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Shepard fans 11, Bears stay unbeaten

April 16, 2011

It was a “David versus Goliath” match-up when Bunker Hill faced Newton-Conover in baseball Friday.

The Bears entered the game a staggering 16-0 and 10-0 in CVAC games.
The Red Devils sported a 1-15 record. However, that didn’t stop Newton-Conover from playing their hearts out.

Red Devil pitcher Todd Church had his finest game of the season, striking out nine batters, but the Bears were just too much.

Bunker Hill scored six runs off of Church and pitcher Jacob Shepard struck out 11 batters, allowed one walk and three hits to give the Bears their 17th consecutive victory.

Maiden's Brown entering fourth hall of fame

April 14, 2011

Former Maiden and Bunker Hill football coach Tom Brown will enter his fourth hall of fame on Saturday, when he is inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Associaton (NCHSAA) Hall of Fame.

Brown, who is considered by many as one of the greatest high school coaches in North Carolina’s history, adds the NCHSAA Hall of Fame honor to his inductions into the Lenoir-Rhyne, Catawba County Sports and North Carolina Athletic Director’s Association Halls of Fame.

Jarrett, Beatty among hall of fame inductees

April 13, 2011

Five former coaches and athletes were announced as members of the 2011 Catawba County Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Among the names in this year’s class are NASCAR champion Dale Jarrett, youth sports coach William “Skip” Beatty, slow-pitch softball sponsor Richard Howard and Hickory High School stand outs Cathy Burgess Hitchcock and Charles Allen “Al” Young.

The quintet will be a part of the 10th class of the hall of fame.

Sigmon finds swing, guides Trojans

April 12, 2011

Taylor Sigmon was in a bit of a slump at the plate entering Tuesday’s softball game against Newton-Conover.

When the game was over, she left little doubt that she had found her swing.

The junior drove in four RBIs and blasted four hits, including three doubles and a home run, lifting the Lady Trojans to their eighth conference victory.

Maiden soccer program turning around

April 11, 2011

Family.

It’s one simple word that is changing the complexion of the Maiden women’s soccer program.

Last season, Maiden held a 5-12-2 overall record, were 2-12-1 in the Catawba Valley Athletic Conference and scored 18 goals for the entire season.

So far this season, the team nearly doubled its total victories from a year ago with a 9-5-1 record. They hold a 5-2-1 conference mark and have scored 26 goals.

Third-year coach Dennis Ly said the change is due to a couple of reasons.

Indians top Tigers in ‘Kick for the Cure’

April 8, 2011

Rivals St. Stephens and Fred T. Foard met for the second time on the soccer field this season Friday. They didn’t disappoint.

The Lady Indians scored five minutes into the game, and held off an aggressive second half by the Lady Tigers to remain undefeated in Northwestern Conference play.

“It is the same old Foard-St. Stephens game,” said Lady Indians coach Chuck Davis. “It is always a one-goal game. I don’t care if it is raining, dry, cold or hot. They just get so pumped up to play against us.”

Luis scores two goals in Red Devils' victory

April 7, 2011

Newton-Conover scored six minutes into Thursday’s game and never looked back.

The Lady Red Devils earned their third victory of the season, knocking off a tough Maiden team at home.

The win comes after Newton-Conover (3-13-0, 3-5-0) started the season with a 1-10 record.

“Coming into this game, our mindset was that every game counts,” said N-C coach Robert Froyd. “Even if we don’t go into the postseason, every game for us counts. It is a matter of pride, making sure we have respect for ourselves and showing each other what could have been.”

Crawdads’ season starts tonight

April 6, 2011

The Hickory Crawdads kick off the 2011 campaign tonight against the Asheville Tourists.

After the Texas Rangers made the World Series last season, the expectations are high for their minor league affiliate in Hickory.

Four-letter man: ESPN’s Bodenheimer talks sports

April 5, 2011

George Bodenheimer, co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of ESPN Inc. and ABC Sports, visited Catawba County on Tuesday. He was the guest at the Hickory Sportsman’s Club’s second meeting of 2011 at Rock Barn Golf and Spa.
During his time in Hickory, Bodenheimer was interviewed by the press about a variety of topics, from sports to broadcasting to his career at ESPN.
 
Q: Who is your favorite broadcaster?
 
A: Probably Keith Jackson. He spent many years at ABC and hosted college football for a number of years. He did a wonderful job.
 

AP Source: NC State turns to Gottfried

April 5, 2011

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Alabama coach Mark Gottfried will be the next men's basketball coach at North Carolina State, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school has yet to make a formal announcement. Gottfried is expected to attend a news conference scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

Gottfried was in his 11th season as head coach at Alabama when he resigned in January 2009. He also spent three seasons as head coach at Murray State.