DeathValleyMike
06-30-2008, 12:17 AM
http://www.thestate.com/tigers/story/446610.html
Two of nation’s top defenders headed to South Pointe
By BARRY BYERS - McClatchy Newspapers
ROCK HILL — Two players from Charlotte’s Independence High School have enrolled at South Pointe High — safety Devonte Holloman and Dominque Walker, who plays linebacker and defensive back, said coach Bobby Carroll.
Holloman, 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, is ranked as the No. 1 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com and No. 6 at his position nationally.
Holloman has committed to Clemson and gives the Stallions two of the nation’s top players. South Pointe quarterback/defensive back Stephon Gilmore is ranked No. 1 by Rivals in South Carolina.
Holloman, a 3.8 student, has the 24 credits it takes to graduate in South Carolina. He has a couple of required classes to take and plans to graduate after the first semester and enroll early at Clemson.
“I’m here for several reasons,” Holloman said. “My parents are getting a divorce and I didn’t really want to go to another Charlotte high school. When my dad moved down here, I decided to come with him.
“I play AAU basketball with Stephon and we are good friends. I’m happy to be here with him and hope I can help the team, give them an extra push they need.”
Before either player can suit up, they have to gain eligibility through the South Carolina High School League. The school must submit transfer and eligibility forms to the league, then await its decision. The rules apply to all transfers.
Independence won 107 consecutive games and seven consecutive Class 4A state championships before last year.
Walker was ruled ineligible and missed the title game when it was discovered he lived outside the Independence attendance zone after starting two years for the Patriots. He was suspended for 14 games in North Carolina this year and the SCHSL will be charged with deciding if he’s eligible here.
He is eligible academically and according to Carroll, was allowed to play other sports last year in the winter and spring seasons. Like Holloman, Walker is on track to graduate early.
According to SCHL, a new student must be properly registered in his new school and he must have been eligible by SCHSL standards to represent the school from which he transfers.
The league’s eligibility rule is vague on whether the former school has to or does not have to be a fellow in-state school.
“Hopefully, I will be approved, but if not we’ll appeal it in August,” said the 5-10, 205-pound Walker.
Two of nation’s top defenders headed to South Pointe
By BARRY BYERS - McClatchy Newspapers
ROCK HILL — Two players from Charlotte’s Independence High School have enrolled at South Pointe High — safety Devonte Holloman and Dominque Walker, who plays linebacker and defensive back, said coach Bobby Carroll.
Holloman, 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, is ranked as the No. 1 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com and No. 6 at his position nationally.
Holloman has committed to Clemson and gives the Stallions two of the nation’s top players. South Pointe quarterback/defensive back Stephon Gilmore is ranked No. 1 by Rivals in South Carolina.
Holloman, a 3.8 student, has the 24 credits it takes to graduate in South Carolina. He has a couple of required classes to take and plans to graduate after the first semester and enroll early at Clemson.
“I’m here for several reasons,” Holloman said. “My parents are getting a divorce and I didn’t really want to go to another Charlotte high school. When my dad moved down here, I decided to come with him.
“I play AAU basketball with Stephon and we are good friends. I’m happy to be here with him and hope I can help the team, give them an extra push they need.”
Before either player can suit up, they have to gain eligibility through the South Carolina High School League. The school must submit transfer and eligibility forms to the league, then await its decision. The rules apply to all transfers.
Independence won 107 consecutive games and seven consecutive Class 4A state championships before last year.
Walker was ruled ineligible and missed the title game when it was discovered he lived outside the Independence attendance zone after starting two years for the Patriots. He was suspended for 14 games in North Carolina this year and the SCHSL will be charged with deciding if he’s eligible here.
He is eligible academically and according to Carroll, was allowed to play other sports last year in the winter and spring seasons. Like Holloman, Walker is on track to graduate early.
According to SCHL, a new student must be properly registered in his new school and he must have been eligible by SCHSL standards to represent the school from which he transfers.
The league’s eligibility rule is vague on whether the former school has to or does not have to be a fellow in-state school.
“Hopefully, I will be approved, but if not we’ll appeal it in August,” said the 5-10, 205-pound Walker.