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SPORTS Hopewell volleyball cruising Chris Hunt/MIW photo Hopewell volleyball players Brie Levitzki (left) and Chaniel Nelson hope to help the Titans claim the inaugural I-MECK 4A conference crown. by Chris Hunt chunt@mountainislandweekly.com Last week, Hopewell (9-1) welcomed the return of all-conference outside hitters Chaneil Nelson (shoulder) and Brie Levitzki (knee). Both are working their way back into playing shape. Hopewell coach Rhonda Auman has used Levitzki sparingly in victories over Mallard Creek, Mooresville and Lake Norman recently. The coach most likely will give Levitzki the same treatment during a tri-match meet with North Gaston and Concord on Saturday, Sept. 19. But that won’t be the case against undefeated North Meck on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Levitzki’s expected to play the entire match – one with I-MECK 4A conference championship implications. “The intensity of a North Meck-Hopewell rivalry is indescribable,” said Auman. “I don’t think Brie would come out of the match if I asked her to.” Hopewell football beat It appears Hopewell has a new starting quarterback. After throwing for 245 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-38 loss to Providence last week, Hopewell coach Chris Rust was comfortable enough to promote junior reserve quarterback Cole Blythe. In the Titans’ first three games, Blythe saw limited action behind senior starter Justin Avery. Until last week, Blythe had completed 11 passes on just 24 attempts. But against the Panthers, Blythe took every snap and did well in his first start. “His decision-making ability impressed me most,” Rust said of Blythe, who also rushed for 32 yards and a score. “He seemed very comfortable in the pocket. We scored 38 points against a good team, so that says something.” The 210-pound Avery now will see more time at linebacker. He played a few snaps on defense in the first three games, collecting four tackles. He sat out last week with an ankle injury. Avery hopes to be back this week on the road against Harding. • Receiver Michael Haffner might be the biggest beneficiary of the quarterback change. Against Providence, Haffner, the team’s leading receiver, hauled in six passes for 134 yards and two scores. Conversely, in his first three games, Haffner caught just seven passes for 141 yards and a score. “He had a great game last week,” Rust said of Haffner, who also is the team’s kicker. “He also had five extra points and a field goal. It’s been a while since we have seen (a field goal).” Rust, however, isn’t finished tinkering with his team. • After allowing 35 points per game in the first four contests, the Titans’ defense needs more work. In the past, defense was Hopewell’s strength, but this season it’s been the victim of too many big (more on page 21) WEEK 5 STAFF PICKS Each week, our sports staff predicts the winners of every game involving Mecklenburg County teams. C. Jemal Horton Aaron Garcia Chris Hunt Erica Singleton THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 Victory Christian at Charlotte Latin Charlotte Country Day at Bluefield (W.Va.) Waxhaw Marvin Ridge at Ardrey Kell West Charlotte at Butler Vance at Independence West Mecklenburg at South Mecklenburg Hopewell at Harding North Mecklenburg at Garinger Monroe Central Academy at Berry Academy Greensboro Smith at Waddell Concord First Assembly at Providence Day Monroe Jireh Prep at Charlotte Christian Olympic at Ashbrook East Mecklenburg at Charlotte Catholic Myers Park at Monroe Sun Valley Hickory Grove at SouthLake Christian Northside Christian at Christ School Charlotte Latin Bluefield Marvin Ridge Butler Independence South Mecklenburg Hopewell North Mecklenburg Berry Greensboro Smith First Assembly Charlotte Christian Olympic East Mecklenburg Myers Park Hickory Grove Christ School Last week: 13-3 Overall: 49-14 Charlotte Latin Bluefield Marvin Ridge Butler Independence South Mecklenburg Hopewell North Mecklenburg Berry Greensboro Smith Providence Day Charlotte Christian Olympic East Mecklenburg Myers Park Hickory Grove Northside Christian Last week: 13-3 Overall: 48-15 Charlotte Latin Bluefield Marvin Ridge Butler Independence South Mecklenburg Hopewell North Mecklenburg Berry Greensboro Smith First Assembly Charlotte Christian Olympic East Mecklenburg Sun Valley Hickory Grove Christ School Last week: 11-5 Overall: 46-17 Charlotte Latin Charlotte Country Day Ardrey Kell Butler Independence South Mecklenburg Hopewell North Mecklenburg Berry Waddell Providence Day Charlotte Christian Olympic East Mecklenburg Myers Park Hickory Grove Christ School Last week: 13-3 Overall: 45-18 FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 Page 20 • Mountain Island Weekly • Sept. 18-24, 2009 www.mountainislandweekly.com
CTC_CharWkly_BeautyBeast.pdf 9/9/2009 9:01:10 AM Sports Sport Shorts (continued from page 20) STANDINGS CISAA Conference W-L Overall W-L Charlotte Christian 0-0 4-0 Charlotte Country Day 0-0 3-0 Charlotte Latin 0-0 3-0 Providence Day 0-0 2-2 Last week’s results Charlotte Christian 43, Victory Christian 0 Charlotte Country Day 47, AFC Rangers 14 Charlotte Latin 34, Charlotte Catholic 7 Davie County 26, Providence Day 7 SOUTHWESTERN 4A Conference W-L Overall W-L Independence 0-0 4-0 Butler 0-0 3-0 East Mecklenburg 0-0 3-1 South Mecklenburg 0-0 2-1 Providence 0-0 2-2 Ardrey Kell 0-0 1-2 Myers Park 0-0 1-3 Last week’s results Independence 35, West Charlotte 2 Butler 38, Richmond Senior 31 East Mecklenburg 34, West Mecklenburg 0 Providence 41, Hopewell 38 South Mecklenburg 28, Harding 12 Weddington 28, Ardrey Kell 21 North Mecklenburg 48, Myers Park 14 MEGA 7 3A/4A Conference W-L Overall W-L Charlotte Catholic 0-0 2-2 East Gaston 0-0 2-2 Olympic 0-0 1-2 Waddell 0-0 1-3 Garinger 0-0 0-3 Harding 0-0 0-3 West Mecklenburg 0-0 0-4 Last week’s results Charlotte Latin 34, Charlotte Catholic 7 East Gaston 28, East Lincoln 27 Porter Ridge 41, Waddell 6 Mallard Creek 40, Garinger 6 South Mecklenburg 28, Harding 12 East Mecklenburg 34, West Mecklenburg 0 I-MECK 4A Conference W-L Overall W-L Lake Norman 0-0 4-0 Mallard Creek 0-0 3-1 North Mecklenburg 0-0 3-1 Hopewell 0-0 2-2 West Charlotte 0-0 2-2 Vance 0-0 1-2 Mooresville 0-0 0-3 Last week’s results Lake Norman 31, West Iredell 6 Mallard Creek 40, Garinger 6 North Mecklenburg 48, Myers Park 14 Providence 41, Hopewell 38 Independence 35, West Charlotte 2 Alexander Central 26, Mooresville 21 Vance 31, Sun Valley 17 CENTRAL PIEDMONT 2A/3A Conference W-L Overall W-L Westminster Catawba 3-0 3-1 Hickory Grove 0-0 3-0 First Assembly 0-0 3-0 Asheville School 0-0 2-0 Northside Christian 0-0 2-1 Forsyth Country Day 0-1 2-1 SouthLake Christian 0-1 2-1 Christ School 0-1 1-1 Last week’s results Westminster Catawba 34, Christ School 33 Forsyth Country Day 36, North Raleigh Christian 14 Northside Christian 12, Wake Christian 0 Asheville School 18, High Point Andrews 13 OTHER MECKLENBURG TEAMS W-L CONFERENCE Carolina Pride 3-1 Carolinas Independent Berry 2-1 Rocky River 1A/2A Victory Christian 0-4 Independent Last week’s results Forest Hills 27, Berry 19 Carolina Pride 58, Village Christian 0 Charlotte Christian 43, Victory Christian 0 plays. Hopewell hopes to get back on track this week against 0-3 Harding, a team that has scored just 12 points. Getting back defensive starters Avery and safety Haffner (shoulder) would help, too. “We played against some good offenses, but the defense has to get better,” said Rust. “We were susceptible to the big play. It seemed like we stopped Providence on every nine of 10 plays, but the last play was a long touchdown.” College commitments Adama Wakai, the leading scorer for the Hopewell boys soccer team, made a commitment to Virginia Tech. • Titan softball players Stephanie Spain and Kelly Braman have committed to play at Furman and Western Carolina, respectively. I-MECK 4A soccer heats up As expected, the Hopewell and North Meck boys soccer teams will have their hands full in conference play this season. The additions of Lake Norman (5-2-2) C and Mooresville (8-1-1) in the I-MECK M 4A have made the competition even Y stronger. CM Lake Norman made its presence known, beating North Meck 2-1 Sept. MY 14. It was the Vikings’ third consecutive loss. North Meck (5-3-2) also fell CY to CMY Myers Park (No. 3 in the state, according K to EurosportScoreboard.com) and Ardrey Kell (No. 11). North Meck was shut out in both matches. Hopewell (4-1) is on a three-game winning streak but is to be tested by the conference’s new arrivals. It faces Lake Norman on Monday, Sept. 21, and Mooresville two days later. Both teams have quickly earned Hopewell coach Charles Smith’s respect. “Mooresville is the team that scares me the most,” said Smith. “But anyone can win this conference. We have a tough run coming up.” In addition to Lake Norman and Mooresville, Mallard Creek and Vance are playing just as well. After a match with Olympic Sept. 16, the Titans face all five conference rivals in consecutive games. The Mavericks, who’ve been a conference challenger since their program’s inception three seasons ago, are 6-4, with jaw-dropping victories over Ardrey Kell, No. 14 Butler and a strong South Mecklenburg squad. Vance is the season’s surprise team. The Cougars have played a friendlier schedule but own an impressive 7-2 record and a 4-2 victory over Olympic, a team that defeated Myers Park this season. The Cougars, however, lost to Mooresville, 5-3, Sept. 15. q www.mountainislandweekly.com Mountain Island Weekly • Sept. 18-24, 2009 • Page 21
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