Special Regional Edition Dec. 28, 2018

SPECIAL REGIONAL EDITION:

Matthews - Mint Hill Union County & South Charlotte

Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 • Vol. 11 • No. 52

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WHAT'S INSIDE:

50 to fear Sam Howell gives defenses nightmares, 1B

Season MVPs Sports editor picks top football performers, 1B

Year in quotes Relive big events through words, 2A

ALSO INSIDE: >> How to become more patient in 2019, 2A >> Tips to keep your weight in check, 6A >> Test your puzzle skills on our crossword, 4B

Some newsmakers made It's good to look back, ahead long-lasting impacts Over the next few pages, you'll find listings of 100 people that made headlines in our weekly newspapers, but there are some that have influenced the region in such a profound way, they deserve mention on the front page.

• Bill Brawley – Brawley introduced 23 bills in the N.C. House during 2017-18 – none more controversial than House Bill 514, which gave four towns, including Matthews and Mint Hill, the power to create and operate municipal charter schools. He would later lose his District 103 seat to Democrat Rachel Hunt.

• Cynthia Coto – The Union County manager retired this year without much pomp and circumstance. She had served in the role since November 2010, but this year was notable due to a settlement that assured water improvements for a growing population.

• Jatwan Cuffie & Bobby McKeithen – Cuffie allegedly shot and killed McKeithen during a fight at Butler High school on Oct. 29, prompting several security changes at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and nearby school districts.

• Dena Diorio – The Mecklenburg County manager oversaw a process that led to the approval of a $1.7 billion budget for the 2019 fiscal year. The budget upgrades technology, public health and access to early education.

• Ed Driggs – Becoming the elder statesman on a Charlotte City Council full of millennials hasn't slowed the Ballantyne resident.

He danced vigorously during the city's 250th anniversary party in Dec. 3 and had spirited debate

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with younger colleagues on the council.

• Ray Eschert – As a leader with South Charlotte Partners, Eschert has lobbied city and state leaders to expedite transportation projects, including the Bryant Farms Road extension and I-485 express lanes, that impact the region.

• Joy Greear – Greear serves as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, which opened a 46-bed hospital on Oct. 1. She described its completion as a “new era in health care.”

• Mark Harris – President Donald Trump and Mike Huckabee have campaigned for the Republican congressional hopeful this year. Harris defeated Congressman Robert Pittenger in the Republican primary and earned more votes than Democratic challenger Dan McCready in the general election, but concerns of voter fraud have prevented the state from certifying the results.

• Andrew Houlihan – Houlihan, superintendent of Union County Public Schools, pushed for increased security measures and emphasis on mental health following school shootings that happened elsewhere. Earlier in the year, his district approved a realignment process.

• Vi Lyles – The Charlotte mayor described her decision to pursue the 2020 Republican National Convention as one of the most difficult in her political career. Lyles caught flak from her Democratic base, but she reasoned it would bring tourism dollars to the city.

• Clayton Wilcox – The superintendent announced several measures in November designed to prevent guns from being brought into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools following a fatal shooting at Butler High School in Matthews. These measures included wanding students and giving staff panic buttons.

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can understand why people sometimes hate being quoted in the newspaper.

The handful of times I've seen quotation marks around my mumbles and grunts, I feel the blood rush to my head in fear I said something that'll get me in hot water – or maybe sound dumber than I am.

I remember getting a call during my senior year of high school from the editor of the county newspaper. He wanted to know what my New Year's resolutions were going to be for 1999.

I told him I don't make resolutions, because I'd fail them anyway. Kids, don't be that guy.

I've grown to appreciate the New Year. I love looking back at the past year and predicting what is to come.

This week, we as a staff look back at some of the people that made the past year notable in all three of our weeklies: Matthews-Mint Hill, Union County and South Charlotte. Fittingly, we also look back at some of the more profound and humorous quotes we've collected over the past year.

I'm sure we missed some important names in our rush to make deadline. I find that some of the greatest stories are never told because people are too shy or humble to tell them. So if you have ideas, just shoot me an email at justin@cmgweekly.com.

Next week, I'll share some personal goals I have for our three newspapers. I'm shooting for the moon.

By the way, we combined the Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 editions across all three publications to accommodate print deadlines around the holidays. Each of the weeklies will resume to their regular formats on Jan. 11.

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MOST POPULAR STORIES OF 2018 • Millions had plastic surgery in 2018 • ‘Worst Cooks’ alum competing on ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ • Special Olympics Camp Soar takes flight at Levine Jewish Community Center • ‘Bachelorette’ star buys SouthPark-area home for $2.2M • AVON helps laid-off teacher rejuvenate career • Doctor makes house calls • How to fight the flu • Hendrick Motorsports president buys $4.6 million home • 12 celebrities you forgot live in south Charlotte • Horton named National Coach of the Year

TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “My New Years resolution is to help all my friends gain 10 pounds so I look skinnier” – Trevor Holmes ‫@(‏‬tholmesmusic) • “Quit putting New Years resolutions on twitter that everyone faves but nobody is actually gonna do” – Javi ‫@(‏‬ javi_sarsar)

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Grace Sanders was returning to her car in a parking lot recently and could hardly believe what she saw. Another driver had blocked her in and left. She was stuck.

And she was furious. How long was she going to be stuck here? Sanders, 55, is a psychotherapist who spends her days helping others to control their emotions and roll with the punches. And yet here she was, seething.

“I panicked at first because I felt completely trapped,” Sanders said. But her next move is one we can all learn from. “This moment turned into an opportunity for taking a deep breath,” said Sanders, who counsels patients at Novant Health Midtown Family Medicine.

So she sat in her car, turned on some music and waited it out until she could drive off.

But if a professional like Sanders with 25 years of experience struggles with patience now and then, do the rest of us stand a chance? The answer, she said, is yes.

She joins a crowd of philosophers, religious leaders and scientists who all say that there are many benefits to slowing down.

Here’s her advice for maintaining your balance and happiness when we’ve grown accustomed to demanding and rewarding instant gratification in every corner of our lives.

1. Focus on yourself instead of others When you find yourself in frustrating situations that push your buttons, one helpful way to practice patience is to ask yourself, “How can I take a breath, right now?” Often, taking just a moment is the best form of self-care.

And patience, she said, is a lot about what you don’t do in the moment.

“It’s so easy to worry about others and get caught up with” the urge to respond or lash out, Sanders said. “Accepting your reality in that frustrating moment comes with being kind to yourself.”

For instance, when her car was blocked in, Sanders accepted her situation and took the time to decide what was best for her. It

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With just a little effort, you can maintain balance didn’t mean stomping from store to store to find out the driver in question, but rather choosing to sit and enjoy the moment of stillness she had. it

2. Remind yourself that patience is a hab-

Some things in life just aren’t worth rushing through. If you scan through some of the happiest memories you’ve had, for instance, it becomes clear that a lot of valuable moments have taken time.

“The world around us has ushered us into cultivating a culture of consumers who are constantly looking for meaning in life, yet we are encouraged to become shallow consumers of information,” Sanders said.

That Netflix show you enjoyed, for instance? It took months, if not years to create. If one thing we know, a lot of our favorite things and experiences have taken a while to make.

When you understand that life is worth enjoying and slowing down for, you’re already on the right path to becoming more patient. Once you start practicing, you’ll develop new habits and leave the old ones behind.

3. Smartphone apps can help If you’d like to consistently practice patience, consider trying apps that help you slow down. There are many free or low-cost meditation apps you can download and start using.

Even the act of taking the time out of your busy day to listen to a guided meditation is one way of practicing patience.

“I recommend to my clients that when they feel overwhelmed in public they can always reach for their pocket and tune into apps with soothing music and calming voices that can help you slow down and regain control,” Sanders said.

The bottom line: Most of us are impatient, but there’s hope for everyone who wants to make it a practice, Sanders said.

“Just remind yourself to be patient with being patient — everything takes time,” Sanders said with a smile. The payoff, she said, is that you’ll be a happier person.

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So we brought our people together.” – Larry Whitley, pastor of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, on partnering with Chuck Wilson, of Matthews United Methodist Church March 2 "I don't think we should get hung up on the politics or the funding. We should look for practical solutions." – Charlotte Police Chief Kerr Putney on keeping schools safe March 9 "Working a 9-to-5 job in a corporate world

where you have to dress a certain way and play a certain part, it is a juxtaposition to the lifestyle of my music and being creative." – “The Voice” contestant Jaron Strom on balancing his a career as a web designer and dream of being a musician March 16 “Why do we prefer denial over reality?

Because we feel denial is the safer place. The truth is very scary.” – The Rev. Tony Marciano about the freedom of truth April 20 “We have always worked hard to make sure our citizens determine the destiny of our town.” – Mayor Paul Bailey as Matthews commissioners prepared to support House Bill 514, which would allow the town to create and operate charter schools April 27 “Our children shouldn't be used as political pawns because their education is too important.” – Matthews Commissioner John Higdon on why he didn't support House Bill 514 “Thanksgiving for my family was not the joyous occasion that we had hoped for, but I refused to give up. I know that I would give everything I had to live for my family – especially my children, ages 9, 6 and 3. Defeat was not an option.” – Sports editor Andrew Stark on battling Stage IV cancer June 1 “I know you have seen my name in those elevators. You can't get away from me no matter where you are at in the state of North Carolina. Next time you are in an elevator, I want you to stare at that little picture and those little bitty eyes. When you are staring at those little bitty eyes, move around in the elevator and watch those little eyes follow you around.

If you are in an elevator in North Carolina, don't do anything because I am watching you.” – Cherie Berry to Union County business and industry leaders June 8 “It's beautiful to walk into a sanctuary that's almost 100 years old, but nobody wants to walk into a 100-year-old bathroom." – John McGill, pastor at Waxhaw United Methodist see QUOTES, Page 6A

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’ 100 Biggest Newsmakers Arts & Entertainment

June Bayless: Matthews Playhouse brought more plays to the stage.

Terry Darkman & Jon Ronzka: Pals competed on “Ink Master: Angels.”

Derek James: WCCB anchor hosted regional charity benefits.

Lindsey Schroeder: Opened a studio & was lead in community theater.

Kathleen Shelby Boyett: Author planned events for forgotten veterans.

Sheryl Smith: Planned 35th Mint Hill Madness festival with epic fireworks.

Barbara Taylor: Museum director researching TankTown for exhibit.

Business

Kelly Barnhardt: Chamber head honored at ATHENA Leadership awards.

Will Bigham: Brought Pizza Peel concept to downtown Matthews.

Katherine DePrater: Heartbreak pushed exec to open Gift Workshop.

Alain Lillie: Sought lease for proposed baseball field that voters rejected.

Joy Greear: Hospital exec opened Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.

Matt Labuskes: Former teacher opened a Famous Toastery franchise.

Alistair Williams: His Portrait Gallery is a true work of culinary arts.

Josh Carl & Jake Reynolds: Barking Duck Brewing closed taproom.

Courtney Buckley: Expanded Your Mom's Donuts across region.

Bob Sasser: Announced Family Dollar was moving from Matthews HQ. Paige McKinney: McKinney added programs at Mint Hill Chamber.

Roland Bibeau: Novant Health Matthews exec continued partnerships.

Education

John LeGrand: Principal lauded for inspiring Butler Strong attitude.

Mary McCray: Chaired school board that issued ultimatum to towns.

Sean Strain: Sought compromise on charter school divide with towns Clayton Wilcox: CMS superintendent responded to fatal school shooting.

Kevin Woods: Woods became principal of Crown Point Elementary.

Tracey Harrill: Providence High leader among CMS top principals.

Faith/Nonprofits

Daniela Angelon: Delivered 30,000 lbs. of pet food after hurricane.

Jean Bonner: Before passing, ensured police & fire were fed over holidays.

Amy Carr: Continued educating community on needs to health care access.

Amy Cervantes: Passed reins of Bright Blessings after 13 years.

Laura Clark: Promoted to CEO of United Way of Central Carolina.

Sandra Conway: Her Matthews HELP Center serves less fortunate.

Nate Huggins: Celebrated 20 years of Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care.

Amy Jacobs: Took over the reins of SHARE Charlotte.

Jim Kallam & Chris Payne: Pastors began merging churches into one.

Paula Lester: Spoke against plans to locate a brewery next to Reid House.

Ben Pinegar: His Brace Family YMCA completed a $1.75M renovation.

Kim Rhodarmer: Chamber honored Servant's Heart founder for leadership.

Natisha Rivera-Patrick: Her Habitat chapter broke ground on new homes.

Sue Sproat: Her COSKids unveiled new logo & hosted beer fundraiser.

Carol Timblin: Tried to save Bain School, but voters said no to bond.

Larry Whitley & Chuck Wilson – Pastors sought to bridge racial divides.

Tina Whitley: Realtor won the Nancy Glenn Community Service Award.

Government

Hazen Blodgett: Will have $22.2M general fund budget for 2018-19.

Scott Cole: NCDOT engineer worked with towns over East John superstreet.

Dena Diorio: Built $1.7 billion budget for the 2019 fiscal year.

Steve Frey: His Mint Hill public works team stayed busy amid storms.

Rachel Hunt: Democrat ousted four-term leader from N.C. House seat.

Kathi Ingrish: Longtime planning director riding off into retirement.

Ken Joyner: Tax assessor restored confidence over reval process.

Corey King: Rec leader broke ground on 11th park in Matthews.

Rob Kinniburgh: Matthews fire chief sought more firefighters in budget.

Garry McFadden: Sheriff ended voluntary 287(g) agreement with ICE. Clark Pennington: Took oath as Matthews police chief & held town halls.

Brian Welch: Chiseled Mint Hill budget request to $13.5 million.

Kerr Putney: CMPD chief advised CMS on safety post-shooting.

Tim Ledford: Ledford's officers conducted active shooter training.

Joe Penner: Penner's Medic opened a $48M headquarters in Charlotte.

Charles Buckley: Matthews attorney filled in for Waxhaw over summer.

Warren Cooksey: Spread gospel of express lane projects throughout region.

Politics

Alma Adams: Congesswoman was re-elected to third full term.

Dan Bishop: N.C. senator withstood a Blue Wave to get re-elected.

Bill Brawley: His state bill allows town to open & operate charter schools.

Pat Cotham: Earned most votes among county commission candidates.

Carl Ellington: Returned to Mint Hill politics to fill council vacancy.

John Higdon: Mayor pro tem advocated against House Bill 514.

Bill James: No farewell tour despite 22 years as county commissioner.

Susan Rodriguez McDowell: Unseated 11-term Bill James in election.

Above: Clark Pennington: Police Chief Clark Pennington participates in the Matthews Alive parade in downtown. File photo Below: Jean Bonner: Jean Bonner helps deliver food to the Mint Hill Police Department during the holidays. Photo courtesy of Friends of Mint Hill Tina Ross: Passed away while serving as Mint Hill commissioner.

Robert Pittenger: Congressman sought better weather radar & I-74.

Ella Scarborough: Chaired county commissioners for much of 2018.

Sports

Christopher Alexander: Rocky River stud ranked nationally in triple jump.

Jaire Alexander: Rocky River alum had 50+ tackles as NFL rookie.

Janelle Bailey: Providence Day hoops alum was ACC Freshman of the Year.

Kaitlyn Coleman & TJ Cusick: Pair were Butler's best lacrosse players.

Preston Davis: Won state hoops titles for Indy as player & coach.

Riley Ferguson & Peter Kalambayi: Butler alums were at NFL Combine.

Dillon Gooch: Ended tennis career at Carmel Christian with three state titles.

Brian Hales: Kept Butler football focused over 27 days without game.

Jorge Herrera: Became the Charlotte Independence franchise leader in goals.

Mike Jeffries: Charlotte Independence coach promoted to GM. Katie Mangini: Mangini was MMHW's Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Jenna McCauley: Softball star left Queens Grant for Providence & excelled.

Jim McPhilliamy: Agreed for pro soccer team to play at Memorial Stadium.

Mike Natoli: His Indy football team entered season mourning QB's death.

Jirah Sidberry: Won indoor long & triple jump titles at Rocky River.

Jilen Siroky: Providence alum added to NC Swimming Hall of Fame.

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Quincy Collins: Former POW was grand marshal at Mind Hill Madness.

Jatwan Cuffie: Arrested on charges of fatally shooting Butler classmate.

Meghan Glova: Providence alum rode Harley-Davidsons as intern.

Luke King: Luke was the first baby born in the Charlotte region in 2018.

Bobby McKeithen: Lost his life during a scuffle at Butler High on Oct. 29.

Lee Anne Moore: Announced Matthews Alive raised $144,062 for charity.

Kristan Seaford: Triple amputee inspires audiences at engagements.

Mark Tofano: Nearly crippled plan to add subdivision on South Trade Street.

July 6: Mint Hill Commissioner Tina Ross passes away Aug. 28: CMS approves Municipal Concerns Act Oct. 29: Fatal shooting at Butler High School Nov. 6: Mint Hill votes no for bond projects

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Union County Weekly’ 100 Biggest Newsmakers Arts & Entertainment

Judy Cook: Her Storefront Theatre,launched its 12th season.

Edna Drakeford: Warms up veterans through Waxhaw Quilts of Valor.

Anthony Hamilton: Waxhaw resident joined So So Def tour in the fall.

Landon Knestrick: Kid was in Emmy-nominated ad with WWII vet.

Patti Price: Price launched KP Films production company in Monroe.

Joyce Rentschler: Organized Downtown Monroe Art Walk for 11th year.

Calvin Richardson: Monroe native added to N.C. Music Hall of Fame.

Business

Janet & Kyle Baker: Sospeso Coffee became 4th Corner Bakehouse.

Holly Bennett: She opened The Rage Room for people to break stuff.

Judy Chapman: Real estate owner got Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

Paul Collins: Broke seal on Doodle Sasser Distillery in Indian Trail.

Fred Edwards: Goulston Technologies broke ground on expansion.

Scott Fisher: Fisher Textiles broke ground on a $4.5M headquarters.

Patrick Garrivier & Bryan St. Clair: Opened Le Cochon D'Or in Waxhaw.

Dustin Gatliff: Turned tractor dealership into Southern Range Brewing.

Pat Kahl: Kahl's chamber of commerce unveiled a new logo.

Chris Plate: Convinced Monroe to buy 155.9 acres for business park.

Leslie Schlappich: Raises alpacas & llamas on her farm off U.S. 200.

Tim Starnes: His Ethereal Crack launched afternoon teas in Waxhaw.

Ian Steedman: Announced plans for Strikers Soccer Center in IT. Beth Tourtellot: Cancer fight fueled opening of Peddler's Paradise.

Education

Carol Alley: UCPS honored Parkwood's Alley as top principal.

Gina Chisum: Principal was grand marshal of IT Christmas Parade.

Ashley Erb: UCPS honored Western Union's Erb as top teacher.

Andrew Houlihan: Superintendent pushed for security & mental health.

Jerry McGee: Earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the chamber.

Melissa Merrell: The school board realigned districts in March.

Maria Pharr: SPCC broke ground on a new building in November.

Eva Vega: Vega, of Marvin Ridge, was in national spelling bee.

Ann Walters: Union Academy headmaster opened new building.

Faith/Nonprofits

Keith Adams: His agency, Common Heart, gave out tax help & turkeys.

Kathy Bragg: Rebranded Community Shelter of Union County.

David Broadie : Founded the N.C. Military Veterans' Hall of Fame.

Jennifer Gordon: Moved waterfowl Rescue to S.C. after hurricane.

Brooke Hudson: 18-year-old got hooked on mission trips to Jamaica.

Nicole Jordan: Picked as grand marshal of Waxhaw Christmas Parade.

John McGill: Pastors Waxhaw UMC, which celebrated 130 years.

Alayah Nguyen: Miss Teen NC US rallied around various causes.

Simran Bhargava: Helped promote hygiene in India through charity.

Harry Watkins & Larry Berg: Built camaraderie with veteran coffees.

Government

Christina Alphin: Began as Marvin administrator amid shutdown.

Richard Baker: Honored for years of shaping Stallings planning.

Brian Borne: Discussed Center Theatre & Science Center projects.

Eddie Cathey: The sheriff won re-election.

Scott Cole: NCDOT engineer didn't budge on superstreet.

Cindy Coto: County manager retired this year without farewell tour.

Warren Cooksey: Spread gospel about express lanes through region.

Donnie Gay: Wingate Police Chief lets off steam through crafts.

Lynn Keziah: Monroe councilman earned Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

Michelle Lancaster: Formed collaborative on youth's mental health.

Trey Robison: District attorney shed light on opioids & got re-elected.

Dean Sabinske: Waxhaw parks & rec head sought new park master plan.

Patrick Sadek: IT town manager unveiled plans for veterans memorial.

Alex Sewell: Stallings appointed Sewell as town manager.

Jay Tryon: Opened inclusive playground & splash pad in Indian Trail.

Mark Watson: Longtime HR director promoted to county manager.

Curt White: Waxhaw downtown manager hoisted Great Places Award.

Above: Gina Chisum, principal at Indian Trail Elementary School, hoped her stint as a parade grand marshal provided a spark of inspiration. Photo courtesy of Indian Trail Below: The Union County Chamber of Commerce recognized Jerry McGee for his many years creating a stellar reputation for Wingate University. Photo courtesy of Wingate University Marcus McIntyre: Analyst filled vacancy on Indian Trail Town Council.

Dennis Rape: School board member elected to county commission.

Tommy Tucker: Senator didn't run again & wrote de-annexation bill.

Caroline Walker: Talked about past alcoholism during N.C. Senate run.

Sports

Andy Capone: Coaching debut netted Weddington a state football title.

Cindy Song: Teen qualified for Drive, Chip and Putt Championships.

Brook Hammers: Coached Marvin Ridge volleyball to US ranking & title.

Sam Howell: Area's best QB changed mind to attend UNC. Meryl Johnson: Weddington lacrosse star broke state assist record.

Vic Johnson: Coached Union Academy to girls soccer title.

Michael Macchiavello: Earned NCAA Championship in wrestling.

James Shipley: Weddington athlete excelled in football & lacrosse.

Sarah LaTour: Cuthbertson star won many track titles.

Britton Short: Prepared Weddington boys lacrosse for state title.

Steve Smith Sr.: Retired NFL star continued to give back to youth.

Rick Spencer: Trained Weddington cross country team to title.

Kirk Walsh: Coached Cuthbertson girls cross country to state title.

Other

Politics

Frank Aikmus: Voted no on adding $51.9M in bonds to election ballot.

Michael Alvarez: IT mayor advocated for victim's rights & mental health.

Dean Arp, Mark Brody & Craig Horn: Re-elected to N.C. House seats.

Dan Barry: Union GOP chair won volunteer of year honors from state.

Frank Deese: Marshville mayor saw potential in ABC store & bypass.

Mark Harris: Lara Trump & Mike Huckabee campaigned here for him.

Barbara Harrison. The retired exec filled in as county commissioner.

Richard Helms: Still among most vocal county commissioners.

Brad Horvath: Wesley Chapel mayor raised concerns about development.

Todd Johnson & Paul Newton: Elected to N.C. Senate seats.

Tamya Austin: Won Youth of the Year from Boys & Girls Clubs.

Mackenzie Barron: 3-year-old became a princess for a day in Waxhaw.

Douglas Colson: Arrested on charges of killing man on Facebook Live.

Carolyn Eberly: Her anti-Trump group made cover of Time magazine.

RebeccaAnne Edelman: Lobbied for more health resources for schools.

Gladys Kerr: Named Union County Woman of the Year for 2018.

Dazia Lee: Arrested after son, 1, died in hurricane floodwaters.

Rachel Lucenius-Schick: Parents started charity in late student's honor.

Mickalina Pfund: Receptionist delivered baby in parking garage.

Jody Sitton: Chose Mondays for chemo so wouldn't miss work at salon.

5 events to remember March 6: UCPS approves realignment plan Sept. 16: Hurricane Florence floods county roads Nov. 27: The Monroe Expressway opens to traffic Nov. 6: Union County resists blue wave Dec. 17: Mark Watson named next county manager

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South Charlotte Weekly’ 100 Biggest Newsmakers Arts & Entertainment

Jennifer Bryant: Began franchising Small Hands Big Art concept.

Kameron Marlowe & Jason Strom: Competed on NBC's "The Voice."

Eva Montes: Brought community theater to Pineville.

Kevin Pettice: “Bad cook” competed on two Food Network shows.

Joni Purk: Moved Charlotte Fine Arts Gallery online.

Reagan Watson: The 10-year-old impressed on NBC's "Genius Junior."

Business

Chris & Tina Burfield: They opened Time Out Escape in Ballantyne.

Rob Duckworth: He adds innovative dishes to Duckworth's Kitchen.

Doug Lebda: CEO said LendingTree plans to add 400+ jobs by 2023.

Tricia Noble: Ascentris leader pegged Apex SouthPark project as iconic.

Raj Radke: Became general manager of The Ballantyne hotel.

Pat Riley: CEO said Allen Tate partnered with out-of-state realty firm.

Dan Schuster: His Remi Group will anchor at Waverly's Nexus.

Anjali & Vivek Dighe: Corporate loves their Code Ninja franchise.

Gene Woods: His hospital system rebranded to Atrium Health.

Community

Tatiana Aguilar: Earned Boys & Girls Club's Youth of the Year twice.

Vibhu & Bhavana Ambil: Siblings worked to prevent Dengue Fever.

Heather Bokelkamp: Collected donations for cancer care pouches.

Bob Bowler: His Camp Soar connected special needs to police.

Hank Donaghy: Was recognized as county's oldest Eagle Scout.

Ray Eschert: Lobbied city & state leaders to expedite road projects.

Hugh McManaway: His statue was restored at Queens & Providence roads.

Victoria Nwasike: Exhibited leadership via Ballantyne Breakfast Club.

Dick & Desire Osman: Couple serve as national pickleball ambassadors.

Avideep Pradham: Named finalist in Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

A.J. Ratani: Took family on nine-month voyage to 31 countries.

Gary Sobba: Was tournament director for Wells Fargo Championship.

Susan Westwood: “SouthPark Susan” went viral for taped altercation.

Education

Pamela Davies: Queens University president was Woman of the Year.

Tracey Harrill: Providence High leader among CMS top principals.

Sharone Harris: Promoted to principal of Selwyn Academy.

Carolyn Rodd: Principal left Huntingtowne for Collinswood.

Brian Seagroves: Ardrey Kell teacher directed award-winning musical.

Jordan Siragusa: Montclaire teacher won scholarship on "Ellen Show."

Clayton Wilcox: CMS superintendent responded to fatal school shooting.

Top: Dick and Desire Osman, who live in Ballantyne, have been playing Pickleball for four years. They are USA Pickleball Association ambassadors for the Charlotte area. File photo Above: Lynn Ivey's work at The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center was inspired by her mother's battle with Alzheimer's disease. Photo courtesy of The Ivey Below: All eyes were on Tiger Woods when he stepped on the Quail Hollow course in May for the Wells Fargo Championship. File photo

Government

Warren Cooksey: Spread gospel of express lane projects on interstates.

Dena Diorio: County manager oversaw creation of $1.7 billion budget.

Reginald Johnson: Fire chief sought better response and recruiting.

Marcus Jones: City manager crafted $2.6 billion budget for 2019.

Ken Joyner: Tax assessor restored confidence over reval process.

John Lewis Jr.: Celebrated LYNX extension & Gateway Station work.

Garry McFadden: Sheriff ended voluntary 287(g) agreement with ICE. Joe Penner: His Medic opened a $48 million headquarters in Charlotte.

Kerr Putney: Police chief vowed to be more visible in south Charlotte.

Noah Rupp: Started Noah's Ark Project to help homeless people.

Erin Santos: Her group committed $5M to Levine Children's Hospital.

Susan Sears: Sears took over the Go Jen Go Foundation.

Jane Shutt: Celebrated grand opening of Pineville Neighbor's Place.

C.D. Spangler: Rich philanthropist and education leader passed away.

Sports (Pro)

Rich Cho: Charlotte Hornets didn't extend his GM contract.

Charlotte Flair: Won at Wrestlemania 34 but lost her WWE title.

Jeff Gordon: Broadcaster picked to go into NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Kevin Harvick: Claimed eight races and 23 top-five finishes in 2018.

Rick Hendrick: NASCAR team owner was lauded for his charity work.

Michael Jordan: Charlotte Hornets owner pledged millions to charity.

Cam Newton: Carolina Panthers QB improved on his passing accuracy.

Ron Rivera: Carolina Panthers coach suffered tough losing streak.

Steve Smith Sr.: NFL legend gave away backpacks & shopping sprees.

David Tepper: Bought the Carolina Panthers for $2.2 billion.

Kemba Walker: Charlotte Hornets guard scored 60 points in game.

Tiger Woods: Embraced at Wells Fargo Championship in comeback.

Politics

Dan Bishop: N.C. senator withstood a Blue Wave to get re-elected.

Tariq Bokhari: New Republican city councilman works with Democrats.

Ed Driggs: Elder statesman on city council dances & debates.

Susan Harden: Professor among four newbies on county commission.

Mark Harris: Won Congress seat, but awaits state to make it official.

Wesley Harris: Democrat snatched N.C. Rep. Scott Stone's seat.

Bill James: No farewell tour despite 22 years as county commissioner.

Brandon Lofton: Democrat beat N.C. Rep. Andy Dulin in election.

Robert Pittenger: Congressman envisioned I-74 & better radar coverage.

Ella Scarborough: Chaired county commissioners for much of 2018.

Chris Turner: Led Meck GOP as Republican National Convention looms.

Vi Lyles: Mayor received flak for supporting RNC

Sports (Prep)

Elijah Bowick: Myers Park receiver rated best SCW football player.

Kristy Boyles: Prepared Country Day for sixth girls lacrosse title.

Mike Brodowicz: Led Catholic to third title in football since 2015.

Jason Estep: Coached Charlotte Christian football to undefeated season.

Lee Horton: Won national coach award & girls soccer title.

JT Killen: Excelled in baseball and football for Charlotte Christian.

Carol Lawrence: Guided Providence Day girls track to sixth title.

David Paige: Claimed Charlotte Latin's seventh state wrestling title.

Deb Savino: Coached Charlotte Latin field hockey team to a four-peat.

DeMarkes Stradford: Was stud for Charlotte Latin football & track.

Drew Witman: Drew Xs & Os for Country Day football title.

Faith/Nonprofits

Smoky & Margaret Bissell. Couple offered $2M challenge to charity.

Tammi Brady: Her Pancakes for a Purpose raised $10,987 for charity.

Riley Buelow: Seventh-grader organized third annual Laps of Love.

Laura Clark: Promoted to CEO of United Way of Central Carolina.

Billy Graham: President Trump attended famous pastor's funeral.

Lynn Ivey: Celebrated 10th anniversary of staving off memory loss.

Amy Jacobs: Took over the reins of SHARE Charlotte.

Jane Myers: Her First Tee of Greater Charlotte celebrated 15th years.

Malika Rawal: Rawal promotes hygiene though HelpHygiene.

Katy Ryan: Took over as executive director of 24 Foundation..

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Church, about his 130-yearold church June 15 "I think it's safe to say that many of us still feel we are 12 years old and have no idea how we're going to manage without our parents next year." – Claudia Barnett, salutatorian of South Mecklenburg High School during graduation July 6 "We are losing children, because we have these deficits of economic opportunity." – Mecklenburg Commissioner Trevor Fuller on hearing the number of child fatalities in his county July 20 "Hosting the RNC is not an endorsement of the administration." Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles upon news

that the city won the bid to host the event in 2020 “We don't abandon the things on which our democracy is based because we don't like a man." – Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs on why he supported the Republican National Convention coming to Charlotte "I don't really see him as a Republican. I see him as a human avatar of white supremacy." – Charlotte City Councilman Braxton Winston on President Donald Trump Aug. 10 "We are facing a situation where we are pricing people out of Mecklenburg County.

It seems to me that's an issue we really need to spend a lot of time on." – Mecklenburg Commissioner Trevor Fuller on the need to focus on affordable housing “Criminals

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boundaries when it comes to committing a crime of opportunity.” – Union County spokesman Tony Underwood after a 9-year-old was robbed at a lemonade stand near St. John's Forest Aug. 24 "I don't want to say it's rocket science, but it's as close to it as I know." – CMS Superintendent Clayton Wilcox on coordinating bus transportation Sept. 21 “Though this is a loss for Matthews, we are confident that the vibrancy of our community will see us through this transition.” – Matthews Mayor Paul Bailey upon hearing Family Dollar moving its headquarters to Chesapeake, Virginia Oct. 5 “The completion of Mint Hill Medical Center represents a new era in health care, where preventing ill-

ness or moving toward recovery is just the beginning.”

– Joy Greear, president of the hospital upon its opening Nov. 9 “It's a story you'll tell your grandchildren's grandchildren.” – Mike Harris on appearing on “Family Feud” Nov. 16 “If I had had these types of crowds, I would be president.” – Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee while campaigning for congressional hopeful Mark Harris in Union County “It's half magic and half luck, and there is no sleep at a barbecue competition.”

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– David Thompson, a neighbor speaking out against a proposed 47-home subdivision off Antioch Church Road in Weddington Nov. 23 "We are eating salad for dinner." – N.C. First Lady Kristin Cooper after helping dissect a pig heart at the Health Sciences Academy in Monroe “We must find ways to connect better across lines of difference to restore a stronger sense of community to address core issues of despair, fear and isolation in our larger community that also often ends up causing violence at the school house door.” – CMS Superintendent Clayton Wilcox on the community helping keep weapons out of schools Nov. 30 "This is one example of how we can deliver transportation that ties regions together and bring success to everyone. Providing mobility options is part of that economic success." – Jim Trog-

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It’s that time of year again.

Over the next few weeks, we will strive to wear the perfect outfit, select a perfect gift and host the perfect holiday party. While it’s a festive time, many of us get perfectly stressed out.

And the thought of exercising goes right out the window. Instead, we promise to start or restart the first day of the new year. In that instant, we surrender to mounds of food and drink, fail to get enough rest and slog through December.

Instead of giving up, we can take a few simple steps to manage stress and keep ourselves healthy.

First, let’s set some goals by being SMART, which stands for specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and time-sensitive. Write your goals down, but remember that we cannot change our habits or bodies overnight.

Then get moving. That’s the simplest way to reduce those stress levels and improve health. In the world of exercise, it’s called physical activity. The American College of Sports Medicine defines this as any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase in caloric requirements.

What does physical activity look like? Anything that gets you moving. It is completing activities of daily living, like cleaning the house, working in the yard or taking a walk with the family, friends or the dog.

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Exercise doesn’t require a lot of time. New physical activity guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services recommend at least 150 minutes of moderately intense activity a week — or about 22 minutes daily.

Another key to surviving the holiday season is to eat in moderation. Consuming mass quantities of turkey, cakes, pies and alcohol is a guarantee of packing on unwanted pounds. Another way to cut calories is to reduce consumption of sugary drinks. One can of soda, which may have 150 calories, can be replaced with water – something the body desperately needs.

So, some of the keys to surviving the holiday season include daily physical activity, eating in moderation and setting achievable goals.

I recommend apps or websites such as My Fitness Pal or FitDay.com to track what you eat and the calories you burn. Don’t forget to take before and after pictures.

Finally, write down why you are making these changes now before the start of the year. This way, you can start the new year off right so you feel better going into 2019.

You can do it! You have to put your mind in place first and your body will follow.

I wish you the very best on your journey to a new you.

Nicole L. Koontz is the associate director of the Adult Physical Fitness Program at Ball State University, assistant lecturer of exercise science and the operations director of the Healthy Lifestyle Center.

SPORTS Special Regional Edition • Dec. 28, 2018 • Page 1B

Sun Valley’s Sam Howell will play for the North Carolina Tar Heels next season. Howell is not only at the top of our “50 to fear” list, he’s also our “Most Outstanding Player” for 2018. File photo

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The top 50 football players in Union County, Matthews, Mint Hill and south Charlotte ranked in order of their impact on the gridiron this fall. Usually, these rankings are broken down into region, but not this year. This is the cream of the crop, and there were some painful omissions but we can only call it like we see it.

1. Sam Howell, Sun Valley Howell was the talk of the internet last week when he made his college choice, spurning Florida State to Howell stay home with North Carolina. The press conference made national news, but that’s what life’s like for the state’s No. 2 player in the Class of 2019 and the No. 3 quarterback in the country according to 247sports. com. Howell, who is Charlotte Media Group’s Most Outstanding Football Player of 2018, has the numbers and skill to back it up. This season, Howell completed 179-of-299 passes (60 percent) to go with 38 touchdowns against just eight interceptions. Howell also averaged eight yards per carry and led the Spartans with 1,392 rush yards and 17 touchdowns.

His high school career leaves him as arguably the best player to ever come out of Union County.

2. Jaylen Coleman, Porter Ridge The Charlotte Media Group’s 2018 Offensive Player of the Year was the focal point of Coleman every team’s defensive gameplan, but only an occasional injury could slow the Coleman train. This season the Duke signee and Southwestern 4A Offensive Player of the Year was sensational, including gouging Cuthbertson to the tune of 20 carries for 349 yards and four touchdowns. On the season, he averaged 9.3 yards per carry and ran for 100 or more yards in nine of the Pirates 14 games, finishing the season with 211 carries for 1,953 yards and 22 touchdowns.

3. Elijah Bowick, Myers Park The best receiver in our coverage area by a long shot, Bowick is truly a talent for the high-flying Bowick Mustang attack.

Bowick has been on varsity since his freshman season and has seen the Mustang transformation before his eyes as they’ve won 37 games over the past three years.

The silky smooth Virginia Tech signee led the Mustangs with 62 catches for 1,424 yards and 17 touchdowns. The matchup

nightmare was unguardable oneon-one and averaged over 109 receiving yards per game despite sitting out much of the second half of many of Myers Park’s early wins.

defended, an interception and a forced fumble. Killen, who is also an all-state pitcher and power hitter on the baseball diamond, has signed to play both sports at Coastal Carolina.

4. Will Shipley, Weddington Still just a sophomore, Shipley is making a push to become one of the county’s all-time greats.

He has already picked up some Shipley big offers including from Arkansas, Duke, North Carolina, South Carolina and N.C. State, but it’s probably just getting started. The speedster is already one of the state’s top running backs, and this season ran for 1,368 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging over seven yards per carry. Shipley also caught 30 passes for 356 and five more touchdowns. Defensively, he also had 48 tackles, eight passes defended, three interceptions, a blocked kick and a sack.

Shipley is certainly one to watch over the next two years, and one of just three sophomores among the 50 listed.

6. Drake Maye, Myers Park One of just three sophomores to make the list, Maye is certainly very deserving.

He has already Maye attracted offers from Ohio State, Michigan, Maryland, N.C. State and North Carolina with many more to come. After transferring in from Hough, Maye was given the keys to the Mustang offense and delivered in a big way, helping take them to the regional finals. Maye was fantastic, completing 188of-291 passes (65 percent) for 3,201 yards and 36 touchdowns against just five interceptions.

Maye also ran for a pair of scores this season and should end up being a national recruit within the top 100 or so of the Class of 2021.

5. JT Killen, Charlotte Christian Killen is the heart and soul of the powerful Charlotte Christian defense that allowed less than Killen a touchdown per game. This season as the senior captain, he made his presence known on every play. Despite teams game-planning to try to block him, Killen still led the Knights with over 100 tackles and averaged more than 10 per game despite sitting out one game for a debatable target penalty and parts of others with the Knights up big. The 2018 Charlotte Media Group Defensive Player of the Year also had 15 tackles for a loss, five quarterback hurries, four sacks, three passes

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7. Garrett Shrader, Charlotte Christian Shrader came back early from shoulder surgery and had to work his way back to health during Shrader the season. He may never have ever gotten to 100 percent, which makes his season even more remarkable as the leader of the unbeaten state champion Knights. This season, Shrader completed 127-of-195 passes (65 percent) for 1,952 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions despite not playing the third and fourth quarters of many of the early games. Shrader also led the team with 800 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns.

He has signed with Mississippi State.

Sam Howell, Sun Valley 2018 Most Outstanding Player Why he was chosen: Howell came into the season as one of the state’s bestknown recruits, but only added to his legend with his fine senior season. The North Carolina commit will go down as one of the top quarterbacks to ever play in the state and a Spartan legend.

This season, Howell led Sun Valley to a 10-3 record with his right arm and bullish running style. In addition to completing 179-of-299 yards for 3,240 and 36 touchdowns with his arm, Howell ran for nearly 1,400 yards and 17 more touchdowns. Howell started at Sun Valley as a freshman and has put up some mind-boggling numbers since.

According to the NCHSAA football record book, Howell is first in total career yardage with 16,815, edging East Lincoln’s Chazz Surratt by just over 200 yards. He’s also second in career passing yardage (13,355), third in touchdown responsibility (213) and fourth in most touchdown passes (144). Howell is also third in state history in career pass attempts (1,343) and ran for 3,621 while averaging 6.5 yards per rush during his career.

What they’re saying: “He got banged up sophomore year,” said Sun Valley coach Tad Baucom. “We’ve seen him concussed on the sidelines and be out for a couple weeks. We’ve watched him open up his non-throwing hand and have it wrapped up only to come back in and play. Junior year, we thought we were down and out a quarterback in the last quarter because he rolled an ankle. We were down two touchdowns, but he came back on the field to bring us back in the lead late in a playoff game ... All of his teammates buy into everything about him.”

“Sam Howell is the real deal,” Porter Ridge coach Michael Hertz said. “He’s as good as any high school quarterback I’ve seen, and I’ve been coaching for 20-plus years. He’s incredibly accurate and he can make all the throws. And the thing that makes him so difficult to defend is that he is a truck running the ball.”

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8. Jacolbe Cowan, Providence Day Cowan is a big-time recruit who 247sports.com ranks as the No. 2 overall prospect in the state and as the sixth-best strongside defensive end in the country in the Class of 2020.

Cowan With that pedigree, Cowan is being heavily pursued by schools, including Clemson, Georgia, Alabama and Florida, among many others. This season, Cowan was extremely disruptive despite teams running to the other side of the field. Cowan forced three fumbles and had a pair of sacks. He also lines up some at tight end and as an offensive lineman, but Cowan is one of the nation’s best at what he does.

9. Porter Rooks, Providence Day Rooks is a precise route runner and has great hands when the ball is on him. This season, Rooks led the Rooks Chargers in every receiving category and through seven games had 43 catches, 604 yards and 10 touchdowns. Rooks recently committed to N.C. State, picking the Wolfpack over a number of schools including Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, North Carolina.

He’s considered the No. 3 prospect in North Carolina’s Class of 2020 and the No. 9 wide receiver and No. 54 overall prospect by 247Sports.com.

10. Grayson McCall, Porter Ridge The Pirate senior signal caller was brilliant this season and the definition of a dual-threat.

From the pocket, McCall the Coastal Carolina signee completed 86-of-156

passes (55 percent) and threw for 1,337 and nine touchdowns. But it was with his feet where McCall could really hurt teams. He averaged 8.3 yards per carry and ran for 1,460 yards and 21 touchdowns and also eclipsed 100 yards in six different games this season, fueling Porter Ridge’s run to the fourth round of the 4-A playoffs.

11. Osita Ekwonu, Providence Day Ekwonu was a two-way star for the Chargers at linebacker and running back. This season, he led the CharEkwonu gers in rushing and touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball and also topped Providence Day in tackles on defense. Ekwonu had offers from Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and West Virginia among his 26 offers, but chose to sign with Notre Dame as the state’s No. 10 overall prospect in the Class of 2019. With his instincts, speed and strong upper body, Ekwonu is a potential NFL prospect.

12. Muhsin Muhammad, Myers Park One half of the best wide receiver duo in the state alongside Virginia Tech signee Elijah Bowick, Muham- Muhammad mad is making a big name for himself in his own right with offers already from Michigan State, N.C. State, North Carolina, Nebraska, Louisville and others. This season, Muhammad did it all. In addition to scoring a pair of rushing touchdowns and serving as one of the area’s premier special teams aces as a punt returner, he caught 58 passes for 1,003 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging over 17 yards per catch.

Look for that production to jump even further next season.

13. Jaylon Sharpe, Rocky River The Charlotte 49er signee wrapped up his standout season

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with his second consecutive Southwestern 4A Defensive Player of the Year award and shined wherever he was on Sharpe the field. Sharpe has been a three-time all-conference pick and the heart of the Ravens defense, and this year was no different. His two receptions at tight end both went for touchdowns, but he was best wreaking havoc in the middle of the field. On the season, Sharpe averaged 18 tackles per game and finished with 127 total stops even in the Ravens’ shortened season. Sharpe also had 15 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, a sack and an interception.

14. Keyon Lesane, Butler Lesane is a weapon with the ball in his hands, and Butler found plenty of ways to get their star involved in the offense this year. In addition to catching passes lined up outside at receiver, the N.C. State signee got the ball in the run game, return game and lined up as one of

Butler’s top defensive backs, helping fuel a nine-win season. Although his numbers weren’t gaudy due to Butler Lesane missing two games and Lesane missing parts of two with an ejection, he’s a special talent. Just imagine how good he will be at the next level having to focus on just one position.

has signed to play lacrosse at Penn, had 34 tackles, 14 passes defended on defense and an interception in the state final.

16. Cameron Roseman-Sinclair, Myers Park Roseman-Sinclair served as the centerfielder, patrolling one of the state’s top defenses and daring teams to pass on the Mustangs, Rosemanwho picked off 23 Sinclair passes this season.

Roseman-Sinclair picked off two balls himself, but also was in on six passes defended and also forced a fumble. In addition, the junior was third on the team this season with 69 tackles. Regarded as the No. 8 player in N.C.’s Class of 2020 and the No. 9 safety in country by 247sports.com, Roseman-Sinclair’s offers are sure to expand from Virginia Tech, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and Maryland.

15. James Shipley, Weddington Shipley, who was named the championship game’s Most Outstanding Player, is Weddington’s Swiss-army Shipley knife who does everything and does it all well. As a receiver, he led the Warriors with 63 catches and had 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Shipley also threw a touchdown pass and starred in the return game, where he added over 700 yards of all-purpose yardage and six additional touchdowns. Shipley, who

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17. Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Providence Day Bingley-Jones transferred into Providence Day this season, and proved to be a force on the defensive line with a motor that won’t quit. The Bingley-Jones Florida commit is just a junior, but is already among the top linemen in the state. Rated a four-star recruit by 247sports. com, Bingley-Jones is the No. 9 prospect in N.C. in the Class of 2020 and ranked the 12th-best strongside defensive ends in the nation. This season, Bingley-Jones led the Chargers in sacks and was third on the team in tackles.

18. Gavin Blackwell, Sun Valley Some people will point to quarterback Sam Howell for all of Blackwell’s ridiculous production this season, but Blackwell the speedy sophomore receiver has grabbed plenty of attention in his own right. Blackwell has already garnered scholarship offers from Virginia Tech, Duke, East Carolina, Florida International and Maryland and should be expecting to get quite a few more. This season, Blackwell averaged 22.3 yards per reception, but was not simply a deep threat. He caught 51 balls for 1,136 and 19 touchdowns including a long of 91 yards.

19. Ricky Kofoed, Charlotte Christian One of the best two-way players in the state, Kofoed made an impact no matter where he lined up for the Kofoed Knights. As a defensive end, teams would generally run plays to the other side of the ball but the senior still made a huge impact. Kofoed produced 55 tackles, including 12 for a loss, eight

quarterback hurries, four passes defended, three sacks and two forced fumbles. As great as he was on defense, Kofoed is an Appalachian State commit at tight end. This season on offense, he was the Knights top target with a team-high 26 receptions to go with 446 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

20. Max Brimigion, Weddington Coming off an all-state season last year, teams really game planned to take Brimigion out at least early in the Brimigion season. But Brimigion’s talent and ball skills shown through all year and he had another brilliant campaign for the state champs. The Dayton signee closed this season with 47 catches for 943 yards and 13 touchdowns, including a 42-yard strike to open the scoring in the state final. Brimigion went both ways for the Warriors. He was a danger any time the ball was in the air, evidenced by his eight passes defended, four blocked punts and four interceptions.

21. Obi Egbuna, Charlotte Christian The Knights defense allowed just 6.6 points per game during their unbeaten state title run and was solid Egbuna on all levels, including the secondary where Egbuna led the way. The North Carolina commit was sensational when teams challenged him as he picked off a team-best five passes. In addition, Egbuna was involved in 12 pass breakups, had three quarterback hurries, blocked two extra point attempts and made two sacks while also racking up 41 tackles, including three for a loss.

22. Jadus Davis, Metrolina Christian When Davis transferred into Metrolina from Forest Hills with a track star background, Warriors coach Thomas Langley had a plan to use him all over the field and he

did just that all the way to Metrolina’s first title game appearance.

Davis did a little bit of everything, but did Davis it all very well. On offense, Davis ran 100 times for 896 yards and 14 touchdowns. As a receiver, the speedy junior led the team in receptions (41), receiving yards (632) and touchdowns (six).

Davis also had 560 kick return yards and scored two more times.

Defensively, Davis had 40 tackles, including three for a loss, eight passes defended and three interceptions, one he ran back 91 yards for a score.

the Knights from the depths of an 0-5 start to co-conference champions.

Gray shined as a two-way player, Gray rarely coming off the field and has attracted suitors including Campbell, Marshall and Kent State, but more are on the way for the three-star receiver. This season, Gray led the potent Ardrey Kell air attack with 891 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 55 receptions. In addition, he shined at defensive back, where he was fourth on the team with 60 tackles and also had six stops for loss and three sacks.

23. Nick King, Charlotte Catholic King transferred into Charlotte Catholic from Providence last season and had to sit out a year before King suiting up, but the senior lineman made up for lost time. The Richmond signee recorded 79 tackles, but made his living in his opponents backfield.

In addition to racking up 16.5 tackles for loss, King amassed 12 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries and three fumble recoveries. In the 3-A championship game, King was fantastic, picking up the game’s Most Valuable Defensive Player award.

26. Trey Bly, Myers Park The Charlotte 49er signee has developed a well-deserved reputation as one of the state’s top lockdown corBly ners and he put that on display all season as he checked opponents’ No. 1 receivers often without help. When they did try to throw his way, Bly made them pay.

He was sixth on the team with 49 tackles showing he doesn’t shy from contact, but Bly is best with the ball in the air as he led the team with nine passes defended and seven interceptions. He also is a standout kickoff return man who should make an immediate impact at the next level.

24. Jaylen Nichols, Myers Park The big space eater had a great season and career with the Mustangs.

He helped form one of the best ofNichols fensive lines in the region and was a big part of Myers Park’s rise over the past three years, winning 37 games. Nichols, 6-foot5, 295 pounds, didn’t produce big stats, but his value was felt more than ever when he was injured in the regional final, changing the game flow on both sides of the ball. Nichols has signed with South Carolina.

27. Kevin Coss, Charlotte Catholic The Cougar defense was one for the ages this season, and Coss was a huge reason why. The Southern Carolinas DeCoss fensive MVP helped Catholic average just 6.9 points to opposing teams with their relentless pressure that starts up front with him. This season, Coss had 72 tackles, including 10 for loss, but was a menace to opposing quarterbacks as he registered 10.5 sacks and also forced and recovered a fumble.

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2018 Offensive Player of the Year Jaylen Coleman, Porter Ridge Why he was chosen: Opposing offenses knew to stop Porter Ridge, you must limit running back Jaylen Coleman. Even though everyone knew it, none could do it.

The Pirate senior had a phenomenal season, only missing 2,000 yards because he got banged up a little during the Pirates’ run to the 4A regional championships.

But along the way, he was terrific. Coleman opened the season 2018 Defensive by running for 349 yards and four Player of the Year scores against Cuthbertson. He JT Killen, Charlotte Christian rarely slowed down.

Why he was chosen: Through Coleman gained more than 100 the first eight weeks of the season, yards in nine games. Only Sun the Charlotte Christian defense Valley, who “limited” Coleman to gave up 14 points. Total. It was a Porter Ridge senior running back Jaylen Coleman is the Charlotte Media Group’s 2018 Offensive Player of the 87 yards on 20 carries even slowed stout group starting up front and Year. This season, he ran for nearly 2,000 yards and helped the Pirates to the fourth round of the NCHSAA 4A him down this year. running to the talented second- playoffs. Coleman has signed with Duke. File photo All told, Coleman averaged 9.3 ary that will produce at least three yards per carry and closed the Division I prospects, but the man the team with 101 stops. In addi- outcome. In the opener against coach Jason Estep. “He didn’t have season with 211 carries for 1,953 holding it all together was senior tion, the Coastal Carolina two- NCHSAA 3A champion Catholic, to say anything, but he did everyyards and 22 touchdowns. sport commit had 15 tackles for Killen had 21 tackles. In a game thing. I think the guys knew he’s linebacker JT Killen.

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MYERS PARK Farris tied for the team high in scoring with eight points in Myers Park’s 48-37 win over Rocky River on Dec. 26. Farris, who also had three assists and two steals, leads the Mustangs with 12.9 points per game.

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From the region’s most advanced heart program and cancer institute to a nationally ranked children’s hospital, we remain strong in our commitment – not just to delivering better care, but to delivering the best care. For all.

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