Basketball

THE WORLD IS HIS STAGE

Very few high school athletes have achieved international success in their chosen sport.  An even smaller percentage can say they have competed on the world stage in two unique sports.  One South Charlotte resident has been the top in two sports and still has another year of high school to go.  Charlotte Catholic High School junior Alex Kilmartin found early success in life in Tae Kwon Do before turning his attention to basketball.(complete story)

THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR LADY PANTHERS BASKETBALL

After compiling a brilliant 17-3 record, the Providence High School Lady Panthers junior varsity basketball team can’t wait for next season.  This group of eight young ladies are charting a new course for Lady Panther’s basketball.  With only two sophomores and six freshmen on his squad, Coach Dave Wilson led the determined group to a very successful season of basketball.  Now they turn their focus to the future and set new goals for Providence High School basketball.(complete story)

KING OF THE COURT, MIGUEL CARDONA

Ardrey Kell High School senior Miguel Cardona is at home on the basketball court.  Whether he is leading the Knights to another win from his point guard position or being crowned Ardrey Kell Homecoming King at halftime of a basketball game, this dynamic student-athlete loves to spend time on the basketball court.(complete story)

4th ANNUAL ST. MATTHEW BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS

The St. Matthew Christmas Tournament is becoming one of the top Christmas basketball tournaments in the area. With the hard work of Robert and Angie Pollack and their entire family and a large group of friends, this event adds to its reputation each year.   The 2008 event raised $6,316.00 over the course of three days and 43 games between teams from 4th-8th grades. (complete story)

SHAWN-MARIE HEILIGER BRINGS ENERGY TO THE BASKETBALL COURT

When Shawn-Marie Heiliger is on the basketball court, good things are going to happen, and happen fast.  This 16 year old package of energy is one of the leading players in the South Charlotte area.  Shawn-Marie is a junior at Charlotte Catholic High School and the daughter of Dave and Joni Heiliger. (complete story)

JUSTIN CHEEK STEPS OUT FROM THE SHADOW

With a father that appears on television every weekend as an NFL Field Judge and a sister that starts for the # 11 ranked Duke Blue Devils Basketball team, where does Ardrey Kell High School junior Justin Cheek find his place to shine in life?    The basketball court is the answer or to be more specific, The Knight’s Castle at Ardrey Kell High School.  Justin has chosen to follow his sister Joy’s career path and excel with the roundball.  The six foot three inch shooting guard is off to a fast start in his third varsity season for head coach Mike Craft.  Justin recently set his career high scoring output with 27 points versus Charlotte Catholic.  Now many of the same colleges that courted his sister Joy when she was earning McDonald’s All-American recognition at South Mecklenburg High School are paying attention to Justin and trying to gauge where his talents can take him. (complete story)

ALEX WATKINS TAKING IT ONE GAME AT A TIME
By: Laura Guacci, Ardrey Kell High School

With one year left in high school, Ardrey Kell senior Alex Watkins knows what he has to do to achieve his goal of playing college basketball. Alex is practicing hard and listening to every word his coach, Mike Craft has to offer.  Alex knows this is his last chance to earn a college scholarship.  The son of Clarence and Ann Watkins has dreamed of playing college basketball since he started playing the game and now is the time to reach out and grab the opportunity.(complete story)