Twin City Youth Soccer Association to host
Southern Soccer Showcase
ttBQAl TO THE CHRONICLE
Twin City Youth Soccer Association (TCYSA), one of the largest youth soccer asso
ciations in North Carolina, will host the 2016 Southern Soccer Showcase sponsored by
Mercedes Benz this weekend, April 9 - 10, at BB&T Soccer Park in Bermuda Run, out
side of Winston-Salem.
The 2016 Southern Soccer Showcase is a nationally-recognized event that brings
together the best women's college and club-level teams from across the country. The fol
lowing top college teams have committed to play at the event:
Wake Forest University
Virginia Tech
The University of Pittsburgh If Southern I
Liberty University ISfiTIfinFIjHnTOnA
Appalachian State University
University of Tennessee L ,-J
East Tennessee State University
University of Georgia
The University of North Carolina Asheville
The University of North Carolina Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
College of Charleston
Elon University
Wingate University
Coaches of these teams, as well as other colleges and universities from across the
country, will be recruiting at the event, which is also hosting 106 club-level girls U13 to
U19 teams from 14 states.
'Twin City Youth Soccer Association is thrilled to be presenting the Southern Soccer
Showcase, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Winston-Salem," said Scott Wollaston, exec
utive director of TCYSA. "This event highlights some of the best college soccer teams
in the country, while also exposing the next generation of players to college coaches. The
event has proven to be highly successful for players, coaches and fans, and I would like
to encourage soccer fans of all ages to come out to the event and experience these excit
ing matches
The Twin City Youth Soccer Association (TCYSA) was incorporated in 1988 to
develop, promote and advance youth soccer in the Winston-Salem area and allow players
to develop to their highest potential. For more information, visit
www.twincitysoccer.com.
"I didn't take my
(recruiting) visit, so I
think I made the
decision too early."
-Deshawn Corprew
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my game. That's why I kept doing the things it takes to get
better and I continue to develop my game. I wasn't really
surprised by what happened at camp last summer. I always
knew that I had it in me. So, I just brought it out when my
opportunity presented itself."
Now that the basketball season is over, Corprew is
going through the process of deciding where he will play
in college. If he has nArrowed his choices of schools, he's
not making that known at this tiijie. The signing period for
Division I basketball is April 13 through May 18.
Initially, there-Was nothing for Corprew to consider in
terms of picking a college. That's because prior to the start
of the season, he verbally committed to Arkansas-Little
Rock. Two. months later, however, he rescinded his com
mitment. "I didn't take my (recruiting) visit, so I think I
made the decision too early," Corprew said in November.
"So, I'll take all of my visits and see what they have to
offer."
Photos by Craig T. Greenlee
This season, Deshawn Corprew of QEA evolved as a
prime scorer who became equally skilled at making
passes for high-percentage shots for his teammates.
In his final high school season, Deshawn Corprew
improved immensely as an outside shooter (47 per
cent from 3-point distance).
PITCHER OF THE
WEEK .
OFFENSIVE
PLAYER
DEFENSIVE
PLAYER WEEK
COACH OF THE
WEEK
PITCHER OF THE
WEEK
OFFENSIVE
PLAYER WEEK
DEFENSIVE
PLAYER WEEK
COACH OF THE
WEEK
#23 Jordan
Clator, Virginia State
(Fr, P
Dinwiddie, VA)
Rookie Jordan
Claytor pitched 7
straight innings on
April 3 against WSSU
to give. VSU a win
over the 2-time CIAA
defending champions
in a 2-day double
header weekend.
#21 Wade Wyatt
Jr., Chowan
(Sr, OF -
Greenville, SC)
Wade Wyatt Jr. hit at
a .625 clip with four RBI
as the Hawks went 2-1
against Saint Augustine's
University over the
weekend. Wyatt Jr. post
ed a .692 on-base per
centage and .625 slug
ging percentage over the
course of three games.
#1 Jason Baytop,
Winston-Salem State
(Sr, OF
Manchester, MD)
Jason Baytop had
a solid week defen
sively for the Rams,
with 14 putouts and
one assist, to go with
his 1.000 fielding per
cent in the Rams 4-2
week.
Taylor Furlough,
Chowan
Coach Taylor
Furlough led the
Hawks to a 2-1 win
ning weekend against
Saint 'Augustine's
University.
*33 Mercedes
Hargett, Winston
Salem State
(Jr.P
Havelock, NC)
Mercedes
Hargett had a great
pitching week. She
earned a pair of
pitching wins and
had a 1.75 ERA with
four runs allowed
(tlyee earned). She
finished the week
with 18 strikeouts
and just one walk.
#3 Jasmine
Holloman,
Winston-Salem
State
(Fr, U - Suffolk,
VA)
Jasmine
Holloman had a
great batting week
for the Rams, who
went undefeated.
She finished the
week with four runs
scored with eight
RBI, including hit
ting her first career
home run, a three
RBI hpmer.
#1 Chyna RUey,
Winston-Salem State
(Jr, 2B
Columbia, SC)
Chyna Riley had a
stellar defensive week
for the Rams. At sec
ond base, she had a
perfect 1.000 fielding
percentage when she
Recorded three putouts
with three assists in
two games. She also
recorded a 0.00 ERA
as a pitcher with 15
strikeouts and just two
walks allowed. She
also allowed just two
runs (none earned) in
two games. She also
added an assist as a
pitcher.
LaTaya Hilliard
Gray
Head Coach
LaTaya Hilliard-Gray
led the Rams to a per
fect 4-0 week, includ
ing picking up a pair
of C1AA Southern
Division wins over
Livingstone. For the
week, the Rams
outscored their oppo
nents, 49-6.
Rams Roll in 9-0 win
over Fayetteville State .
WSSU improves to 4-1 in
CIAA Southern Division
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The Winston-Salem State Rams (6-6,
6-4 CIAA) took a key 9-0 Central
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
(CIAA) Southern Division win over the
Fayetteville State Broncos (1-7, 1-7
CIAA), Monday afternoon.
With the win, the Rams complete a
season sweep of the Broncos and more
importantly, the team improves to 4-1 in
CIAA Southern Division play.
The Rams wasted little time as they
took the win behind some impressive play
from beginning to end. The Rams kicked
things off in doubles play where the team
took three straight wins.
After taking a forfeit win at #3 dou
bles, the Rams took a pair of 8-0 wins at
#1 and #2 doubles. Junior Gabrielle
Lindsay and sophomore Aja Grant took an
8-0 win at #1 doubles, while senior Devan
Corpening and sophomore Alexus Morgan
combined for an 8-0 win at #2 doubles.
After taking three points in doubles
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play, the Rams carried their momentum
into singles play and continued to roll with
MA W1II&.
After taking
a forfeit win
at #6 singles,
W S S U
sophomore
Z a k i a
Spencer
kicked
things off
with an 8-0
win at #5
singles.
Morgan
added an 8-0
win at #2 sin- Grant
gles before fel
low sophomore Aja Grant added an 8-0
win at #3 singles as well. Corpening added
an 8-0 win at #4 singles before Lindsay
closed things Out with an 8-1 win at #1
singles.
The win was the third straight for the
Rams. The team will need all the momen
tum they can muster when they host the
defending C1AA champion Shaw Lady
Bears in a Sunday match.
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Join us April 28 for the 9th annual Hospice of Davidson
County golf tournament in support of services that provide
compassionate patient care and encouragement for their
families. Play is Captain's Choice with morning and afternoon
tee times at Sapona Ridge Country Club. Lunch included
with $85 per person entry fee. Team registration of $450
includes recognition as a hole sponsor. Register to
sponsor or play at HospiceOfDavidson.org.
Presenting Sponsor: Brass Kraft
Cold Sponsors: RCR Racing, Kaufman Trailers, & NH Med Services
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