The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athletes of the Week Award

SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

SARA MALESKI

Marvin Ridge Middle School rising 8th grader Sara Maleski has been named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.  Sara is the daughter of Bill and Sharon Maleski and she is climbing up the national rankings in platform diving, currently ranked 26th in the country.

Sara has qualified for the USA Diving Spring and Summer Nationals for the past three years. Those events were held in Houston, TX, Moultrie, GA, and Tucson, AZ.   This week she is competing in the USA Diving Age Group Nationals in the 1 meter, 3 meter and platform events.   Upon her return to school, she hopes to start a dive team at Marvin Ridge to expose the sport to more of her friends.

Sara is a solid student and had enjoyed having some of her poems published.  Congratulations to Sara Maleski for being named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.

YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

ELI SHENISE

Eight year old Eli Shenise has been named The South Charlotte Sports Report Young Athlete of the Week.  Eli is the son of Tim and Niki Shenise and he plays baseball at Pineville / Ballantyne Community Athletic Association.

Eli plays first base, third base and shortstop.  He enjoys hitting the ball and he has improved with each game this season.   Eli says his favorite thing about baseball is trying to knock the cover off the ball.  HIs top memory on the field is hitting a grand slam inside the park home run.

Congratulations to Eli Shenise for being named The South Charlotte Sports Report Young Athlete of the Week.

The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athletes of the Week Award

SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT
MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

CASEY BLASER

Sixteen year old Casey Blaser has been named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.  Casey is the son of Scott and Angie Blaser and he attends South Mecklenburg High School.  Casey has worked hard for Coach James Martin to become a top offensive lineman and defensive end.  At 6'4" and 240 pounds, Casey possesses the needed size to play college football.  Only a junior, he will be counted on to provide leadership for the Sabres Football Team this fall.

Casey has battled through the tough obstacle of Type 1 Diabetes since being diagnosed nearly two years ago.  In spite of the hardships one must endure with Type 1 Diabetes, Casey works hard to find success on the football field and in life.  Coach Martin speaks very highly of his work ethic and desire to become a top level football player at South Meck.

Casey is a good student and he says Math classes are his favorite. Casey has also worked as a student instructor at The South Charlotte Sports Report Football Camp this summer and has become a favorite of the younger players.  Congratulations to Casey Blaser for being named The Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week.