Newton-Conover senior athlete Mackenzie Johnson’s experiencing rarity in sports world

NEWTON – It's quite an unusual time for sports fans across the globe and an even more atypical time for student-athletes. Due to this COVID-19 pandemic, the high school spring sports season is quite unique. It's even more different, to say the least, for Newton-Conover High senior Mackenzie Johnson. Johnson – a three-sport athlete with … Continue reading Newton-Conover senior athlete Mackenzie Johnson’s experiencing rarity in sports world →

ALL THE GLORY: Lady Red Devils’ Chyna Cornwell’s rise to NCBCA Women’s Player of the Year

NEWTON, NC - Newton-Conover High School senior Chyna Cornwell has achieved accolade after accolade in her illustrious basketball career, but recently she garnered the highest one imaginable in high school basketball: North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association Player of the Year. Cornwell – the dominant 6'3” center and inside force for the Lady Red Devils – … Continue reading ALL THE GLORY: Lady Red Devils’ Chyna Cornwell’s rise to NCBCA Women’s Player of the Year →

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 →