Bandys High senior Samuel Hill looks to continue his juggernaut style of play on the defensive end during the 2024 season

CATAWBA, N.C. — As a prep sports athlete, one is not always simply handed the keys to the castle right away. Oftentimes, there is a grind before the coaching staff feels he or she is ready enough to take control. While some individuals get the chance to demonstrate one’s prowess as an underclassman, others have … Continue reading Bandys High senior Samuel Hill looks to continue his juggernaut style of play on the defensive end during the 2024 season →

ONE FOR THE BOOKS: Bandys High grad Gabby Vatrano achieves ultimate success by becoming 1st All-State soccer athlete in school history following 2024 season

CATAWBA, N.C. — Once known as a promising upstart coming out of middle school, Bandys High School recent grad Gabriela “Gabby” Vatrano lived up to her potential and became a star in the world of soccer. Vatrano began making a name for herself at just 13-years-old and has not looked back. From her dominance in … Continue reading ONE FOR THE BOOKS: Bandys High grad Gabby Vatrano achieves ultimate success by becoming 1st All-State soccer athlete in school history following 2024 season →

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 →

CURTAIN CALL: Lady Trojans’ senior second baseman Bailey Burton endures abrupt ‘last ride’

CATAWBA – It’s always a bittersweet moment when an athlete plays his or her respective sport for the final time. When one gets his or her way on how it ends, it’s emotional but rewarding. Nevertheless, when the rug gets pulled out from under a student-athlete and one’s not allowed to control the ‘last ride,’ … Continue reading CURTAIN CALL: Lady Trojans’ senior second baseman Bailey Burton endures abrupt ‘last ride’ →

HEART OVER HEIGHT: Bandys’ senior Quenten Maddox continues fight for collegiate basketball career

CATAWBA, NC - In the words of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa character, it’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. Bandys High senior Quenten Maddox has been fighting for what he has attained his whole life and he continues to battle for his dreams. … Continue reading HEART OVER HEIGHT: Bandys’ senior Quenten Maddox continues fight for collegiate basketball career →