplace and community.

Briganti's son was diagnosed with a rare autoinflammatory disease in 2015.

She said becoming a mother showed her the meaning of true, unconditional and selfless love, and that raising a child who is funny, smart, clever and who

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just happens to have a rare disease is the joy of her life.

“As the parent of a child with a rare disease, I've been lucky to connect with moms all over the world who are in a similar situation. This support network is essential for moms who are scared, as I was prior to my son's diagnosis,” Briganti said. “Through my involvement with the Autoinflammatory Alliance,

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MONROE – During a North Carolina 9th District Republican Primary forum on May 7, former Mecklenburg County Commissioner Matthew Ridenhour quipped that he was taking more than his allotted time to answer a question because the event had turned into the “Dan and Stony show.”

Ridenhour was referring to N.C.

Sen. Dan Bishop and Union County Commissioner Stony Rushing, who are front runners in the primary election Ridenhour May 14.

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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Area Transit System continues seeking public input on transit goals, constraints and opportunities in the south Charlotte corridor.

Round 1 of public outreach, which culminated May 3, established a baseline of the desires for rapid transit in the community. This was done through public meetings, stakeholder outreach and an online survey.

CATS will engage residents in Pineville and Ballantyne through two more phases of public outreach.

The second round of public meetings will present ideas from the first round while further refining the community's desires for the corridor: • May 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (drop-in) at the Ballantyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte.

The third round of public meetings focuses on basic rapid transit recommendations while gauging public insight: • June 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (presentation at 6:15 p.m.) at the Belle Johnston Community Center, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

• June 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (drop-in), at Ballantyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte Those who can’t attend a meeting can visit www.ridetransit.org or call 704-336-7433 to share their input.

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CONTACT US The Union County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented eight young women, including Shawn Johnson (middle), to the community at its annual debutante cotillion April 7 at the Union County Ag Center. Johnson, a senior at South Mecklenburg High School, was crowned Miss Debutante 2019. Photo courtesy of Kamisha Kirby

MOST POPULAR STORIES • Ardrey Kell picks new football coach • Nwasike seeks Charlotte City Council seat • Atrium Health Pineville celebrates cardiovascular ranking • CATS to share rapid transit ideas for Pineville, Ballantyne

TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “Apparently @KanyeWest and @KimKardashian were spotted at “The Lights Juicery” at The Shoppes at Ardrey Kell. Random?! Maybe they are staying at the @Ballan tyneHotel? Is she here about prison reform? Is he here to make a cameo at @HamiltonAnthony’s performance tonight?” – Charlotte Paparazzi‫@( ‏‬CelebsInCLT)

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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Area Transit System invites customers and their bicycles to “Rack and Ride” for free transit rides from May 5 to 11, on any CATS service as part of 2019 BIKE! Charlotte.

Customers can ride their bikes to any CATS bus stop, light rail station or park and ride location. They should notify the driver they intend to rack their bike. After loading their bike onto the rack, riders get a free trip to their destination.

All of CATS’ owned park and ride locations are equipped with bike lockers or racks.

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Jay M Robinson thrills critics with 'Little Shop of Horrors' MOOREVILLE – The North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities awarded Jay M Robinson top honors among middle school choirs at the state finals of the North Carolina Show Choir Competition and North Carolina High School A Cappella Competition on May 4 at Lake Norman High School.

Jay M Robinson performed a medley from “Little Shop of Horrors,” earning a superior rating and several awards, including best choreography and best group vocals. Njoki Tiagha won best female solo. Clay Patton won best male stage presence.

Jay M Robinson wins NCASA Challenge Cup CHARLOTTE – Jay M Robinson Middle School has claimed the 2A North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities Challenge Cup. The cup goes to the best overall performance among the 22 major scholastic competitions in North Carolina.

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SouthPark to welcome UNTUCKit to roster CHARLOTTE – UNTUCKit will open in SouthPark this summer.

The brand specializes in shirts designed specifically to be worn untucked. It offers contoured hemlines and more than 50 tailored fit options.

The first-to-market brand will open in a 1,989 square-foot space near Athleta.

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I've been blessed to give time and support to autoinflammatory moms worldwide, raising awareness and encouraging proper diagnosis for families with children who have auto inflammatory diseases.”

She's tried to expose her son to as much as possible and support him to be who he wants to be.

“I don't believe children should be told who they are or what their interests should be; rather, I believe that it's my job as a parent to give my son as many experiences as possible, and with guardrails, allow him to

“SouthPark shoppers are sure to find their new favorite wardrobe piece at UNTUCKit,” said the mall's director of marketing and business development Holly Roberson. “As we continue to welcome brands like UNTUCKit that were traditionally only online, we’re further positioning our center as a desirable, one-stop-shop for the Charlotte community and visitors.”

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Ardrey Kell MCJROTC cadets can teach, too CHARLOTTE – The cadets of Ardrey Kell Marine Corps JROTC conducted Junior Achievement at Hawk Ridge Elementary.

The program allows cadets to gain experience in leadership, instruction and classroom management while seeing what teachers experience daily.

Cadets presented lessons to students in kindergarten through second grade on choices, money, decision-making, jobs and citizenship. They led 19 classrooms with two to three cadets instructing each class for approximately 30 minutes.

Cadets taught at Hawk Ridge Elementary one day a week for five weeks through April 30.

Cornhole tournament benefits Alzheimer’s Association CHARLOTTE – The Young Professionals Against Alzheimer’s will host a cornhole tournament to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter.

Event highlights include live entertainment

by DJ Matt B, silent auction and raffle, as well as food and drinks. The top two teams in the tournament will also win exclusive prizes.

“We encourage the community to round up their family and friends and join us in kicking off Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and in raising critical funds to help end Alzheimer’s,” said Katherine Lambert, CEO of the Western Carolina Chapter.

The inaugural Bags on the Brain Cornhole Tournament takes place 1 to 4 p.m. June 1 at 10 Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Drive. Tournament play is for teams of two. Registration costs $40 for individuals; $80 for duos and $20 for spectators. Register at http://tinyurl.com/bagson thebrain19.

Charlotte native assumes command of Navy squadron OCEANA, Va. – The “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 welcomed Cmdr. Dallas Jamison as its new commanding officer April 30 at the Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.

Jamison reported to the Jamison Sunliners in June 2018 as the squadron’s executive officer. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he received his Wings of Gold after completing flight training in 2004.

He has accumulated more than 3,300 flight hours in the F/A-18E Super Hornet and logged over 600 carrier arrested landings, or traps.

The “Sunliners” fly and maintain 10 F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with 170 personnel. They are assigned to Carrier Air Wing One aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Gas prices fluctuate CHARLOTTE – For the first time in months, gas price averages are down on the week across the Carolinas.

Gas prices in Charlotte averaged $2.66 on May 6, $2.67 on April 29 and $2.58 on April 6.

Prices were $2.66 on May 6, 2018.

North Carolina’s $2.70 average is down three cents on the week, up nine cents on the month and is two cents more than it was this time last year.

“Motorists across the Carolinas are likely to continue to see prices fluctuate through this month, potentially going up and down as demand remains high and inventories work to catch up,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson.

figure out who he is,” she said.

Briganti, along with honorees from states across the U.S, was recognized during the 84th National Convention of American Mothers from April 28 to 30 in Washington, D.C. She will also serve as an ambassador for North Carolina mothers during visits with members of Congress.

“For over eight decades our organization has honored mothers who work tirelessly and serve greatly,” said Connell Branan, president of American Mothers. “The women being recognized this year represent the diverse and complex nature of mothers who are using their maternal energy to make a positive impact in the world.”

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best players in the world to Quail Hollow,” Wells Fargo Bank Charlotte regional president Kendall Alley said. “We have had, as you look at our champions, those players be here over the last 17 years. We are excited that this partnership has had great success.

We look forward to the next five years.”

Since it first hosted a professional event in 1969, Quail Hollow has poured $22 million back into the course to make it one of the top venues on the PGA Tour.

“Not a penny from the tour events has gone anywhere but back into our facilities to try and make it the kind of place that the tournaments want to come to, the tour wants to come to and the best players in the world want to come to,” Harris said. “We have been fortunate to host the best players in the world and are looking forward to welcoming them back for years to come.”

Wells Fargo has 25,000 employees in the Charlotte metro region and Alley said sponsoring a PGA Tour event makes good business sense.

“The purpose of the sponsorship for Wells Fargo is about encouraging and exposing our brand, but also about taking care of our stakeholders, who are our communities, our customers and our team members,” Alley said. “And we have significant impact from each of those. From the branding standpoint, it certainly helps us build our business and get our name out there. And actually this, in my personal opinion, this is as good a week as Wells Fargo has for its brand and name. The Wells Fargo I know is represented very well by what we do right here at this tournament and we do it very well.”

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said the Wells Fargo Championship is one of the players’ favorite stops on tour, citing the exceptional condition of Quail Hollow Club and the region’s support of the tournament.

All the corporate hospitality areas again sold out this year, and the tournament has traditionally drawn big crowds.

“We're proud of the fact that this showcases Charlotte as one of the great sports towns in our country and in the world,” Monahan said. “Life is all about impact, and our tournaments are all about impact. And the impact that we've made is absolutely remarkable, and it will keep growing now for another five years.

“From day one, this tournament has been so well supported by the fans of Charlotte that what this does is this sets a foundation

News of the Wells Fargo Championship staying at Quail Hollow means stars like Webb Simpson will continue playing here. SCW file photo

through 2024. It allows the fans to prepare for what they're going to be doing over the next five years.”

Heading into this year’s tournament, the Wells Fargo Championship had donated $22 million to local charities. Levine’s Children Hospital, The First Tee and Teach for America are the main beneficiaries of the tournament. Monahan said supporting local charities is a top goal of the PGA Tour, and that spirit of giving will continue over the next five years.

The TPC Potomac hosted the Quicken Loans Invitational in 2017 and 2018. Monahan said the course is well suited to host the Wells Fargo Championship in 2021.

“That is a course that we invested in significantly going back to 2008,” Monahan said.

Alley said the one-time visit to the Washington D.C. area will be good for Wells Fargo.

“We are excited about that opportunity,” Alley said. “It is a property that the tour knows well and is very successful, and D.C. is a wonderful market for Wells Fargo. We’re thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to

transition the tournament that year. But in '22, '23 and '24 we will bring it back home to Quail Hollow and we're very excited about that opportunity.”

Quail Hollow Club hosted the 2017 PGA Championship and Charlotte city officials said the economic impact of that event was close to $100 million. The Presidents Cup could match that impact in the fall of 2020, and it might be a tough ticket to get. The Presidents Cup is a competition between Team USA and an International Team that represents the rest of the world, minus Europe.

“I think what you will see is you are going to have more international travelers coming from all over the world to be here to experience Charlotte than you might have in a given week in the Wells Fargo Championship,” Monahan said. “But, I don’t think you can fit more people out here. It’s going to have that same great energy. It’s a team event and it is unique, it’s different and it is not something this community has seen.

“The Presidents Cup itself just keeps getting better and better and better. Everyone around the world will be watching.”

The PGA Tour adjusted its schedule this

year, moving the Players Championship from May to March and the PGA Championship from August to May. That means the Wells Fargo is sandwiched in between the Masters Tournament in April and the PGA in May, but Monahan said he doesn’t expect the changes to impact the Wells Fargo Championship.

“Given the prestige of this event, you're going to continue to see the best players in the world play here certainly for the next five years, and we expect longer than that,” Monahan said.

Harris said Charlotte is also capable of hosting a women’s tournament if the LPGA ever decided to come to the Queen City.

“I think all you have to do is look down the road into Georgia and see what an experience the women had with the amateur championship down at Augusta to understand that the women's golf is going to become more and more important to growing the game throughout the world,” Harris said.

“It wouldn't surprise me if you saw a tournament like that come to Charlotte in the future. I hope it happens, and we would be very supportive of it wherever it was played.”

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$850,000

Montibello 4401 Montibello Drive 29-Apr

Madison Park 645 Sandridge Road 30-Apr 537 Cooper Drive 12-Apr 5715 Wedgewood Drive 11-Apr 1801 Tyvola Road 5-Apr 1711 Tyvola Road 2-Apr 733 Stanfield Drive 1-Apr Montclaire 2208 Stonewood Drive 1526 Tamworth Drive 1633 Wensley Drive 1818 Emerywood Drive 1748 Delchester Drive 2108 Wensley Drive 5601 Farmbrook Drive

$875,000 $417,000 $435,000 $328,500 $230,000 $325,000 $430,000

29-Apr 26-Apr 26-Apr 24-Apr 18-Apr 12-Apr 5-Apr

$383,000 $365,000 $410,000 $222,000 $246,500 $352,000 $275,000

Oberbeck Farm 2536 Heidleburg Lane 29-Apr

$292,000

Oberbeck Village 8620 Aldergate Court 7-Apr Park Crossing 10223 Hanover Glen Rd. 29-Apr 9422 Penshurst Trace 4-Apr 10622 Pentreath Lane 4-Apr Park South Station 6621 Central Pacific Ave. 25-Apr 3827 Park South Station Blvd.

17-Apr Pine Valley 2231 Longleaf Drive

12-Apr

Quail Hollow 6853 Baltusrol Lane N 12-Apr

$265,000 $465,000 $595,000 $580,000 $362,000 $375,000 $118,500 $930,000

Quail HollowEstates 2121 Wittstock Drive 8-Apr 2428 Brantford Drive 4-Apr 9015 Winged Bourne Road

16-Apr

$2,295,000

Sharon Hils 6163 Sharon Acres Rd. 5-Apr 6227 Gothic Court 3-Apr

$755,000 $422,500

Spring Valley 3116 Frederick Place 30-Apr 2911 Spring Valley Road 29-Apr 5711 Telfair Road 29-Apr Starmount 6428 Candlewood Drive 17-Apr Tattersal Oaks 2301 Tattersall Drive 26-Apr

28226 Blueberry 1116 Blueberry Lane 16-Apr

$465,000 $381,500

Bevington Pines 7113 Bevington Woods Lane

26-Apr

$300,000

$500,000

Mountainbrook 3600 Mill Pond Road 26-Apr 3536 Johnny Cake Lane 1-Apr

Bexley at Ballantyne 10302 Otterdale Court 12-Apr

$550,000

$520,000 $601,000

Blakeney Greens 9720 Alma Blount Blvd. 26-Apr

$382,000

Olde Colony 6924 Lenhart Drive 26-Apr

$312,000

Olde Providence 7012 Heatherford Drive 29-Apr 6825 Old Forge Drive 22-Apr 7000 Knightswood Dr. 22-Apr 6809 Knightswood Dr. 18-Apr 6717 Lancer Drive 16-Apr 6710 Kirkstall Court 5-Apr 6718 Bradstock Lane 4-Apr 6729 Knightswood Dr. 3-Apr

$345,000 $290,000 $465,000 $430,000 $415,500 $325,000 $305,000 $355,000

Blakeney Heath 9600 Autumn Applause Drive

24-Apr 8613 Fieldcroft Drive 18-Apr

$300,000 $310,000

Park Ridge 8211 Park Vista Circle 12-Apr 11719 Rimrock Canyon Drive

8-Apr

$229,000

Rockbridge 4141 Bridgewood Lane 11-Apr

$489,000

$210,000

Royden 3400 Meadow Bluff Dr. 15-Apr

$950,000

Shadow Lake 6641 Wannamaker Ln. 18-Apr 5900 Tillery Drive 11-Apr 6600 Wannamaker Ln. 5-Apr 5035 Allison Ave. 25-Apr

$320,000 $264,000 $287,995 $390,000

Sheffingdell 3525 Rea Forest Drive 11-Apr

$695,000

$360,000 $357,500 $400,000

Silver Stream 3343 Silver Stream Road 30-Apr

$276,500

$310,000

Town and Country 4310 Town And Country Drive

25-Apr 2112 Granada Drive 22-Apr

$668,000 $700,000

Walnut Creek 11501 Five Cedars Road 18-Apr

$253,000

$589,500

Bridgehampton 16730 New Providence Lane

8-Apr 16733 New Providence Lane

1-Apr

Cady Lake 10216 Jousting Court

$408,000

Centurion Estates 16748 Krishna Lane 3-Apr

$488,500

Cheverton 5415 Donnefield Drive 18-Apr

$171,000

Colony Woods 7108 Powder Mill Place 3-Apr

$255,000

Providence Country Club 1402 Pine Valley Club Dr. 29-Apr $660,000 10803 Old Tayport Place 18-Apr $815,225 12665 Lindrick Lane 11-Apr $559,400 11814 Braid Hills Drive 9-Apr $689,000 6440 Lundin Links Lane 4-Apr $620,000 Providence Pointe 13606 Pacific Echo Dr. 17-Apr 14423 Myers Mill Lane 15-Apr

$415,000 $385,000

Provincetowne 6931 Long Needles Dr. 26-Apr 7160 Moss Point Drive 4-Apr

$294,000 $280,000

Quail Acres 10500 Roseberry Court 16-Apr

$370,000

Raeburn 12119 Bay Tree Way 11701 Fernhurst Lane 11711 Apleby Lane

23-Apr 5-Apr 4-Apr

$275,000 $253,000 $279,000

Rainbow Forest 9432 Rainbow Forest Dr. 11-Apr

$250,000

Raintree 3530 Windbluff Drive 30-Apr 9626 Whitethorn Drive 25-Apr 4617 Rounding Run Rd. 19-Apr 10235 Whitethorn Drive 15-Apr 8810 Golf Ridge Drive 12-Apr 10313 Fairway Ridge Rd. 11-Apr 3608 Smokerise Hill Dr. 11-Apr 8510 Golf Ridge Drive 4-Apr 10104 Wedge Court 4-Apr

$532,000 $395,000 $379,000 $505,000 $245,000 $327,500 $400,000 $275,900 $284,000

Rea Farms 7010 Walnut Branch Ln. 18-Apr 8108 Corn Hill Ave. 11-Apr

$421,870 $555,475

Reavencrest 8120 Noland Woods Dr. 23-Apr

$372,000

Southridge 9750 Briarwick Lane 9742 Briarwick Lane 13119 Kornegy Drive

$320,000 $345,000 $262,000 $340,000

30-Apr 25-Apr 23-Apr

$699,000 $624,141 $647,000

Stone Creek Ranch 7223 Firespike Road 29-Apr 4917 Mesa Verde Road 18-Apr 10907 Round Rock Rd. 8-Apr

$370,000 $400,000 $400,000

Strathmoor 15012 Strathmoor Drive 29-Apr 12221 Silveroak Lane 26-Apr

$305,000 $325,000

The Retreat 5630 Coventry Court Lane

26-Apr 11213 Flenniken Court 22-Apr

$557,985 $439,000

Thornhill 6305 Hawkwood Lane 3-May 6719 Stanette Drive 3-May

$462,000 $352,000 $340,000 $310,000 $360,000

Edinburgh 11801 Scourie Lane 10-Apr 11711 Hawick Valley Ln. 4-Apr

$312,000 $277,000

Ellington Park 9609 Taylorford Place 22-Apr 9503 Benton Place 9-Apr

$400,000 $345,000

Hunters Gate 12535 Abbotsbury Court 4-Apr

$372,000 $445,000 $484,000

Touchstone 9707 Leaf Arbor Lane 16-Apr 6318 Wind Ridge Drive 5-Apr 6120 Lexham Lane 5-Apr

$360,000

Vineyard 10413 Sundance Court 18-Apr

$497,000

White Oak 6205 Oak Glen Lane 22-Apr 6407 Mock Orange Dr. 15-Apr

$290,000 $362,000

Williamsburg Raintree 10129 Thomas Payne Circle

9-Apr

$530,000

Woodview 10335 Woodview Circle 16-Apr

$520,000

Candlewyck 7329 Winnington Circle 26-Apr

$235,000

Whitegate 5844 Five Knolls Drive 18-Apr

$1,133,099

Kenilworth 15922 Wayland Drive

Canterbury 6913 Saddlebury Lane 11-Apr

$456,500

Winding Brook 7312 Rudwick Lane 11-Apr

$910,000

Kingston Forest 8920 Leinster Drive 9-Apr

Carmel Hills 6533 Lynn Ave. 15-Apr

$607,000

Carmel Station 6817 Carmel Hills Drive 1-Apr

$360,000

$707,000

$750,000 $750,000 $650,000 $1,000,000

$317,000

$371,500

$317,900

Piper Glen 7721 Seton House Lane 30-Apr 5409 Old Course Drive 17-Apr 6825 Linkside Court 12-Apr 4609 Old Course Drive 2-Apr

Downs Grant 4901 Rankin Place 12-Apr

$375,000

Carmel Valley 4122 Windmill Place 9-Apr

18-Apr

Southampton 17118 Cambridge Woods Court

15-Apr 10905 Chamberlain Hall Court

3-Apr 9532 Scotland Hall Ct. 3-Apr 17445 Baldwin Hall Dr. 1-Apr

Daventry at Southampton Commons 9360 Longstone Lane 11-Apr $270,000

Wessex Square 5009 Whitwell Court 22-Apr

$430,000 $355,000

$620,000 $489,900

Ivy Hall 10517 Newberry Park Ln. 17-Apr 10326 Newberry Park Ln. 1-Apr

Woodbridge 1508 Barden Road E 17-Apr 4912 Crooked Oak Lane 3-Apr

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Ardrey 17626 Meadow Bottom Road

1-Apr

$655,000

Brittany Oaks 11317 Brittany Oaks Dr. 19-Apr 30-Apr

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Marvin Chase 15024 Sapphire Hill Ln. 25-Apr

Cameron Wood 9611 Sweet Cedar Lane 26-Apr 3010 Old Chapel Lane 18-Apr 9307 Deer Spring Lane 10-Apr

Johnston Hall 7004 Sugar Loaf Court 29-Apr

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17-Apr

$389,900

Lake Provdience Estates 10409 Crestwood Drive 12-Apr $381,000 Landen Meadows 9021 Castlebay Drive 30-Apr 9101 Fairbridge Road 17-Apr

$288,000 $299,000

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The steakhouse combines world-class steaks with inventive and cravable dishes, such as Alaskan King Crab and Rock Shrimp Mac and Cheese, or Crispy Shrimp Deviled Eggs.

Marc Lupino, Steak 48’s chief executive chef of over 20 years, prides himself in offering sustainable and fresh fish, as well as sourcing beef and ingredients from specific farms that meet their standards.

“Our local executive chef in Charlotte will play a personal role in delivering some local touches to our menu,” Lupino said. “Being a part of our community is part of everything we do at Steak 48.”

The restaurant will feature a fully exposed kitchen with floor-to-ceiling glass surrounded by dining on all three sides, immersing guests in the dining experience.

Steak 48 is owned and operated by brothers Jeffrey and Michael Mastro, their father Dennis Mastro and partner Scott Troilo, a group known for their unique and city-centric restaurants. The brand is also in Houston, Philadelphia and Chicago.

“We are excited for the opportunity to be a part of the spectacular development that is being created here at Apex SouthPark,” Jeff Mastro said. “My brother, father and I love Charlotte and are looking forward to being a part of the very special community that is so

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• Subway, 10822 Providence Road – 90 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn't available; employee drink was on food prep table; hands weren't washed properly; soiled utensils were stored as clean; and cooked chicken and sliced meat weren't held cold enough.

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• Bonchon, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 97.5 • Cantina 1511, 4271 Park Road – 96 • Clean Catch Fish Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 98.5 • Clean Juice Selwyn, 2927 Selwyn Ave. – 97 • Park Road Soda Shoppe, 4121 Park Road – 98.5 • Smashburger, 4444 Park Road – 95.5 • Urban Cookhouse, 1601 E. Woodlawn Road – 95

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vibrant here in our new hometown.”

Developed by Childress Klein and Ascentris, Apex SouthPark includes more than 73,000 square feet of ground floor shops and restaurants, 345 residences; a new 750-seat, 68,000-square-foot church; and Charlotte’s first Hyatt Centric hotel.

Retail and dining spaces will be connected via a parking garage at the base of Element SouthPark, a luxury multifamily development, and will feature entrances off of Sharon Road and Morrison Boulevard.

“To have the Mastro family bring Steak 48 to Apex SouthPark is further evidence of Charlotte’s standing among the most desirable markets in the nation,” said Chris Thomas of Childress Klein. “Steak 48 will help us set the tone as it offers the SouthPark community a distinctive dining experience.”

On the web: www.steak48.com and www. apexsouthpark.com.

Sharon Road – 93.5 • Los Primos Catering, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 92.5 • Original Pancake House, 4736 Sharon Road – 96

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• Bulla Gastrobar, 4310 Sharon Road – 93.5 • The Cheesecake Factory, 4400 Sharon Road – 94.5 • Food Lion deli, 931 N. Wendover Road – 98.5 • Food Lion market, 931 N. Wendover Road – 98.5 • Magnolia's, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95 • New Wrap Order, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Nori Japan, 4400 Sharon Road – 94 • Paco`s Tacos & Tequila, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 95.5 • Pink Cactus Bar and Kitchen, 4423 Sharon Road – 94.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 3920 Sharon Road – 97 • The Fresh Market seafood, 4207 Providence Road – 98

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ted extra-marital affair and the impact it could have on the race.

“I have admitted that to a lot of people,” Rushing said. “I haven’t made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I have made some and that was the biggest one. If you guys would ask Dan McCready one question about abortion, taxes or anything else that he would actually answer, I would be glad to give you my sexual history from the loss of virginity.”

Stevie Rivenbark questioned if that type of behavior would bode well in the general election against McCready.

“How are you going to reach out to independent voters?” Rivenbark asked.

Bishop was questioned about his support in 2016 of HB2, which is better known as the “bathroom bill,” and asked if his support of the law, which was later changed, would be a liability in the general election.

“I don’t think so,” Bishop said. “Everybody knows where I stood. I have been through scrutiny on that nationally and internationally. I think people are ready to move on from that. There are new issues, and issues are now whether we are going to stop illegal immigration, defend the Second Amendment.”

Brown, who has never held political office, said the party will have a challenge in the general election over HB2 if Bishop is the nominee.

“We have to bring all reasonable people to the Republican Party with a person who has no political baggage like myself,” Brown said.

Brown, however, was questioned about the National Association of Realtors PAC running ads on her behalf after being one of the group’s top political fundraisers just before announcing her bid for Congress.

Brown, who owns a real estate company, was asked if she had a deal with the PAC “that I’ll raise the money, then I’ll run and you run campaign ads for me?”

“Absolutely not,” Brown responded. “I am a woman of honor and integrity. Every word, every action, every email, every text is open for scrutiny.”

I haven’t made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I have made some and that was the biggest one. If you guys would ask Dan McCready one question about abortion, taxes or anything else that he would actually answer, I would be glad to give you my sexual history from the loss of virginity.”

• Stony Rushing on his extra-marital affair

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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants April 26 to May 2:

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• Basil Thai Cuisine, 7800 Rea Road – 96 • Cava Waverly, 6307 Providence Farm Lane – 96.5 • Chuy's, 7314 Waverly Walk Ave. – 95 • Harris Teeter deli, 7852 Rea Road – 95.5 • Kung Fu Tea, 8200 Providence Road – 96.5 • Lotus Cafe, 8610 Camfield St. – 91.5 • Oggi Ristorante Italiano, 16646 Hawfield Way Drive – 95.5 • Pearlz Oyster Bar, 7804 Rea Road – 93.5 • Publix deli, 11222 Providence Road W. – 98.5 • Qdoba Mexican Grill, 8200 Providence Road – 93 • Sensi Ristorante, 9825 Sandy Rock Place – 96 • Starbucks Coffee, 7922 Rea Road – 99.5 • Taco Bell, 8000 Providence Road – 96 • Terrace Cafe of Ballantyne, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way – 94 • Whole Foods Market meat, 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 97

Rushing was next at 17% while Ridenhour is at 9%. Leigh Brown was fourth at 6% while none of the other six candidates registered more than 5%. The most recent FEC reports show Bishop as the top fundraiser with $537,000 but a real estate political action committee has spent over $1 million in support of Brown.

Bishop and Rushing traded barbs at times during the debate, which saw all the candidates agreeing on most major issues.

Rushing attacked Bishop for the support he is getting from the conservative PAC Club for Growth. The Club for Growth has spent money attacking Rushing, who pointed out that the group spent over $7 million attacking President Donald Trump during the 2016 GOP presidential primary campaign.

“First of all, the Club for Growth endorsed Mark Harris as I did (in the 2018 primary),” Bishop responded. “You endorsed (former congressman) Robert Pittenger. You would be delighted to have the endorsement of the Club for Growth, one of the preeminent conservative forces in the country.’’

Rushing was asked about an old YouTube video where he stated that a fellow commissioner “was fixing to get his rear end whipped” during a heated county commissioners meeting. The moderator asked Rushing if that is what the people will see from him in Washington?

“Maybe we need a little of that in Washington,” Rushing responded. “The reason I was so angry that night was because the people of Union County were having money taken away from them illegally. We had been told by our lawyers it was illegal in what they were doing and yet they had three votes regardless of the arguments that we made. I don’t regret that because the people of Union County suffered greatly because of that vote.”

Rushing was also asked about his admit-

• Food Lion deli, 9848 Monroe Road – 98.5

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May 10-11

Outdoor Concert Woodie & The String Pullers perform the next installment of the Music at the Fountain series at the

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May 11

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May 15

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Outdoor Music Caution! Blind Driver performs during the Music on the Green series at Promenade on Providence.

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The Panthers celebrate winning the So. Meck 7 conference tournament title. Last week, the Panthers won their sixth straight regular season conference title and improved to 23-3 on the season. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

Panthers defeat AK for So. Meck 7 tourney title

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Senior pitcher Noah Hall delivers a strike in Providence’s 13-3 win over Ardrey Kell on April 30. The win was the third this season for the Panthers against their rivals. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

CHARLOTTE – The third time was not the charm for the Ardrey Kell baseball team, who dropped to 0-3 on the season against rival Providence in a 13-3 rout on April 30.

For Providence, the win comes on the heels of the Panthers sixth straight conference title, which they wrapped up last week with a win over South Meck.

It was also their fourth straight win and fourth consecutive game with 10 or more runs as Providence improved to 23-3 on the season behind star senior pitcher Noah Hall.

Hall was dominant from the start, going five innings while allowing just four hits and three runs to go with six strikeouts against just one walk.

“I think I try to stay composed see PANTHERS, Page 4B

Lions enter playoffs hot after big rival win

by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Covenant Day coach David Houseton said the final three games the Lions played during the regular season have them ready to make some noise as they enter the playoffs this week.

The Lions opened a two-game set with Country Day at home on April 23, but too many mistakes led to a 4-0 Bucs win.

Houseton said that loss left a bad taste in his team’s mouth and when they traveled to Country Day three days later, his team responded.

Jon Rossi got the Lion offense go-

ing in the first inning with a two-run double and Covenant Day added two more runs in the third and one in the fifth but broke the game open in the sixth inning.

There, doubles by Ben Walton and Cooper Andrews and a Rossi homer added four more to the tally, giving the Lions a 9-0 lead.

Philip Abner got the win, going 5.2 innings while allowing just two hits and striking out 12.

Jackson Bertelsen pitched the final 1.1 innings in the 9-2 win.

On April 30, the Lions opened a two-game series with Charlotte see LIONS, Page 3B

Covenant Day beat rival Charlotte Christian to close the regular season and end an 11-game losing streak in the series. Now, they’re looking to carry that momentum into the playoffs where they hope to make a run. Courtesy of Covenant Day baseball

his week I had an interesting encounter with a coach.

It’s a school we cover often because they excel in several sports each season.

This coach’s team accomplished an amazing feat. It was a big deal. Not just to me, it was actually national news at the time.

I’ve dealt with this coach many times but never actually met him or her. They have a reputation as being a little difficult, but to me, they’ve been great.

I contacted the coach to see if I could swing by during practice.

They emphatically said no.

Wait, I thought. Why isn’t he letting me recognize his players?

But the more I thought of it, this coach had a point.

Yes what we did as a team was great, he said. But it wasn’t the result the coach was looking for.

Our season isn’t over and we have bigger goals, they told me.

All too often today, especially in youth sports, it’s rainbows, ice cream and participation trophies.

I know the value of what a story in our paper can do for aspiring college athletes. At times, being the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Player of the Year will appear on college bios as confirmation of their talent.

A feature on an athlete may stay in their scrapbook for the rest of their lives, a momento to share with their kids one day.

I get it, so I wanted to recognize this team for what they’ve done.

But I also get that coach.

Instead of celebrating smaller accomplishments along the way, they were thinking big picture and pushing their kids toward stardom.

He or she didn’t want their team put on a pedestal when their job is not yet complete.

I respect that.

Thanks, coach, for being difficult at times and for being hard on your team.

You’ve certainly opened my eyes and given me a new respect for you. You’ve also made a decade of athletes on your team better because you demand more than just great.

And for that, maybe you should be commended.

Queen’s Grant pulls off first conference double play

by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

MINT HILL – Queen’s Grant edged Community School of Davidson 1-0 to win the PAC 7 conference tournament title on May 3.

After winning the league’s regular season title the Stallions (17-7, 11-3 in PAC 7) became the first Queen’s Grant team to win the regular season and conference titles in the same year. The 17 wins tie the program record for wins in a season set in 2012 and

gives the Stallions a first-round bye in the NCHSAA 1A championship.

On May 1, the Stallions took out Union Academy 4-1 in the conference tournament semifinals.

Spencer Smith got the scoring started with a base hit in the fifth inning. He would score two batters later when Jacob Beard doubled him home and Andrew Ollenberger, Bryce Gorospe and freshman Alwin Duran each drove in runs in that pivotal frame.

That was more than enough for Stallions starter Leo Hoffer who kept Union Academy

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Hoffer went 6.2 innings and scattered just four hits. He struck out three and walked two batters and didn’t allow a run until the seventh inning.

Junior Andy Duran got the final out to pick up a save and advance the Stallions to the final two days later at Pine Lake Prep.

In the tournament championship, Community School of Davidson entered as the league’s hottest team and winners of five straight.

But it was the Stallions who struck first,

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getting the only run of the game home in the second inning. Andy Duran led off with a single and then stole second base to get the rally started.

Ollenberger singled to centerfield later in that inning, scoring Duran from second.

Hoffer would collect the Stallions only other hit in the game, which turned into a pitching dual although both teams had their chances. Ollenberger stole second base and nearly scored later in the second inning, but see DOUBLE PLAY, Page 3B

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Covenant Day had four student-athletes sign at a recent signing day event, including from left Meg Hopkins, volleyball at Averett University; Isaiah Rowe, soccer at Johnson University; Nich Prevette, football at Sewanee; and Landen King, basketball at Montreat College. Photo courtesy of Mary Hill

Former Indy coach Cooke to replace Latin baseball legend CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Latin announced April 29 that longtime baseball coach Kim Cousar has announced his retirement and Daniel Cooke has been named his successor.

Cousar has been a head baseball coach for 34 years and has led the Latin baseball program since 2011-12.

In his career, Cousar has coached nearly 100 players who have played collegiately and nine players who have signed professional contracts.

With 460 career wins and a 2016 induction into the North Carolina Baseball Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame, Cousar said his time had come.

“The Latin community is special because it really believes in the core values the school established long ago and has never strayed from them,” Cousar said. “To be a part of it has been a wonderful experience and I am grateful that I had such an opportunity.”

The Hawks have struggled in recent times.

This year, they went 6-13 and the team hasn’t produced a winning season since at least 2008 but Cooke has a history of turning programs around.

“Daniel’s outstanding track record in building successful programs with enthusiastic leadership and stellar character made him rise to the top of the candidate pool,” Charlotte Latin athletic director David Gatoux said.

Cooke comes to Charlotte Latin from Porter Ridge, where he is in his first season with the Pirates. The bulk of Cooke’s coaching career was at Independence where he spent six seasons. Cooke’s teams won conference championships in 2014 and 2016, earning him coach

of the year accolades.

“I couldn't be more excited to join Charlotte Latin and start this new chapter in my life,” Cooke said. “It's an honor to follow a hall of fame coach like coach Cousar and take over the baseball program. My biggest commitment is to develop student-athletes both on and off the field, and I can't wait to get started.”

Finanger to lead UFCA girls hoops Veteran coach Lori Finanger has been named the new girls basketball coach at United Faith Christian Academy, Falcon athletic director Josh Coley recently announced.

Finanger has vast experience at the professional, collegiate and high school levels.

She’s been the head coach at St. Catherine University, DePauw University and at Maryville University, as well as serving as an assistant at the University of Minnesota.

Locally, Finanger has served as an assistant coach at Charlotte Latin and at Ardrey Kell.

She was also head coach at Grace Academy.

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NCHSAA honors AK’s Montgomery

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Catholic celebrates seven on signing day Charlotte Catholic celebrated seven student athletes who signed to play including (back, from left) athletic director Kevin Christmas, Will Samuelson (baseball, Catawba Valley Community College), Joe Dooley (basketball, Randolph College), Edafe Evivie (soccer, Gardner-Webb), Thomas Rigali (rowing, St. Joseph’s University), and front Abigail Radcliffe (hockey, Alvernia University), Maria Yarussi (soccer, Mars Hill) and Grace Wielechowski (soccer, Washington and Lee).

CHARLOTTE – The NCHSAA honored Ardrey Kell soccer coach Kim Montgomery with the distinction of being one of the Homer Thompson “Eight who make a difference” award.

Sponsored by Farm Bureau, the eight winners were selected by virtue of their commitment to sportsmanship and leadership.

These recipients served as excellent role models to their student athletes with their positive and dedicated approach to the coaching profession.

Hickory Ridge soccer coach Carrie Maxwell and Providence coach Robb Bolar nominated Montgomery for the award.

"Kim is an ambassador for women’s soccer and is selfless in making a positive impact in the community,” Maxwell said. “A player was paralyzed over the summer in a jet ski accident. Kim organized the ‘McKena Strong’ Invitational, a 19-team jamboree … Kim had all 19 teams from the event donate a

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was thrown out at home plate.

Queen’s Grant threatened again in the third inning. Smith walked and stole second and Alwin Duran drew a walk. After a fielder’s choice, Queen’s Grant had runners on second and third with just one out. Andy Duran hit a deep drive to centerfield, but the Community School of Davidson outfielder made a diving grab that saved at least two runs.

The Spartans would get their chances in the late innings off Gorospe, Queen’s Grant starting pitcher.

In the sixth, Gorospe hit two batters and

Ardrey Kell soccer coach Kim Montgomery accepts her NCHSAA award. The Knights are 15-4-3 so far as they ready to face unbeaten Myers Park May 10 in second round playoff action. Photo courtesy of NCHSAA

shirt from their program and had a quilt created to give it to the injured player. Her hard work also raised over $5,000 to donate to the family and was able have her meet the US Women’s National Soccer Team. When there is a need, Kim finds a way to solve the problem. She demonstrates not only what great coaches can do for a community, but also exhibits the character and leadership that all young people should aspire to emulate." gave up a single to load the bases with one out. Ollenberger made a nice play at second to throw out a Spartan runner at home and Gorospe bared down and got out of the inning with a strikeout.

In the seventh, and with the Stallions still clinging to the 1-0 lead, Gorospe went back out for the shutout.

A throwing error led to a jam as Community School of Davidson had runners on second and third with one out.

Gorospe struck out the cleanup man and then got the No. 5 hitter to pop out to Smith in centerfield to end the game.

The win is the fifth in a row for the Stallions, who will play Lincoln Charter at home on May 10 in the second round of the 1A playoffs.

Photo courtesy of Ed Prisco

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The Queens Grant baseball team won the regular season and conference tournament in the same season for the first time ever with a 1-0 win over Community School of Davidson on May 3. The Stallions will host a second round playoff game on May 10. Courtesy of Dan Kerr

LIONS (continued from page 1B)

Christian, Houseton’s alma mater.

The Knights scored two in the third and three in the fifth inning to chase Covenant Day starter Robert Stone, who allowed four hits, five runs and struck out four batters.

But the Lion bats would heat up in the bottom of the fifth inning as Andrews,

Abner, Bertelsen and Stone each had RBIs in the inning, which tied the score at 5.

It would stay there until the eighth inning, when Rossi allowed the winning walk-off single and a 6-5 extra-inning win for Charlotte Christian.

“We made too many mistakes in that game. We had baserunning mistakes, we went to back pick a runner on second and threw it into centerfield and that led to a run. We had some walks, and they just gritted it out,” Houseton said. “But right now, this is probably the best team I’ve had as far as they’ve arrived. They feel like they can play with guys.”

In the regular season finale, it was a different story for Covenant Day. Facing all-state pitcher and Coastal Carolina commit in Charlotte Christian ace lefty JT Killen, the Lions were more than up to the task as they scored once in the second and four times in the third.

“We did a good job of displaying patience,” Houseton said. “(Killen) can get out of the zone and sped up. We were patient and forced him to throw some extra pitches and we had some timely hits.

Good teams find those timely hits and we were able to do that.”

Abner doubled and Stone drove in two to highlight Covenant Day’s big inning and that was more than

enough for Abner, who was sensational.

Through 6.2 innings, he allowed four hits and just two runs while striking out 15 batters. Bertelsen got the final out to preserve the 5-2 win and get the save. “(Abner’s) control was on point,” Houseton said.

“That’s a deal-breaker if you can take 15 of those 21 outs, and you eliminate Christian getting on base because once they get on base you have problems on your hands.”

Since 2010, the Lions had been just 1-15 against the Knights before their 5-2 win which also snapped a string of 11 straight losses in the series dating back to 2014.

But to Houseton, it’s validation that his program is trending in the right direction.

“After 10 years being at Covenant Day and the way our culture is, I think we’re pressing right at the point where we can be serious contenders,” he said. “We have good talent at the middle school level. They’re staying at Covenant Day, and we have great leadership and culture here. My guys feel like they belong, and they’re looking forward to the playoffs. I’m hoping right now we continue to play well. We have depth as far as pitching, and we can be dangerous if we can swing the bats. We have really good defense, and that’s the big deal for us.”

Page 4B • South Charlotte Weekly • May 10, 2019 Ardrey Kell starter Luke Carpenter went unscathed through the first inning, but the Panther bats exploded for big innings in the second, third and fifth before Providence slugger Sam Kagan ended the game with a single in the bottom of the fifth.

Kagan got the big rally in the second inning starting with a lead-off double. Yakubinis followed with a run-scoring double.

After a pair of successful sacrifice bunts that went for hits, Sam Fligel, Patrick Bloomingburg, Kagan and Yakubinis all added RBIs as the Panthers scored seven runs after the Knights had scored once in the top of the inning.

After Ardrey Kell struck for two more runs in the top of the third, Fligel, Michael Dansky and Walker Woolf added RBIs to push the Panther lead to 10-3.

It was more of the same in the fifth. Hall led off with a single and Fligel drove him in during the proceeding at-bat. After the Panthers loaded the bases, Kagan delivered the walk-off hit that set off a little celebration on Ardrey Kell’s field.

“We work so hard in practice and it’s awesome to celebrate this win on our rival’s field, but we’re 0-0 and starting the playoffs now,” said Kagan, a senior right fielder.

“This is great and we’re going to enjoy it, but we’re going to get back to practice tomorrow and keep working.”

The Panthers stars were plentiful.

Bloomingburg, who was named the conference tournament MVP, went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. Kagan

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Pitcher Noah Hall went the distance in the win over Ardrey Kell. Hall is committed to Appalachian State, but is also a player coach Danny Hignight believes could be selected in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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out there,” Hall said. “I know that my stuff is good and I try to go out there and do my best. I know that I don’t have to carry the team and I can have trust in my defense.

I know if that if they hit a ground ball my guys are going to make the play behind me.

It takes some of the pressure off, but I want to work harder for them, too.”

Hall retired eight straight to close the game after giving up a pair of runs in the third and one in the second.

But that was plenty for the Panther bats, which have been on fire of late as they’re averaging 12.5 runs over the past four and 9.4 runs per game during the season.

“We take what we do in practice and we put it on the field,” said senior second baseman JD Yakubinis. “We’re much more prepared and we work so hard in practice that we’re prepared for every situation.”

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was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs, Yakubinis had two hits, Hall was on base all three times and scored three runs and Figel was 3-for-3 with three runs scored, two doubles and two runs driven in.

“We’re really tough one through nine in our lineup,” Kagan said. “We have confidence that whoever is at the plate is going to come through.”

Aside from the sixth straight conference title, this is the sixth consecutive season the Panthers have won 20 or more games and the eighth time in the past nine years.

“We put so much time in the offseason preparing for games like this,” Kagan said.

“We prepare for every situation and we work so hard to be in this position.”

The Panthers got the No. 2 seed in the NCHSAA 4A playoffs and will get a firstround bye hosting East Forsyth on May 10.

“This is what we play for and especially the seniors,” Yakubinis said. “It’s the grind and to get to this point is great and it’s crazy, but we’re going into the playoffs very confident and ready.”

But no matter who the Panthers play, long-time coach and orchestrator of all of Providence’s success Danny Hignight likes his chances.

“We have a really special group of kids,” Hignight said “They trust me and they trust the staff. They work so hard, and they are one of the closets clubs I’ve had. I’ve had a lot of tight teams, but these guys make it easy on me.”

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The Bucs two-sport star made it official when he signed to play football at Presbyterian College last week. McLaurin starred as the Bucs starting point guard for four seasons, but will play wide receiver with the Blue Hose.

Providence’s Ethan Reese slides in as Ardrey Kell third baseman Tate Ellis waits on the throw.

Reese, who was an all-state selection as a junior last season, pitches and plays first base for the Panthers. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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The Myers Park girls won the Southwestern 4A title for the sixth consecutive season on May 1. The Mustangs won 11 conference titles at the meet, including 10 individual crowns. Photo courtesy of Myers Park athletics

Track conference championships Mustang girls win sixth straight SW4A track title The Myers Park girls raced to their sixth straight Southwestern 4A championship by holding off Butler at the league’s track and field conference meet May 1 at the Mustangs’ home track.

The Myers Park girls won 11 conference titles at the meet, including 10 individual championships, to lead the way.

Overall, Myers Park scored 199 points to beat out Butler (121, second), Hickory Ridge (99, third), Rocky River (71.5, fourth), East Meck (51, fifth), Porter Ridge (48, sixth), Independence (46.5, seventh) and Garinger (15, eighth).

The Mustangs were led by North Carolina commit Addie Renner, who was sensational with four conference championships.

Renner won the 100-meter run, high jump, long jump and 300 hurdles to lead a balanced Mustang charge.

Beasley Gordon (200 and 400), Cora Cooke (800 and 1,600) both won two events while the Mustangs also got championships from Sarah Holshouser (3,200) and Sydney Brown (pole vault).

In addition, the Mustangs won the 4x800 relay as Cooke, Holshouser, Sofia Christofaro and Brenda Gray combined on the victory.

Butler placed second and got an individual title from Sierra St. John, who won gold in the discus. In addition, Justice Bell, Samaje Cherry, Kirsten Shuford and Yolanda Scott teamed to win the 4x100.

N.C. State commit Jirah Sidberry won the conference title in triple jump to lead Rocky River, which also got a 4x200 with Kierra Houston, Nadia Alexander, Ty-lisha Kimble and Leah King teaming for the win.

Hickory Ridge won the boys title with 125 points, which was just enough to fend off Myers Park (118) for second. Independence placed third with 83 points and the Patriots were followed by Porter Ridge (83, fourth), Rocky River (81, fifth), Garinger (61, sixth), Butler (61, seventh) and East Meck (47, eighth).

The Mustangs got great performances from Maddon Muhammad and Miles Grant.

Grant won both the high jump and the long jump while Muhammad took gold in both the 1,600 and 3,200.

Kyle Novak also got on the winner’s podium with a victory in the discus.

Tim Smith won the 110 and 300 hurdles to pace Rocky River, which also got a win from N.C. State signee Christopher Alexander in the triple jump.

In addition, Porter Ridge’s Alexander Chapman won the 100 and Butler’s Brandon Massone won the shot put.

Knights boys, girls sweep So. Meck 7 The Ardrey Kell boys and girls swept the So. Meck 7 boys and girls championships at the conference meet April 30 at West Meck.

The girls won four titles with field athlete Amber Jackson leading the way.

Jackson won both the high jump and the triple jump at the conference meet.

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The Knights also got gold medal performances from Giselle Russi, who won the 3,200-meter run, and Gracie Gardner, who took first in the discus.

Providence had a fine showing as well as the Panthers had three individual champions and were first in a relay.

The Panthers individual winners were Amanda Watson (800) Ariana Rivera (300 hurdles) and Maggie McCarter (pole vault).

In addition, Rivera teamed with Ella Mainwaring Foster, Holly Klug and Nimeesha Coleman to win the 4x200.

In the boys race, the Knights used their depth to win the meet, but still had three individual winners.

Freshman Jamir Moten sprinted his way to a win in the 400, Murphy Smith took gold in the 3,200 and Aliniswe Mugala won the high jump title.

Providence’s Pace Clark ran to individual gold in the 800 and 1,600.

South Meck’s Graham Gutknecht won the conference pole vault title.

CISAA schools dominate ‘Last Chance’ Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association teams dominated Country Day’s Buccaneer Last Chance Classic, which was held at the school on May 4 and was billed as a precursor to the NCISAA state meet, which is May 13.

CISAA teams didn’t disappoint as they came home with 25 titles in the 30 events lead by Country Day and Providence Day who took home nine titles each The Chargers led the way with four individual titles on the boys side as Olufemi Cole (100), Jason Krell (800), Adam Roupas (300 hurdles) and Kelechi Eziri (triple jump) all brought home gold.

Country Day won three boys titles with Marcus Woods (200) and Jack Stajos (shot put and discus) joining Charlotte Christian who matched the Bucs with three titles after great performances from Logan Jones (400), Jediah Giller (110 hurdles) and Henry Rutledge (high jump and long jump).

Charlotte Latin got into the mix with a win in the 4x800 as Harrison Klingman, Daniel Cunnane, Ethan Zhang and Connor Sweet teamed for the win.

Country Day evened things up on the girls side as the Bucs won six titles including two each from Kaia Putman (100 and 200) and Zoe Weatherington (shot put and discus).

Putnam later teamed with Clarkson Graham, Sarah Martin and Azariah Miller to win the 4x100.

Bucs freshman Kate Sluder added a win in the high jump.

The Charger girls got multiple wins from Molly Firr (800 and 1,600) and Falon Spearman (100 hurdles and 300 hurdles) and Eliza Cardwell also took gold in the long jump.

Charlotte Christian’s Michelle Igbinadolor won the triple jump.

Covenant Day won their first title of the day in the 4x200 as Hallie Barnwell, Callie Fallis, Ashley Wielechowski and Lillian Shanahan combined on the win.

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