1. Weddington (5-0) Previous Ranking: No. 2 This week: at Charlotte Catholic (4-1) There’s a new No. 1 in Union County, although a huge test awaits this week against last year’s state champs. … [Read more...]
So, when will they play sports again?
That was the most rain that I’ve seen in a 36-hour period that I can remember. I mean, it was pouring. Like many of yours, my house was a zoo. The cat was mad he couldn’t go out. The three kids … [Read more...]
With Imhoff back, talented Mavs focus on rivals
WAXHAW – Like their star senior leader, the Marvin Ridge girls tennis team has made a quick recovery from a season in which they went 13-5, but failed to make the NCHSAA 3A playoffs after losing four … [Read more...]
Union County Super 7 for Aug. 31
This is the first in-season Super 7 ranking of the season, but we will run this every week as the power ranking of the county’s elites. 1. Sun Valley (2-0) Previous Ranking: No. 2 This week: … [Read more...]
Team Preview: Metrolina Christian
Coach: Thomas Langley, seventh season (39-21) 2017 Record: 8-3, 4-0 in conference play Returning Starters: Offense, 5; Defense, 8 Overview The Warriors have made an impressive run of late, … [Read more...]
Sports editor makes conference predictions
This really is my favorite time of the year as a high school sports fan, especially as a writer covering a high school football landscape so ripe with talent. The anticipation builds and builds … [Read more...]
Up Close: An off-the-field look at the stars
Max Brimigion, Weddington WR Brimigion is coming off an outstanding junior season in which he earned Associated Press all-state honors as the Warriors top target. He’s in line for an even bigger … [Read more...]
Six can’t-miss football games
There are terrific football games each and every night in Union County. As fans, we know it’s impossible to get to each and every game, but here are six that you don’t want to miss and that we … [Read more...]
20 to Treasure: A closer look at the 20 best players in Union County
These are the first of two 20 To Treasure player rankings we will publish. Teams aren’t made of individuals, but these are how we rank the area players in our first installment of the 20 To Treasure. … [Read more...]
Union County Super 7
1. Charlotte Catholic I know I’ll get phone calls telling me I’m a dummy because Charlotte Catholic is in Charlotte. I also know the undefeated state champs play in a county league and are far and … [Read more...]