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Red Devils come back after trailing early

March 14, 2011

Newton-Conover fought back from an early deficit against Hickory on Monday to win a hard fought non-conference match.

The Red Devils (7-1, 4-0) trailed early in the match after the Red Tornadoes picked up two early victories as Hunter Coffey defeated Hunter Nestor 6-0, 6-1 and Valentin Waltenberger defeated Tyler Barrymore 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. 

Newton-Conover rallied with four consecutive singles wins. Senior Hang “Bubba” Choi picked up a quick opening set victory over Alex Arditti and held on in the second set to win 6-1, 7-5.

State runner-up Lilly looks to repeat success

March 10, 2011

As high school conference golf season gets ready to kick off next week, one golfer has his sights set on the 2A State Tournament.

Thomas Lilly, who finished as a runner-up in the tournament last season as a freshman, will try to better that performance this season.

Last year’s finish was the culmination so far of Lilly’s 12-year competitive golfing career.

Maiden loses despite strong pitching

March 8, 2011

Despite a solid pitching performance from Hannah Callahan on Tuesday, the Lady Blue Devils were defeated by West Lincoln at home.

Callahan pitched a complete game and allowed four hits, one walk and struck out nine West Lincoln batters.

The Rebels (1-2) got the scoring in the game going in the top of the fourth inning, as Baily Fishel singled, advanced to third base on a throwing error and scored on a single by Emily Workman.

Maiden (1-2) tied the game up in the bottom of the fifth, as Mollie Sigmon scored on a single by Lauren Sizemore. That made it 1-1 after five innings.

Red Devils win second CVAC match

March 8, 2011

Newton-Conover earned their second Catawba Valley Athletic Conference victory on Monday over East Burke.

The Red Devils (3-1, 2-0), who are the defending 2A state champions, had impressive performances all-around.

Improving to 5-1 in singles matches this season was Austin Adams. He defeated Logan Green 6-0, 6-0.

John Reid improved his individual mark to 4-1 with an impressive 6-0, 6-1 victory over Neil Eckard.

Freshman Tyler Barrymore completed the fifth singles match of his career on Monday, defeating Kaleb Harwell for his third victory 6-2, 6-2.