KNOCK ON WOOD: Former Lady Red Tornadoes soccer star Izzi Wood ends 1st season at App State with great potential for the future

BOONE – Star athletes' success in high school doesn't always translate at the next level, but sometimes it does. For ex-Hickory High soccer forward Isabelle “Izzi” Wood, it did just that. In her first collegiate season, Wood proved she belongs at the Division I level with Appalachian State University. The Mountaineers began the 2020 season … Continue reading KNOCK ON WOOD: Former Lady Red Tornadoes soccer star Izzi Wood ends 1st season at App State with great potential for the future →

FIRST OF MANY: Former Lady Red Tornadoes soccer star Izzi Wood collects first goal with App State

BOONE – There are a plethora of “firsts” in one’s life as it progresses. There’s one’s first steps and first words; his or her first time riding a bike; the first crush; the first kiss; the first time one drives a car. It goes on and on. Moreover, the same could be said in the … Continue reading FIRST OF MANY: Former Lady Red Tornadoes soccer star Izzi Wood collects first goal with App State →

SISTERLY BOND: Bunker Hill senior pitcher Payton Bryant shares softball journey with younger sister Camryn Bryant

CLAREMONT, NC - Growing up is a tough feat for anybody. Maneuvering through life is a challenge – even in the world of sports – especially if one’s alone during the journey. Fortunately for Bunker Hill senior Payton Bryant and junior Camryn “Cami” Bryant, they have been able to experience the trials and tribulations of … Continue reading SISTERLY BOND: Bunker Hill senior pitcher Payton Bryant shares softball journey with younger sister Camryn Bryant →

HEART OVER HEIGHT: Bandys’ senior Quenten Maddox continues fight for collegiate basketball career

CATAWBA, NC - In the words of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa character, it’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. Bandys High senior Quenten Maddox has been fighting for what he has attained his whole life and he continues to battle for his dreams. … Continue reading HEART OVER HEIGHT: Bandys’ senior Quenten Maddox continues fight for collegiate basketball career →

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Blue Devils’ senior pitcher Ross Fowler reflects on final high school baseball season

MAIDEN, NC - It's tough to surmise what will officially become of the 2020 spring sports' season, but all one can do is hope, especially the senior athletes. For Maiden senior Ross Fowler, he is hopeful that his high school baseball career isn't over before his farewell season even really began. Fowler – a 6'1” … Continue reading FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Blue Devils’ senior pitcher Ross Fowler reflects on final high school baseball season →

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 →

GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season

CLAREMONT, NC - When it comes to sports, believing in oneself is only half the battle. It takes a really special individual to take that belief, along with the combined natural talent, and achieve great things in one’s athletic career. For Bunker Hill junior Addison “Addie” Wray, her passion for basketball has only enhanced over … Continue reading GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season →