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CHARLOTTE – City Councilman Tariq Bokhari noticed a pattern when discussing the traffic on Providence Road. The discussion only happens during rezoning conversations. City council’s Sept. 16 meeting proved no different. NR Pinehurt Property Owner LLC wants to redevelop the apartment complex on 36 acres of Providence Road between Cloister Drive and Knob Oak Lane. The firm has requested chang-

ing its site plan to increase the number of units from 581 to 854. During a public hearing, city staff recommended working with developers to revise their petition, but commissioners expressed many concerns, including the limitation of affordable housing. However, the topic of traffic consistently drove the conversation. “We seem to only talk about Providence Road during rezonings,” Bokhari said. “And it’s super annoying.” The developers presented their traffic estima-

tions, predicting that traffic in the area would only go up by 28% despite increasing the number of units by 47%. Councilman Ed Driggs was one of the commissioners who mentioned concerns about traffic as Providence Road also goes into his district. “From where I sit on Providence Road further south, I’m under a huge amount of pressure to find ways to limit from where we are today, like to reduce the kind of new trip creation that takes place,” Driggs said. “I’m struggling with this

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Charlotte has changed a lot in the past 83 years, and yet, in the heart of it all, the American Legion Memorial Stadium sits frozen in time. Built in 1936 and named in honor of Mecklenburg soldiers who served in World War I, the stadium has been a popular destination for recreational activities, concerts and community events. Now, it’s getting some well-deserved renovations. Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project on Sept. 20. Crews will begin working in late September and are expected to finish in spring 2021. The restorations

will cost $35 million and will be funded entirely by the county. Once finished, the new stadium will have a seating capacity of 10,500, allowing it to accommodate a wide range of activities, including professional and amateur sporting events. The Charlotte Independence soccer team will leave the Matthews Sportsplex to play there. But don’t expect the stadium to be unrecognizable when it’s done getting a facelift. “It has a tremendous history we intend to preserve,” County Manager Dena Diorio said. A few key elements are staying the same, like the see STADIUM, Page 3A

County commission seek advice from health department by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Homicides in Mecklenburg County are up 119% from last June. That number has increased since. After trying to approach the problem from a criminal justice perspective, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will try a different approach, this time with public health concerns in mind. Representatives from Mecklenburg County Public Health and Atrium Health presented the most recent homicide statistics at the board’s Sept. 17 meeting. The two plan to collaborate to get to the root of the problem and establish a recommended course of action for the board. Board Chairman George Dunlap said he is excited to explore this issue further with the help of others. “A lot of people have reached out,” Dunlap said. “They’ve heard our cry and they’re willing to help. And as we start down this road, we’re going to be calling on staff to help us to develop policies, processes and procedures to help address the violence in our community. This is just the see VIOLENCE, Page 6A

Hospital’s superhero photo shoot empowers youth by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Neil MacAuley watched a video on Facebook a few years ago of a photographer visiting hospitals, dressing children up as superheroes and organizing photo shoots to create posters for them. MacAuley has started a similar partnership with Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte. “Oftentimes, we are trying to find activities to brighten their mood and give them something to look forward to,” said Dr. Ryan Livingston, a psychiatrist at Atrium Health Behav-

ioral Health Charlotte. “Even if it's just a little while on a Saturday, I think it allows there to be some semblance of normalcy and deal with different challenges.” Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte treats youth that may be experiencing depression or various types of anxiety. Some patients may have experienced trauma or have considered some form of self-harm. see SUPERHERO, Page 5A

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CHARLOTTE – South Charlotte Partners and Ballantyne Breakfast Club will host a community forum with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Superintendent Earnest Winston as the guest speaker. The free event starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 5 at The Ballantyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. The forum comes as South Charlotte Partners announces its 2019-20 board of directors. Members are Stephen Rosenburgh (chair-

CHARLOTTE – Jay Coleman has joined Northwood Office as vice president of leasing. Coleman will work with the leasing team to handle lease negotiations, new business Coleman development and market research for Northwood Office’s Ballantyne properties. “Jay understands what it takes to execute successful office transactions,” said John Barton, president of Northwood Office. “With his industry experience, market familiarity and strong leadership skills, Jay will be a great addition to our team as we continue to evolve Ballantyne.” Northwood Office has signed renewal, expansion and new leases totaling 450,000 square feet year to date at Ballantyne. Northwood’s new office project, 13146 Ballantyne Corporate Place, is expected to deliver in March 2021.

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because if somebody comes to me and says, ‘Exactly why was it that you thought allowing 50% more density there given the context of Providence Road was a good idea?’ I’m not sure what I would tell them.” Driggs also said he would be open to having a constructive conversation with developers about revising the petition, but there are multiple steps involved. He also said the petition seems to “run counter to the conversations” the city needs to have about Providence Road. Bokhari said he has mentioned the problem with the traffic conversation multiple times and if there is enough passion about it, he has ideas for the council to come up with a solution. His issue is putting

that responsibility in the hands of developers. “Every time we bring up the traffic problem and lay it at the foot of developers on a petition-by-petition basis, it’s no different than calling for a moratorium,” Bokhari said. “So, that’s not what I think anyone here is about, so I think we’ve got to actually start doing some very specific work on that front, or don’t do it and we won’t ever bring it up in a petition again because it’s not a developer’s problem, who has mitigated a good chunk of the traffic they brought into the mix with their petition, to solve all the rest our problems laying at our footsteps.” Bokhari told the board he wanted to consider all sides of the argument and brought up a need for more housing with an increase of Charlotte residents. “Somewhere between 60 and 100

people are moving here a day and we know that we are in a severely depleted state from a housing stock perspective and we’ve got to do something about that,” Bokhari said. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles recognized Bokhari’s point, but identified the bigger picture at hand. “The density on this is going up by one half and if it were just the idea that we were doing something to develop in the neighborhood, then that would be fine,” Lyles said. “But this is not just developing redevelopment. This is actually getting to a place where you’re increasing it so much, and it’s not necessarily just about the traffic, and it’s not just about Providence Road. It’s about that entire gridlock that you’ve got in SouthPark and around there.” The council will vote on the petition at a future meeting.

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Beer Release Middle James Brewing Company holds a fall beer release with live music by Jared Allan and Company (1-4 p.m.) and Paulina Evers (4:30-7:30 p.m.), as well as bubble station and other activities 2-6 p.m. 704-889-6522 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 400 N. Polk St., Pineville

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name American Legion Memorial Stadium, the rock wall that surrounds the base of the field and the original ticket booth. There will, however, be updated plumbing, concessions and a new scoreboard. The existing stands will also be demolished so that a wider field can be built. “It’s a really good mix of preserving the old, but making it available for the future,” Diorio said. “It shows how much the county values not only the venue, but the veterans. We appreciate everything they’ve done for this community and we want to continue to embrace and recognize them.” For Joe Reale, a vice commander in the North Carolina department of the American Legion, keeping the name means everything. “It lets people know we exist and helps spread the message about what we do,” he said. Reale said most people have little interaction with the military aside from what they read or see on TV and in movies, which is mostly about combat. He said the American Legion is actually an integral part of the community. The nonprofit gives out college scholarships, supports other veteran charities and is big on volunteering. Many members provide assistance at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics. Nationally, the American Legion lobbies on behalf of interests of veterans and service members, including support for benefits, pensions and the Veterans Health Administration.

“We are not a bunch of old men sitting in a smoke-filled room drinking whiskey,” Reale said. For many, renovations to Memorial Stadium have been a long time coming. Brian Cox, an at-large representative on the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Commission, touched on the significance of the project during the Sept. 20 groundbreaking. “I’ve always thought people who were natives in the South had a strong sense of place and Memorial Stadium and the Grady Cole Center are part of that sense of place,” he said. The venue has hosted thousands of community events, sports games and concerts, including Queen City Battle of the Bands, over the past 83 years. Cox said it’s likely every resident in Mecklenburg County has a memory or shared experience there. “I wonder sometimes if those stone walls in Memorial Stadium that we view as being somewhat iconic, if they could talk, what would they say?” he asked. Cox told attendees at the groundbreaking about a man who once asked to spread his father’s ashes at Memorial Stadium. His father had been a student at Central High School and played football there. After getting the approval, Cox recalled watching the ceremony on the field from an office window. “That’s how important these places that we often lose in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are to us,’’’ he said. “So I’m thrilled today to know that Memorial Stadium is going to have a second life.” Visit our Facebook page to see more photos from the groundbreaking ceremony.

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“I think it gives them some sort of hope and shows that people obviously care about them,” Livingston said. “I think it contributes a lot to their overall treatment, for sure. Patients at the office's inpatient unit and or visiting the psychiatric emergency department get to pick their superhero. Some of the most popular personas have been Superman, Spiderman, Black Panther and Maleficent. The team has expanded the idea of superheroes to include doctors, nurses, athletes and teachers. Volunteers get children thinking about how Spiderman would stand or how he would shoot a web so that his essence is captured well in front of the camera. They also play that character's music during the photo shoot. “I had one kid who was really not connecting with anybody,” MacAulay said. “Afterward, he asked, 'Why are you doing this?' I said, 'Because we love you guys.' He started crying on me.” While kids get a kick out of becoming superheroes, Livingston said seeing some of the staff and volunteers participate in the effort has been a real joy. “It's become more of a treat for the adults,” Livingston said. “People come in on their days off. I think it's been a really huge morale booster for the team as well.” MacAuley funds the effort through portraits he shoots on the weekends. His goal is to expand

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tell a lot of business owners that I get paid to interrupt them at work and ask really dumb questions. Never is this more apparent than at a doctor’s office. These are people with PhDs that dedicate their lives to helping others get healthy. And here I come waddling through their door with a reporter’s notebook in hand looking dehydrated from coffee and frozen lasagna. Sure I feel guilty interviewing a physician with pasta stains on my chin and cheeks; however, there’s no better place to have a heart attack at work than at a doctor’s office, so I’m often at ease. My latest assignment took me to Vascular Solutions, a medical office specializing in treating circulatory disorders. Dr. Peter Ford, a board-certified vascular surgeon, owns the practice. I’m no stranger to Dr. Ford’s work. He’s a regular at our newspaper’s Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. Once I’m done helping vendors find their tables and taking photographs of interactions between exhibitors and seniors, I head to the expo’s breakout sessions, where I hand out free raffle tickets. Handing out these tickets has afforded me the opportunity to get

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tip of the iceberg.” Commissioner Vilma Leake said the board has been trying to tackle this issue for a long time and they were not “lazy on the job” when it came to gun violence. Alisahah Cole, community impact officer for Atrium Health, said the hospital is teaming up with Mecklenburg County Public Health because it is the only level one trauma center in the region and understands the long-term medical effects of violence. Community violence has been one of the top four issues in the last two community health assessments, according to Gibbie Harris, Mecklenburg County health director. The community violence report showed that in Charlotte, two in five homicide victims knew their perpetrator and one in 10 homicide victims were killed by a stranger.

Also, three in 10 homicide perpetrators were between the ages of 20 and 29. Equity issues were also noted from the data as 64% of homicide perpetrators were African American and 73% of homicide victims were African American. African American residents were also 7% more likely than caucasian residents to be involved in a homicide death, while Hispanic residents were 4% as likely. Commissioner Susan Harden said she believes this board has the power to make a big difference in the county’s effort to decrease gun violence. “I know this board has done big things,” Harden said. “I know the investments made in pre-K that have substantially and will significantly change the directory of the lives of children. And I would say that we should look at this effort with the same intensity and know that the actions that this board would take will save the lives of children.” Harden also wanted to know if the plan

would be finished by the board’s budget retreat in February so they can address it in a significant way. Harris said even if the plan is not fully complete, there will be enough of a framework to have recommendations for the board in time for its budget retreat. “There is urgency that others are feeling as well,” Harris said. Commissioner Trevor Fuller said if gun violence at the national level cannot be tackled in Washington, they can start in the county with the issue of public health. “As a county, that’s right in our wheelhouse,” Fuller said. “That’s what we do: public health … We know that violence doesn’t just happen. There’s a cause for it. It’s reflective of something. And that’s what gives us the foundation, I believe, for us to take action, for the extent of us on a local level, to address this.” Fuller said there is space between the issue of public health and the limitations of

the Second Amendment, and he believes the board should see just how far they can push. “I don’t think we ought to be afraid in this area,” Fuller said. “I think we ought to push, and if we do it within the public health context, who can argue with that? … They say, ‘well, guns don’t kill people, people kill people.’ Well, all right, then let’s talk about that then. And if they mean what they say … They should join us in this effort to lay clear the link between these causes of violence and people using weapons to perpetrate the violence. We can’t possibly say that all we have to offer is thoughts and prayers.” Dunlap said this is only the beginning of the discussion to curb gun violence in the community. “I’ve heard the concerns throughout this community, I’ve heard from my colleagues and I’ve promised you at some point we will begin this process,” Dunlap said. “Tonight is the beginning of that process where we begin to address this issue.”

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Red-hot Mustangs hold lead in SW4A race Girls volleyball team undefeated in conference by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – When then freshmen Cecelia (Cece) Chavez, Amani Mohammud, Cleo Shannon and Ashlyn Hanson joined the Myers Park volleyball team in 2017, coach Bettie Berry quickly dubbed the quartet “The Freshman Four.” The foursome has taken a very strong hold on the program since arriving, and this year has the Mustangs off to a 9-2 record that has them 5-0 and alone in first place in the Southwestern 4A and riding an eight-game win streak. Chavez is the master setter of the Mustangs, much like

the quarterback of the team deciding when, where and with which players to attack opponents. And she’s got a lot of options, starting with Mohammud, Shannon and Harris, who are the top three attackers for a young and very good Mustang team. “We practice everyday and even on Saturdays some so I think the confidence we have playing together is one of the reasons for our success,” Chavez said. “But also because it’s like we’ve already done this a million times this season so it’s repetition. And we’ve been together so long, everyone knows each other so well and we get along so well.” see VOLLEYBALL, Page 2B

The Mustangs react to winning a point against rival Porter Ridge last week. Myers Park is riding an eight-game win streak, is 9-2 overall and 5-0 in the Southwestern 4A. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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CHARLOTTE – Providence Day’s early season football schedule didn’t have the toughest of opponents on it, so the Chargers matchup with rival Country Day on Sept. 20 was the first real test they would face. The Bucs had come in with all of the hype. They were 4-0 for the first time in a while and coming off their first state championship in nearly a decade when they captured the NCISAA Divi-

sion II title last fall. The Chargers, who came into the game 3-0 so far, were coming off a season in which they reached the Division I title game but ended up with a hugely disappointing 5-6 record. If the Bucs didn’t have enough momentum, the start of the game couldn’t have gone worse for Providence Day. Chargers senior quarterback Cody Cater threw an interception under a minute into the game deep in Providence Day territory.

The Bucs would stall out but take a 3-0 lead on a field goal. After the ensuing Providence Day drive stalled, the Bucs got the ball back but couldn’t move it either. As they lined up to punt, a Charger player jumped offsides, giving Country Day a first down and a second chance that would lead to a Russell Tabor to Stephen Payne touchdown pass and a 9-0 Charger deficit. But there was no panic, see FOOTBALL, Page 2B

Above: Providence Day running back Nickel Fields catches a pass in the win over Country Day. Fields ran 24 times for 74 yards and a touchdown and caught seven passes for 41 yards and another score. Andrew Stark/SCW photos

s a Carolina Panthers fan, I needed that on Sunday. I was starting to fear that the Panthers were a very bad football team. But without Cam Newton, our franchise starting quarterback who didn’t make the trip while nursing a bum ankle, Carolina went into Arizona and beat a bad football team in a big-time way. Christian McCaffrey ran for a 76-yard touchdown. Greg Olsen looked like the Greg Olsen of six years ago catching two touchdowns, even though he came into the game dinged up. DJ Moore looked a little like Steve Smith Sr. on his catchand-run 50-yard touchdown reception. And boy did that fill-in quarterback Kyle Allen look great. He completed 19-of-26 pass attempts and threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns. Aside from a first quarter fumble to kill an early drive, Allen was nearly perfect. His 144.4 (out of 152.2) passer rating is the second best in Panthers history. And despite being undrafted, he’s been groomed for this moment. Coming out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., he was a 5-star recruit and the No.1ranked pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2014. (Ironically Pansee STARK, Page 3B

Super 7: Maye, Myers Park passes first big test of the season 1. Myers Park (4-0)

Last week: No. 1 Result: Beat Hough 68-21 This week: at Garinger (0-4) So much for that. Hough was supposed to present a challenge for the Mustangs, but maybe their only challenge in this one was finding new ways to score. Twan Flip caught a touchdown pass and blocked two kicks, both of which he returned for scores. Drake Maye threw for a school record six touchdowns and ran for another. The offense is proving to be elite. The defense finally surrendered a few points, but they’re averaging just six per game. The Mustangs go on the road this week to winless Garinger, who has been out-

scored 185-34 and lost 69-8 to Harding earlier this season. This one will get out of hand quickly, but tougher tests await, including Butler on Oct. 11.

2. Charlotte Christian (2-1)

Last week: No. 2 Result: Beat Covenant Day 35-3 This week: at Country Day (4-1) All-state baseball player Brett Adams took over at quarterback for the Knights and had a nice debut, going 14-of-23 for 290 yards and four touchdowns. With him stabilizing the quarterback position, the Knights were able to let off some steam after having a game canceled and getting blown out in the past two weeks. This week is another tough

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test. Country Day is 4-1 and may feel like they let one get away at Providence Day last week. This is also the matchup of Division I and Division II champs and should be a closely contested game.

3. Charlotte Catholic (1-2)

Last week: No. 3 Result: Bye This week: Monroe (3-1) The Cougars finally get back to playing football against teams from the state after two games against national competition and then back-to-back bye weeks. This team will be amped up to take the field again, but they better be careful see SUPER 7, Page 3B

Quarterback Drake Maye set a Myers Park school record with his six passing touchdowns against Hough last week. Maye also ran for a touchdown and will lead the Mustangs against winless Garinger this week. Andrew Stark/SCW file photo

CHRISTIAN LANDIS PROVIDENCE DAY CROSS COUNTRY Landis cleared the way for the Chargers to win the seeded division of the Trinity/Valkyrie Invitational. Landis edged teammate Jason Krell by two seconds to place ninth to Krell’s 10th at the race. 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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Myers Park’s Amaya Jeffers (8) and Cloe Shannon (15) contest a kill attempt from a Porter Ridge player. The Mustangs beat the Pirates 3-0, and are 9-2 overall this season. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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The cohesiveness is easy to see each time the Mustangs score a point. That was on display when the Mustangs fended off Porter Ridge’s attempt to take over the conference lead on Sept. 19. The teams entered the game tied in the conference standings with perfect 3-0 records, and the Pirates made it close early tying the first set at 15. But then the fun began as the Freshman Four went to work. Chavez had 12 digs and 36 assists in the game, picking apart the Pirate defense. And with each kill put down or service ace that hit the floor, the Mustangs celebrated like best friends who haven’t seen each other in months. “We’re all super cohesive and we get super excited when we get points,” Shannon said. “I think that’s our secret because we’re all super excited for each other and it really doesn’t matter who finishes points for us. We have confidence Cece will get it where it needs to go.” On the season, Chavez has 280 assists and is third on the team with 80 digs. Shannon (team-high 72 kills), Hanson (127 digs, 68 kills and a team-high 35 aces) and Mohammud (46 kills and 20 aces) lead the offensive attack. “It’s easy for me because I have options everywhere,” Chavez said. “It’s really helpful because the pass can be off a little or shanked and I know someone is going to be there that can take care of the ball. I don’t need to worry or don’t have to set just Ashlyn or just Cleo because there are other people who know how to put the ball down.”

The wealth gets shared around as players like Amaya Jeffers (39 kills and team-best 13 blocks), Sarah Stollar (73 digs and 37 kills), Ryan Redfern (59 digs) and Sophia Kafiti (team-best 186 digs) have all made significant contributions. Even when playing conference teams like Garinger, Rocky River and East Meck who don’t have competitive programs, the Mustangs are learning to find good in the blowout wins. “Even some of the lesser quality teams that we play gives everyone a chance to play,” Hanson said. “We carry 18 girls so there are a lot of us. It’s an opportunity to give the younger girls some experience, which is good for us down the road.” While the Mustangs seem to have it all, Berry knows tougher times may lie ahead. Even after her team blanked Porter Ridge 3-0 in a big conference match, she didn’t like everything that she saw on the court. “We were really up and down the whole time,” she said. “We can play unbelievably well for five points and we can play terrible for five points. Hopefully, we’re going to get to the point where we play less terrible at times.” The Mustangs’ next big test comes Oct. 8 when they travel to Hickory Ridge, the two-time defending Southwestern 4A champs who are just a game back in the loss column as of Sept. 25. But the way this team is playing right now and the way they’ve bonded, the Mustangs are ready for the long haul. “We also have an old team because a lot of the girls are juniors have all been playing together for so long that we just know where everyone is going to be on the court,” Chavez said. “For me, I think that’s a big advantage we have and a reason we’ve started so well.”

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and they would rebound in a big way, beating Country Day 28-16 in a game that didn’t feel quite that close. “It’s an awesome team win for us,” Cater said. “We came into this game as underdogs. They were ranked ahead of us and everyone thought they were going to beat us, but we were fired up and ready to go. We knew we needed to dominate and come out early. After I threw that pick, the team wasn’t phased and came out and scored three straight touchdowns to go up before half. It shows a lot about our team and what we’ve created here.” Cater would close the first half with touchdown passes to Jesiah Davis and Nickel Fields, who also scored on a rushing touchdown early in the second quarter. Cater finished the game 21of-33 for 233 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Davis, who caught seven passes for 127 yards and the touchdown was Cater’s favorite target, but six players caught passes in the game. “(Davis and I) have been working all spring, summer and after school just trying to get our timing down and it’s starting to show up now. He’s a guy I can rely on, but matchups decide where we go with it,” Cater said. “We have talent all over the field with our outside, slot guys and now with Nickel back (from a season-ending injury last year) at running back and I have confidence in all of those guys. I’m really excited about this season.” While Cater and the offense did more than enough to get the win, the best news for the Chargers is on the other side of the ball, and especially up front at defensive line. Country Day came into the game with an above-average line and quarterback, but Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Jacolbe Cowan, Zach Lohavichan and Jackson

Concannon created havoc all night. Country Day threw four interceptions, and Tabor could only complete 12-of-30 passes while being under constant duress from some combination of the four. “A big thing is our preparation and the way that we work in the offseason and then coming into the season,” said Cowan, a 6-5, 270-pound senior ranked the No. 7 overall recruit in the country and the No. 15 defensive tackle in the nation. “It’s a great group of guys. Coach tells us to not take plays off and that’s what we’re doing. We try to be active all game.” Bingley-Jones is a six-foot-five, 270-pound strongside end. He’s a North Carolina commit ranked one spot ahead of Cowan in state and national recruiting lists. With Concannon (6-3, 265) and Lohavichan (6-3, 245) joining the mix, the Chargers are as talented as they’ve been up front in a while. “We have the mentality that we are going to do what it takes to dominate up front in every game and on every play,” Lohavichan said. “That’s all we’re thinking of.” In the Country Day game, Cowan made the biggest statement, intercepting a Tabor pass deep in Charger territory and rumbling and juking nearly 70 yards down the field. It was by far his longest run of his career, and his linemates joked he looked like he was a nimble running back out there. “I think my head was just racing like, ‘Oh my gosh, I have to go and I have to get to the end zone,” Cowan said. “I just turned my head and it was full speed ahead for me.” Cowan didn’t find the end zone, but him and his mates helped change the game have the Chargers off to a 4-0 start. “We got that first conference win and now we have to keep it rolling,” Cowan said. “It was a great team effort, everyone played well, we fought through adversity and we prevailed so we’re looking forward to next week.”

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thers No. 3 quarterback Will Grier was the No.2-ranked passer in that class and current Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was 22nd). In three games and two starts, Allen has been excellent, throwing six touchdowns and no interceptions. Cam’s thrown no touchdowns and one interception in two starts this season. Sure, there are teams right now looking at Allen’s potential and thinking he’s starting quarterback material, and it’s hard to argue with them after he picked apart a Cardinals team that has won just three of its past 19 games. Perhaps Allen should be a starter in this league, just not with the Panthers. Not yet anyway. The team announced Sept. 23 that Newton won’t play against Houston next week, an early indication that he’s really ailing

and their confidence in Allen’s ability to step in. If Cam’s not right, let him sit another few weeks and get to where he feels ready to play. Allen’s shown he can hold it down, and I’d bet Grier could do the same. Cam’s no spring chicken anymore. This is his ninth season in the league and he’s taken many poundings. He’s had ankle surgery, a fractured rib, two back fractures from a car accident, a concussion, rotator cuff tear, shoulder surgery and a second shoulder surgery. But if and when Cam’s ready to play, he’s the unquestioned choice to start whenever the time comes and no matter how well Allen plays in his absence. There is no quarterback controversy. I’ll be the first to admit Cam hasn’t looked right for the most part this season and definitely as last year’s promising start fizzled into nothing. Maybe Cam will never be the MVP-type quarterback of 2015 again, but he still is our superior option at quarterback.

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this week as Monroe could be a trap game. They nearly upset the Cougars last season and the Redhawks have playmakers all over the field who should test the secondary and one of the best set of linebackers around. If the Cougar run game wears them down, Catholic has a chance to win big, but if the game’s close, Monroe could pull off a big upset.

4. Providence Day (4-0)

Last week: No. 4 Result: Beat Country Day 28-16 This week: at Metrolina Christian (3-2) Providence Day got down 9-0 early but hunkered down to overwhelm Country Day last week. Cody Cater threw three touchdown passes. Jesiah Davis had eight catches, 142 yards and a touchdown. Davis also intercepted a pass on defense. Nickel Fields led a punishing running attack. Defensive stars Jacolbe Cowan and Kedrick Bingley-Jones terrorized Country Day quarterback Russell Tabor. The Chargers face a good Metrolina Christian team this week that should be able to score some points, although probably not enough.

5. Butler (2-2)

Last week: No. 5 Result: Beat Providence 34-3 This week: Rocky River (0-3) After a brutal stretch to open the season, the Bulldogs had their get-right game against Providence come at the perfect time before conference play begins next week. Jamal Worthy ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns and caught a pair of receptions for 48 more yards in the win. Quarterback

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Monroe (3-1) at Charlotte Catholic (1-2) Monroe is averaging about 370 yards of offense per game, and quarterback Matt Bennett should make both Salen Streeter and Shaleak Knotts 1,000-yard receivers. Catholic is averaging about 45 passing yards per game this season, allowing the Redhawks to load the box. This is their first game without Lamgea McDowell. Winner: Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Christian (2-1) at Country Day (4-1) Charlotte Christian has found stability at quarterback with Brett Adams, allowing JB Awolowo to go back to his playmaking role. Country Day couldn’t score when it mattered most last week but are a very good football team. Christian has won eight straight in this series. Winner: Charlotte Christian

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Christ School (3-0) at Charlotte Latin (4-0) The battle of the unbeatens for the week. Christ School has been putting up big numbers on the scoreboard and feature App. State quarterback commit Navy Shuler. Charlotte Latin has put up big numbers, too, with Charles Watson at quarterback, but this is their first real test. Winner: Christ School

Parish Metzger threw for 153 yards and two scores. The Butler run game compiled more than 200 yards. Defensively, they held the Panthers to under 100 yards of total offense as they set to defend their Southwestern 4A crown. Winless Rocky River starts that process this week.

6. Ardrey Kell (3-1)

Last week: No. 6 Result: Bye This week: South Meck (0-5) The Knights played the first four games about as well as possible, although they’ve somewhat become comeback kids after letting early leads slip away. They are in a great spot as they try to win the So. Meck 7 title outright this season after tying last year. They’ll start that quest with winless South Meck, who has been bruised and battered by a ridiculously tough early-season schedule. The Knights should continue that trend for a Sabres team being outscored 222-21 so far this season.

7. Charlotte Latin (4-0)

Last week: No. 7 Result: Beat North Raleigh Christian 49-6 This week: Christ School (3-0) The Hawks are 4-0 and have outscored teams 163-19 this season, although those teams have compiled just a 6-13 record this year. Charles Watson ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more as the Hawks soared to another win on the road. They have been awfully impressive to start the season, but this week will be their first real test of the year. Christ School is quarterbacked by Navy Shuler, an Appalachian State commit and the son of former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler. The Hawks have lost both games played in the series, including falling 28-13 last year. Cabarrus Warriors (1-4) at Covenant Day (1-4) Cabarrus Warriors are a combination of Cannon and Concord First Assembly players coached by former Carolina Panthers player Brad Hoover. Covenant Day beat Hoover and Cannon School last year to get their first varsity win. Edwin Barnes is a big-time playmaker for the Lions offense. Winner: Covenant Day Hickory Ridge (3-1) at Independence (2-2) Hickory Ridge comes into this one able to put points on the scoreboard in bunches, although the Bulls haven’t been great on defense. Junior running back Davion Nelson is a star, and Independence is looking like a team on the rise. If so, this is a big one to get. Winner: Independence Myers Park (4-0) at Garinger (0-4) The Mustangs made a mockery of a Hough team figured to be a serious contender out of the I-Meck 4A. They will have their way this week and should have their starters on the bench and a running clock by halftime. Winner: Myers Park West Meck (2-2) at Providence (1-4) West Meck is paced by running back Willie Hopper Jr., who averages over 100 yards rushing per game. Providence had trouble stopping the run last week and was held to under 100 yards of total offense. Congrats to coach Weslee Ward for his newly born daughter. Winner: West Meck Providence Day (4-0) at Metrolina Christian (3-2) The Providence Day defense totally took over in their win over Country Day, and quarterback Cody Cater and receiver Jesiah Davis have a nice connection going. Metrolina Christian would make a huge statement with a win, but they have to play better defensively. Winner: Providence Day - Andrew Stark

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South Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 27, 2019 • Page 5B

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