Aprils, 2011 I The Clarion
Sports
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Spring game announced
Brevard College Athletic Director Kim Pate,
Head Football Coach Paul Hamilton and the BC
Athletic Department are pleased to announce
the Tornados will host their 2011 Spring Blue
& White Football Game at Brevard Memorial
Stadium, located at Brevard High School on
Saturday, April 16.
The Spring Game at Brevard Memorial
Stadium is a stepping stone in the process as
the BC Athletic Department is working with
the Board of Education to return BC Football
home to Brevard, N.C. and Brevard Memorial
Stadium.
"I want to thank Superintendant McDaris
and Brevard High School Athletic Director,
Kerry Putnam for offering the opportunity to
play our spring game at the Brevard Memorial
Stadium despite us not having all the details
sorted out within the contract negotiation for
next year," commented Pate. "I am encouraged
by the productive conversations that have taken
place to bring BC football back to Brevard and
feel confident in the willingness of both parties
to partner together for the best interest of our
community youth and students as it relates to
shared facility usage moving forward."
In addition to the Spring Game, Coach
Hamilton, the BC football coaching staff and the
BC football team will be holding a free youth
football clinic to all kids 8th grade and under
from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. The participants will
work with the coaching staff and BC players on
the proper techniques for the different football
positions, as well as other activities.
"Transylvania County's Pop Warner
Association would like to express its gratitude
for the support of Brevard College and its
athletic program on behalf of our staff, parents
and most importantly the young players," said
Cherie Goldsmith, Transylvania Association
President of Pop Warner YMCA of Western
North Carolina.
"This investment in the youth of our county
cannot be measured in dollars as it will serve
as a reminder to these kids as they progress
that anything is possible. The 2011 Pop Warner
season will be kicking off in early August and
once again Brevard College has agreed to allow
us the use of their grounds and all of us who
are affiliated with Pop Warner's Transylvania
County Association would like to express our
deepest gratitude for the support of Brevard
College. We look forward to working side by
side with Brevard College again this year."
Additional Spring Football game day activities
including face painting, various games, and
opportunities to cheer with the BC Cheerleading
squad. Concessions and various other offerings
will be available.
"Our football team and coaching staff are
truly excited about the opportunity to play in
Brevard and finish our spring practice at Brevard
Memorial Stadium," said Coach Hamilton. "We
appreciate all the support we continue to receive
from the community and we’ll enjoy being back
with all of our fans on April 16."
Admission to the 2011 BC Spring Blue &
White Football Game is free and Brevard
College hopes all will attend and participate
in the many activities planned for the day.
Brevard College plans to develop the fun-filled
afternoon into an annual community event for
all Brevard community members, students and
family to enjoy.
Kickoff for the game is scheduled to begin
at 2 p.m.
BC men's tennis remains
undefeated in SAC action
The Tornados won their seventh straight
match to remain undefeated in South Atlantic
Conference action, toppling Mars Hill on
Wednesday afternoon at the Hart Tennis Center,
7-2.
Brevard improves to 12-5, 6-0 in the SAC,
while Mars Hill falls to 5-7, 3-3 in conference
play.
Scott McCormick and Beau Wills won their
ninth consecutive match at no. 1 doubles,
topping Lucas Simm and Enrio Patriarca as the
Lions retired in the match to give the Tornados
the first point of the match. Cole Altizer and Sam
MacNeil defeated GuiUierme Lima and Stevan
Stankovic to give the Tornados the victory on
court no. 2, 8-4, while Carlos Oyaga and Brad
Bassinger put Mars Hill on the board with their
8-2 victory on court no. 3.
McCormick led the way in single action as the
20th-ranked player in the region won his 14th
straight match at the no. 1 singles spot, defeating
Simm 6-3,6-4. MacNeil continued his winning
ways on court no. 2, winning 6-0, 6-1, while
Wills improved his mark on the season, winning
in a tough match on no. 3, 7-6, 7-6.
Altizer and Jarred Fisher both competed in
three set matches, with Altizer proving to be
victorious on court no. 4, falling in the first
set 4-6, before rallying to take the next two,
6-4, 11-9. However, Stankovic topped Fisher
to provide the Lions their lone point in singles
competition, winning 4-6, 6-0, 10-8.
Apps closed out the match on court no. 6,
winning 6-2, 6-2 over Zach High.
The Tornados are back in action on Friday,
April 8th, as they host Lincoln Memorial
University at the McCoy Tennis Complex at
3 p.m. Brevard will recognize their seniors,
recognizing Scott McCormick, Cole Altizer
and Shane Apps for their contributions to the
program. Doubles competition between the
Tornados and the Railsplitters is scheduled to
begin at 3 p.m.
Tobiudo SeoBiBmo
Women's Tennis
Baseball
BC 7, Tusculum 2
W April 2
BC 0, Tusculum 9
L April 1
BC 8, Carson-Newman 1
W April 3
BC 7, Tusculum 9
L April 2
BC2, Mars Hill 7
L April 6
BC 3, Tusculum 0
W April 2
BC, Catawba Valley (|V)
RO April 5
Softball
BC 4, King 6
L April 6
Mars Hill 1, BC 5
W April 2
Mars Hill 3, BC 1
L April 2
Men's Tennis
BC 0, Catawba 1
L April 3
BC 6, Tusculum 3
W April 2
BC 1, Catawba 6
L April 3
BC 8, Carson-Newman 1
W April 3
BC 3, Lincoln Memorial 0
W April 6
BC 7, Mars Hill 2
W April 6
BC 4, Lincoln Memorial 3
W April 6
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