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Mount Airy downs Cherryville, advances to 1A West Regional Championship
Mount Airy defeated Cherryville 4-2 on May 17 to advance to the 1A West Regional Championship Series. “It’s just a surreal feeling, especially considering that a few hours ago we didn’t even know if we were going to get to play tonight with all the rain,” said Mount Airy coach Josh Wilson. “I couldn’t be prouder of these guys. For four years they've had to fight through adversity, but it’s like the newspaper article a month ago said – they are a band of brothers....
How a 'gut-feeling' helped Kings Mountain softball march on in NCHSAA 3A playoffs
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Though with only 21 at-bats this spring, Kings Mountain softball coach Kevin Cruise had a hunch senior reserve player Desirae Thombs would play a role in the team’s NCHSAA 3A West semifinal with East Rowan. “It’s funny; I walked to her (at the start of...
South Point wins first boys tennis state championship over Fike
For the first time in school history, South Point has won a boys tennis dual team state championship. South Point defeated Fike 5-3 on Monday at the Burlington Tennis Center, claiming the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state championship. The clinching point came in the No. 2 doubles match...
Coaches Confidential: What's on Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball coaches' wish lists?
What is on the wish list of high school baseball and softball coaches in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties?. We granted area coaches anonymity, allowing them to offer their perspective on a bevy of topics affecting high school athletics as part of a series called “Coaches Confidential.” Today’s question: What changes would you like to see enacted for high school baseball and/or softball?
Record-setting Ashbrook standout Camryn Massey seeks perfect ending at NCHSAA 3A track meet
Among the lessons gleaned in her youth, Camryn Massey has learned the importance of effective communication. “Me and my family, we are extremely close,” she said. “We try to eat dinner together, have sit-downs and have life-changing conversations in which we discuss the uncomfortable realities life can and will bring.
Kings Mountain, GCS softball continue title pursuits; NCHSAA state track qualifiers
Kings Mountain softball has a date in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs. The Lady Mountaineers did just enough Thursday to outlast Foard 1-0 in a third-round playoff matchup between league champions. Kings Mountain (21-0) will host East Rowan on Friday with a berth in the 3A West championship series at stake.
A look at Price's Arena's, where it started to the most recent rodeo
The 2024 Shriner's Rodeo recently took place at Price's Arena in Bessemer City. While the Price family prepares for a summer of youth bull riding, Mike Price, the owner of the arena, took a look back at the beginning. Price's Arena opened in 1991 with a focus on team penning,...
Here's how Stuart Cramer golf phenom Rich Wills claimed NCHSAA 3A state gold
Gaston County’s top amateur golfer has added an NCHSAA state title to his growing trophy collection. Stuart Cramer’s Rich Wills claimed the NCHSAA 3A individual state championship Tuesday at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines. Wills finished 8-under 136 (67-69) after 36 holes, two shots better than Terry Sanford’s Thomas Horne. Wills...
Top performers: Cherryville's Eli Newsome fans 13 as Ironmen march to Round 4
Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the 12th week of spring sports action. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team...
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