SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Name: Stephanie Wood

Age: 15

School: Ardrey Kell High School

Grade: 10th

Parents: Richard and Carol Wood

Words people use to describe me: Fun, friendly, tall and athletic

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, softball, listening to my iPod, going to the beach.

I am most proud of: Qualifying and competing in the 2008 ASA 'A' Nationals

If I could donate $100,000 : St. Jude's Children's Hospital

If I could travel anywhere: Paris

Best Advice I was ever given: Trust your gut instinct

Favorite Store: American Eagle

Favorite Restaurant: Qdoba

Favorite Music: Kenny Chesney

Favorite Subject: English

Favorite Jersey #: 8

Athletic Accomplishments: With hard work, Stephanie earned a position on the Ardrey Kell varsity softball team as a freshman and started at 1st base and outfield. During the school season she hit her first grand slam. During the summer and fall seasons Stephanie plays travel ball for the Carolina Cardinals . The Cardinals qualified and competed in the ASA Nationals in Midland, Texas.

With a new head softball coach at Ardrey Kell High School, Bob Bove, the Knights will look to compete for the conference title next spring. The play of Stephanie Wood will be vital to the Knights chances of success.

Academic Accomplishments: Stephanie earned a 4.25 grade point average throughout her freshman year and participated in the DECA Club.

SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Name: David Batson

Age: 18

School: Covenant Day School

Grade:  12th

Parents:     George and Jo Batson

Words people use to describe me: Outgoing, energetic, hard- working

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, fishing, video games, FCA

I am most proud of:   Being a Christian

If I could donate $100,000 : I would establish a college scholarships for at risk kids

If I could travel anywhere:    Bahamas

Best Advice I was ever given: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it.
           
Favorite Store:   Bass Pro Shop

Favorite Restaurant: Taco Bell

Favorite Music:          Country

Favorite Subject:        English

Favorite Jersey #:      12

Athletic Accomplishments: David is a very talented basketball player for Covenant Day School.  Last season he led his team in scoring, assists and steals enroute to being named to the All-Conference Team. He is also a member of the Carolina Kings AAU basketball program for Coach John Hardin.

David is a two time captain for Covenant Day and has already verbally committed to play for King College in Bristol, TN on a full basketball scholarship.

Academic Accomplishments: David has worked hard to earn a 3.8 grade point average at Covenant Day.  He is also a member of The National Honors Society and National Beta Club.