By
O-N-E Publisher Michael Willard
Maiden appeared poised to pull a playoff comeback for the second straight week.
Down 21-7 at halftime and held in check on offense, the Blue Devils weren’t out, but they were down.
“It was the same as Polk County. I hate to say we came out flat,” said Maiden senior quarterback Matt Johnson. “But we battled back.”
At Polk County last week, Maiden trailed 21-14 at halftime before winning 41-27.
This week, the come-from-behind story didn’t end the same as No. 1 seed Lincolnton (13-1) ended Maiden’s season with a 34-21 loss in the sectional round of the N.C. 2A state playoffs.
Catawba County celebrates Thanksgiving this week, and several churches invite the community to join in worship and a meal.
Also this week, Santa Claus visits Newton as the city kicks off the holiday season with its annual tree-lighting ceremony.
A laser-light show, the opening of a theater production and a health fair are also on the schedule this week in the county.
For more, read on.
For news throughout the week, visit observernewsonline.com and pick up print editions of The O-N-E at news stands throughout the county.
Tuesday
What's been a turnaround season for the Bandys football team abruptly ended Friday in Shelby.
The Trojans fell behind 21-3 and never caught up, losing in the third round of the 2AA playoffs to the Golden Lions (9-5). Bandys' season ends with a 10-4 record.
