AK SPORTS REPORT

(September 28—October 3, 2015)

HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE!  And we say “goodbye” to September and “hello” to October.  It should be a great week at AK, as we have a busy schedule of big home athletic events this week and Homecoming activities.  Friday will be especially jam packed with community spirit, as the Fall Sports Pep Rally takes place during the day, the annual Homecoming Parade over to Community House Middle takes place after school (3:00 PM), and the Varsity Football Homecoming Game and Ceremony cap off the day.  Also, coinciding with the Homecoming Game, the annual Pink Out game theme will be taking place.  Let’s have a great Homecoming Week Knights!

 

• FOOTBALL: (AK Football started off strong in SoMeck 8 Conference play, defeating West Meck 47-20 to begin 1-0 in the conference.  Olympic visits this Friday for AK Homecoming, as the Knights look for a 2-0 SoMeck 8 start!)
  • 10/1 – JV @ Olympic (6:00 PM)
  • 10/2 – Varsity @ Home vs. Olympic (7:00 PM)

 

• VOLLEYBALL: (AK Volleyball earned two conference victories last week and stand at 7-1 in the SoMeck 8, tied for 1st Place going into the second half of the conference season.  Two more conference matches this week, and the JV’s continue their undefeated season!)
  • 9/29 - @ Olympic
    • JV – 4:00 PM
    • Varsity – 5:30 PM
  • 10/1 - @ Home vs. Harding
    • JV – 4:00 PM
    • Varsity – 5:30 PM

 

• MEN’S SOCCER: (AK Men’s Soccer split their conference matches last week with a close 1-0 loss at Home to rival Providence.  They still sit at a strong 3-1 in the SoMeck 8 and have 3 matches on the schedule this week, including another big home conference match on Wednesday against Charlotte Catholic!  Good luck Knights!)
  • 9/28 - @ Berry
    • JV – 4:30 PM
    • Varsity – 6:00 PM
  • 9/30 - @ Home vs. Charlotte Catholic
    • JV – 4:30 PM
    • Varsity – 6:00 PM
  • 10/1 - @ Home vs. Mallard Creek
    • JV – 4:30 PM
    • Varsity – 6:00 PM

 

• WOMEN’S TENNIS: (AK Women’s Tennis was washed out last week due to the wet weather.  They have a pivotal week ahead with three SoMeck 8 matches on the schedule, including two big home matches vs. Providence and Charlotte Catholic.  Let’s Go Lady Knights!)
  • 9/28 - @ Home vs. Providence (4:00 PM)
  • 9/29 - @ Berry (4:00 PM)
  • 10/1 - @ Home vs. Charlotte Catholic (4:00 PM)

 

• MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: (AK Men’s & Women’s Cross Country also had a break from competition last week as the weather washed out their meet.  Big meet this week at the Wendy’s Invitational for our Knights runners!)
  • 10/3 – Wendy’s Invitational @ McAlpine Park (TBA)

 

• WOMEN’S GOLF: (AK Women’s Golf continued their great season with 4 victories last week, including wins over Charlotte Catholic, South Meck, Mt. Pleasant and Myers Park!  Their overall record stands at 6-0 on the season and they look for another win over Charlotte Catholic this week in a big conference match on Wednesday.  Keep it up Lady Knights!)
  • 9/30 – vs. Charlotte Catholic @ Providence C.C. (3:30 PM)

 

IMPORTANT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• AK Athletic Boosters Annual BBQ is Back!
  • Friday, October 16th - Varsity Football vs. Providence (Military Appreciation Game)
  • All athletic teams are now selling tickets!  Or visit the following link for all the details: http://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/1356123-ak-annual-bar-b-que

 

• Opportunity for Senior Student-Athletes
  • Wendy’s High School Heisman (www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com)
    • This opportunity is available to all Class of 2016 Senior Student-Athletes that meet the following criteria:
      • Maintained at least a ‘B’ grade point average
      • Participated in one of 43 eligible school sponsored sports
      • Demonstrated active involvement in his or her community
      • Application deadline:  October 2, 2015 (LAST WEEK TO APPLY!!)

 

• AK Athletic Booster Club – 2015-2016 Membership & Season Passes
• Memberships and Season Passes are now available for purchase through the AK Athletic Boosters Club.  Games start this week, so be sure to get your season passes and come support your Knights!!  The updated 2015-2016 form can be downloaded at the following link:  http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0041/1756/_2015-2016__AKHS_Athletic_Boosters_Membership_Form.pdf

 

AK Corporate Partners

A special thank you to our AK Corporate Sponsors.  Your support helps AKHS provide our student-athletes with the best interscholastic athletic experience for our deserving student-athletes!  Please thank the following area businesses and corporate sponsors for their commitment to Knights Athletics during the 2015-2016 school-year by supporting their businesses. 

Pulte Homes

Carolinas HealthCare System

Coca-Cola

Wendy’s 

Carolina’s Center for Oral & Facial Surgery

Allstate Insurance – Corey Hinson & Associates

Hickory Tavern

Huntington Learning Center

Jersey Mike's at Stonecrest  

Carefree Carpet & Floors

Chili’s at Blakeney  

Brixx at Blakeney  

Bass Properties – Keller Williams Realty

Nothing But Noodles

Publix

Chic-Fil-A at Blakeney

Shane’s Rib Shack on 521

True Pizza at Stonecrest

Which Wich

The Building Center

Providence Country Club

Ballantyne Country Club

Firebird’s Wood-Fired Grill

Beamer Sports Photography

Carolinas HealthCare System (for Head Athletic Trainer)

OrthoCarolina (for Asst. Athletic Trainer)

• If you want to be an AK Athletic Booster Corporate Partner or purchase an AK Booster Membership and Season Pass, please see website below for more information or email me!). 

 

• Don’t forget to follow us online (www.cmsathleticzone.com) and on Twitter (@AKsportsinfo) for up-to-date and late breaking info.

 

• Thanks also to Rick Hendrick at Hendrick Automotive Group for their support of CMS and middle school athletics.

 

GO AK KNIGHTS!!!