| Scores/Schedule |
Here are the scores from Friday (Jan. 17th) games and the schedule for area teams.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
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January 17, 2020 21:43
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| Sports Hall Of Fame Taking Apps For Class Of '20 |
Lincoln County is well known for its long tradition of local sports excellence. And now is the time to recognize some of our best athletes for the Lincoln County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Applications must be postmarked and submitted by mail by March
Saturday, January 18, 2020
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January 17, 2020 14:44
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| Scores/Schedule |
Here are the scores of Tuesday night (Jan. 14th) area basketball games.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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January 14, 2020 12:37
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| Kuthan Scores 1,000th Career Point In Mustang Win |
East Lincoln Senior Justin Kuthan scored his 1,000th career point in the 80-43 Mustang win over Bandys Friday, Jan. 10.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
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January 10, 2020 17:46
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| Logan & Chase Gilley Career Retrospective |
Earlier this week Lincoln Intern Ryan Luckman talked with twins Logan and Chase Gilley who were huge attributes to the varsity soccer team at East Lincoln High School throughout the season.
Saturday, January 11, 2020
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January 10, 2020 16:48
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| Cherryville HS Fall Sports Banquet |
Cherryville High School recently held their Fall Sports Banquet. Scott Harrill, Athletic Director, announced that awards were given out for football, volleyball, men's soccer, women's golf, women's tennis, and cross country.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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January 7, 2020 16:47
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| Basketball Roundup Jan. 3 |
Scores from Lincoln County teams as reported by coaches. East Lincoln wins a pair over Lincolnton. Cherryville boys win with Lane Harrill scoring nine 3-pointers.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
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January 3, 2020 19:07
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| Exploring Baseball In American History Jan. 11 |
Authors Anne Raugh Keene and Willie Steele will explore baseball in American history including Ted Williams and W.P. Kinsella on Saturday, January 11 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library in Hickory.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
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January 3, 2020 18:21
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| Bridges Honored With Player Of Year Award By WLON Radio |
This article is mostly an expression of opinion--but it's logged under SPORTS because that's what it's about. Canon Bridges, senior running back for the West Lincoln Rebels, who had a super season this year, finally got some of the recognition he deserved on Tuesday (Dec. 17th).
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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December 18, 2019 12:41
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| Shelby Wins 12th State Title |
The Shelby Golden Lions won the NCHSAA 2AA Football Championship Saturday (Dec. 14th), their second in a row and their sixth in the last seven years. The Lions beat Salisbury 34-0 at BB&T Stadium in Winston-Salem.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
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December 14, 2019 11:45
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| Shelby Plays Salisbury for 2A Title |
The Shelby Golden Lions will try to do what they did last year--and have done in five out of the previous six seasons--when they play Salisbury for the NCHSAA 2A Football Championship Saturday (Dec. 14th) in Winston-Salem.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
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December 13, 2019 14:49
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| Scores/Schedule |
Lincolnton got a pair of wins Friday night against South Iredell; Cherryville took and West Lincoln split their games; and Bandys won a pair from Foard. Here are the scores and schedule of area high school teams.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
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December 16, 2019 06:54
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| High School Scores/Schedule |
Thursday was a good night for East Lincoln, not for Lincolnton...and Lincoln Charter didn't quite get finished. Here are the scores and schedule.
Friday, December 13, 2019
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December 12, 2019 14:29
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| Mustangs Win |
East Lincoln won a pair of games at Kings Mtn. Thursday night.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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December 11, 2019 23:52
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| Scores/Schedule |
Here's the latest update on high school basketball as of Thursday morning (Dec. 12th).
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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December 11, 2019 14:34
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| High School Basketball Update |
It was a good night (Tuesday) for Lincoln Charter and East Lincoln. Both won games.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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December 10, 2019 12:17
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| Scores/Schedule |
The East Lincoln girls lost a Monday night (Dec. 9th) game in Charlotte. Most area teams return to action Tuesday or Wednesday night.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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December 9, 2019 04:09
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| Lane Harrill Signs With Mars Hill |
Lane Harrill, the leading scorer on the Cherryville Ironmen basketball team, has signed to play college basketball at Mars Hill University.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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December 7, 2019 13:02
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| Friday Night Dec. 6th Scores |
Lincoln Charter's boys team is now 5-0 after a win Friday night over Central Academy of Monroe 97-36. The LCS girls won 49-25. Lincolnton's boys team avenged a loss earlier in the week beating Alexander Central 60-55.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
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December 6, 2019 13:06
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| Shelby Wins, Kings Mountain Loses |
Shelby beat Burns to advance to the state championship game next Saturday. The Golden Lions have won five of the last six titles. In the 3A regional playoffs, Kings Mountain fell to Charlotte Catholic.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
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December 6, 2019 13:05
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| 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 6, 2019 10:03
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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 6, 2019 10:40
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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
