WAXHAW – The 2018 N.C. United States of America Gymnastics Championships turned out to be the latest in a long list of success stories for Jaden Blank, one of the state’s top gymnasts for his age … [Read more...]
Super 7: Looking ahead to high school baseball season
Baseball teams from across Union County are kicking off their 2018 season within the week. The county has had unparalleled success of late, with Weddington winning the 3A title in 2012 and 2013, … [Read more...]
Pageant winner big on service
Alayah Nguyen is training not just to win the title of Miss Teen United States. The 16-year-old Indian Trail resident wants the opportunity to represent the country. Alayah was crowned Miss Teen … [Read more...]
Basketball season hits court running
Basketball in this area is hitting an all-time high as far as talented players and great teams are concerned. In recent years, there were a couple of loaded teams and a spattering of stars trying to … [Read more...]
Piedmont wrestling looks to stay on top
Panthers are fresh off dual team championship and probably even better this year MONROE – Piedmont enters this season with a star-studded cast of wrestlers who helped the Panthers win their second … [Read more...]
Giving thanks after my scary cancer diagnosis
On June 21, 2017, I received the type of news that literally knocks the wind out of you. After visiting an oral surgeon who advised I get a CT scan in an attempt to determine why I was experiencing … [Read more...]
NCHSAA football seedings miss mark
The NCHSAA was trying something new this season with its football playoff seedings. They wanted to incorporate Maxpreps.com more into the seedings and final pairings and used the nationwide website to … [Read more...]
Cuthbertson girls XC edges Warriors for second place finish
KERNERSVILLE – Cuthbertson and Weddington both had very impressive team and individual showings at the NCHSAA 3A cross country championship, which concluded Nov. 4 at the Ivey Redmon Sports … [Read more...]
Durham, Mazur shine for second-place Warriors
KERNERSVILLE – Weddington High juniors Kyle Durham and Will Mazur stole the show for Union County runners at the NCHSAA 3A cross country championship, which concluded Nov. 4 at Ivey … [Read more...]
NCISAA football playoff changes are good with me
When I heard the NCISAA was drastically changing its football playoff format for this season, I didn’t like it. But since it has grown on me and should give teams a better shot to win a championship … [Read more...]