Must See!!!! Charlotte Observer Softball

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/preps/story/779302.html

If this link doesn't get you there, go to the Charlotte Observer Sports, High School and it's there.

I have seen most of these young ladies and I think the Observer did an excellent job in their selections. I'm sure they missed a few but this is a good list.

Congratulations to Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central, as "Player of the Year". Well deserved!!!

I am also excited to see Sarah "Boomer" Mooney, North Meck Vikings picked as Mecklenburg "Player of the Year". I glad to see that I wasn't the only one that thought she had been overlooked this year. A great pick and "In My Opinion" the right one.

I was fortunate to see both of these young ladies play many times this year and the awards are well earned.

Congratulations to these two ladies and all of the ladies on these lists.

Also most of the can be seen this week at The State Games in Charlotte. For game times and location go to http://www.ncfastpitch.org/

 

The State Games

The sad part about the State Games is that some of the more deserving girls who should of been in them, didn't know or the information wasn't share about try outs. Some of these girls were in the Charlotte Observer today as well.

 

Help spread the word for next year.

 

Way to go ladies

All-Observer Softball team
Posted: Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009



ALL-OBSERVER


P: Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central, Fr.

Was 31-1 for nationally ranked team, and N.C. 4A champ. Had 0.41 ERA, and 358 strikeouts in 191 innings. Threw 22 shutouts.

P: Kalie Lang, Ardrey Kell, Sr.

Solid pitcher was MVP at Southwestern 4A tournament and hit .463 with 20 RBIs.

P: Leah Quant, Providence, Sr.

Struck out 181 in 102 innings and had a 0.62 ERA. Limited foes to a .135 batting average.

C: Kelly Braman, Hopewell, Jr.

Batted .560 with 27 runs, 10 steals, 22 RBIs and a .980 slugging percentage. ME-CA 7 4A Player of the Year.

INF: Kirstin Morris, Alexander Central, Sr.

Steady shortstop batted .556 with 36 RBIs and 42 runs. Her 65 hits were second-most in N.C. history for one season.

INF: Allison Starnes, Mount Pleasant, Sr.

Dominant hitter batted .649 with five home runs, 38 RBIs and 23 steals. Rocky River 2A/1A Player of the Year.

INF: Allie Cashion, Weddington, Sr.

Southwestern 4A Player of the Year, and a multi-sport star.

INF: Chelsea Ingersoll, Butler, Jr.

Batted .385, with six doubles, 20 RBIs and 30 hits for Southwestern 4A champions.

OF: Megan Laxton, Alexander Central, Sr.

Batted .402 with 24 RBIs and 33 runs. Three-time Northwestern 4A Player of the Year. Lenoir-Rhyne signee.

OF: Laura Curran, Charlotte Catholic, Sr.

Queen City 3A/4A Co-Player of the Year batted .446 with two home runs and 12 RBIs.

OF: Zharne' Glover; Fort Mill Nation Ford, Fr.

Batted .582 with a .609 on-base percentage and 11 stolen bases.

DH: Sarah Mooney, North Mecklenburg, So.

Helped Vikings go deep into playoffs with .418 batting average, three home runs, 21 RBIs and four steals.

UTIL: Missy Willis, Providence, Sr.

Smooth hitter batted .523 with five home runs, six triples and 23 RBIs. All-state pick.

UTIL: Erin Taylor, Northside Christian, So.

Helped team win NCISAA 2A title with .425 batting average, two home runs, 25 RBIs and 26 runs. Had 13 extra-base hits.

UTIL: Chelsea Macaluso, Hickory Grove, So.

Had 21-2 pitching record and 0.24 ERA for NCISAA 3A champions, and batted .435.
Player of the Year: Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander CentralCoach of the Year: Roger Woodell, Hickory Grove

ALL-MECKLENBURG


P: Kalie Lang, Ardrey Kell, Sr.

P: Leah Quant, Providence, Sr.

P: Chelsea Macaluso, Hickory Grove, So.

C: Kelly Braman, Hopewell, Jr.

INF: Missy Willis, Providence, Sr.

INF: Jen Rosene, Ardrey Kell, Jr.

INF: Amanda McArthur, Hickory Grove, Sr.

INF: Chelsea Ingersoll, Butler, Jr.

OF: Andrea Mayne, North Mecklenburg, Sr.

OF: Laura Curran, Charlotte Catholic, Sr.

OF: Taylor White, Butler, Jr.

DH: Sarah Mooney, North Mecklenburg, So.

UTIL: Samantha Duncan, West Mecklenburg, Jr.

UTIL: Erin Taylor, Northside Christian, So.

UTIL: Kelsey Spurrier, Butler, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

P: Lindsey Russell, Hopewell, So.]P:

Morgan Hopper, North Mecklenburg, So.

P: Mallory Broome, Metrolina Christian, Fr.

C: Betheny Marlo, South Mecklenburg, Jr.

INF: Zarrin Roseboro, Harding, Sr.

INF: Shelby Holland, West Mecklenburg, Jr.

INF: Lauren Lewis, North Mecklenburg, Jr.

INF: Jordyn Arrowood, Hickory Grove, Sr.

OF: Sarah Campbell, Ardrey Kell, Jr.

OF: Kimberley Laica, Northside Christian, Sr.

OF: Jessica Rappe, Butler, So.

DH: Tiarra Hines, Independence, Sr.

UTIL: Adrienne Turner, Olympic, Sr.

UTIL: Chaney Watson, Hopewell, Jr.

UTIL: Elena Covert, Providence, Fr.

Player of the Year: Sarah Mooney, North Mecklenburg

Coach of the Year: Roger Woodell, Hickory Grove

ALL-REGION


P: Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central, Fr.

P: Bailey Smith, Boiling Springs Crest, Jr.

P: Emily Self, Cherryville, Sr.

C: Kristen Lackey, South Caldwell, Sr.

INF: Kirstin Morris, Alexander Central, Sr.

INF: Allison Starnes, Mount Pleasant, Sr.

INF: Allie Cashion, Weddington, Sr.

INF: Nicole Helms, Marshville Forest Hills, Jr.

OF: Megan Laxton, Alexander Central, Sr.

OF: Katie Zavodny, Concord Robinson, Jr.

OF: Zharne' Glover, Fort Mill Nation Ford, Fr.

DH: Jocelyn Parnell, Mount Pleasant, Jr.

UTIL: Tara Hajer, Alexander Central, Sr.

UTIL: Alex Yohe, NW Cabarrus, Sr.

UTIL: Lexi Davis, Porter Ridge, Fr.

SECOND TEAM

P: Emma Stevenson, Hickory Ridge, Sr.

P: Chelsea White, East Rowan, So.

P: Taylor Carpenter, Mount Pleasant, Fr.

C: Melissa Richards, Marshville Forest Hills, Sr.

INF: Camry Wagner, Concord Robinson, Jr.

INF: Paige Brugh, Indian Land, Jr.

INF: Jessica Fellmeth, Weddington, Sr.

INF: Ally Yeager, Hickory Ridge, Fr.

OF: Gracie Pitchford, Boiling Springs Crest, Jr.

OF: Hannah Bright, Hickory Ridge, Fr.

OF: Georgia Parker, Mount Pleasant, Fr.

DH: Taylor Laskey, Cherryville, Fr.

UTIL: Ali Ford, Morganton Freedom, Sr.

UTIL: Nikki Whitley, South Stanly, Jr.

UTIL: Casey Baucom, Unionville Piedmont, Sr.

Player of the Year: Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central

Coach of the Year: Monte Sherrill, Alexander Central

COACH OF THE YEAR

ROGER WOODELL'S Q & A


AGE: 47.

WHY HE WAS CHOSEN: Woodell guided Hickory Grove (23-2) to its fourth straight N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 3A championship..

THIS SEASON'S DEFINING MOMENT: Having my two senior leaders, Amanda McArthur and Jordyn Arrowood, taking vocal and mentoring roles to the team.

YOUR GREATEST COACHING INFLUENCES: My father (Kit Woodell), Tony Dungy and Joe Gibbs.

BEST LESSON YOU'VE LEARNED: There should not be any loss or call on the field that is worth losing your testimony or integrity.

WHAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU: Hickory Grove Baptist Church supports recreation as a ministry to the members and the community. Because of this, Randy Jennings, Gene Pressley, Stan Dobner, Leon McLean, Bobby Abernathy and myself created the Christian Action League. This youth baseball/softball program is a non-denominational church league that has been in existence for 12 years, and has had as many as 120 youth teams.

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: “House,” “24,” and all NFL games.

LAST MOVIE YOU SAW: “Taken.”

YOUR FAMILY: Sharon, wife of 25 years, daughters Krista, age 21, and Kara, age 18.

Cliff Mehrtens

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

CHELSEA WILKINSON'S Q & A


CLASS: Freshman.

COLLEGE: Undecided.

HEIGHT: 5-foot-8.

WHY SHE WAS CHOSEN: Wilkinson was 31-1 with a 0.41 ERA for N.C. 4A champion Alexander Central. In 191 innings, she struck out 358, allowed 55 hits and had 22 shutouts.

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Cat Osterman.

DEFINING MOMENT THIS SEASON: Winning the 4A state championship and ending it with a strikeout.

WHAT'S IN YOUR IPOD: Everything.

BEST LESSON YOU'VE LEARNED: That it's not where you start, it's where you finish.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: “CSI Miami.”

LAST MOVIE YOU SAW : “8 Seconds.”

IF YOU COULD BE PRESIDENT FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH ? I would want to promote world peace and try to better our relationship with other countries to bring our troops home.

Cliff Mehrtens

 

What a list of talent

Thanks for adding the list. What a great group of talent!!

 

Congratulations Chelsea on a well deserved award!!
Congratulations on winning it your FRESHMAN year!!!

Hard work does pay off. Looking forward to watching you next season.