Category: Fred T. Foard High School

AN ALL-TIME GREAT: Fred T. Foard’s Riley Vogel becomes one of the best hitters in North Carolina prep softball history; caps off career with 4th all-state selection on June 26

NEWTON, N.C. — Becoming an all-time great is not an overnight reality in the sports world. It takes passion, dedication and often years of hard work to mold oneself into a promising athlete.  For some, it may not work out; while, others may attain just enough success to be included in the category of elite.  … Continue reading AN ALL-TIME GREAT: Fred T. Foard’s Riley Vogel becomes one of the best hitters in North Carolina prep softball history; caps off career with 4th all-state selection on June 26 →

OVERCOMING THE ODDS: Lady Tigers senior guard Davoney Dellinger reinvigorates joy in career-best prep basketball run

NEWTON, N.C  — Adversity comes in many forms and can extend to different facets of one’s life including the sports world. Being a student-athlete is not always easy. There will often be obstacles in one’s way, whether personal or professional in nature.  The confidence and desire to overcome those challenges also sits in a gray … Continue reading OVERCOMING THE ODDS: Lady Tigers senior guard Davoney Dellinger reinvigorates joy in career-best prep basketball run →

FROM TIGER CLAWS TO PITCHFORK: Former Fred T. Foard softball star Averie Waddell earns back-to-back All-State nods with Lady Blue Devils

MAIDEN, N.C. — As with any individual playing any sport, an athlete just wants to fit in with the collective to build up team chemistry in hopes of coming out victorious when it matters most.  Maiden High rising senior Averie Waddell began her illustrious prep softball career at Fred T. Foard High School for its … Continue reading FROM TIGER CLAWS TO PITCHFORK: Former Fred T. Foard softball star Averie Waddell earns back-to-back All-State nods with Lady Blue Devils →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: Foard junior multi-sport athlete Alexis Wolgemuth adds competing on varsity football team to her list of accomplishments

NEWTON, NC – It is in our nature to compete. To compete for the best grades, the best job, etc. People find outlets to get the most out of competing everyday, but sports tend to be the best way an individual can get his or her competitive juices flowing. This is true for Fred T. … Continue reading JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: Foard junior multi-sport athlete Alexis Wolgemuth adds competing on varsity football team to her list of accomplishments →