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Mount Airy football joins 800-win club
Rewriting the history books has become the standard for Mount Airy’s football program in recent years. The Granite Bears received a standing ovation Saturday night following a hard-fought and exhausting road victory over conference rival Starmount. The win extended numerous winning and scoring records for Mount Airy — some within the program’s own history and others in the state record book — but the Sept. 28 win also elevated Mount Airy’s football program to an elite class reserved for the top football programs nationwide. ...
Surry Central downs West Wilkes to win third-straight
It was one big play after another for Surry Central in an Oct. 5 victory against West Wilkes. Five of the Golden Eagles’ touchdowns were scored on plays of at least 65 yards, with the longest of those being a 93-yard kickoff return by Allen Huffman. The Eagles scored twice in the air, twice in the ground and three times on special teams to earn the 44-24 victory. Surry Central...
With the toss of a bag, housing dreams can come true
The Greater Mount Airy Area Habitat for Humanity announced they will be hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Primetime Performance located at 1247 N. South Street, Mount Airy. “We are seeking sponsors and items for the players’ bags and area also looking for players. We ask for the public’s support as we strive to build community in the Greater Mount Airy Area and want to thank everyone for their continued support of our Habitat for Humanity,”...
Surry Central clinches first FH2A Title since 2018
DOBSON — Surry Central returned to the mountaintop by winning the Foothills 2A Conference Championship with a perfect 12-0 record. The Golden Eagles secured the title with victories over East Surry and Forbush during the final week of the regular season. “It’s hard to put into words how proud I am,” said Surry Central coach Stephanie Boone. “I really just express it with a huge smile on my face. My...
Mount Airy runs away with 5-1 victory vs. Surry Central
Mount Airy used an explosion of offense late in the second half to defeat Surry Central 5-1. The Granite Bears struck early in the Oct. 3 match, then neither team scored for 50 minutes of game time. The Bears doubled their lead midway through the second half before piling on three additional goals in the span of seven minutes. The Eagles prevented the shutout by scoring in the 80th minute. ...
Mount Airy honors tennis seniors
Mount Airy honored three tennis seniors ahead of an Oct. 1 match against Elkin: Greer Tidd, Hannah Burney and Carrie Marion. The Granite Bears recognized the trio of seniors that have helped the program to one of the most successful four-year stretches in state history. “I’m enormously proud of the contributions this group of seniors has provided to the success of the teams of the last four seasons,” said Mount...
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