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Johnson wins his record fourth NASCAR All-Star race

May 19, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

A five-time Sprint Cup champion, Jimmie Johnson can now refer to himself as a four-time All-Star Race winner after Saturday.

The Sprint Cup Series points leader added to another record to his already impressive resumé by claiming his second-straight All-Star Race trophy at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

McMurray wins Showdown; Stenhouse, Patrick in

May 18, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

Jamie McMurray led every lap of the Sprint Showdown on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning the event on Saturday to qualify for the Sprint All-Star Race.

Vikings end Red Devils run in 2A soccer playoffs

May 18, 2013

By
O-N-E Reports
onesports@observernewsonline.com

The Newton-Conover girls soccer team had its season ended by South Iredell on Saturday evening in Troutman.

The Lady Vikings (21-2) scored three goals and clamped up their defense to come away with the 3-0 shutout in the third meeting between the two schools this season.

Miracle Campbell netted two goals for South Iredell, while Katie Hinerman pocketed the other goal for the Lady Vikings.

Johnson tries to set record with fourth All-Star win

May 17, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

Jimmie Johnson enters this weekend’s Sprint All-Star Race with not only the points lead, but a chance to make history.

The driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet will try to win his record fourth All-Star trophy, and in the process, surpass Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon and the late Dale Earnhardt for most victories at the event.

Panthers end Tigers' run in the 3A baseball playoffs

May 17, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

Patton put an end to the improbable run in the 3A playoffs by the Fred T. Foard baseball team on Friday.

The Panthers (16-9) scored two runs in the first and fifth innings on their way to a 6-1 victory against the Tigers in Newton.

PREP SPORTS: Friday's Catawba Co. playoff scores

May 17, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

Below is a look at tonight's prep playoff scores in baseball, softball and soccer across Catawba County:

Prep baseball
Hickory 5, South Point 2
Patton 6, Fred T. Foard 1

Prep softball
Fred T. Foard 2, Franklin 1
Brevard 3, Bandys 1

Prep soccer
St. Stephens 4, Burns 0

County track and field athletes finish high at 2A meet

May 17, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

Catawba County track and field athletes in the 2A ranks competed on Friday at North Carolina A&T for a chance to win a state championship.

Newton-Conover’s Zariyah Moss competed in the most girls track and field events with four.

Moss placed seventh in the 100-meter dash, 10th in the 200-meter dash and fifth in the long jump.

Tigers playoff success comes despite difficult season

May 16, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

Fred T. Foard’s baseball season in 2013 has been anything, but easy.

Despite their struggles, the Tigers are in the third round of the 3A playoffs tonight and aiming to continue their postseason run.

To read more of this story, pick up the Friday edition of Catawba County's community newspaper, The Observer News Enterprise, at newsstands throughout the county.

Lady Indians softball season ended in extras by Enka

May 16, 2013

By
Cody Dalton
onesports@observernewsonline.com

The St. Stephens softball team fell in nine innings on Thursday, losing 4-3 to Enka in the third round of the 3A softball playoffs.

A sacrifice fly by Enka’s Addison Harris with one out in the ninth inning plated the winning run.

Pitcher Katie Baker had no walks and struck out 18 batters in her final game for the Lady Indians (16-8).

PREP SOCCER: Saturday's playoff game times set

May 16, 2013

By
O-N-E Reports
onesports@observernewsonline.com

The game times and locations have been set for Saturday's fourth round of the 2A and 3A girls soccer playoffs.

Below is a look at these games:

Prep soccer

2A brackets
Newton-Conover (21-1-1) at South Iredell (20-2-0), 7 p.m.

3A brackets
St. Stephens (19-3-2) at Burns (21-2-1), 6 p.m.

Johnson wins his record fourth NASCAR All-Star race
A five-time Sprint Cup champion, Jimmie Johnson can now refer to himself as a four-time All-Star...
McMurray wins Showdown; Stenhouse, Patrick in
Jamie McMurray led every lap of the Sprint Showdown on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway,...
Vikings end Red Devils run in 2A soccer playoffs
The Newton-Conover girls soccer team had its season ended by South Iredell on Saturday evening in...
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