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Local motorcyclist wins class at Firecracker Mile
COLUMBUS—Over the Fourth of July weekend, local motorcyclist Matt Durand of Columbus won in his class at the Firecracker Mile ECTA Competition in Blytheville, Ark. One of the primary locations for land speed racing, ECTA Motorsports is a home course built on a former Air Force Base in Blytheville. The ECTA is the principal sanctioning […] The post Local motorcyclist wins class at Firecracker Mile appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
TIEC to host Spartan Races
MILL SPRING—The Spartan Race is returning to the Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 3 and August 4, offering a series of obstacle course races designed to test participants’ endurance, strength, and agility. The race series includes various race types, such as Sprint, Super, and Beast, each with different levels of difficulty and distance. The […] The post TIEC to host Spartan Races appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Past and present Olympians compete near Asheville, North Carolina
MILL SPRING, N.C. — About an hour outside of downtown Asheville, past and present Olympic equestrians from around the world train and compete atTryon International Equestrian Center. “It’s a pretty special place—perfect for developing horses," said equestrian Doug Payne. Payne represented Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics....
Athletic Triumph: Lake Lure Olympiad 2024
WNC -- Celebrate 20 Years of Athletic Triumph: Lake Lure Olympiad 2024! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable. weekend of athleticism, scenic marvels, and personal triumphs at the 20th Anniversary of the Lake Lure Olympiad! From August 9th to August 11th, immerse yourself in a series of thrilling events set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Lure.
Patten relishes Wimbledon win and international attention for UNC Asheville
Chapel Hill — (WLOS) In this business you sit down for plenty of interviews, most of which go just about how you expect them. Occasionally, you hear something that makes you perk up and lean in. "Well, I got lucky," smiled Henry Patten, explaining how a native of Manningtree,...
Volleyball earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
07.18.2024 | Women's Volleyball ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville volleyball team has earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The announcement was made on Thursday (July 18) by the AVCA. This is the first year the Bulldogs have earned this award since receiving it back-to-back in 2019 and 2020, and the fourth time earning the honor in program history. The Bulldogs finished the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.405 GPA. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale)...
Drew Pember Named Big South Male Athlete of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
Asheville — (WLOS) For the second year in a row, Drew Pember has been voted the Big South Conference Howard Bagwell Male Athlete of the Year. The league made the announcement on Thursday (July 18). The candidates for the annual award are the Players of the Year from each...
UNC Asheville to build $4 million tennis court facility on campus
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced on July 18 that a $4 million outdoor tennis facility will be built on the campus of UNC Asheville. According to a news release, the project is part of the ALL IN Comprehensive Campaign and will...
Reaching New Heights: Bradley and the USA Deaf Volleyball team take to the court
Hinsdale Magazine Group spoke with 21-year-old Cullen Bradley of Hinsdale regarding his journey to the USA Deaf Volleyball (USADVB) national team. Bradley, who lost his hearing around two to three years old and received cochlear implants shortly after, is a rising senior at Purdue University, where he is studying computer engineering and plays for the club volleyball team.
UNC Asheville’s Henry Patten Clinches Wimbledon 2024 Gentlemen’s Doubles Victory
Former UNC Asheville Men's Tennis player Henry Patten '19 excelled at Wimbledon 2024, winning the Gentlemen's Doubles title and reaching the second round of the Mixed Doubles. Patten won the Gentlemen's Doubles title at Wimbledon 2024. Patten and his partner advanced to the second round of the Mixed Doubles. Patten...
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Season tickets for UNC Asheville men's and women's basketball home games for the 2024-25 season are now on sale for purchase and renewal. To purchase season tickets online, click here. For more information regarding season tickets, visit uncabulldogs.com/tickets or contact the Box Office Manager, Harmon Turner, at 828-251-6904 or email hturner@unca.edu.
Jon Brann Reid Named Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
07.17.2024 | Men's Tennis FULL BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE RELEASE CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Men's Tennis graduate Jon Brann Reid has been named the 2023-24 Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, announced by the league today (Wednesday, July 17). Reid went 16-5 in singles play including 14 wins at No. 3 and 3-1 in conference, while teaming up with Rafa Serra at No. 1 doubles to go 11-5 en route to First Team All-Conference Doubles honors. Academically, he was named the Big South Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year and also to the Big South Conference All-Academic Team, along...
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