Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheeba Rojas from the Chatham News & Record discussed the wrap-up of the spring high school sports season, highlighting key playoff results and award winners. In girls soccer, Woods Charter lost to Lejeune 3-1, while Seaforth lost to Franklin Academy 3-0. Seaforth’s Caitlin Erman was named Offensive Player of the Year, and Woods Charter’s Lucy Poitras was Defensive Player of the Year. Special awards included Fin Sullivan for baseball, Emma Grace Hill for softball, and Joaquin Hernandez Gonzalez for boys tennis. The Chatham County Parks and Rec Department announced new youth athletic programs. Natalie Boecke from Seaforth girls lacrosse was named Athlete of the Week.
[NOTE: This is an AI generated summary of this week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup]
Girls Soccer Playoffs Recap
- Asheebo Rojas discusses the girls soccer playoffs, starting with the fourth round where Wood Charter lost to Lajune 3-1.
- Asheebo highlights the performance of Lejeune, including early goals and the contributions of players like Jaslyn Miller and Scarlet MacLean.
- Asheebo recaps the game between Seaforth and Franklin Academy, noting Franklin Academy’s early lead and the defensive battle.
- Asheebo mentions the missed opportunities for Seaforth and the strong performance of Franklin Academy’s goalkeeper, Griffin Coward.
Seaforth and Woods Charter Season Recaps
- Asheebo discusses the season highlights for Seaforth, including their 23-1 record and the loss of key seniors.
- Asheebo talks about the young team at Woods Charter, their expectations, and their performance in the playoffs.
- Gene and Asheebo discuss the future prospects of both teams, including potential rebuilding years and the strength of their middle school teams.
- Gene mentions the importance of local games among Chatham County schools to maintain competition and community.
Pittsboro Skate Park Update
- Gene provides an update on the Pittsboro skate park, mentioning the completion of the ramp and the need for fencing.
- Gene notes the discussion about the skate park at the Pittsboro town commissioner meeting on May 12.
- Gene advises the public not to skate or bike on the skate park until the fencing is installed.
- Gene promises to provide more information about the skate park’s completion date in the next show.
Spring Sports Awards and Recognitions
- Asheebo announces the special award winners for various sports, including Northwood pitcher Fin Sullivan for baseball and Emma Grace Hill from Seaforth for softball.
- Asheebo highlights the achievements of players like Sally Oldham from Chatham Central and Ty Willoughby from Seaforth in golf.
- Asheebo discusses the success of Seaforth’s boys track and field team, including runner of the year Sebastian Calderon and coach Meredith Basemore.
- Asheebo mentions the awards for girls soccer, including Caitlin Urban from Seaforth and Sydney Nessos from Seaforth.
Central Tar Heel Conference Awards
- Asheebo discusses the special award winners for the Central Tar Heel Conference, including Joe Hubbard from Seaforth for boys lacrosse and Natalie Boecke from Seaforth for girls lacrosse.
- Asheebo highlights the achievements of Woods Charter’s girls soccer team, including Lucy Poitras and Graham Stewart.
- Asheebo mentions the awards for track and field, including Chatham Charter’s appealer and coach Tommy Johnson.
- Asheebo discusses the various special recognitions for Chatham Charter, including pitcher of the year Zach Cartrette and coach of the year Bill Slaughter.
Chatham County Sports News and Updates
- Asheebo talks about the stories in the current Chatham News and Record, including wrap-ups of Seaforth and Woods Charter’s playoff games.
- Asheebo mentions the college commitments of local athletes and the upcoming graduation of the next class of seniors.
- Asheebo discusses the new youth athletic programs in Siler City, including tackle football and recreational soccer.
- Asheebo highlights the Jumpstart program for youth athletes, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills and preparation for upcoming seasons.
Athlete of the Week Announcement
- Asheebo announces Natalie Boecke from Seaforth girls lacrosse as the athlete of the week.
- Asheebo highlights Natalie Boecke’s performance in the last playoff game, including multiple goals and ground balls.
- Asheebo discusses Natalie Boecke’s breakout season and her contributions to the Seaforth lacrosse team.
- Gene encourages parents to preserve the athlete of the week stories for their children and grandchildren.
Future Plans and Final Remarks
Gene and Asheebo wrap up the meeting, promising a big wrap-up show next week and encouraging viewer participation and suggestions.
Gene and Asheebo discuss the upcoming events, including American Legion games and the heroes league for Chatham summer softball.
Asheebo mentions his plans to cover high school OT and the one-day and four-softball championships.
Gene reminds viewers to follow Asheebo on social media for additional coverage and updates.