Local Sports

Ragsdale takes over 'Dads heading into 21st season

April 4, 2013

The Hickory Crawdads enter the 2013 season tonight under brand new management.

Corey Ragsdale takes over the reigns from former skipper Bill Richardson —the all-time winningest manager in team history.

Ragsdale, a former player for the New York Mets (2001-07) and Texas Rangers (2008-09) organizations, returns to the Hickory — the last ball club he ever suited up for.

Bobcats overcome early deficit, 76ers in 88-83 victory

April 4, 2013

Trailing by as many as 16 points, the Charlotte Bobcats exploded in the second half to come away with an 88-83 victory at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Gerald Henderson continued his torrid play of late with 24 points, while Kemba Walker (17 points, 10 assists) and Josh McRoberts (12 points, 16 rebounds) each record double doubles in the win.

Brown's late single pushes Indians past Tornadoes

April 3, 2013

Winning 4-3 in close games is becoming a tradition this week for the St. Stephens baseball team.

A single by Dylan Brown in the bottom of the eighth inning plated Konner Klingenberg from third base, allowing St. Stephens to knock off the defending Easter Classic champion Hickory, 4-3.

The Saint victory comes one day after defeating Fred T. Foard, 4-3, in the bottom of the seventh inning.

PREP NOTEBOOK: Tuesday's tournament scores

April 3, 2013

Below is a look at Tuesday's prep tournament scores from across Catawba County:

23rd Catawba County Easter Baseball Classic

Tuesday's scores
No. 7 Fred T. Foard 14, No. 6 South Iredell 5
No. 1 Bunker Hill 8, No. 5 Maiden 2
No. 2 St. Stephens 4, No. 3 Hickory 3 (eight innings)
No. 4 West Caldwell 8, No. 8 Newton-Conover 7

Wednesday's games