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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →