BALLER BESTIES FOR LIFE: Bunker Hill grads Faith Isenhour and Olivia Ellis’ shared basketball journey blossomed friendship on and off court

CLAREMONT, NC — Going through life may, at times, be a challenge, but if a person should find at least one close friend it can make it all worthwhile. Meeting that individual happens in different ways whether it’s through school activities or clubs, social outings and even sports. In Bunker Hill High graduates Faith Isenhour … Continue reading BALLER BESTIES FOR LIFE: Bunker Hill grads Faith Isenhour and Olivia Ellis’ shared basketball journey blossomed friendship on and off court →

BLOCK PARTY, ANYONE? Foard volleyball’s front line of defense leads to huge 3-0 sweep of conference foe North Iredell on Wednesday

NEWTON, N.C. — It’s a party. It’s a party. It’s a big block party. This sentiment rang true on Wednesday evening as the Fred T. Foard Lady Tigers’ varsity volleyball team exacted a level of revenge against its new Western Foothills 3A Conference adversary North Iredell. It took a plethora of total blocks by the … Continue reading BLOCK PARTY, ANYONE? Foard volleyball’s front line of defense leads to huge 3-0 sweep of conference foe North Iredell on Wednesday →

NOT EASILY BROKEN: Foard volleyball suffered first defeat in nearly two years on Monday; looks to bounce back moving forward

OLIN, N.C — All good things must come to an end. This proverb is demonstrated in all facets of life, and it definitely is present in the sports world. Streaks are made to be broken no matter how long-lasting, and this rings true for the Fred T. Foard High varsity volleyball team. On Monday, Aug. … Continue reading NOT EASILY BROKEN: Foard volleyball suffered first defeat in nearly two years on Monday; looks to bounce back moving forward →

SOMETHING TO PROVE: Newton-Conover senior linebacker Xavion Coulter looks to continue his dominant play during the 2021-22 season

NEWTON, N.C. — Intensity and aggression is the name of the game if one chooses to play on the defensive side of the ball in football. It isn’t for the faint of heart, and one has to be willing to go all out on a consistent basis. Simply put, some have it and some don’t. … Continue reading SOMETHING TO PROVE: Newton-Conover senior linebacker Xavion Coulter looks to continue his dominant play during the 2021-22 season →

HUNGRY FOOR MORE: Fred T. Foard’s all-time wrestling great Landon Foor looks to compete at collegiate level after capping off high school career with 4th straight state title

NEWTON, N.C — What does it mean to be the best athlete? Talent is a significant factor in the process of becoming great, but the drive and perseverance of whatever chips may fall is what separates those who have ‘it’ and those who don’t. Fred T. Foard graduate Landon Foor demonstrated what it means to … Continue reading HUNGRY FOOR MORE: Fred T. Foard’s all-time wrestling great Landon Foor looks to compete at collegiate level after capping off high school career with 4th straight state title →

Lady Tigers’ rising senior Alexis Wolgemuth ended crazy sports season with first NCHSAA 2A state singles tennis title

NEWTON, N.C. — It was quite the wild ride during the 2020-21 prep sports season for every athlete involved as alterations in the schedules were made due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols put in place. Student-athletes had to compete in their chosen sports at odd times of the school year in North Carolina. For … Continue reading Lady Tigers’ rising senior Alexis Wolgemuth ended crazy sports season with first NCHSAA 2A state singles tennis title →

WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF: Newton-Conover rising junior Alexa Allison achieves best year in prep tennis career so far

NEWTON, N.C. — Growth is a natural process of life. Whether it be height, maturity, etc. The same is true when it comes to athletics. One must progress in any sport he or she competes in otherwise that individual will just fall to the wayside. For Newton-Conover rising junior Alexa Allison, there has been exceptional … Continue reading WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF: Newton-Conover rising junior Alexa Allison achieves best year in prep tennis career so far →

TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN: Fred T. Foard’s Landon Foor becomes program’s winningest wrestler; now looks to get 4th consecutive state title

NEWTON, N.C. — What does it take to climb to the top of the mountain in athletics? For a good portion, it takes sheer determination, work-ethic and the will to destroy one’s competition. Those traits exemplify recent Fred T. Foard graduate and wrestler Landon Foor. Foor has made a name for himself ever since he … Continue reading TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN: Fred T. Foard’s Landon Foor becomes program’s winningest wrestler; now looks to get 4th consecutive state title →

COCKED AND LOADED: Bandys High grad Joe Cockman ended his athletic career with a bang

CATAWBA, N.C. — Life is like a good movie or a book with a series of twists and turns. It’s up to the powers that be and the individual drive to turn one’s journey through this world into something great. For some individuals, the highs can definitely outweigh the lows. Recent Bandys High graduate Joseph … Continue reading COCKED AND LOADED: Bandys High grad Joe Cockman ended his athletic career with a bang →

65 AND COUNTING: Foard wrestling carries dual-match winning streak into final week of regular-season

NEWTON, N.C. — Streaks are made to be broken. It’s inevitable. Nevertheless, the Fred T. Foard wrestling team has taken exception to this ‘inevitability’ pushing its dual-match win streak to 65 in-a-row dating back to last season. Coming off of a spectacular 2019-20 season, in which it was crowned the North Carolina High School Athletic … Continue reading 65 AND COUNTING: Foard wrestling carries dual-match winning streak into final week of regular-season →