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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...
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?
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.
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...
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...
Kings Mountain wins back-to-back games to win 3A west softball series over Piedmont
Kings Mountain's softball team will get a shot at the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state championship after beating Piedmont in Game 3 of the western regional championship series on Saturday night. Pitcher Madeline Huffman recorded a shutout with nine strikeouts, all while allowing just five hits. Kings Mountain...
Here's how Marshall McGowan propelled Burns baseball into Round 4 of NCHSAA state playoffs
LAWNDALE — Not making the type of contact he’s accustomed to, Burns baseball's Marshall McGowan spent early April lamenting over his “woes” at the plate. “(McGowan) put too much worry on himself early on; he was banged up early in the year,” said Burns baseball coach Alex Leonhardt. “He was still batting .300,...
What lies ahead for 8 Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball teams in NCHSAA, NCISAA playoffs
Having survived the first two rounds of the 2024 NCHSAA and NCISAA state playoffs, the title pursuit of eight high school baseball and softball teams in Cleveland and Gaston counties remains in play. Burns’ pursuit of back-to-back NCHSAA 2A state titles continues, this after the 2A West bracket’s top seed picked up wins over No. 32 East Burke and 16-seed McMichael. ...
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