PETTAWAY BROADENING HORIZONS OFF THE COURT  Evann Carpenter


MURFREESBORO, N.C. - For most student-athletes the summer is a relaxing time before returning to campus for another intense academic and athletic year. For Jordan Pettaway, member of the Chowan Women's Basketball program, this summer is all work and no play. Pettaway was one of 30 undergraduate students nationwide to spend six weeks at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in their new Summer Medical Leadership Program.

The Summer Medical Leadership Program (SMLP) is an intensive six-week residential medical academic enrichment program for 30 undergraduate students that make up underrepresented groups and/or disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine. The number one goal of SMLP is to expose the participants to the "real world of medicine" to prepare them not only for admission to medical school but to assume future leadership positions in medicine/biomedical field.

The SMLP will expose students to the "real world of medicine" through a clinical medicine lecture series on cutting edge topics in health including: health disparities and global health, telemedicine, bioethics and bioterrorism. The program will give an introduction into career paths such as: obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN), pediatrics, geriatrics, dermatology, emergency medicine, radiation oncology, endocrinology, and cardiovascular diseases; as well as, provide do's and don'ts of medical school admissions process with simulated medical school interviews.

Jordan wrapped up her time at SMLP on July 15, 2017 and will return to Chowan for her junior season with the team as she pursues her athletic and academic career in the fall.

 
CIAA Kicks off 2017-18 with Football Media Day
Bri  Funte
Roanoke, VA (June 14, 2017) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will kick off the 2017 football season with its annual Football Media Day on Thursday, July 20th at 9:00 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia.

Each of the CIAA's twelve head football coaches, accompanied by select student-athletes, will take the stage for discussion regarding their football program, athletes, and season schedule as teams anticipate the conference championship. This season's circuit will feature extended sessions for Q&A dialog between head coaches, student-athletes, and media. CIAA Football Media Day will open at 9:00 a.m. and close with remarks from Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams at 11:10 a.m.

Media interested in attending the Media Day circuit must RSVP via theciaa.com. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, July 12th.

The 2017 football season marks the 125th anniversary of black college football, which began with two CIAA member institutions. On December 27, 1892, Livingstone College hosted Johnson C. Smith University, then named Biddle Memorial Institute, for the first-ever black college football contest. The CIAA will honor its rich football history throughout the season, including the use of a celebratory football championship logo, leading up to the annual Commemorative Classic between Livingstone and Johnson C. Smith on November 4th and the CIAA Football Championship on November 11th. The championship game will be played at Salem Football Stadium and feature the CIAA Northern and Southern Division Champions.

For more information about the CIAA and its 14 championship sports, follow the conference on Facebook (The CIAA), Twitter (@CIAAForLife), and Instagram (@CIAASports) or visit www.theciaa.com
 
MEAC ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY STUDENT-ATHLETE ATTENDEES
Ryan McGinty
NORFOLK, Va. - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its list of student-athlete attendees for the 2017 MEAC Football Media Day and luncheon on Friday, July 28 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel.

Twenty-two student-athletes and head football coaches from the MEAC's 11 football playing institutions will kick off the 2017 football season. ESPN college football analyst and former Howard University quarterback Jay Walker along with College Football Hall of Famer and former SC State head coach Willie Jeffries will serve as co-master of ceremonies for the second consecutive year.

A limited number of tickets are available to the public for the press luncheon and can be purchased by calling the MEAC Office at (757) 951-2055. Tickets are $30 per seat or $300 per table (10 persons) and must be purchased by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21 in order to obtain the special rate.

Media members may obtain a credential for the luncheon and/or one-on-one interviews by completing an application found on www.MEACSports.com. One-on-one interviews will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon.

The 2017 MEAC football season kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 26 as Florida A&M will host Texas Southern in a non-conference game.

South Carolina State will travel to Baton Rouge, La. to face Southern University in the 13th annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Details and ticket information can be found on www.meacswacchallenge.com.
 
“Maryland Eastern Shore to host Nike Volleyball Camp” Take your game to the next level with the Hawks & Nike in Princess Anne.
 

PRINCESS ANNE, Md.—Maryland Eastern Shore head women’s volleyball coach Toby Rens, the Hawks and Nike have partnered to present a Nike Volleyball Camp this summer in Princess Anne on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

“This camp is the perfect way to improve your game,” said Rens, who has previously conducted volleyball camps from his stints at other universities. “Our new apparel contract with Nike, this camp and our continued commitment to building a quality athletic program here at Maryland Eastern Shore, all illustrate how the Hawks are on the rise.”

Attendees will enjoy top quality instruction, gain valuable game experience, and have serious fun! Activities of the camp include individual instruction, position specific training and full scrimmages.

The Nike Volleyball Camp in Princess Anne runs July 18-21 and is for ages 10-18. Costs is just $575.00 for overnight campers and $475.00 for extended day campers who attend from 9:00 am-9:00 pm. For questions or to register, go online at www.USSportsCamps.com or call 1-800 Nike Camp (800-645-3226).

The program is designed to benefit all ability levels, from beginners to advanced. Campers are broken up into groups based on skill level. Every aspect of the game is covered, giving you a solid skill foundation to build upon after camp. Full scrimmages in the evenings allow campers to put their skills to the test in the game situations.

For more information on Coach Rens or Hawk Volleyball visit www.easternshorehawks.com.
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 MJBL concludes national baseball championships,
                                                     Charlotte, Greensboro and Illinois win titles

Larry Barber

Greensboro, NC – The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) concluded its 27th annual Inner City Classic  national baseball championships Tuesday in Greensboro’s War Memorial Stadium.  In the 16 and under age group, the Chicago, IL Panthers blanked Next Level Smoke (Charlotte) 15-0 and the Greensboro Red Sox beat the Chester (PA) Diamondbacks 4-1 in the 19 and under division.

Chicago scored six runs in the first inning and eight in the third to blow the game open.  Ryan Tyler hit a two-run double in the first to power the Panthers. Karlton Carpenter,  Vontrell Banks, Mark Zavala and Ceddic Richardson added singles.  “We played good defense, had timely hitting and brought a lot of arms to win this title,” said head coach Brandon Kelly.  “Vontrell did the job today, but we brought ten pitchers to the tournament.”  The Charlotte coach, Sly Fleming, said his problem was just the opposite.  “We only had one available pitcher, but we played with heart, we are on our way up, and had an outstanding tournament to reach the finals,” said Fleming.

In the 19 and under, Greensboro pitcher Jaylen Guy struck out four while allowing the one run.  To secure the win, centerfielder Quez Holden singled and scored and Justin Torres doubled and scored during the two-run fifth.  “It’s been a long week but we won this tournament with good situational hitting and base running and our pictures did great by keeping our opponents off the bases,” said head coach Torrey Pettiford.  

In the 14 and under championship game, played late Monday, the Carolina (Charlotte) Tigers defeated the Baltimore Rattlers 17-4.  As reported earlier, the 12 and under title went to The Charlotte Red Sox with a 13-0 win over the Greensboro A’s.

While open to everyone, MJBL continues to be the only national youth league geared toward inner city African-American athletes.  

2017 MJBL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS- GREENSBORO, NC
19 and under

Greensboro Red Sox 4, Chester, PA 1
16 and under
Chicago Panthers 15, Next Level (Charlotte) 0
14 and under
Carolina (Charlotte) Tigers 17, Baltimore Rattlers 4
12 and under
Charlotte Red Sox 13, Greensboro A’s 0

 
Charlotte Red Sox win MJBL 12-under championship,
Tournament play continues for three other divisions

 Larry Barber July 17, 2017, Monday

Greensboro, NC- The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) continued tournament play Monday in host city Greensboro and did crown one national champion. In the age group 12 and under, the Charlotte-based Red Sox Prime defeated the hometown Greensboro Athletics 13-0 at Barber Park. Winning pitcher Nickell Hall threw three shutout innings allowing two hits and striking out four batters. The Red Sox exploded for six runs in the first inning and ran across five in the third. The offensive stars during the event were Justin Best, Jonathan Douglas, Tre Johnson and Charles McDowell, who homered in the championship. “I knew we had a lot of speed on this team and good defense, so we just used those to our advantage,” said head coach Torrey Pettiford. “We wanted to run the bases well and keep the A’s off and I think we did that.” The A’s, are coached by Tyrone Harshaw and Victor Wooten, and Harshaw lamented that his team was just a bit shorthanded for the final. This is the 27th Annual Inner City Classic and will conclude Tuesday. While open to everyone, MJBL continues to be the only national youth league geared toward inner city African-American athletes. The remaining divisions competing for championships this year 19 and under, 16u and 14u. The championships will be played at War Memorial Stadium beginning at 10:00pm.
 
NCCU’s Moton to be Inducted into WCPSS Hall of Fame
Duren, Johathan
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Central University men’s basketball head coach LeVelle Moton has been selected as part of the 2017 class to be inducted into the Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame in the Athletics category.

Moton is a 1992 graduate of Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, and while there he was named Cap-5 Player of the Year in his senior season. He also coached within Wake County at West Millbrook Middle School for three years from 2001-04, and then coached Sanderson High School from 2004-07. During his time at Sanderson, he led the Spartans to an overall record of 59-25, with back-to-back Cap-7 tournament championships in 2006 and 2007.

During his playing career at NCCU, Moton became the school’s third all-time leading scorer with 1,714 points, and was voted 1996 CIAA Player of the Year and two-time NCAA All-America Honorable Mention. As head coach at his alma mater since 2009, NCCU has won three MEAC regular-season championships, two MEAC Tournament titles, and made two trips to the NCAA Division I Tournament and another to the NIT. During that time, Moton was named MEAC Coach of the Year twice. He was inducted into the NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004.

This year’s inductees will be honored Oct. 18 at a ceremony at the Raleigh Marriott City Center.

The Hall of Fame honors outstanding alumni and community leaders who have deeply affected the district through their career or dramatically added to the quality of life in the city, state or nation.