St. Stephens sophomore tailback Izzy Payne eclipses 1,000-yard rushing mark, earns all-conference nod for 1st time in 2025

HICKORY, N.C. — An athlete’s success does not develop overnight. His or her craft must be harnessed to its full potential in a gradual process. St. Stephens High School sophomore Izzy Payne displayed his growth with the varsity football program the last two seasons. “My love for football came from my dad; he would show … Continue reading St. Stephens sophomore tailback Izzy Payne eclipses 1,000-yard rushing mark, earns all-conference nod for 1st time in 2025 →

App State soccer forward Izzi Wood’s perseverance through injury setbacks led her to become program’s all-time leading scorer

HICKORY, N.C. — History maker. That’s the way to define the illustrious career of Appalachian State University graduate student-athlete Izzi Wood. From her time at Hickory High School to her tenure with the Mountaineers women’s soccer program, Wood has made a name for herself wherever she has landed. Wood completed her final collegiate match on … Continue reading App State soccer forward Izzi Wood’s perseverance through injury setbacks led her to become program’s all-time leading scorer →

Former Catawba County prep softball greats Macy Michael and Grace Loftin joined forces for lone season together at UNC Greensboro in 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The NCAA Division 1 collegiate softball season officially came to a close on June 6, as the Texas Longhorns defeated Texas Tech in the Women’s College World Series, two games to one. Nevertheless, to a lesser degree, two former Catawba County prep softball greats shared the field together for the University of … Continue reading Former Catawba County prep softball greats Macy Michael and Grace Loftin joined forces for lone season together at UNC Greensboro in 2025 →

PRIDE OF THE TRIBE: William & Mary sophomore guard Cassidy Geddes reflects on program’s historic journey in 2024-25

WILLIAMSBURG, V.A. – For many, mid-March to early April is a time of the year for rejuvenation as the season springs into something anew. The same thing can be said for collegiate basketball at both men’s and women’s Division 1 campuses. As one chapter of the story closes, another one takes its place in the … Continue reading PRIDE OF THE TRIBE: William & Mary sophomore guard Cassidy Geddes reflects on program’s historic journey in 2024-25 →

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’ →

2020-21 PREP BASKETBALL 2A ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS: Lady Bears senior Addie Wray earns 2nd-straight NFAC POTY honors; Lady Red Devils sophomore Cassidy Geddes collects 1st SFAC POTY award

NEWTON, NC - The 2020-21 prep basketball conference awards from the South Fork 2A and Northwestern Foothills 2A Conferences were recently released. For the Northwestern Foothills 2A Conference, Bunker Hill senior point guard Addie Wray was named the Girls Conference Player of the Year (her second-straight POTY nod). Wray and company finished this season as … Continue reading 2020-21 PREP BASKETBALL 2A ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS: Lady Bears senior Addie Wray earns 2nd-straight NFAC POTY honors; Lady Red Devils sophomore Cassidy Geddes collects 1st SFAC POTY award →

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU: Blue Devils rise to the occasion in season-opening win over rival Bandys on Thursday night

CATAWBA, NC - Prep football is officially back, and what a way to kick-off the 2020-21 season than to have an opening battle between the Maiden Blue Devils and Bandys Trojans. These programs have butted heads time-and-time again, and the season opener on Thursday night was the 68th meeting between the two hated rivals. A … Continue reading THIS ONE’S FOR YOU: Blue Devils rise to the occasion in season-opening win over rival Bandys on Thursday night →

BORN TO RUN: Foard senior Karina Coulter finishes out prep cross country career strong as 3-time NCHSAA 2A All-State runner

NEWTON, NC - We all have some sort of aspirations in life, but not everyone fights for it. If one does, it can open up the floodgates for possibilities. The same is definitely true in the sports world. From the time an individual is young, there is a goal in mind for him or her … Continue reading BORN TO RUN: Foard senior Karina Coulter finishes out prep cross country career strong as 3-time NCHSAA 2A All-State runner →

EIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH: Foard volleyball claims back-to-back 2A state titles before heading back to 3A league; achieves 8th overall state championship win

NEWTON, NC – That's it. It's all over. Mission accomplished. Back-to-back state champions. The Fred T. Foard varsity volleyball team (19-0) became the sole survivor in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A state championship in Cary, NC, on Jan. 23 at the expense of McMichael. “The thought of us being back-to-back state champions … Continue reading EIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH: Foard volleyball claims back-to-back 2A state titles before heading back to 3A league; achieves 8th overall state championship win →

A WHOLE NEW WORLD: Former Newton-Conover High star center Chyna Cornwell settles into new surroundings with Rutgers University

NEWTON, N.C. — Although 2020 has been a crazy time for everyone, former Newton-Conover High School standout basketball player Chyna Cornwell began the year leading her squad to an eventual North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A state championship, and now she is ending it with a new experience. This time, it is at the … Continue reading A WHOLE NEW WORLD: Former Newton-Conover High star center Chyna Cornwell settles into new surroundings with Rutgers University →