Author: Marcus Smith

ON ROUTE TO GREATNESS: Lady Red Devils’ freshman point guard Cassidy Geddes is displaying glimpses of her true potential this season

NEWTON, NC - Coaches can teach athletes the fundamentals of a sport, but the quality that cannot be taught is the drive and passion it takes to learn those fundamentals and grow in order to achieve one's highest potential. It's a natural characteristic that only a few possess. The latter is true for Newton-Conover varsity … Continue reading ON ROUTE TO GREATNESS: Lady Red Devils’ freshman point guard Cassidy Geddes is displaying glimpses of her true potential this season →

GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season

CLAREMONT, NC - When it comes to sports, believing in oneself is only half the battle. It takes a really special individual to take that belief, along with the combined natural talent, and achieve great things in one’s athletic career. For Bunker Hill junior Addison “Addie” Wray, her passion for basketball has only enhanced over … Continue reading GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season →

Strong defensive play aids Falcons to 29-3 win over Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It was an ugly sight for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon in Bank of America Stadium as it was blitzed by the visiting Atlanta Falcons, 29-3. “(It was) road mentality,” said Falcons’ head coach Dan Quinn. “(It was) a vision game. We all know how tough they are. (It was) a … Continue reading Strong defensive play aids Falcons to 29-3 win over Panthers →

SHABBY: Abby Settlemyre and Shayla Thompson’s softball journey comes full circle

NEWTON, N.C. — Most student-athletes will never get a shot on the biggest stages for the biggest collegiate programs. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it just isn’t always meant to be. As in almost anything in life, one dives into sports simply because of the enjoyment first and the camaraderie of building friendships as … Continue reading SHABBY: Abby Settlemyre and Shayla Thompson’s softball journey comes full circle →