INDIAN TRAIL – Porter Ridge couldn’t overcome a sluggish start and fell 32-14 to unbeaten East Forsyth in the 4-A Western Regional finals on Dec. 7. The Pirates first possession resulted in minus-10 … [Read more...]
Howell named N.C. Gatorade POY
INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley quarterback Sam Howell can add another accomplishment to his ever-growing list of accolades. He was recently named the 2018 North Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the … [Read more...]
3-and-out: Regional football playoff edition
The Western Regional finals are ripe with area football teams as Porter Ridge, Weddington and Charlotte Catholic are all still alive and just one win from playing for state championships. Charlotte … [Read more...]
Warriors into quarters for sixth straight year
WEDDINGTON – The word balanced seems to be a good way to describe the Weddington football team’s offense. The Warriors feature a prolific passing game that has thrown for more than 2,000 yards and 30 … [Read more...]
Metrolina denied title on controversial play
INDIAN TRAIL – The Metrolina Christian football team did everything right on Nov. 16 in front of a more-than packed house, but a highly debatable call late allowed Country Day to come away with an … [Read more...]
Weddington boys dominate at 3A XC finals
WEDDINGTON – The Weddington boys cross country team blew out the field by 76 points to claim its third title since 2013 but first since 2015 after finishing runner-up each of the past two seasons. At … [Read more...]
Young Cavs run to school’s first XC crown
WAXHAW – The Cuthbertson girls cross country team has been runner-up to Chapel Hill each of the past two seasons, so coach Kirk Walsh knew the drill when his girls got ready to start the year. But … [Read more...]
Mavs set state record for wins during title run
RALEIGH – As Marvin Ridge volleyball coach Brook Hammers walked down the long hallway at Reynolds Coliseum on N.C. State’s campus moments after her team had knocked off unbeaten D.H. Conley in … [Read more...]
Title run only fuels Forest Hills’ fire
The third time was the charm for the Forest Hills boys basketball team, which last winter won its first-ever state title after reaching the regional finals each of the previous two seasons. “Coming … [Read more...]
Can we tip off already, pleaseeee?
As a sports writer, there are a few things that hold true. First, I must have an understanding of and an appreciation for all sports. I do, and I know this paper covers more sports better than anyone … [Read more...]