Huntley poses with Parkland High's first year head
coach Marlon Brim outside of the gym.
Photos by Timothy Ramsey
James Huntley III shows how he would attack the defense during a game.
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"Winning this scholar
ship was great because it
was somewhat difficult for
me to receive any," .
Huntley said. "This is the
first scholarship that I have
received, so it was very
important to me.
Huntley said he reached
out to the Winston-Salem
Foundation and they linked
him with the Bruce Shelton
Scholarship. He competed
with nominees from eight
other high schools in the
area for the scholarship,
valued at $4,000, and after
an -interview he was named
the winner.
Huntley is well liked by
both students and faculty
around Atkins.
"I have known him for
three years, and he is a very
mature young man," said
Corinne Jenkins, media
coordinator at Atkins.
"People really like him,
and anything he does, he
puts his all into, and that's
impressive in a teenager. I
don't know what he wants
to do when he grows up,
but I know he will be great
in whatever it is "
First year head basket
ball coach Marlon Brim
said he was very proud of
Huntley's achievements.
"He is a great kid and
great student, and he was
our leader on the court,"
said Brim. "I will miss
everything about him. I
have only coached him one
year, but his mannerisms
on and off the court, coach
ability, and willingness to
be good are some of his
best attributes. The future
is as bright as he wants it to
be, and in the next four to
six years he will be doing
some great things."
Huntley did have some
looks from a few Division
II and Division in universi
ties, but he stated he want
ed to attend UNC-Charlotte
and focus on his academics
and maybe walk on to the
team. Upon graduation, he
would love to work for
Davenpoit, an engineering
and consulting firm. He
currently has an internship
set up with the company.
Photo* by Timothy Ramaey
Carlette Ewell shows off her championship belts with her trainers, left, Eddie Gregg, a WSSU Hall of Famer in football and basketball and New York State
Champion boxer; and right, Danny Akers, former IBC and USBA Junior Welterweight Champion.
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Edward "EJ." Hood,
wraps his hands prior to
a sparring session with
his mother, Carlette
Ewell, who is also his
head trainer.
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her fight and said she could use the name. Her current
record is 16 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw with 9 victories
' coming by way of KO. Her last victory was against
Ramsey.
Ewell first defeated Ramsey on May 23, 2013, by a
unanimous decision, and according to Ewell, the decision
was somewhat disputed by Ramsey, so this time she
wants to,leave no doubt. Ramsey is from Lakeland,
Florida, and currently lives and trains out of Orlando,
where she has recently opened a gym. Ramsey currently
holds a record of 10 wins and 6 losses with 5 KOs.
Edward "EJ." Hood, Ewell's son, will be competing
in pis first professional bout against Albert Wpde of
Wilson, N.C., later on the night of June 18. Hood attend
ed North Forsyth High School, where he played football
under head coach Pete Gilcrest and was a standout
wrestler. He was introduced to boxing at the tender age of
S by his mother and held an amateur record of 8-1-1 with
one disqualification.
Hood stated that he likes the discipline aspect of box
ing most of all. When asked about his nerves before his
bout, he said, "If you're not nervous beforehand, you
shouldn't play, and as long as your heart is in it, you
should be good."
Trainer Danny Akers said, "I heard a lot about her and
seen her fight a couple times and she really had talent and
she needed to take that extra step. With me and Eddie
working with her, she can do it.
"We fought this girl once before in High Point, and
I
Carlette pulled out a very good victory. This time, she will
knock her out. I'm predicting that."
The fight card will be a mix of male and female boxers
spanning all weight classes.
According to Ewell, she carries a lot of responsibility
qf being promoter and boxer in the same event. She will
also work the comer of her son's heavyweight bout that
night as well. She stated that she was forced into this role
because of the lack of promoters willing to work with her.
She decided to take matters into her own hands.
"I have a lioness roaring inside that I'm doing every
thing to contain, so on that night, I promise you it's all
going to come out," said Ewell.
She will also be inducted into the Boxing Legends
Hall of Fame on fight night but will not be able to attend
the ceremony in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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