Newton-Conover quarterback Logan Adair enters senior season in 2024 with great expectations under new coaching regime

NEWTON, N.C. — Being a galvanizing leader is tough in any sport, let alone football in what is considered the most important position on the field at quarterback. Newton-Conover High School senior Logan Adair felt the brunt of that as a first-year starter with the varsity program in 2023. When things go according to plan, … Continue reading Newton-Conover quarterback Logan Adair enters senior season in 2024 with great expectations under new coaching regime →

Newton-Conover senior point guard Javier Lineberger achieves All-District status in final prep basketball season; He wrapped up career in 4th Annual WNC All-Star game on March 30

NEWTON, N.C. — The love of playing a particular sport is not just about individual success. It’s also about the brotherhood or sisterhood that is shared amongst teammates. Only later in one’s progression do personal accolades begin to shape his or her competitive nature to excel. Newton-Conover High School senior Javier Lineberger had to claw … Continue reading Newton-Conover senior point guard Javier Lineberger achieves All-District status in final prep basketball season; He wrapped up career in 4th Annual WNC All-Star game on March 30 →

Red Devils’ Lineberger carries family legacy into battle on the gridiron; the stalwart defensive anchor looks to unleash his all-state potential as a senior in 2023

NEWTON, N.C. — One’s aspirations in life come from inspiration in different places. In some instances, it could be the environment around an individual that shape’s one’s interests. In other cases, family or friends can affect one’s pathway. The latter sentiment can be applied to Newton-Conover High School senior Jordan Lineberger. For him, the apple … Continue reading Red Devils’ Lineberger carries family legacy into battle on the gridiron; the stalwart defensive anchor looks to unleash his all-state potential as a senior in 2023 →

END OF REGULATION: Lady Red Devils senior Cassidy Geddes set to take her gritty style of play to D1 collegiate basketball level

NEWTON, N.C. — Every high school athlete has to walk off of the field or court for the final time in his or her respective sport. It is an inevitable notion that for some, may be the last time ever while others get the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. In the midst of … Continue reading END OF REGULATION: Lady Red Devils senior Cassidy Geddes set to take her gritty style of play to D1 collegiate basketball level →

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 →

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 →

SHADE OF FAITH: Red Devils senior running back Allan Shade ends prep career with stellar offensive outing

NEWTON, N.C — The prep varsity football season officially ended for all Catawba County teams on April 16, due to first-round exits from Maiden and Bunker Hill. Although it missed the state playoffs – finishing with a 2-4 overall record, as well as a matching South Fork 2A Conference record for fifth-place in the standings … Continue reading SHADE OF FAITH: Red Devils senior running back Allan Shade ends prep career with stellar offensive outing →

Red Devils’ running back Shade’s 4 TD performance, defensive prowess lead to 32-14 win over Bandys on ‘Senior Night’

NEWTON, NC - The Newton-Conover Red Devils varsity football team stepped onto its home field inside of Gurley Stadium on Friday night looking to make up for its season-opening loss to Lincolnton. Well, the Red Devils (1-1) did just that against rival Bandys (0-2) via a superb running game by senior tailback Allan Shade (218 … Continue reading Red Devils’ running back Shade’s 4 TD performance, defensive prowess lead to 32-14 win over Bandys on ‘Senior Night’ →

Red Devils’ WR/DB Brandon Johnson named a Sports Illustrated All-American candidate

NEWTON – Wow. Just wow. That was the initial reaction of Newton-Conover rising senior and varsity football player Brandon Johnson when learning the news of him being among the candidates for Sports Illustrated's All-American selection. Candidates from North Carolina were officially selected on July 15 which include 55 potential All-Americans. With these many candidates on … Continue reading Red Devils’ WR/DB Brandon Johnson named a Sports Illustrated All-American candidate →

FULL CIRCLE: Lady Red Devils crowned co-2A state basketball champions last week; earns 2nd title in program history

NEWTON – Champions again, and it feels so good. Championship glory has been restored once more at Newton-Conover High School as the Lady Red Devils' varsity basketball team brought home the 2019-20 2A state title last week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the actual state championship game between Newton-Conover and Farmville Central wasn't played, but … Continue reading FULL CIRCLE: Lady Red Devils crowned co-2A state basketball champions last week; earns 2nd title in program history →