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South Charlotte Sports Report“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 9, Issue 19 February 26, 2015 - FREEwww.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport
“Student-athlete.” A two word term used to describe kids that choose to excel in the classroom and on the field of play. South Mecklen-burg High School senior baseball and basketball player Max Bazin provides the perfect example of a Student-ath-lete. The son of Jerry and Lisa Bazin carries a 4.85 grade point average in the classroom and a dynamic set of skills on the baseball field. The 2015 Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Scholar Athlete of the Year is all set for his final season with the Sabres Baseball Team. It’s been quite a ca-reer for Max, capped off by a state championship in his sophomore sea-son.
Max’s sophomore year was one to remember. He climbed on the mound and recorded a dream season with a of 10-2 record, including 2 saves. Max finished with a 1.85 ERA with 60 strikeouts against 18 walks in 83 innings. Max’s strong pitching was a catalyst to the Sabres winning the state championship. Last season Max posted a record of 7-4 on the mound with a 1.58 ERA. He had 41 strikeouts against 16 walks in 62 1/3 innings. He batted .442 with 7 doubles, 1 triple, 28 RBI’s, 32 runs scored, stole 20 bases on 20 attempts, and had a .697 on base percentage. When Max isn’t on the mound, he plays Shortstop, Catcher, Second Base and Outfield for the Sabres.
Max has also enjoyed a very successful showcase baseball career. He has been named to many All-American Teams and also played two seasons in the NC State Games for Region 6. Max has also twice been a member of the USA NTIS
Mid-Atlantic Team.All of those honors seemed to
come to a screeching halt early last summer for Max when a major arm injury was discovered.
“Finding out I had to have Tommy John surgery at such a crucial time in my recruitment was devastating. It forced me to miss much of the sum-mer season and all of the fall which was upsetting considering I missed out on the biggest tournament of my travel ball career in Jupiter, Florida. It took a toll on me emotionally but I was determined to come back stron-ger and show everyone that I had the ability to play at the next level.”
“I thank God everyday that the coaches at Davidson didn’t lose in-terest in me and continued to recruit me. I have just finished my last stage
of Physical Therapy and my arm feels fantastic. I won’t be able to pitch this school season which didn’t make me happy of course but I have confidence in the guys we have and that they will be willing to step up to the challenge and compete in our conference. I was recently cleared by Dr. Andrews and Dr. Perry for position play this spring.”
One thing that became a major advantage for Max in the recruiting period was the fact he was an outstanding student. College coaches noticed his dedication in the classroom and knew he had the same commitment to baseball success.
See MAX BAZIN, Page 5
MAX BAZIN WILL CONTINUE HIS EDUCATION AT DAVIDSON
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Charlotte Catholic junior baseball player Troy Merchel has overcome obstacles much larger than anything he will ever face on a baseball field. The son of Mike and Vicki Merchel was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect, a hole in his heart. Through surgeries, Troy has been able to overcome this challenge and now has what is consid-ered a normal heart and strong pitch-ing arm. Troy battled his way past early setbacks in life to now become a valuable left-handed pitcher and first baseman for Charlotte Catholic and for his showcase team, Team Carolina.
Troy’s showcase coach, Leland Mad-dux had the following to say about him; “Troy is a crafty left handed pitcher that is learning the art of command. He has late life on his fastball in the hitting zone. He has a projectable
body. His projectable frame gives him a chance to get bigger and stronger. Troy is more than just a baseball player! He will be a major contributor to our society as a whole. His “ Heart” touches everyone that meets him. People love Troy because he’s a wonderful human being. Baseball is his passion however his unselfish ways is an example to everyone. Ultimate team player defines Troy. He is willing to help anyone that wants it. He will accomplish whatever his heart desires.”
Let’s Go Beyond The Game to learn more about Troy Merchel.
What are your goals for this baseball season?“Outside of playing the game hard and with the respect that it deserves, I want to continue to do my part in the classroom and the community. I realize that success in those areas will help my coaches maximize my potential in the recruiting process. I want to continue to earn the respect of my teammates and coaches by playing great baseball and being a good teammate. Lastly, my Dad and I have $50 on me “going yard” this season so that is definitely a goal!”
What is your favorite memory playing baseball?“My favorite baseball memory would have to be practically growing up at MARA. I started playing T-Ball there at four and did not want to leave the field after my final game as a 12 year old (aged out). I remember spending almost all major days there, even my birthday. I still love that place, I met so many great people there and had a great baseball experience.”
Take me back to the health obstacle you have overcome?“I was born with a Ventricular Septal Defect which is basically a hole in the heart. Mine was pretty big, your heart is about the size of your fist and the hole was about the size of a nickel, so they had to put a patch on it via open heart surgery. I didn’t display any of the normal symptoms but my parents thought something wasn’t right so they brought me to the doctor seven times in three months and when I went the seventh time I was in the early stages of heart failure. They had to wait a month for my surgery because the heart muscle was swollen from working harder than it should have to pump the blood. My parents and I are ex-tremely grateful for the doctors that diagnosed me, the doctors and staff at Levine children’s Hospital and the Sanger Heart Institute. They were out-standing and I can’t thank them enough for great care I have received.”
“I was cleared to participate in all sports and am considered to have a normal heart.”
“In middle school I had a second heart procedure to correct an SVT (Super Ventricular Tachycardia) which made my heart rate go up over 200 – 250
for brief periods. This went on for a couple of years though it would come and go pretty quickly. When it became more frequent we decided to go ahead with the correction due to the risk of passing out and hurting myself when my heart rate would elevate. The procedure took five hours but I felt much better after and I actually played in my basketball game two days later.”
“In the summer leading into my sophomore year I fractured the L5 Vertebrae in my back while pitching at UNC Asheville. I rehabbed and made my return to the mound in the first game of our High School baseball season last year, only to repeat the same injury in my first inning back. This injury also forced me to prioritize and give up football at Charlotte Catholic, in order to become fully healthy for baseball. After a second bout of physical therapy I really struggled to get my game back to the level that it was at before my injury. I had to repeatedly remind myself about what my coach, Leland Maddox, told me about coming back from setbacks on both the baseball field and in life: It is not about how many times you get knocked down, true character lies in how many times you get back up. That is what is really important and what defines our character. Coach Maddox has continued give me great coaching and positive reinforcement throughout my recovery.”
Does it affect you today in anyway?“The biggest affect that these health issues have had on me is that I am confi-dent I can get through any challenge that I am going to face in life. My back is completely healed and I’ve learned a lot about proper pre and post workout stretching. My heart defect no longer affects me in any way and I’m consid-ered to have a normal heart.”
Any life lesson to learn from the obstacles you have overcome?“I’ve certainly learned the hard way that I can overcome any obstacle. I’ve also learned the importance of being a part of a team and being there for your teammates even when you can’t contribute as much on the field as you would like to. Even when unable to participate I went to every practice and game to support my teammates and contribute any way I could.”
How well do you perform in the classroom? “I do well in the classroom. I have been able to maintain a 3.74 GPA and recently got the scores back from my first SAT. I scored a 1940 three part, and my two part was a 1360. I take honors classes at Charlotte Catholic and serve as Class Representative for my grade on Student Council. I am also a mem-ber of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).”
Are you involved in any community service activity?“I talk to parents of children who have recently been diagnosed with heart defects and answer any questions that they may have about how my heart defect has affected me during my life. The parents that I have talked to all seem to leave our conversations with peace of mind. I think that a lot of times even just seeing me and hearing that I lead a normal life gives those parents a much more positive outlook and some assurance that their child will be alright.”
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South Mecklenburg High School wrestler Collin Stewart has climbed the wrestling ladder all the way to the top. The son of Doug and Michelle Stewart is one of the best wrestlers in the area and an even better student. Collin is an extremely hard working Student-athlete and leader for the Sabres. He holds both the season and the all-time wins record for South Meck. Let’s Go Beyond The Game to learn more about Collin.
How long have you been wrestling and what led you to start the sport?“I started wrestling my freshman year at South Meck, so a little over three years. I did competitive gymnastics up until my 8th grade year and was looking for something to do that my strength, balance,
and flexibility was going to be a benefit. I went to South’s freshman night and met the wrestling coaches. It just took off from there.”
What are your top athletic accomplishments?“Winning state championships in gymnastics is up there, as is competing in the Gymnastics Junior Nationals. But I think work-ing my way up from a freshman who never wrestled and had a losing record to the #1 ranking this year in the state is what I am most proud of. It took a lot of hard work to get there and then to top that off with the opportunity to sign a division 1 letter of intent with Campbell - it’s all been such a great journey so far.”
What is your favorite sports memory?“There isn’t just one, but I would have to say winning two team conference championships at South in my four years there and competing in the summer with my teammates at Darkhorse Wres-tling (my club). The Darkhorse teams travel all over and wrestle the best kids in the country. Between the coaches and the wrestlers they are such a great group of guys. I also go the opportunity to captain the dual teams this past summer - it was such an honor since every kid on that team was such a great wrestler in their own right. If you look at the state rankings, just about every one of them is listed there.”
Is it a struggle to stay at your weight, how do you do it?“It was more so last year when I wrestled 113 pounds. This year the first cut down to 120 was hard, but it just takes a lot of disci-pline to stay at or around your weight.”
How well do you perform in the classroom? “I do pretty well. Last semester I had a 4.6 and my cumulative is 4.4 or so. I make sure to focus on Honors and AP classes when I can. But during the season its tough because it’s such a physical and mental grind. Sometimes it’s a little hard to concentrate when you’re cutting weight but I just have to push through it. I am in the National Honor Society and really enjoy my Honors Leadership and Learning class since you get to help other kids through tutor-ing.”
Why is academic success so important to you?“I’m not going to wrestle forever. It’s not the type of sport where you can make millions of dollars. Only a very few people are able to do that. So academics are important as a foundation for my future. I’ll definitely have a chance to wrestle at Campbell but it’s really about getting my degree and set-ting myself up to be successful in the future.”
What’s next beyond high school for you?“I committed to Campbell in November. I thought it was important to sign early and let them know I was committed to Coach Kolat and what he is trying to build there. I get one more summer competing with the Darkhorse Wrestling teams before I have to report to school. I am really looking forward to competing with them at National Duals, Disney Duals, etc. After that it’s school and wrestling. Pretty much the same as it’s been over the last 3 1/2 years for me.”
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These South Mecklenburg High School wrestlers earned their way to the state championship tournament. (L-R) Collin Stewart, Chris Moungle, Blake Barber and Eddie Allen
100 WINS AND COUNTING FOR CHRISTIAN BEACH
With a three quarter nelson pin in the third period against arch rival Weddington High School, Marvin Ridge High School junior Christian Beach became a 100 win wrestler. The 132 pound class grappler has worked extremely hard over the years for the Mav-ericks and rewarded his team with another win in a big match. The son of Heidi and Lee Fite has been wrestling since the sixth grade for his school and add-ed club wrestling to his resume in the ninth grade. Wrestling has been the perfect fit for Christian to find athletic success.
Along the way, Christian has become a three time conference finalists and has won the 113 pound cham-pionship. He has also been a multi-time all-confer-
ence performer. He improved from 28 matches his freshman year to 45 his sophomore year and was named as captain for his junior year.
Christian has been motivated by watching friends succeed on the mat.“Some of my favorite memories are winning the conference championship
last year and watching my friends, Billy Benfield and Logan Farlowe, win their individual state titles. That was a really cool experience and inspires me to work hard to achieve that level of success, too! I also really enjoy being on the Marvin Ridge Wrestling Team because we are all really close and hang out a lot of the time outside of school. My coaches and teammates are like my family and we are all committed to building a championship program.”
Christian has also found success in the classroom with a 3.8 grade point average. He is also active in school activities and functions with Transforma-tion Church when not traveling with his two wrestling clubs, C2X and Dark-horse. Christian hopes to continue improving and earn the opportunity to wrestle in college.
The South Charlotte Sports Report congratulates Christian for his 100th win and we hope he finds his way to many more.
MAX BAZINContinued from front page
“Academics are of such importance to me because baseball doesn’t last for-ever. That message has always been preached to me ever since I was a kid so I have always put a great emphasis on my grades and doing my very best in the classroom.”
Davidson stayed strong on their recruitment of Max once he was injured. As Max learned more and more about Davidson, he realized they offered the perfect fit for his academic and athletic profile. Max plans to major in Eco-nomics at Davison.
Max is very thankful for the folks that have stood behind him and helped to become the player and person he is today.
“I would like to thank my family for always being there for me and sup-porting me and I want to attribute much of my success to my coaches and instructors who have taken care of me and helped me become the best ball player possible.”
The South Charlotte Sports Report sends out our best wishes to Max Bazin on his senior season. We are very proud of the effort he has given to both his academics and to baseball. Keep reaching for the stars Max and enjoy the ride.
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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Jacob RauchSouth Mecklenburg High School freshman Jacob Rauch has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The 15 year old son of Paul and Connie Rauch is one of the top young swimmers in the state. Jacob finished second in the NCHSAA 4A 100 Breast State Championship and recorded a Junior National cut time. Jacob swam the 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke for the state champion Sabres Swim and Dive Team.
Jacob practices six days a week for a total of 17 hours in his pursuit of swimming excellence. He is hoping to turn all that hard work into making the Junior Nationals in San Antonio, Texas this sum-mer. Jacob swims for ATOM, the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg and has been with them since the age of eight.
Inside the classroom, Jacob recorded a 4.333 grade point average in his first semester of high school at South Meck. Congratulations to Jacob Rauch for being named the Archi-tech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
Sara Maleski Marvin Ridge High School senior Sara Maleski has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The daughter of Bill and Sharon Maleski recently finished second in the NCHSAA 3A State Diving Championship. She will attend UNC-Chapel Hill next season to continue her education and diving career.
Along with teammate Nikki Canale, the divers helped Marvin Ridge to repeat as the 3A Swim and Dive Team State Champions. Both Nikki and Sara broke the state records for points scored. Sara is an NCAA National Platform champion and she won the state championship in her freshman year. Sara has been diving since the age of ten. Her dedication to the sport is unmatched as she drives to Huntersville near daily for four hour practices and travels all across the country to compete.
Sara is an Honor Roll student at Marvin Ridge and she hopes to study Exercise Sports Science and then go to Physical Therapy School. Congratulations to Sara Maleski for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
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Michael’s favorite sports memory is returning the opening kickoffs for a touch-down in the first game of the season in both the 7th and 8th grade years. He is also very proud of winning back to back league championships in football.
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Jackson is starting his final season of middle school baseball and he will play third base, shortstop, pitcher and catcher this season. In listing his favorite sports memory, Jackson says winning the Beast of the East tournament with one of his favorite coaches, Coach Mauldin, in his last tournament coaching the team is at the top of the list.
Inside the classroom Jackson is an Honor Roll student and his favorite class is History. At Covenant Day School Jackson is involved in the “Doulos Day” where students visit and volunteer at Samaritans Feet, and Project 658 working with refugee kids. Away from school, Jackson enjoys hunting and fishing with his Dad. Congratulations to Jackson Bertelsen for being named the Quimby and Collins Orthodontics “Wired For Excellence” Award Winner.
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Volume 9, Issue 19 Page 9 Are You Truly Being Recruited?Written By: Chuck Howard
I meet with many student-athletes and their families each and every month. Many are early in the recruiting process. Many have begun outreach to college programs while oth-ers are receiving outreach from college coaches. In many of my meetings families unfortu-nately are under the misconception that they are truly being recruited.
Recruiting is considered a four phase process; Identification, Evaluation, Comparison and ultimately “The Offer”. The identification phase means a coach has gotten your email address from a tournament or a showcase and has mass emailed the prospect along with 100’s of other student-athletes. The email will generally request filling out a questionnaire and/or also inviting the prospect to attend a camp at the school. THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE BEING RECRUITED! You are not being recruited until you receive a personal email from a coach. You can tell the difference. A personal email will not ask if you want to “see email in your browser”. The email will be personal, direct and request personal ac-tion on the student-athletes behalf. Generally to call the coach to express given interest in the program! If this is not happening – you simply are not being recruited.
Another sign that you are truly being recruited will be the amount of actual good ole fashion mail you receive from the college or from the coach. Yes – coaches still use Post Office – electronic email is used for initial outreach. If a student-athlete is considered a top prospect – regardless of the sport – he or she will receive weekly letters or postcards from the program as well as emails. If this isn’t happening then your simply are not being recruited.
Also please keep this little scenario in mind. A high school coach or travel coach may say something like this; “Coach Jones from South Carolina Baptist dropped by the school today and asked about Cindy”. Fine and dandy but did Coach Jones say he wanted to offer Cindy a scholarship? Coach Jones more than likely also asked about Cindy’s teammates Julie, Brandie and Holly. It’s great that Coach Jones inquired but Cindy and her parents should not fall into the trap that this means Coach Jones is ultimately going to recruit her. In this scenario it is only hopeful wishing. A student-athletes recruitment happens only once and should not be left to hope and chance. The key is to get past the Identification and Evaluation phases of recruiting. In most cases that will not magically happen. It takes a game plan to truly get recruited!
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Q SHACK COACH OF THE MONTHLeslie Berens & Tim Berens
The mother-son coaching team of Leslie and Tim Berens have been named the Q Shack Coaches of the Week. Leslie, the Head Swim and Dive Coach at South Mecklenburg High School led her Boys Team to the 4A State Championship last weekend. Her son, Tim, served as an Assistant Coach for the 4A State Champion Charlotte Catholic Girls Swim and Dive Team. Together the pair have helped to coach hundreds of area swimmers over the years.
Congratulations to Coaches Leslie and Tim Berens for being named the Q Shack Coaches of the Week.
To nominate your coach for this award, please visit The Q Shack or email [email protected].
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The Covenant Day School 6th/7th Grade Middle School Basketball Team
Front Row: (L-R) Will Barcley, Philip Abner, Ben Blackard, Luke Engstrom, Matthew Chestnut, Robert StoneBack Row: (L-R) David Billiard (7th Grade Manager) Head Coach Kevin Carver, Jacob Dahlberg, Josh Lee, Meade Garner, Hanson Church, Nate Smith, Richard Carter, Tyler Roakes (5th Grade Manager), Assistant Coach Tripp RoakesNot Pictured: Jon Rossi
The NCHSAA 4A State Champion Boys Swim and Dive Team from South Mecklenburg High School
Front Row: (L-R) Justin Ernsberger, Jason HeishmanSecond Row: (L-R) Zack Poore, Luke Johnson, Kellen Stillman, Jack Navaroli, Christopher Pfuhl, Coach Claire Nicholls, Coach Carly Fenimore, Coach Leslie BerensThird Row: (L-R) Jacob Rauch, Graham Cooper, Spencer Youngblood, Adam Thomas, Bryce MauldinBack Row: (L-R) Weston Youngblood, Graham Weaver, Nathan Murray
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Volume 9, Issue 19 Page 11
Community Service Heroes Award Recognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the Environment
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Matthew Salvino
To nominate your team or a student-athlete for their service to the community, please email
Charlotte Catholic High School junior Matthew Salvino has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. Matthew is the 16 year old son of Mike and Denise Salvino and he recently completed one of the largest fundraisers led by a student in the area, the 2nd Annual Cougars 4 A Cure. Matthew sold shirts and socks at his school to “stage” an event where all folks (Players, Coaches, and Fans) wore the special gear during the basketball game on February 6, 2015. The event was a huge success, allowing Matthew to present a check for $23,000 to the Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) and the Carolinas HealthCare Foundation for Bladder Cancer Research.
“My family has been affected by cancer which inspired me to help organize a fundraiser for cancer research. Through the past two years of Cougars 4 A Cure, I have learned that qualities like patience and persistence are required to have success in this event. Also, the ways in which this fundraiser impacted not only people touched by cancer but also their families, showed me how grateful my school community was with my work.”
“I would like to thank the students, faculty, and community of Charlotte Catholic High School along with the men’s and women’s basketball teams of Charlotte Catholic for supporting this fundraiser. I would also like to thank Charlotte Catholic basketball coaches, Mike King (Var-sity) and Andre Speech (JV) for playing a big part in this fundraiser’s success.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Matthew Salvino for his commitment to our community.
Roddey PlayerPresident, Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances
Community Service Heroes Award Recognizing Actions in Support of
Individuals, Community and the Environment
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