| Thursday Night Dec. 5th Games |
The North Lincoln boys avenged an overtime loss to Cherryville from two weeks ago with a win Thursday evening; North also won the girls game. East Lincoln split a pair with South Iredell--the boys won, the girls lost.
Friday, December 6, 2019
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December 5, 2019 11:38
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| North Lincoln Wins Pair From Cherryville |
When North Lincoln and Cherryville met two weeks ago, the Ironmen won 91-90 in overtime. Thursday night (Dec. 5th) the Knights won the rematch on their home court 87-72, handing Cherryville its first loss of the season. The North Lincoln girls also won.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
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December 5, 2019 12:20
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| Cherryville Honors 1000-Point Scorers |
Friday evening's West Lincoln at Cherryville basketball games will also be the occasion for the Ironmen to honor 1,000-point scorers over the school's basketball history.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
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December 5, 2019 12:26
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| Basketball Scores |
Here's an update on high school basketball scores and schedule.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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December 4, 2019 09:50
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| All-Conference |
The All-Conference selections for the 2019 football season for the South Fork 2A Conference have been announced.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
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December 31, 2019 15:16
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| Friday Nov. 29th Scores |
The NCHSAA 2A west region championship game will be an all-Cleveland County affair. Shelby beat West Lincoln and Burns outlasted North Lincoln in overtime Friday night. Here are the scores from the NCHSAA Football playoffs.
Friday, November 29, 2019
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December 1, 2019 16:56
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| November 29th: Round Three |
It's Lincoln County vs Cleveland County in high school football this Friday night. The Burns Bulldogs will play at North Lincoln and the West Lincoln Rebels will travel to Shelby. Winners of those games will meet next week for the west region championship.
Friday, November 29, 2019
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November 29, 2019 12:16
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| South Fork Soccer All-Conference |
The South Fork Conference has named its 2019 Soccer All-Conference selections.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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November 25, 2019 13:08
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| Basketball Scores/Schedule |
Here's the latest scores and schedule for high school basketball teams in our area.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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November 27, 2019 08:16
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| West Lincoln @ Shelby Preview |
Until this season, West Lincoln had never won a NCHSAA football playoff game. They've now won two--and hope for another victory when they travel to Shelby Friday night.
Monday, November 25, 2019
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November 24, 2019 15:19
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| North Lincoln Vs Burns Preview |
The North Lincoln Knights, the #2 seed in the west, will host the Burns Bulldogs, the #6 seed, in the third round of the NCHSAA 2AA Football playoffs Friday evening.
Monday, November 25, 2019
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November 24, 2019 13:19
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| Basketball Scores/Schedule |
While two Lincoln County teams are still playing football, the basketball season is underway. Here's an update on the scores and schedule.
Monday, November 25, 2019
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November 24, 2019 13:31
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| Dianne Steele Earns Black Belt In Tae Kwon Do |
You’re never too old to learn something new and useful. Dianne Steele of Lincolnton who is a nurse at the local hospital recently earned a black belt in the martial art of tae kwon do at the age of 67.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
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November 23, 2019 13:47
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| Second Round Football Scores, Soccer Championship Score |
Here are the scores of Friday night (Nov. 22nd) football games and the East Lincoln soccer match which was moved up from Saturday.
Friday, November 22, 2019
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November 29, 2019 12:14
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| Playoff Schedule For Nov. 22nd |
Both North Lincoln and West Lincoln play home games this Friday as the NCHSAA Football playoffs continue. Maiden will play at Shelby and Burns at Hibriten in other 2AA games.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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November 21, 2019 06:10
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| Kuthan Makes College Choice |
Justin Kuthan, senior forward with the East Lincoln Mustangs, says he intends to play at Roanoke College in Virginia next year.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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November 19, 2019 11:39
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| Basketball Scores/Schedule |
Basketball season began Tuesday evening (Nov. 19th) for some area teams. Here are scores from Tuesday night games, a look ahead to other games this week, and a little about wrestling--which also begins this week.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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November 20, 2019 00:17
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| East Lincoln Wins Regional Championship |
East Lincoln's soccer team is now 27-0, and the undefeated Mustangs are western region champs. They'll play the Dixon Bulldogs from Holly Ridge, NC, for the state championship Friday night in Cary, NC.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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November 22, 2019 04:20
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| Basketball Season Begins |
Basketball season begins tonight (Tuesday Nov. 19th). Wrestling season also starts this week.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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November 19, 2019 07:44
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| Parrott Repeats As Sports Field Manager Of The Year |
Those who have attended games at Charlotte's BB&T Ballpark to see the Charlotte Knights play can attest to the beauty of the stadium. Perhaps it's true, the grass may be a little greener there. Matt Parrott is a big part of the reason why.
Monday, November 18, 2019
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November 16, 2019 12:11
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| Flag Football Tournament; All-Stars Headed To Regionals |
Nine players from the 4th-5th grade division who were selected to form an All-Stars team which will travel to Washington, D.C. on Nov. 24 to compete at a regional level in hopes of representing L-Town at the Championships in Orlando, Florida at the Pro-Bowl.
Monday, November 18, 2019
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November 17, 2019 14:20
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| Mustangs Win Again--Play For Regional Title Tuesday |
The East Lincoln Mustangs remained undefeated as they down previously unbeaten Shelby in their NCHSAA 2A Soccer match Saturday (Nov. 16th). They'll host Hibriten in a match for the Western Region Championship Tuesday at 6 PM.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
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November 17, 2019 08:56
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| Morrison To Hang Up His Cleats |
A two-time state champion coach of cross-country and track-and-field, with an illustrious career of three and a half decades in the Lincoln County Schools, Morrison recently announced his retirement.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
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November 15, 2019 13:58
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| SCOREBOARD Friday Nov. 15th |
Our apologies that a technical problem on the internet halted our updates Friday night, but here are the final scores.
Friday, November 15, 2019
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November 17, 2019 15:39
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| Details of Nov. 15th games |
Here are the scores from the first round of the NCHSAA Football playoffs and some details of several of the games.
Friday, November 15, 2019
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November 15, 2019 13:03
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| Local Baseball Team Returns From Charleston With Title |
It's always a pleasure to see social media posts with smiling young athletes. This past weekend my social media was flooded with these young men being crowned State Champions!
Friday, November 15, 2019
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November 14, 2019 16:29
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| High School Football Playoffs Begin |
The NCHSAA Football playoffs begin this Friday night (actually, a couple of games--not in our area--were moved up to Thursday). There is possibility of rain, but it isn't great until after midnight here. In the eastern part of the state, rain is likely and several games have been moved to Saturday.
Friday, November 15, 2019
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November 15, 2019 10:06
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| Maiden Athletes Sign For College Athletics |
Three Maiden High School athletes signed this week to continue playing sports in college. Caitie Wray and Abby West will play college softball, while Abbey Smith will play volleyball.
Friday, November 15, 2019
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November 14, 2019 13:44
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| Walls, Ingle Sign To Play College Baseball |
Two Cherryville players who were both high school and American Legion stars signed this week to play college baseball. Brent Walls and Noah Ingle signed commitments to Wingate (Walls) and North Greenville (Ingle).
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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November 13, 2019 12:51
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| East Lincoln Whips Newton-Conover |
The East Lincoln Mustangs improved to 25-0 beating Newton-Conover for the third time this season. The 7-1 victory advances them to the fourth round of the NCHSAA 2A Soccer playoffs. They'll host Shelby--also unbeaten--on Saturday.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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November 13, 2019 06:50
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| NCHSAA Football Playoffs Begin Friday |
Jacob Cline, a senior defensive back for the North Lincoln Knights has been named the WLON Radio/First Federal Savings Bank Lincoln County Player of the Week for his performance in the Knights' win over Bandys 50-13 last Friday. North, along with East Lincoln, West Lincoln and Maiden will begin 2AA playoff action this Friday.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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November 15, 2019 10:09
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| Foard Wins State Volleyball Championship |
The Fred T. Foard Tigers won the school's seventh state championship in volleyball Saturday. The match was played in the Capel Arena at Fayetteville State University. Michelle Thao was named the MVP.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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November 9, 2019 12:19
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| North Lincoln, Lincoln Charter Take Cross Country Titles |
The North Lincoln boys claimed their third NCHSAA 2A Cross Country championship in a row Saturday, while Lincoln Charter's boys won their second straight 1A title. The North girls finished second, but Angie Allen finished first for individual honors.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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November 10, 2019 06:34
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| East Lincoln Continues Undefeated Season |
The East Lincoln Mustangs soccer team continued unbeaten on Saturday (Nov. 9th) downing North Lincoln in a second round NCHSAA 2A playoff match. They'll now take on Newton-Conover for the third time this season in round 3.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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November 9, 2019 12:04
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| Football Playoff Brackets Announced |
The brackets have been released and while North Lincoln didn't get the #1 seed in the west in the NCHSAA 2AA brackets, they did get #2. Shelby is the top seed and Hibriten #3. East Lincoln, West Lincoln, Maiden, Burns, South Point & Bunker Hill also made the 2AA playoffs.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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November 15, 2019 10:11
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| High School Games Nov. 8th (Photos Updated) |
Here are the scores from the high school football games of Friday night Nov. 8th.
Friday, November 8, 2019
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November 11, 2019 17:06
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| Laney Named Player Of Year, All-Conference Players Announced |
The All-Conference selections for girls tennis have been named by the South Fork Conference. Toni Laney of Bandys was named Player of the Year and Maiden's Becky Godfrey Coach of the Year.
Friday, November 8, 2019
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November 8, 2019 14:33
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| East Vs North In Soccer Playoffs |
East Lincoln and North Lincoln both won their first round games Wednesday in the NCHSAA 2A Soccer playoffs and will meet Saturday evening at East Lincoln in round two.
Friday, November 8, 2019
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November 8, 2019 14:15
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| North Lincoln JVs Go Undefeated |
The North Lincoln JVs football team finished their 2019 season the same way they started it back in August--with a victory.
Friday, November 8, 2019
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November 8, 2019 14:18
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| Cross Country Update |
The All-Conference, Runner of the Year, and Coach of the Year selections for the South Fork Conference have been announced. The North Lincoln and Lincoln Charter boys & girls teams and the East Lincoln boys will compete for a state championship on Saturday.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
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November 8, 2019 14:19
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| Soon To Be An Alumni |
It is crazy to me that this week I am about to watch my last football game as a student at Cherryville High School. I have watched the boys on the team play since we were in elementary school and it is going to be weird not watching them play every Friday night.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
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November 6, 2019 15:59
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| Foard Girls Play For State Championship |
The Fred T. Foard volleyball team won the NCHSAA 2A regional championship Tuesday; they'll play for the state championship in Fayetteville on Saturday.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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November 5, 2019 13:01
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| Catching Up With Some Optimist Football In Maiden |
On Saturday, November 2 playoff rounds for Optimist Football started in Maiden.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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November 4, 2019 15:58
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| Menegay Is Player Of Week |
East Lincoln's Paulie Menegay was chosen as the WLON/First Federal Savings Bank Player of the Week for his performance in last Friday's Mustangs win over West Lincoln.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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November 7, 2019 01:03
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| East Lincoln Seeded #1 In West |
East Lincoln, North Lincoln, Lincolnton, Lincoln Charter all play Wednesday in NCHSAA Soccer playoffs.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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November 4, 2019 10:55
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| Saturday's Sports & Surratts |
Sports lovers know that Saturday’s are prime time for college sports. It’s extra special when you can watch two wonderful young men doing something they love.
Monday, November 4, 2019
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November 4, 2019 07:58
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| High School Football Nov. 1st (Photo Update) |
Here are the latest scores from Friday night games.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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November 2, 2019 15:36
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| NCHSAA Volleyball Playoff Scores |
Fred T. Foard advanced in the 2A playoffs and Mountain Island Charter in the 1A playoffs with three-set wins on Thursday. Both are now just three wins away from a state championship.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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November 31, 2019 14:16
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| East Lincoln Finishes Unbeaten |
The East Lincoln Mustangs needed a victory over Newton-Conover to claim sole possession of the South Fork Conference soccer title. They got it--but it took two overtimes to beat the Red Devils for the second time this season.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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November 31, 2019 14:14
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| LMS Soccer Ends Perfect Season; Tri-County Champions |
The young men of Lincolnton Middle school ended their perfect season on October 22 with a 5-0 victory over North Lincoln Middle school to be named the Tri-County Champions.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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October 29, 2019 14:16
