Local Sports

Fred T. Foard commits five turnovers in 9-6 loss

September 3, 2011

For the second straight week, the Fred T. Foard football team lost a tough game on the road.

The Tigers (1-2) committed five turnovers in Friday’s game against West Lincoln, including four lost fumbles and an interception by quarterback Erik Ware.

It was an ugly game by both teams. While Foard committed five turnovers, West Lincoln also struggled, throwing an interception and fumbling the ball three times, losing two of them.

The Rebels (2-1) took a 6-0 lead in the first half behind an 8-yard run from Evan Lopes. It was Lopes’ lone rush of the game.

Carolina Panthers' preseason ends with 33-17 loss

September 2, 2011

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their 2011 NFL preseason Thursday, losing 33-17 to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium.

Panthers’ rookie quarterback Cam Newton played the first series for the Panthers (1-3), completing 3-of-5 passes for 25 yards and a 10-yard touchdown to tight end Jeremy Shockey.

Newton also had one rush — a 19-yard scramble in the first quarter.
Derek Anderson also got playing time at quarterback, ahead of Jimmy Clausen, who is nursing some injuries in last week’s game against Cincinnati.

Tigers’ Mike Carey named 3A coach of the year

August 31, 2011

After leading Fred T. Foard to a 3A state wrestling title, the Tigers’ coach is being rewarded for his efforts.

Mike Carey, coach of the Foard wrestling program since 2008, was named the North Carolina 3A wrestling coach of the year by Mat News. The announcement came earlier this week.

“It’s the ‘cherry on top’ to our good season,” Carey said of the honor. “This is a product of all the work the boys did. It was their work. This is another way to honor them.”

Bears beat Indians behind rushing, turnovers

August 27, 2011

It was deja vu all over again for Bunker Hill.

For the second straight year, the Bears traveled down Springs Road and defeated St. Stephens, 28-14.

Leading the way for the Bears was their rushing attack, which racked up 212 yards on the ground, including 148 yards from running back Reggie Davis and 64 yards from Justin Lynch.

"We are going to run the football," said Bears coach Travis Connor. "We're going to do that, but we've got to throw the ball better. We've got to pick our spots to throw it better. When you have two backs like Reggie and Justin, you've got to feed them."