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Riggs wins two regional track titles; 10 locals qualify for 2A states
MOUNT PLEASANT — A pair of gold medals won by Ella Riggs highlighted Surry County’s appearance in the 2A Midwest Regional Track & Field Championship. Riggs, a junior from North Surry, captured her regional titles in shot put and discus throw. She looks to win her second-consecutive Shot Put State Title in outdoor track after winning the event in 2023, and looks to improve on her 2023 State Runner-up finish in discus throw. She also won the 1A/2A Indoor Track Shot Put State Championship earlier...
Mount Airy wins State Runner-up Trophy
WEST END — Mount Airy capped off a successful golf season by taking home the 1A State Runner-up trophy. In addition to winning team hardware, Granite Bear Shockley Hiatt tied for third individually and Brandon Bowman was named a recipient of the NC Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award. “These fellas put in the work this year and we had a great season,” said Mount Airy coach Mark Hiatt. “We didn’t lose...
Lake Norman Charter heads back to boys lacrosse title, wins at Bishop McGuinness in West regional final
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A few years ago, Lake Norman Charter won its first boys lacrosse playoff game. They haven't lost in the postseason since. The Knights are poised for a three-peat in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A/2A/3A championships after a 16-8 victory at Bishop McGuinness in the West regional final on Tuesday.
Union Pines rolls past Bishop McGuinness in girls lacrosse championship game
For the first time since lacrosse was sanctioned by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, a lacrosse team from the Sandhills — boys or girls — has won a state championship. Union Pines asserted itself early, triggering a running clock in the second quarter, en route to a...
Deaton, Ramirez combine for 8 goals in playoff win
Mount Airy advanced to the second round of the 1A State Playoffs by topping East Wilkes 9-0 on May 13. The Granite Bears went home three minutes early, just beating out the rain, after Paola Ramirez scored the team’s ninth goal in the 77th minute. Ramirez’s late strike was her fourth goal of the evening; she and Kate Deaton combined for eight of Mount Airy’s nine goals in the playoff victory. ...
Caleb Pardue named new East Surry football coach
PILOT MOUNTAIN — East Surry High School introduced its new head football coach on May 13. “I am pleased to announce that Caleb Pardue will be the next head football coach at East Surry High School,” said Principal Shannon DuPlessis. “He is energetic and passionate about our program. Coach Pardue sets high expectations for himself and those around him. He brings a vision that will develop student-athletes into good citizens through accountability and believing in something more than themselves. ...
Register for the Wake Forest Ladies Football Clinic on Tuesday, June 18
Proceeds from the camp benefit the Coaches Kids Program, which gives many local, underprivileged youth the opportunity to attend Wake Forest football, men’s and women’s basketball, and other Olympic sporting events. Photo provided by Wake Forest Athletics
Dual Team Tennis Roundup: Bears return to Regional Semifinal, Cards reach Elite Eight
Three local tennis teams qualified for the NCHSAA Dual Team Tournament: East Surry, Mount Airy and Surry Central. Surry Central (10-6) earned the No. 16 seed in the 2A West and fell in the opening round. East Surry (14-5) earned the No. 6 seed in the 2A West and made it all the way to the Sweet 16. Mount Airy, the No. 10 seed in the 1A West, is still...
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