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MONROE – Waxhaw resident Mark Watson will succeed Cynthia Coto as county manager, beginning Jan. 1, 2019. County commissioners approved the promotion Dec. 17. Chairman Richard Helms said the county worked with the recruiting firm of Ralph Andersen & Associates to help with the search and interviews. “It was probably the toughest decision that I ever had to make because we had three outstanding candidates,” Helms said. “Any one of them
could have stepped in and done the job. We felt Mark was the right one for today.” Watson has served as the county’s chief human resources officer for 24 years. Watson told comWatson missioners he was very excited about the opportunity and thanked them for their vote of confidence in him. He described the selection process as exciting. He also credited some of his longtime colleagues for preparing him for the role, whether they realize it or not. “I look forward to a smooth transition of administration and the opportunity to serve the
board, the employees and the residents of our county,” Watson said. Coto, who served as county manager since 2010, subtly announced plans to retire at the end Coto of the year during a June board meeting. WFAE reported Coto retired last month, opting to take an extended leave of absence. “Due to circumstances, Ms. Coto was not able to be with us the last month, but I would certainly say how much a pleasure it was for
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Travel The weekends before Christmas and New Year’s Day will be the heaviest traffic congestion periods for most of the state, especially on interstates such as I-95, I-77, I-85, I-40 and I-26, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.
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Shopping The DreamChaser’s Brewery in Waxhaw holds a holiday pop-up market featuring 10 vendors 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21. Two food trucks will be on-site. Call 704-843-7326 for details.
Streaming It’s bad enough that creatures are chasing Sandra Bullock and her children through the woods, but for some unexplained reason, the family must wear blindfolds to avoid seeing their worst fears. “Bird Box” drops Dec. 21 on Netflix.
Movies “Aquaman” and “Bumblebee” are set for a collision during the Dec. 21 box office weekend. “Aquaman” is part of the DC Cinematic Universe, while “Bumblebee” is a spin-off from the “Transformers” franchise.
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Steve Smith Sr. (left) didn't just provide spending money for LifeHoops youth, but he also tried to encourage them. Paul Nielsen/UCW photos
Steve Smith Sr. helps provide kids with shopping spree by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
Champions Weddington wins state football title, 1B
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PINEVILLE — Growing up, Steve Smith Sr. was an angel kid, which meant donors to such organizations as the Salvation Army helped provide Smith and his family with Christmas gifts and other support. Now after a successful 16-year NFL career, the Waxhaw resident has made it a mission to give back to the Charlotte region that he calls home. Smith, along with Dick’s Sporting Goods, provided 10 students from LifeHoops with a shopping spree Dec. 12 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. see SMITH, Page 5A
Having logged 16 years in the NFL, Steve Smith Sr. (right) has great insight on how well certain shoes hold up to the rigors of high-level sports.
MONROE – Union County leaders are urging the N.C. State Board of Elections to immediately certify this year’s congressional election. In a resolution passed 3-1 on Dec. 17, county commissioners requested the state certify Republican Mark Harris’s victory over Democrat Dan McCready for North Carolina’s 9th District of the House of Representatives. The resolution itself is a request with no binding authority. This decision comes in response to the state’s delay in certifying results because of issues related to absentee ballots in Bladen and Robeson counties. “Our resolution’s objective is not one party over the other. It’s not whether one candidate should be certified or the other,” Chairman Richard Helms said. “I’ve heard about smoking guns. Three weeks I’ve heard about it. I’ve not seen the smoking gun. So the board of elections needs to clarify where the problems are, and if the results take away enough votes from Mr. Harris, then he doesn’t win. If his votes maintain, then we need to be consistent and transparent for what we’re saying.” The vote was passed the same see HARRIS, Page 3A
Waxhaw homebrewer launching Pineville brewery Regional MVPs Adriana Jordan among Players of the Year, 1B
Big check Rotary helps with veterans memorial, 2A
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PINEVILLE – Michael Smoak has been making craft beer as a hobby for many years, and two years ago, the Waxhaw resident won the Cheers Charlotte Radio Homebrew competition. One of the judges for that event was Andrew Viapiano. Viapiano, who has experience with several Charlotte area breweries, and Smoak quickly became friends and started discussing opening their own brewery. Smoak then brought his childhood friend, Shannon Wallace, into the discussions since Wallace has experience in the hospitality industry.
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The end result will be Pineville’s first brewery when Middle James Brewing opens sometime in February. The partners are in the middle of renovating a 10,000-squarefoot building in the Golf Village Building at 400 N. Polk St., which is just south of I-485. The taproom encompasses 5,200 square feet. The brewery is a 15-barrel brewhouse. It will make a variety of beers, including IPAs, pale ales, pilsners, Kolsch and stouts. There are also plans to brew sours in the future. Viapiano said he hopes to start brewing beer in the coming weeks. Viapiano started home brewing beer see BREWERY, Page 4A
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Shannon Wallace, Michael Smoak and Andrew Viapiano have partnered to bring Pineville its first brewery. Paul Nielsen/ UCW photo
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INDIAN TRAIL – The Union West Rotary has donated $21,500 toward the construction of the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden. The memorial is expected to open by spring in front of Indian Trail Town Hall. It will give veterans and their families a place to gather while serving as an educational opportunity for children throughout the region. “One of the reasons we have stepped up is we are tired of people not understanding how to respect the flag, how to respect the National Anthem, and that they don’t understand that freedom isn’t free,” Rotary President Larry Helms told the council during the Dec. 11 meeting. Union West Rotary hopes to encourage schools to visit the memorial so students can learn from educational plaques around the structure's perimeter. The memorial will include plaques representing veterans who have served. Anyone interested in purchasing a plaque in honor of a loved one who served should call town hall at 704-821-5401. “It’s hard to put into words how much we appreciate the support of Union West Rotary for this project,” Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez said. “Not only their financial support, but also their support in including the community in this very important process. The Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden is something that all our residents should be able to enjoy and know that they played a large part in making it happen.”
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INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley High School's marching band is trying to raise $60,000 to perform at the 2019 New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade in March. Lynslie Higgs, a drum major for the Sun Valley Spartan Sound, approached the Indian Trail Town Council on Dec. 11 about receiving a sponsorship or donation toward the trip. The council will revisit the issue on Jan. 8. Higgs said the goal is to at least raise enough money to cover a charter bus to the parade, which costs about $12,000. The marching band performs at home and away football games, local and regional competitions and parades like Matthews Alive and Indian Trail Christmas Parade.
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Piedmont student places in photo contest MINT HILL – Samuel Doejaaren, a junior at Piedmont High School, placed third for his photograph, “Overhead Fountain” in the 2018 Ann and Bill Litaker Show. Mint Hill Arts recognized him during the exhibit’s Dec. 7 opening reception at its gallery, located at 11205 Lawyers Road. Doejaaren took the photograph with a drone. He has owned drones for years, mowing lawns to earn money to upgrade them. He also taught himself photo editing.
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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Dec. 7 to 13:
Indian Trail
Animal Call Bite • 5600 block of Indian Brook Drive Break-Ins, Vehicle • 2000 block of Twilight Lane • 14600 block of East Independence Boulevard Driving While Impaired • 4800 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road • 9000 block of Crismark Drive Drunk & Disruptive • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Financial Card Fraud • 14000 block of East Independence Boulevard Fraud • 500 block of McMillan Drive Possession of Methamphetamine • 2100 block of Younts Road Property Damage • 2300 block of Brandon Oaks Parkway • 4200 block of Gribble Road • 5500 block of West U.S. 74 Thefts • 2000 block of Centerview Drive • 2100 block of Younts Road • 6100 block of Rockwell Drive Weapon on School Property • 5200 block of Old Charlotte Highway
Marshville
Break-Ins • 4000 block of Holly School Road Driving While Impaired • 6100 block of East N.C. 218 Obtaining Property By False Pretenses • 6800 block of East N.C. 218 Underage Alcohol Consumption • 100 block of South Forest Hills School Road Thefts, Vehicle • 5700 block of New Salem Road
Mineral Springs
Break-Ins • 3000 block of Nablus Drive Thefts • 6000 block of Waxhaw Highway y
Monroe
Animal Call Bite • 3300 block of Presson Road (2 cases) Break-Ins • 300 block of East Houston Street • 300 block of Monticello Drive • 300 block of Winburn Street • 800 block of Valley Creek Drive • 1200 block of Cherry Street
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• 1200 block of Sand Dollar Court • 2100 block of Commerce Drive • 2600 block of Hayes Road • 2800 block of Rosemeade Drive • 3900 block of West U.S. 74 • 4100 block of West U.S. 74 • 4400 block of Austin Road Break-Ins, Vehicle • 100 block of East East Avenue • 300 block of South Washington Street • 400 block of Griffith Road • 500 block of Cuthbertson Street • 600 block of West Phifer Street • 700 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 800 block of West Jefferson Street • 900 block of Cameron Court • 1900 block of Skyway Drive (3 cases) • 3000 block of Grey Pond Lane • 3100 block of Chippendale Road • 3300 block of Neal Boyce Road • 3500 block of North Rocky River Road • 3900 block of West U.S. 74 • 4000 block of Pumpkin Place • 4100 block of Pumpkin Place Credit Card Fraud • 700 block of South West Street Driving While Impaired • 2500 block of Ridge Road • 2600 block of West Monroe Expressway False Report to Law Enforcement • 1600 block of Dickerson Boulevard Hit & Run • 300 block of East Franklin Street • 300 block of South Johnson Street • 400 block of Miller Street • 1500 block of Concord Avenue • 1600 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 2000 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2900 block of West U.S. 74 (2 cases) Inmate Possession of Tobacco/Phone/Electronic Item • 3300 block of Presson Road Open Container • 500 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Controlled Substance • 500 block of South Johnson Street • 4300 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Controlled Substance in Jail • 3300 block of Presson Road (2 cases) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 2100 block of Commerce
Drive Possession of Methamphetamine • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Stolen Goods • 400 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 1200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Property Damage • 100 block of South Branch Street • 1200 block of Coakley Street • 2000 block of Hasty Street • 2900 block of West U.S. 74 • 3800 block of Weddington Road Thefts • 300 block of Austin Street • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1500 block of Dover Street • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive • 1700 block of Sue Street • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2400 block of Concord Highway • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2500 block of Riverside Lane • 3900 block of Mountain Drive Trespassing • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Underage Alcohol Consumption • 1300 block of Concord Avenue Weapon on School Property • 3200 block of Parkwood School Road
Waxhaw
Break-Ins, Vehicle • 8500 block of Chilcomb Court Burning Personal Property • 9900 block of Rea Road Disorderly Conduct • 2800 block of Crane Road Possession of Cocaine • 5200 block of Davis Road
Weddington
Break-Ins, Vehicle • 1200 block of Delaney Drive Damage to Trees/Crops/ Lands • 5200 block of Weddington Road Thefts • 300 block of Rea Road Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 13600 block of Providence Road
Wesley Chapel
Break-Ins, Vehicle • 1000 block of Patricians Lane Possession of Marijuana • 6600 block of Blackwood Lane Property Damage • 500 block of Dovefield Drive
day state Republicans sent a copy of their own resolution to the board of elections. Indian Trail resident Steven Davis spoke out against the Union County resolution at the commissioners meeting. “For the Union County Board of Commissioners to consider imposing their personal desires on another county is a glaring example of attempted overreach,” Davis said. “Do not put a price tag on our elections. Do not condone election fraud.” Commissioner Stony Rushing expressed concern that Union County citizens won’t have representation until the election results are decided. He said the events in one county affect the rest in the district. “We’re dragging this out,” Rushing said. “All our veterans, all our kids that are wanting to go into the military and need help – those people need constituent services. And counties that need help on the congressional level. There’s eight counties in the 9th District that are not gonna be able to do that because we don’t have representation.” Rushing believes the state and county could’ve acted earlier if they suspected fraud. “The state board of elections are the referees,” the commissioner said. “They’re supposed to step in. Bladen County and the state are supposed to
Commissioner pens open letter to Mark Harris by Stony Rushing County commissioner
I want you to know that you have strong support from the 9th District voters even though the establishment is turning their backs on you. Leadership is not a desired trait in an elected official among the swamp dwellers. Your opponents from all sides have thrown everything at you. You have overcome two times the money, then three times the money, the taking your sermons out of context and the media. You are the choice of 9th District voters for your character and hard work, not your money and fans in the media. This is what bothers Dan McCready and the others who are coming after you because they have to buy their support. You earned yours. You are facing a corrupt Board of Elections who has turned a “blind eye” in the past by their own admission to Democrat Party wrongdoing. I will make a bold prediction that no one will truly be held accountable for the “unfortunate activities” in Bladen County. The evidence or lack of evidence concerning McCrae Dowless doing anything illegal amazes me. The evidence that the NC Democrat Party through the Bladen Improvement Association PAC
step in and say, ‘Wait a minute. We have information that there’s voter fraud…’ Rather than that, they pulled it as a knife on us a month after the election. The election’s over with and they said, ‘Well, we don’t like the outcome.’” Commissioner Jerry Simpson alone voted against the resolution. “As a conservative Republican, I supported Mark Harris and campaigned for him diligently throughout the campaign,” Simpson said. “This is a complex issue, and as you can see it’s becoming a partisan issue… I’ve always stood as a conservative Republican. But I stood and put my hand on the Bible and swore an oath to support, to defend, the constitution and support every citizen in Union County and so I can’t support the resolution.” Vice Chairman Dennis Rape said Harris is a good man, citing the candidate’s friendliness and dedication to the district. “What I see is just the media trying to destroy him,” Rape said. “If you have the smoking gun, lay it out and let’s get it done. But quit talking about it. Either present the evidence or certify him.” The state board of elections has postponed an evidentiary hearing originally scheduled for Dec. 21 until Jan. 11. The 116th Congress will convene Jan. 3. Commissioner Frank Aikmus was absent during the vote.
has done what Mr. Dowless is accused of doing is obvious. The State Elections Board is delaying action in hopes of another chance for Democrats to win what Dan McCready lost. You should be proud that you did not stoop to the level of Dan McCready. You praised him for his military service while he mocked your Christianity and preaching of God’s word. He could not attack your character, so he attacked your faith that he claimed to share. Now he is using rumors, insinuations and support from media outlets who do not even understand the absentee ballot process. Simple questions seem to escape the inquiring minds of most reporters who can’t see past their own political ideology. Mark, stand strong! Leadership means getting arrows in the front and in the back. Read Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Those of us who know you are not worried about your campaign. We know your character and we would rather lose supporting a winner than win supporting a loser. You and Beth are winners in every way. God bless you, Mark Harris! Stony Rushing has served as Union County commissioner from 2002 to 2006 and since 2014.
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right after he reached the legal age to drink. He then attended a brewers’ program at the American Brewers Guild in Vermont, where he received professional training. He moved to Charlotte for an internship at Triple C Brewing and decided to make the area his home. “We are not going to shy away from brewing anything, and we are going to try and keep eight to 12 different beers on at all time,” Viapiano said. “There will also be beers that change with the seasons.” The new family-friendly brewery also features a covered deck that overlooks the Golf Village driving range and a second-floor room that can accommodate private parties. “That’s quite a view,” Smoak said of the covered deck. When Smoak approached Pineville about opening Middle James, he learned that the town didn’t have a zoning classification that allowed the micro-brewery. But that changed quickly. “The town has been very receptive and they are all about it,” Smoak said. “They approved it really quickly.”
The taproom at Middle James Brewery in Pineville is 5,200-square feet. It will open in February. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
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me to work with her,” Commissioner Jerry Simpson said. “I think the people that she hired to work with her and work here in Union County certainly has propelled us forward.” Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster has been filling in for Coto at county commission meetings. Lancaster said she looks forward to the transition and continuing to work with Watson. “There's one thing you can say about Mark Watson, he's got passion for Union County,” Simpson said. “You don't believe me, catch him with five minutes of extra time. He'll give you a tour.”
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Smoak said the brewery will have 15 televisions and they will be open seven days a week. “We are going to be heavy on sports,” Smoak said. “We want a place where a person can go and watch a game, football, soccer, basketball and drink good beer. If you want to watch an obscure English League game, there are not many good places where you can get good beer, have sports and get good food. We will be a little different from some of the other breweries in that aspect.” Wallace will run the kitchen and he has hired Perry Saito to be the executive chef. Saito has been a mainstay in the Myrtle Beach restaurant scene for many years. “We have a phenomenal chef coming in,” Wallace said. “I was just in Myrtle Beach this past weekend and people were saying, ‘I hear we are going to lose Perry.’ Perry has made quite a name for himself down on the coastline. Perry is going to think outside the box and be creative about the menu. We are going to do some special things to pair the food to the beers. Perry takes pride in his craft.” Wallace said the menu will offer up more than typical pub grub. “We are calling the menu upscale bar food,” Wallace said. “One thing that we are going to push is our corned beef sandwich. It is going to have a nice twist to it.”
Outside of Union County, Watson is known for being one of North Carolina's early adopters of Direct Primary Care. The John Locke Foundation recognized him in 2016 for saving the county $1.28 million in health care claims with the option. “He has institutional knowledge that will be valuable and also new ideas that will bring a unique perspective to the role of county manager,” Helms said. “I look forward to our board working alongside him in this new role and supporting him as our organization and community continue to evolve.” Watson has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Winthrop University. Prior to joining Union County, Watson served in human resources roles with Hecht’s. He and his wife, Jewel, have three children and two grandchildren.
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Indian Trail OKs second phase of Park Meadows by Yustin Riopko Contributor
INDIAN TRAIL – Town council voted Dec. 11 to approve a rezoning request for a townhome development off Old Monroe and Bryson roads. The development will be the second phase of an existing collection of homes in Stallings called Park Meadows. It will see 14 new units in Indian Trail. Project manager Michael Theberge explained the Indian Trail phase will be connected to the original Stallings one via a sidewalk within the development. They will share amenities that include a fire pit, gazebo and grill area. The homes are selling for around $250,000 and have three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a one-car garage. The 2.4-acre plot of land was rezoned from single-family low density residential to multi-family residential. The density will be about seven homes per acre. Original plans for the community included 15 homes, but the number was reduced to 14 for two reasons. The first was that developers had to accommodate construction on the Old Monroe superstreet. The second was that the planning board and town council members requested a wider tree save buffer between the community and Old Monroe Road. The planning board unanimously approved of the project, noting in their recommendation that the town council had to amend the comprehensive plan for it to work. Park Meadows (phase II) is techni-
The proposed townhome project is off 2.4 acres at Old Monroe and Bryson roads. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
cally higher density than the plan calls for on the land. Indian Trail Senior Planner Katie See presented to council members at the last council meeting. “Staff still believes that this type of use is consistent and compatible with the surrounding properties,” See said. “This rezoning request is in the public interest because it promotes the goals of the Indian Trail comprehensive plan in the areas of quality of life and land use and housing. “The proposed project increases the diversity of housing choices within Indian Trail and proposes high quality design to promote attractive community development.”
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LifeHoops is a Charlotte-based nonprofit founded by Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias in 2017. It combines basketball, mentorship and academics to empower students to become leaders in their communities. In partnership with the Charlotte YMCA, LifeHoops looks to create a safe after-school environment where students can accelerate their academic achievements, learn what it means to be a part of a team and enhance their basketball skills under the guidance of the organization’s coaching staff. Dick’s provided each student with a $100 gift card. Smith and his Smith Family Foundation gave the students another $100 for their shopping spree. Smith played for the Carolina Panthers for 13 seasons and has been a resident of the region for 19 years. He is the Panthers’ all-time leader in total touchdowns (67), receptions (836) and receiving yards (12,197). Smith said his goal is to give back to a community that has been so good to him and his family. “The only reason I was able to go to college was because someone else invested in me,” Smith said. “I had a (football) scholarship to go to Utah and because of that, I got to go to the University of Utah and that allowed me to get drafted. This is exactly what my family does. This is who we are. It is something I believe in and it is something I have done. This isn’t an event, this is a lifestyle for me. This is our community, and this community gave me something. I am ingrained in this community.” After addressing the kids from LifeHoops, Smith, who helped the students with their shopping, gave the extra $100 to each student because he wanted to make sure the students were able to buy everything they needed. He also did it to make an impression on the students. “I understand it is the holiday season and it is about giving,” Smith said. “I have been given something. To much is given, much is expected. These kids didn’t expect this, but I also know that Dick’s is a fine sporting goods store. These are growing boys. Look at their feet, they have some big feet. At the end of day, some of these kids are going to do some-
Steve Smith Sr. and Dick's Sporting Goods provided 10 youth involved in LifeHoops with $200 for shopping sprees. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
thing special. I want this moment to speak to them so they can do the same. It’s about paying it forward.” Nick Trull, operations director for LifeHoops said the shopping spree and meeting Smith was a “big day” for the students. “We have five locations across Charlotte,” Trull said. “We have a staff of 10 guys to help push our mission of building pillars of respect, education and basketball or soccer. We engage with kids that want to get better. Steve can really plug in with these kids because of where he came from.” Smith, and his wife, Angie, formed their foundation in 2013, and it is dedicated to providing hope and inspiration to people in need. Part of the foundation is the Smith Family Wellness Center in Charlotte, which is a clinic that has provided nearly 4,000 free medical and counseling appointments. The foundation has many events throughout the year, including the Strikeout Domestic Violence fundraiser, which is a bowling event to raise money to help end domestic violence. “This is one of the many different events that I am doing,” Smith said. “This is the place where I live. This is my home, this is where my kids are being raised. This is who I am, and I enjoy doing it.” Smith and his family are also helping angel tree kids this Christmas season. “We have adopted two or three families the same size that my family is,” Smith said.
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Senior receiver Max Brimigion (2) reacts after catching a touchdown pass on Weddington’s opening drive. The Warriors beat Southest Guilford 27-14. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
Shipleys, Warriors run away with 3AA title by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
WEDDINGTON – The Weddington football team last won a state title in 2016 when James Shipley and his star-studded Warrior class defeated Eastern Guilford, 3320. Shipley was great that day, hauling in a touchdown pass but there are few adjectives capable of describing his impact in this championship, which he knew would be his final football game ever and last chance on the gridiron with his younger brother and best friend, sophomore running back Will Shipley. James Shipley, like many of his Weddington teammates, is also a lacrosse star for the two-time defending champion Warriors. He’s within the top 10 of his class academically and will spurn football offers to play lacrosse at Penn. But, lucky for the Warriors, he saved his absolute best for last on a day Weddington needed it more than ever as they defeated Southeast Guilford 27-14. The Warriors, who had averaged over 165 yards rushing during the playoffs, were held
The Weddington Warriors defeated Southeast Guilford 27-14 to win the 3-AA title. It was Weddington’s second state title in three years. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
to 40 yards on 38 carries. So they took to the air to compensate. Senior receiver Max Brimigion struck first, putting the Warriors up 7-0 on their very play of their first drive of the night, reeling in an
acrobatic 42-yard touchdown catch from Whitner Litton, the game’s offensive MVP who completed 12-of-18 passes for 172 yards,
Fall sports athletic awards by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Union County Weekly recognizes top athletes in their respective sports with Player of the Year awards.
Rose Kenny, tennis Charlotte Catholic • Why she was chosen: Kenny is the clearcut ace on the talented Cougars line that has won two consecutive state titles. After an 0-3 start last season, Catholic hasn’t lost in 46 consecutive matches and Kenny has been right in the middle of it. In addition to her team success, Kenny has also claimed the past two individual titles. This season, the junior star was 16-1 in singles play and 12-1 in doubles matches atop the talented Cougar lineup. • What they’re saying: “Rose Kenny won the 3A singles championship for the second consecutive year and had to beat her own teammate to win conference, regional, and state titles (and that’s) no easy task,” said Cougar coach Jo Cabana. “She also led her team to back-to-back state championship titles. Her only loss this year was to Jenna Thompson, the 4A three-time state champion (from South Meck). She leads by example and models what it means to be a student athlete at Charlotte Catholic High School.” Patrick Papa, soccer Marvin Ridge • Why he was chosen: The senior forward was a huge reason for Marvin Ridge’s run to the 3A soccer championship. Papa, who was named to the 3A all-state team, had a career year this season and set individual best with 18 goals and 13 assists to lead a very balanced Mav attack. In 53 career games at Marvin Ridge, Papa scored 40 goals and added 34 assists, but did most of his damage during his junior and season seasons when he totaled 29 scores and 24 assists. • What they’re saying: “Patrick is a fouryear varsity player and a senior captain,” said coach Jason Zak. “A strong left foot with the ability to create and make plays put him on
see CHAMPS, Page 3B
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VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: ADRIANA JORDAN
Jordan goes out on her own terms after record-breaking season by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
WAXHAW – Since taking over the Marvin Ridge volleyball program prior to the 2009 season, all Mavs coach Brook Hammers has done is win. Since her opening season when they went 13-8, the Mavs have become a state power posting a 191-30 record entering this season. But despite all of that success, the knock on the Mavs is they couldn’t win the big one. And last year it hit home in the worst possible way, as the Mavs entered North Iredell’s gym in the state semifinals 28-1 and on the verge of the finals only to fall flat in a devastating 3-0 loss that soured a wonderful start to the year. “We went in there pretty confident as most teams
do in the state semifinals,” Hammers said. “But to get beat, and to get beat 3-0, was emotionally and physically demoralizing to some of them. When I got a chance to sit down with them at the end of the season that’s the one thing they all said, ‘We want this and it won’t happen again. This is what we want and this is what we’re going to strive to.’” Led by a strong senior class, the Mavs did just that. They went 44-2 – the 44 wins a state record – during the regular season and blitzed past each opponent without even dropping a single set in the playoffs. In the finals, the Mavs smoked Conley to claim their first-ever volleyball title, erase the critics and send the seniors – all of whom have played together since middle school – out in the grandest of fashion. “It was amazing,” said senior setter extraordinaire Adriana Jordan. “We didn’t even talk about how unre-
al it was at first because so much was happening. It was a whirlwind of emotions. It’s kind of starting to hit me and I couldn’t ask for anything else. And even beyond the state championship, just the team that it’s with made it so special.” see JORDAN, Page 4B
Marvin Ridge senior Adriana Jordan had over 1,000 assists in back-to-back seasons. She became the NCHSAA’s all-time kills leader with over 4,000. Photo courtesy of Adriana Jordan
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the radar of our opponents. Patrick’s hard work and leadership this season have made him an invaluable member of our program.” Kyle Durham, boys cross country Weddington • Why he was chosen: It’s tough to go wrong with any of Weddington cross country coach Rick Spencer’s top runners this season as the Warriors were far and away the best team and Durham was right in the middle of it. Durham set his personal best this season with a 15:30 run at the Great American Cross Country Festival and also placed second in the conference (16:20), fifth in the region (16:05) and 12th in the state (16:13). • What they’re saying: “We have six guys who can be No.1 at any point,” Weddington coach Rick Spencer said. “Sure they tease each other. They might say ‘I beat you by this many seconds’ but we have never had a problem with someone worrying about themselves. They always work together to achieve their goals.”
Layla Meric, golf Cuthbertson • Why she was chosen: Meric was a model of consistency for the Cavs this season, but really came on strong late to earn the title of the county’s top golfer. Meric had a medalist round during the season, where she averaged 38.4 strokes per nine holes with a low round of 36. She shot 12 of her 13 in-season rounds at 40 or under. At the state tournament, Meric was fantastic after rounds of 84 and 79 gave her a 7-over par two-day score of 163, which was the county’s low score on the season and tied her for 13th in the 3A tournament. • What they’re saying: “Layla is so deserving of this recognition because of her tre-
mendous work ethic and positive attitude,” said Cuthbertson coach Catie Helms. “She practices and plays year round almost every day, and as a coach witnessing her support, encouragement and enthusiasm toward her teammates shows what a great leader she is.”
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Dominant second half leads Cougars back to title by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Since taking over the Charlotte Catholic football program prior to the 2014 season, coach Mike Brodowicz has not only perpetuated the Cougar winning tradition but is now taking it to new heights following a 17-14 win over Jacksonville in the 3-A title game. It was Brodowicz’s third championship and fourth trip to the title game in five seasons and his second consecutive. He has gone 83-5 as head coach, winning nearly 95 percent of the time. After Jacksonville jumped on the Cougars early, it didn’t look good for Catholic. The Cougars got the opening kick, but would eventually stall before George Griggs put Catholic up 3-0. But the lead wouldn’t last. Jacksonville quarterback Justyn Benton ran the first Cardinal play 48 yards and later connected with Kendrick Blake Jr. to put the Cougars down 7-3. After a Cougar 3-and-out, and with the Cardinals driving into Catholic territory, Brian Jacobs intercepted Benton and changed the game’s momentum. “We were sitting in cover,” he said. “I saw out of the corner of my eye that he ran a dig, so I just moved on it.” The interception was huge, and Walton capitalized with a 42-yard strike to Adam Robbe that would set up Lamagea McDowell’s touchdown that gave the Cougars a 10-7 lead. But Benton orchestrated a 15-play drive and Graham Brinker ran it in for a 14-10 lead before the half. Benton was hurting them - he finished as the Jacksonville MVP with 17 carries for 123 yards - and the Cougar defense was struggling to stop the option. “The first half they took it to us a little bit,” Brodowicz said. “We had guys in the first half that were on their heels a little bit for the first time all year and we started trying to sit back and read.” But Brodowicz and the Cougars didn’t panic. The defense that had been gouged for 207 yards surrendered just 46 in the second half, but the Cardinal defense tightened up, too. Jacksonville went three-and-out to open the second half and Neel blocked Benton’s punt in Jacksonville territory. McDowell controlled the ensuing drive, running seven consecutive plays to the Cardinal 3. But he fumbled on the goal line giving the ball, and the momentum, back to Jacksonville. But the Cougars would not break. Joseph Sartori had perhaps the defensive
play of the game when he intercepted Benton in Catholic territory, stopping the Cardinals best second half drive in its tracks. The Cougars threatened on their next possession, but Walton’s fourth down pass slipped through Robbe’s hand. After a 3-andout for Jacksonville, the Cougars got the ball with 8:32 to play. “The one thing I said when I took over the program is I love the Wing-T,” Brodowicz said. “I’m not going to reinvent the wheel, but I also said if teams are going to put eight or 10 guys in the box to stop us that we’re going to be good enough at throwing the football to win.” Walton hit Robbe with a 12-yard pass and then hit Jacobs with a huge 32-yard pass play on 3rd-and-13. “The whole line gave me so much time to throw,” said Walton, who finished 6-of-11 for 144 yards and touchdown. “Usually I hit (Robbe), but they gave me so much time to extend the play and Brian did a good job to get open in the middle.” Two plays later, Walton said he saw the linebackers sneak up again. The play called for Robbe and Jacobs to flare toward the corners of the end zone, leaving the middle open. “It’s a deadly play,” Brodowicz said. “We saw they had two high safeties and we said, ‘This is going to be a touchdown right here’” Walton hit Neel for 22 yards and the 17-14 lead. Jacobs was sensational, earning Most Outstanding Player honors for his two receptions, return work and two tackles including one for loss and the big interception. McDowell was the Offensive MVP after rushing 17 times for 78 yards and the touchdown. Nick King, who had transferred from Providence before last season, was the Defensive MVP after recording a team-best 6.5 tackles. Robbe (five tackles), Kevin Coss (4.5 tackles including three for loss), Sartori (4.5 tackles and the momentum-changing pick) and Daniel Boll and Liam Barbee, who had four tackles each, all shined defensively. Brodowicz pointed out his offensive line, in particular Billy Hambrick, who would have been playing in the Shrine Bowl on Saturday, but instead won another state title with his teammates. “When you have the community that we have here and 26 seniors on this team that have that experience,” Brodowicz said. “They were very calm in the locker room and they knew exactly what I was saying. It had nothing to do with their technique and everything to do with what’s in their chest. I said, ‘Guys, somebody needs to make a play,’ and they stepped up and made a play.”
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two touchdowns and an interception. That’s when James Shipley started to make his presence known. He had hauled in just one catch for 12 yards, but Warrior first-year head coach Andy Capone called Black Knight, a tip of the hat to a play Army ran in the Army-Navy game just a week prior. “When coach called that play I said, ‘What? Are you...what?’” said Will Shipley. “I was like, ‘All right, here we go.’” The play was a hand-off from Litton to Will Shipley who then passed off to James Shipley who was to throw it back to his brother on a double flea flicker reverse. But Southeast Guilford had it covered well and got pressure just as James Shipley released the pass. “I got the ball, saw a sea of orange, closed my eyes and threw it as far as I could,” he said. “Will went up and made a play. That’s what happened. It wasn’t me. I just put it up there and he went up and got it and made the rest happen.” Will Shipley made a catch in traffic, shredded a defender and ran in the final 10 yards of the 50-yard scoring pass that put Weddington up 14-0. “Just to see it be successful and have it work out and then chest bump him in the end zone, that’s what it’s all about,” Will Shipley said. On the Warriors next drive, James Shipley hauled in an 8-yard touchdown strike from Litton for the 20-0 lead that the Warriors would never relinquish. James Shipley would go on to win the game’s Most Outstanding Player award with a stat line you could only dream of for a final game: 10 catches, 113 yards and a touchdown, the 50-yard touchdown pass to his brother, three punt returns for a 10-yard average, a 37-yard interception and 186 yards of total yardage. He also recorded three tackles and played nearly every defensive snap so, as they say, he left it all on the field. “That’s a great way for our seniors to go out,” he said in his usual deflective, team-first approach. “It’s the thing we’ve been dreaming about since the sixth grade. We won the sixth-grade championship and we’ve been playing together ever since. It’s like a fairy tale ending, you know? There’s nothing more you could ask for and especially with all of your best friends beside you.” While Litton, Brimigion and the Shipleys had the offense in good hands, the defense
was busy limiting Southeast Guilford quarterback Ryan Douglas and the Falcon offense. Douglas threw for over 2,300 yards on the season, but struggled against the relentless Warrior pressure. Douglas didn’t complete a pass in the first half and finished 5-for-21 for 126 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The Falcons averaged under four yards per carry on the ground with Douglas (19 carries, 93 yards) leading the way en route to his team’s offensive MVP honor. But the Falcons managed just 265 yards of offense as James Shipley, Brimigion and Eamon Murphy picked off passes. “We’ve been practicing with the highest intensity we could during the week,” said Murphy, the Army lacrosse commit who was named the Warrior Defensive MVP after leading the team with nine tackles and the pick. “We’ve been executing and everyone is doing they’re job. We’re not a one-man-show and I think that’s the biggest thing. Everybody is doing their part and it really got us rolling.” To his point, Alec Mock (4.5 tackles, including one for a loss), Bryson Parker (three tackles), Joe Zovistoski (2.5 tackles including one for loss), Ryan Goldstein (2.5 tackles and one for loss), James Shipley, and Trey Alsbrooks (1.5 tackles and the Warriors only credited sack) all starred on defense. Goldstein had the hit of the night when he leveled a Southeast Guilford ball carrier five yards behind the line, but the Warriors were bringing pressure all game. “We knew we had to stop the quarterback,” Capone said. “He was a good dual-threat guy and we knew kind of what they wanted to do and these big passes and who they wanted to hit. I think the pressure hurt them a lot. Our front four is very, very good.” The title is Weddington’s second in the past three seasons and is the third trip to the finals in the past five seasons. “It’s been an honor to carry on the legacy of winning and the tradition that was at Weddington before us,” Murphy said. “That was the biggest part for me - just showing the young guys how you work hard and compete and things go your way if you do that.” For Capone, the offensive coordinator turned head coach, it was not only special mostly for his kids and the senior class, but also for himself. “I couldn’t be happier for these young men. From everything they’ve done to accepting me as the coach and what I talk about and what I preach. It’s been surreal and I’m kind of at a loss for words right now...It’s special,” Capone said.
Page 4B • Union County Weekly • Dec. 21, 2018 wealth of Marvin Ridge attackers and that Olivia Headrick and Paige Buttrey both setter whose hands seemingly effortlessly played pivotal roles in particular playoff (continued from page 1B) control the state’s best offense. games and had more than 150 kills each on “It’s not just her hands, but it’s her mind, the season. “I definitely rely on our passes,” Jordan “One thing we wanted to keep in mind, too,” Hammers said. “She thinks a couple and especially for us seniors, is that any one of plays ahead because she’s brilliant. She’s said of her approach. “Passing was another game could be our last. We tried not to take the National Honor Society president, she’s area where we excelled this year. Our passing was so phenomenal that anything for granted versus in other years very smart and she sees I was able to set anywhere we thought we had an easy win or the court very well, she body. I did try to look in thought there was always next year. But for looks at the other side It’s not just her hands, but us, this was it. I think we took every set and and sees that matchups it’s her mind, too. She thinks advance for plays and I look at the other side of every game from the first round through the and that’s one thing she’s grown in her four a couple of plays ahead the court so I can move playoffs.” the ball around rather Hammers remembers Jordan tagging years. Now she can because she’s brilliant.” • Brook Hammers than feeding one hitter. along with her older sister to practice and dump the ball over the Marvin Ridge volleyball coach But if they’re on, that’s how adept she was at setting. When Jordan net and score, and she who I’m going to set, but was a freshman, the senior setter scheduled just picks up on everythey’re all always on.” to start suffered a season-ending injury and thing. “All of the feedback I’ve ever given her Controlling on offense that averaged a she was thrust into the starting lineup. “I think that’s when she started to show she’s never blanched. She’s ‘yes ma'am’ and staggering 13.2 kills per set, Jordan piled up her leadership,” Hammers said. “I already she goes out and tries it and does it. She does 1,275 assists this season, which is within the top 50 in the nation and the top total in the knew what she was capable of doing because it very well, actually.” Nobody has ever done it better than Jor- state by nearly 200 assists over her closest I’d seen her grow for prior three or four years. But she stepped into that position and dan, at least according to the NCHSAA re- competitor. But that’s nothing new for Jordan. it didn’t matter how old you or how many cord book. This season she kept attackers Lexi ThomIn her junior season, Jordan had 1,008 asyears of experience she stepped into that position and it transcended the next four years.” as (who set the school record with 422 kills), sists to go with 954 as a sophomore and 773 Mac Russ Syndication and Maggie Sales YoungCorporation (who set the as freshman for a career total of 4,010. TheLandNew York Times Charlotte Catholic coach Tracy 620 Eighth Avenue, N.Y. all 10018 school record New with York, 88 blocks) within the It’s a school record, county record and a schoot, one of the Mavs’ biggest rivals, For Information top 50 kills Call: leaders1-800-972-3550 in the state. In addition, state record and among the most assists ever commented after one Cougar loss about the
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• Evening Muse: The Orange Constant & Noonday Sons • Hickory Tavern (Ballantyne): DeCarlo • Milestone Club: Alright • Moochies Tavern: Caution Blind Driver • Queens South: Curbside Prophet • Snug Harbor: CL Smooth • Southern Range: Dan Staton Duo • Stooges Pub: Right Turn Clyde • Temple Mojo: Mark n’ Brian • Tin Roof: Phillip Michael Parsons & DJ Apollo • Trail House: Coconut Groove Band • Vintner’s Hill: Derek Murray • Visulite: The Sammies
• Evening Muse: The Moon Unit & The Goodnight Brothers • Neighborhood Theatre: Tavers Brothership and DownTown Abby and The Echos • Small Bar: Open mic w/ Barton Hollow • Snug Harbor: Le Bang • Tin Roof: Dynagroove
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assembled in a high school career maybe ever. But when Hammers said Jordan is smart, she wasn’t joking. She is not only National Honor Society president, but a member of young life and a number of other clubs while ranking very high in her class academically. She said she’s considering North Carolina and N.C. State, but would prefer an out-ofstate option such as Vanderbilt, Notre Dame or Virginia Tech, although Vanderbilt seems to be the frontrunner. For now, Jordan wants to possibly enter Vanderbilt’s human organizational development major, which is sort of a mix of business and psychology. While her academics are in place, Jordan will ride into the sunset as a state champion in what was likely her last volleyball game. “I cannot ask for anything better and I honestly have no regrets toward the season,” Jordan said. “Those two losses made us the team we are, so I wouldn’t change a thing. Even with my own individual accomplishments they don’t necessarily feel like they were just me because they were about the whole team … I’m grateful for all of it. “But Vanderbilt does have a volleyball team if I happen to go there.”
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• Evening Muse: Mad Crush & Admiral Radio; Rat Poison • Hilton Vineyard: Ginger Stegall and Country Joe Blythe • Milestone Club: DJ Teddy & Mike Boyer • Neighborhood Theatre: Peter Rowan • Southern Range: Palmetto Road Band • Stooges Pub: Michael Tracy Band • Tin Roof: Cassidy Daniels • Trail House: Lipstick on a Pig • Visulite: Moose Kick
Dec. 23 • Snug Harbor: Bone Snugs-N-Harmony • Tin Roof: DJ Holla
Dec. 25 • Snug Harbor: Country Tuesday
Dec. 26 • Beantown Tavern, Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Lucky Five • Snug Harbor: Pearl & The Charlotte Holding Company; RenElvis; Pearl
Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Hickory Tavern (Ballantyne): 12210 Copper Way • Milestone Club: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Snug Harbor: 1228 Gordon St. • Tin Roof: 210 E. Trade St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Small Bar; 4320 Potters Road • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Hilton Vineyard: 104 S. Main St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Waxhaw • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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JAMES SHIPLEY WEDDINGTON FOOTBALL Shipley was sensational in Weddington’s 27-14 win over Southeast Guilford in the 3-AA football championship. Shipley was the game’s Most Outstanding Player after catching 10 passes for 113 yards and touchdown, throwing a TD to his brother, Will, and making a key interception in addition to running back kicks. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com
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