South Charlotte Sports Report

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Tripp Roakes & Mike Stricker

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Youth Football Team of the Year

Middle School Football Team of the Year

High School Football Team of the Year

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The Creed

Offensive Player of the Year

Defensive Player of the Year

Gridiron Player of the Year

Dynamic Kicker of the Year

Dynamic Punter of the Year

SCSR Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Spirit of the Game Player of the Year

Community Outreach Leadership Award

Contributions to Youth Football Award

Middle School Coach of the Year

High School Coach of the Year

DSF – SCSR College Scholarship Awards
Staff Bios

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Dynamic Staff Bios

Nelson Garner (Dynamic Coaching Director) – Nelson grew up in Burlington, North Carolina where he earned All-State honors in both football and soccer at Williams High School. Nelson kicked for the football team at James Madison University where he was a 4-year starter, team captain, All-Conference Performer, and Blue-Gray All-Star Game participant in 1998. After graduating from JMU, Nelson was invited to NFL training camp with the Baltimore Ravens. Nelson had a successful 8 year pro kicking career that included stops in the NFL, CFL and Arena Football League where he still ranks among the league leaders in career field goal and extra point percentage. Garner has been coaching many of the nation’s best kickers at national camps and through Dynamic Kicking since 2005. He is also a North Carolina state championship winning head soccer coach at Cuthbertson High School. Nelson and his wife Jessica have 2 daughters, Sallie and Margaret. The Garners are active in Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church and serve in their school communities with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Eric Shelton (Dynamic Coaching Director) – Eric grew up in Lexington, Kentucky where he was an All-American football player and track athlete at Bryan Station High School.

Eric amassed 4,970 yards rushing and 59 touchdowns while in high school and won Kentucky 4A Player of the Year in 1999 and again in 2000. Eric started his college career at Florida State, but then transferred to the University of Louisville where he went on to be the school record-setting running back with 20 touchdowns in one season (2004). Eric was drafted in the second round by the Carolina Panthers and played 3 seasons in the NFL before a serious neck injury forced him to leave the game. Eric enjoys coaching the next generation of players and sharing his passion for life and the Lord with kids. Eric and his wife Shamea have a daughter, Imani. The Sheltons are active in Steele Creek Church and serve in the community through the Dynamic Scholarship Mentoring Program.

toughness. The team made its mark on defense by only allowing 24 points against them during the regular season, including 4 shutouts, and then making it to the championship game of their playoff bracket. Coach Maher was super-proud that his team finished strong on the field, but it was the large number of players he had on the A/B Honor roll that made this first season so marvelous.

Carmel led by head coach Brian Poore, had a fantastic, undefeated season. The Cougars ended 7-0 and finished the season with impressive shutout wins over their toughest conference competition. Carmel’s wins over Community House, Jay M Robinson and Crestdale highlighted their best season ever, but it was the comeback win over South Charlotte with just seconds remaining that all the players will remember forever. Carmel was led by an outstanding nucleus of players that won the Pop Warner Optimist Bowl together with the South Park Falcons two years ago.

Cuthbertson led by head coach Greg Wilhelm, won the ultra-competitive 7th Grade Union County Championship this year. The team finished 9-1, with only a narrow three-point loss to Weddington early in the season. Cuthbertson came back and beat that same Weddington team convincingly in the championship game. Cuthbertson was strong on offense, rock solid on defense, and very sound in the kicking game too. The season was highlighted with exciting wins over very talented Sun Valley, Marvin Ridge, and Holy Trinity teams. Coach Wilhelm continued to urge his Cavs all season to keep giving 1% more and that it would result in a chance to play for that championship, and he was right!

Marvin Ridge led by head coach Bill Curry, completed a dominant 3-year stretch with their third Union County Championship in a row and a 15-game winning streak. The Mavericks went undefeated in 2011. Marvin Ridge was so dominant on offense and defense that only one team finished within three touchdowns of the Mavericks. This talented Marvin Ridge team passed for an awe-inspiring 2365 yards and scored 395 points with 31 passing touchdowns and 25 rushing touchdowns. Marvin Ridge won the Union County 8th Grade Championship Game 50-22. The Mavericks‟ best wins this season came against Porter Ridge, Forest Hills, Holy Trinity, Weddington and Cuthbertson.

Charlotte Catholic led by long time head coach Jim Oddo, had an amazing undefeated regular season and another Final 4 Playoff run in the State 3AA Division. Catholic finished the year with convincing wins over South Mecklenburg, Providence, Country Day, Latin, Berry Academy, Marvin Ridge, and A.L. Brown. Coach Oddo has a tremendous staff which has produced many the top offensive lines in the state year in and year out under the guidance of assistant coach, Frank Garcia (Former Superbowl champion).

Mallard Creek led by head coach Michael Palmieri had a dominating season that ranked them top 10 in national rankings and the Mavericks were the undisputed number one team in North Carolina for most of the season, before an upset loss to Page High School in the State 4AA Final Four playoff game. Mallard Creek overwhelmed an entire slate of quality teams during the season including wins over 2-time defending champion Butler, Mooresville, Sun Valley, Berry Academy, Ardrey Kell, and Myers Park. Mallard Creek scored 670 points this season and held their opponent to seven points or fewer on seven different occasions.

Porter Ridge led by head coach Blair Hardin, had an incredible season culminating in the school’s first North Carolina State Championship Game appearance and a 14-1 record. Porter Ridge was extremely diverse in their offensive attack, passing and rushing for over 2000 yards, suffocating on defense all year long, six times holding their opponents to seven or less points, and extraordinary on special teams, with one of the best kicking/punting games in the state. Porter Ridge beat Providence Day, coached by Bruce Hardin (Blair’s dad), and had impressive wins over A.L. Brown, Marvin Ridge, Weddington, Sun Valley, Mount Tabor, and Mooresville.

Providence Day led by head coach, Bruce Hardin completed a fantastic season that concluded with a NCISAA State Championship. This was the school’s first state title since 1986. Providence Day was a balanced team that had passing games of over 350 yards and rushing games over 250 yards. The Chargers were also exceptional on defense and special teams with a team-first concept and well-coached players at every position. The Chargers finished 11-2 with great wins over Latin, Country Day, and Ravenscroft.

Tyler Chadwick was the Maverick’s record setting quarterback (career 5627 yards passing and 73 TDs) and captained Marvin Ridge HS to a school record 10-2 season in 2011, including a playoff win over state-ranked, Berry Academy. Tyler accounted for 29 total touchdowns and passed for 2226 yards this season on his way to all-conference honors. Tyler is also an outstanding scholar-athlete (4.0 GPA) and won Most Valuable Player Awards in Baseball and Football for the Mavericks. Chadwick will be competing next year for Coastal Carolina University on a baseball scholarship. Tyler is active weekly in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Elevation Church and has spent time volunteering for Habitat For Humanity and Operation Christmas Child in his community.

Austin Duke was the Patriot’s leading receiver and won the prestigious 2011 SW4A Offensive Conference Player of the Year award. Austin led the Patriots to a 10-3 season, including a playoff win over East Forsyth High School. Duke caught 54 passes for an average of over 20 yards per catch and 19 touchdowns. Austin, who also excelled as a special teams returner, is blessed with a unique mix of speed, excellent hands, and great route-running ability. Austin is still deciding where he will play college football next year.

Zach Ferguson was the Bulldog’s captain, leading receiver and led Butler to an outstanding 11-2 record, including playoff wins over Hoke County High School and Independence High School. Zach is the consummate team leader and has been characterized by his coaches as “The dream player to coach who does everything the way you want your whole team to do things.” Zach teamed up with his brother Riley, Butler’s quarterback, to score multiple touchdowns in almost every game during his all-conference award-winning season. Butler scored 597 points (45.7 points per game) and Zach has been a catalyst for that high-powered offense. Ferguson made the biggest impact in game-winning drives late against Independence and Ardrey Kell.

Germone Hopper was the Cardinal’s versatile, record-setting offensive star with 18 touchdowns in 2010 and over 20 touchdowns in 2011. Germone, Berry’s captain and all-conference award winner, scored every way imaginable - receiving, rushing, passing, returning kickoffs, returning punts, and interception returns for touchdowns. Hopper is one of the top skill athletes in the nation and will be playing in the US Army All-American Game and then attending Clemson University on a football scholarship.

Lee McNeill is the Pirate’s all-time leading scorer with 78 career touchdowns and over 5500 passing yards in his 3 seasons as starting varsity quarterback for Porter Ridge. McNeill was a quarterback who has proven he can take his team to the state championship game. Lee also holds the school record for 34 wins at quarterback, including a 27-2 record over the past 2 seasons. Lee was a captain, inspirational team leader, National Honor Society member and is active in Special Olympics and Next Level Church in Matthews, NC. McNeill carries a 4.3 grade point average with AP and Honors classes and is planning to play quarterback in college, most likely in the Carolinas. This is an amazing quote from Lee following the 2011 State Championship Game: “I lived out one of my dreams. It was truly something I will never forget. I am so blessed to have the teammates and coaches I have had over the past 4 years. I wouldn’t trade the memories and relationships I have with them now for anything in the world. Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't do something „cause with faith in God and hard work anything is possible. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way, love you guys!”

Nick Dawson was the Cardinal’s all-conference award-winning linebacker/running back that set the pace with dominating defensive plays and statistics for the past 2 seasons. Nick is a physically imposing linebacker. Tom Lemming, national recruiting analyst has said, “Nick is one of the top linebacker recruits in the nation because of his lateral movement, incredible instincts, ability to read keys and the finish with hammering tackles on the ball carriers.” Dawson had over 100 tackles during both his junior and senior year and was also a relentless, touchdown-scoring machine as a running back on offense.

Tre Hunt is the powerful and quick defensive linebacker that led Davidson Day to its first NICSAA Division III State Championship with a convincing 41-26 win over Fayetteville Trinity Christian High School. Tre averaged over 8.5 tackles per game and led the team in game-changing plays. Hunt was also a leader off the field and in the classroom where his coaches describe him as “an all-around champion with who rises to his incredible potential in everything he does.” Tre is involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and plans to play college football in the Carolinas.

Peter Kalambayi is the Bulldog’s run-stopping defensive warrior linebacker who leads as their captain and has been an integral part of Butler’s 26 wins the past 2 seasons, including their 2010 4AA State Championship. Peter has set the pace with over 140 tackles and 8 sacks the past 2 seasons. Kalambayi’s coaches say, “Peter always brings his best to the practice field, game field, and in the classroom too.” Peter carries a 4.3 grade point average with honors classes and is a member of the National French Honor Society. Kalambayi, at 6‟3” and 230 lbs. is already one of the top 10 recruits in the state of North Carolina for the 2013 class. He was also a conference champion on the 4x100 Butler track team and he qualified for the state 4A track meet in the shot put.