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Polk County storms past Uwharrie Charter into regional final
Thunder and lightning came first. Rain soon followed. And then Polk County unleashed the storm. The Wolverines scored four goals in less than 20 minutes of match time Thursday, the scoring blitz subduing Uwharrie Charter in a 4-2 victory over the Eagles in the fourth round of the state 1A girls soccer playoffs.
Bearden soccer returns to Class 3A title game
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — Bearden soccer is back in the state title game for the fourth time in the last five seasons after shutting out Hendersonville 1-0. The Bulldogs only played 3:57 before the game was delayed due to severe weather. The delay lasted nearly four hours, but Bearden returned to the pitch ready. Dillon Sims […]
Boys & Girls Club receives grant to support Triple Play athletics program
The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County is proud to build on its rich, decades-long partnership with the Community Foundation of Henderson County through a new grant award for the athletics program Triple Play, which supports over a thousand local youth annually with structured social-emotional activities, daily exercise and nutritional education.
St. Joseph's athletic director Eric Nash takes over as football coach
When the St. Joseph’s Catholic football team lost its coach two weeks ago during spring practice, the leader who calmed the waters and steadied the ship was already there. Eric Nash, athletics director and football assistant for the past seven years, is now also the head coach. ...
How Polk County knew what to expect in advancing to NCHSAA girls soccer playoffs 4th round
COLUMBUS — One minute after a stoppage of play because of an injury in the third round of the NCHSAA 1A playoffs, Polk County sophomore Gabby Savaia found the ball played perfectly to her feet. Savaia saw the goalkeeper charging and tried to dribble around her, but had her...
How two freshmen helped Hendersonville reach fourth round of NCHSAA girls soccer playoffs
HENDERSONVILLE — Owen midfielder Sadie Lydia turned and dribbled upfield after receiving a pass from her teammate on the backline. Then Hendersonville midfielder Addison Reid chased her down and challenged her for possession just shy of midfield. Reid swiped the ball from Lydia. The freshman took a dribble and...
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