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2019 State Champion Ring Ceremony
Celebrating the Thunder varsity's 2019 NCHEAC championship
Members of the 2019 NCHEAC boys varsity championship team gathered at halftime of the Thunder home season opener on November 22, 2019 for a championship ring ceremony. Thunder alumni Micah Johnson, Kamin Bond, and Timothy Johnson returned for this special occasion.
Metrolina preseason tourney results
Thunder demonstrates potential
The Thunder JV team won their single game against Covenant Day at the Metrolina preseason Tourney while varsity split their games by defeating Parkwood and losing to Mountain Island Day School.
Preseason Tournament Saturday, November 9, 2019
Excited to get on the court!
The South Charlotte Thunder HS players are getting ready for the Metrolina preseason tourney. Games are scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Metrolina Christian Academy (732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd; Indian Trail, NC 28079)
JV plays in the Field House (main gym) at 8am
Var plays its 1st game in the Field House (main gym) at 11am
Var plays its 2nd game in the JWAC (aux gym) at 2pm
Hope to see you there!!
Mandatory Informational Workshop
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 19, 2019!
The South Charlotte Thunder Mandatory Informational Workshop for players and parents will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Providence Road Church of Christ 4900 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
The following is due before October 19, 2019 for each player:
The following items are due on October 19, 2019 for each player:
Checklist (Word document)
Player fees (see checklist above for dollar amounts)
Junior/Senior Declaration (see checklist above for details)
Donation letters, envelopes, and stamps
The following items are due on October 19, 2019 for each new player:
Bring birth certificate to show
Homeschool verification (link)
Recruit/Non-Recruit Form (PDF)
Thunder Tryouts Scheduled
Interested in playing for the Thunder this season?
The South Charlotte Thunder will be holding the official tryouts for the 2019-2020 season for Middle School Boys, JV Boys, and Varsity Boys basketball.
Middle School Dates & Times:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Monday, October 14, 2019 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
High School Dates & Times:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Monday, October 14, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Location:
Providence Road Church of Christ
THE THUNDER AT 2019 EAST COAST NATIONALS
South Charlotte Thunder Takes 2nd Place in the Top Bracket
The South Charlotte Thunder took 2nd place in the varsity boys top bracket at the 2019 East Coast Nationals. They finished 5-1 in the tournament which included teams from 13 states. The Thunder earned the #1 seed in the top bracket after winning their first 3 games (pool play) by an average of more than 38 points. In the top bracket, the Thunder beat the Southwest Virginia Conquerors in the quarterfinals by a score of 93-66. Then in the semifinals, the Thunder were victorious over the Heritage Falcons (TX) by a score of 73-58 before falling just short of winning the championship by a score of 44-43.
It was a tremendous season for the South Charlotte Thunder who were 3-peat NCHEAC West Region Conference regular season champions, 3-peat NCHEAC West Region Conference tournament champions, and 3-peat NCHEAC state champions.
The Thunder finished the season 27-3. Great season, Thunder coaches and players! We are proud of you!
3-Peat State Champions!
Thunder Varsity Wins 3rd Straight NCHEAC State Championship
The South Charlotte Thunder won their 3rd straight NCHEAC State Championship. The Thunder won the semifinal game over the North Wake Storm by a score of 52-35. Thomas Hailey led the team with 16 points, Micah Johnson finished with 12 points, Berkley Sitterson scored 7 points, and Timothy Johnson & Kamin Bond contributed 6 points each.
The Thunder defeated the South Wake Sabres in the championship game by a score of 73-58. Micah Johnson led with 22 points, Timothy Johnson scored 15 points, Berkley Sitterson tallied 12 points, Thomas Hailey added 9 points, and Kamin Bond finished with 6 points.
Micah Johnson was named the state tournament MVP. He scored 34 points in the 2 games. Thomas Hailey (25 points, 18 rebounds) & Timothy Johnson (21 points; 41.7% three point shooting; 5 steals) joined Micah Johnson on the All-Tournament Team.
The Thunder finished the season with a 22-2 record and will play in the East Coast Nationals tournament in Lynchburg, VA in March.
VARSITY WINS 3rd STRAIGHT NCHEAC WEST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Thunder move on to NCHEAC State Final Four
The South Charlotte Thunder won their 3rd straight NCHEAC West Region Championship with a 59-50 win over the Forsyth Hawks. Kamin Bond and Thomas Hailey led the team with 18 points each while Micah Johnson added 10 points and Timothy Johnson contributed 8 points. The team moves on to the NCHEAC state final four tournament next weekend.
Thomas Hailey was named NCHEAC West Region Conference regular season MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. All 5 Thunder starters (Kamin Bond, Thomas Hailey, Micah Johnson, Timothy Johnson, and Berkley Sitterson) were named to the regular season NCHEAC All-Conference Team.
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