Archive - 2012 - Sports Article
December 4th
The Carolina Panthers placed defensive end Antwan Applewhite and free safety Sherrod Martin on injured reserve Tuesday and released offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges.
December 3rd
The Bandys boys basketball team snapped a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season with a 63-47 victory on Monday against the Knights.
It was the Trojans' second win in their past 52 games.
Hunter Lackey scored a team-high 19 points for Bandys (1-1), while Chris Sorenson chipped in 14 points.
Hunter Caldwell led North Lincoln (3-1) with 15 points.
December 2nd
Jerry Moore, who led Appalachian State to an unforgettable upset of Michigan and won three straight FCS national championships, won't return to the Mountaineers next season, athletic director Charlie Cobb said Sunday.
By
DAVE SKRETTA,AP Sports Writer
Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs' locker room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach.
December 1st
St. Stephens High School held the 41st Annual Indian Classic wrestling tournament on Saturday. The event is the longest one-day tournament in the entire state of North Carolina.
LaChaston Smith scored his third touchdown with 19 seconds left to lift South Iredell to a 30-27 victory over Carrboro on Saturday night in the Class 2AA North Carolina High School Athletic Association championship game.
Smith, the game's MVP, finished with 152 yards rushing for South Iredell (14-2), which won its first-ever state championship in football.
Matt Brown threw for five touchdowns and 322 yards and Illinois State blocked the game-tying PAT in overtime to beat Appalachian State 38-37 Saturday in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Garrett Young threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Brock with 7:55 left to help East Lincoln beat Tarboro 24-20 in the Class 2-A North Carolina High School Athletic Association championship Saturday.
Young threw for 196 yards and two scores for the Mustangs (16-0), who won their first title in their second appearance in an NCHSAA final. Young was named the game's most valuable player.
November 30th
A pair of new basketball coaches made their debuts at Bandys High School on Friday — both with different results.
The Lady Trojans used a strong third quarter to pick up a 69-53 victory against Fred T. Foard in Mark Story’s first game as girls head coach.
Boys prep basketball scores
St. Stephens 68, Bunker Hill 57
North Lincoln 55, Maiden 28
Newton-Conover at East Lincoln, postponed to Dec. 12
Girls prep basketball scores
St. Stephens 55, Bunker Hill 39
North Lincoln 84, Maiden 54
Newton-Conover at East Lincoln, postponed to Dec. 12
Women's college basketball