Tuesday, January 17 2017 6:40 PM EST2017-01-17 23:40:47 GMT
After verbally committing to Harvard in October then re-opening his recruitment, Lincolnton wide receiver Sage Surratt has now committed to Wake Forest.
After verbally committing to Harvard in October then re-opening his recruitment, Lincolnton wide receiver Sage Surratt has now committed to Wake Forest.
Monday, January 16 2017 6:00 PM EST2017-01-16 23:00:09 GMT
In 7 years of playing public school basketball, Lincoln Charter has accomplished a lot on the hardwood. They have been to regionals the last 2 years and are currently the #1 team in 1A basketball for the first time ever. Last season ended in a bitter defeat as they lost in the state semifinals on a buzzer beater. And that loss is pushing this team toward greatness. For more on the Eagles, check out this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
In 7 years of playing public school basketball, Lincoln Charter has accomplished a lot on the hardwood. They have been to regionals the last 2 years and are currently the #1 team in 1A basketball for the first time ever. Last season ended in a bitter defeat as they lost in the state semifinals on a buzzer beater. And that loss is pushing this team toward greatness. For more on the Eagles, check out this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
Monday, January 9 2017 8:49 PM EST2017-01-10 01:49:55 GMT
For the first time ever, Mallard Creek is 15-0 and #1 in the state of North Carolina in women's basketball. That's not bad for a team with only 2 seniors, but a ton of talented juniors and sophomores. The goal this year is to do what the football team has done on multiple occasions and that's to win the state championship. For more on the ladies, watch this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
For the first time ever, Mallard Creek is 15-0 and #1 in the state of North Carolina in women's basketball. That's not bad for a team with only 2 seniors, but a ton of talented juniors and sophomores. The goal this year is to do what the football team has done on multiple occasions and that's to win the state championship. For more on the ladies, watch this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
Thursday, January 5 2017 4:48 PM EST2017-01-05 21:48:13 GMT
With the high school football season over and the state champions crowned, here is the final FFN Top 10 for the 2016 season and congrats to the team of the year, the Shelby Golden Lions. For the rest of the 10, watch this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
With the high school football season over and the state champions crowned, here is the final FFN Top 10 for the 2016 season and congrats to the team of the year, the Shelby Golden Lions. For the rest of the 10, watch this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
Tuesday, January 3 2017 4:44 PM EST2017-01-03 21:44:57 GMT
A big coaching move today in high school football that could reshape the scope of 3A football in North Carolina. Jim Bob Bryant has decided to leave 3A power Havelock to become the head football coach at Freedom who also plays at the 3A classification.
A big coaching move today in high school football that could reshape the scope of 3A football in North Carolina. Jim Bob Bryant has decided to leave 3A power Havelock to become the head football coach at Freedom who also plays at the 3A classification.
Friday, December 16 2016 5:49 PM EST2016-12-16 22:49:09 GMT
Pairings announced for Dick's Sporting Goods Classic Tournament Tournament dates are December 27th, 28th & 29th The Hickory Metro Sports Commission has announced the pairings for the 30th annual Dick's Sporting Goods Classic Tournament scheduled for Tuesday, December ...More >>
Pairings announced for Dick's Sporting Goods Classic Tournament Tournament dates are December 27th, 28th & 29th The Hickory Metro Sports Commission has announced the pairings for the 30th annual Dick's Sporting Goods Classic Tournament scheduled for Tuesday, December ...More >>
Wednesday, December 14 2016 4:33 PM EST2016-12-14 21:33:08 GMT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Providence Day’s Devon Dotson reaches 1000 point milestone Charlotte, North Carolina – December 9, 2016 – Last night prior to the Providence Day vs Charlotte Latin boys’ basketball game, Head Coach Brian Field presented junior guard Devon Dotson with a basketball commemorating his 1000 point milestone. On Tuesday, November 29, Devon scored his 1000th career point when the Chargers took on Greensboro Day. The junior guard h...More >>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Providence Day’s Devon Dotson reaches 1000 point milestone Charlotte, North Carolina – December 9, 2016 – Last night prior to the Providence Day vs Charlotte Latin boys’ basketball game, Head Coach Brian Field presented junior guard Devon Dotson with a basketball commemorating his 1000 point milestone. On Tuesday, November 29, Devon scored his 1000th career point when the Chargers took on Greensboro Day. The junior guard h...More >>
Tuesday, November 15 2016 3:20 PM EST2016-11-15 20:20:57 GMT
(Sarah Pisciuneri | WBTV)
Justin Foster is among of the country's top 100 high school football players chosen to play in the game on January 7. He'll be wearing the number 17 presented to him by members of the U.S. Army in a ceremony at Crest High School.
Justin Foster is among of the country's top 100 high school football players chosen to play in the game on January 7. He'll be wearing the number 17 presented to him by members of the U.S. Army in a ceremony at Crest High School.
Wednesday, November 9 2016 4:07 PM EST2016-11-09 21:07:51 GMT
Hamsah Nasirildeen (Concord, NC/Concord High School) was selected today to join an elite class as a 2017 U.S. Army All-American. Having been selected to play in the seventeenth edition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl presented by American Family Insurance, Nasirildeen will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised live on NBC at 12:00 p.m. CST and will feature the n...More >>
Hamsah Nasirildeen (Concord, NC/Concord High School) was selected today to join an elite class as a 2017 U.S. Army All-American. Having been selected to play in the seventeenth edition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl presented by American Family Insurance, Nasirildeen will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised live on NBC at 12:00 p.m. CST and will feature the n...More >>
Friday, September 23 2016 5:55 PM EDT2016-09-23 21:55:28 GMT
(Sarah Pisciuneri | WBTV)
The Charlotte Ambush field hockey club says they've seen growth TRIPLE just in the last year, and that's allowing them to open a brand new field in Charlotte next year.
The Charlotte Ambush field hockey club says they've seen growth TRIPLE just in the last year, and that's allowing them to open a brand new field in Charlotte next year.
Thursday, September 15 2016 5:54 PM EDT2016-09-15 21:54:29 GMT
(Sarah Pisciuneri | WBTV)
The milestone came Tuesday when the varsity boys team won 2-1 over Providence Day. The majority of Horton's wins, 860 to be exact, are at Charlotte Latin. His record there goes back to 1985.
The milestone came Tuesday when the varsity boys team won 2-1 over Providence Day. The majority of Horton's wins, 860 to be exact, are at Charlotte Latin. His record there goes back to 1985.
Wednesday, September 7 2016 7:54 PM EDT2016-09-07 23:54:14 GMT
For the first time this season, no one in the FFN Top 10 sponsored by Academy Sports lost last week, but that doesn't mean there are no changes. The top 5 is the same, but 6 thru 10 has a lot of shake up.
For the first time this season, no one in the FFN Top 10 sponsored by Academy Sports lost last week, but that doesn't mean there are no changes. The top 5 is the same, but 6 thru 10 has a lot of shake up.
Wednesday, September 7 2016 4:08 PM EDT2016-09-07 20:08:30 GMT
The SouthLake Christian girls volleyball team will host Dig Pink Night on Thursday, Sept. 8 in the Wilcox Gym at SouthLake Christian Academy. Those who attend are encouraged to wear pink. All proceeds from the gate and concessions will support SouthLake Christian Academy families battling Breast Cancer. The middle school match begins at 4 p.m., followed by the junior varsity (5 p.m.) and varsity matches (6 p.m.). The Eagles will take on Hickory Grove on Dig Pink Night. SouthLake Ch...More >>
The SouthLake Christian girls volleyball team will host Dig Pink Night on Thursday, Sept. 8 in the Wilcox Gym at SouthLake Christian Academy. Those who attend are encouraged to wear pink. All proceeds from the gate and concessions will support SouthLake Christian Academy families battling Breast Cancer. The middle school match begins at 4 p.m., followed by the junior varsity (5 p.m.) and varsity matches (6 p.m.). The Eagles will take on Hickory Grove on Dig Pink Night. SouthLake Ch...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 4:02 PM EDT2016-09-07 20:02:30 GMT
Myers Park High School Goes PURPLE for The Isabella Santos Foundation Students to Honor Local Pediatric Cancer Non-Profit Organization for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month at this Week’s Varsity Football Game WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2016 @ 7pm Myers Park Varsity Football Game WHERE: Myers Park High School - 2400 Colony Rd, Charlotte WHAT: In honor of The Isabella Santos Foundation...More >>
Myers Park High School Goes PURPLE for The Isabella Santos Foundation Students to Honor Local Pediatric Cancer Non-Profit Organization for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month at this Week’s Varsity Football Game WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2016 @ 7pm Myers Park Varsity Football Game WHERE: Myers Park High School - 2400 Colony Rd, Charlotte WHAT: In honor of The Isabella Santos Foundation...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 3:53 PM EDT2016-09-07 19:53:30 GMT
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL RECOGNIZES SIX INDUCTEES INTO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Charlotte, NC, September 7, 2016 – Four student athlete alumni and two former coaches will be inducted into the Charlotte Latin School Athletic Hall of Fame this Thursday, September 8, 2016. At a special presentation held at Myers Park Country Club, the following inductees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the school and the community: Elizabeth Barnhardt, Class of 1991 &nd...
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL RECOGNIZES SIX INDUCTEES INTO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Charlotte, NC, September 7, 2016 – Four student athlete alumni and two former coaches will be inducted into the Charlotte Latin School Athletic Hall of Fame this Thursday, September 8, 2016. At a special presentation held at Myers Park Country Club, the following inductees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the school and the community: Elizabeth Barnhardt, Class of 1991 &nd...
Friday, June 24 2016 7:17 PM EDT2016-06-24 23:17:29 GMT
If you are looking for a surprise team in high school football this season, keep an eye on Sun Valley with one of the best young quarterbacks in rising sophomore Sam Howell. But the talent doesn't stop with him as numerous skill position players are back to help this team try and improve on a 5-7 season in 2015.
If you are looking for a surprise team in high school football this season, keep an eye on Sun Valley with one of the best young quarterbacks in rising sophomore Sam Howell. But the talent doesn't stop with him as numerous skill position players are back to help this team try and improve on a 5-7 season in 2015.
Friday, June 17 2016 5:45 PM EDT2016-06-17 21:45:09 GMT
Marvin Ridge diver Nikki Canale is a 2 time 3A state champion off the 3 meter board. Now she is trying to achieve her ultimate goal of qualifying for the Olympics.
Marvin Ridge diver Nikki Canale is a 2 time 3A state champion off the 3 meter board. Now she is trying to achieve her ultimate goal of qualifying for the Olympics.
Monday, May 2 2016 9:40 PM EDT2016-05-03 01:40:28 GMT
Monday, May 2 2016 9:40 PM EDT2016-05-03 01:40:27 GMT
Coach Helm and the team at practice. (Sarah Pisciuneri | WBTV)
With a 15-3 record, Coach Patrick Helm says changing their approach at the plate and cleaning up defensively has helped tremendously - but so has their team chemistry.
With a 15-3 record, Coach Patrick Helm says changing their approach at the plate and cleaning up defensively has helped tremendously - but so has their team chemistry.
Besides ranking number eight in the state, the Division 1 recruit is maintaining a 4.4 GPA and putting in about 30 hours of practice at the driving range.
Besides ranking number eight in the state, the Division 1 recruit is maintaining a 4.4 GPA and putting in about 30 hours of practice at the driving range.
Tuesday, April 26 2016 8:07 PM EDT2016-04-27 00:07:10 GMT
Tuesday, April 26 2016 8:19 PM EDT2016-04-27 00:19:25 GMT
It's been a great season for the softball team at Cox Mill. The ladies are 2 wins away from winning the program's first ever South Piedmont Conference title. But this isn't a story about wins, losses, or championships. It's a story of a team finding success while grieving the loss of team mate Sheyenne Marshall
It's been a great season for the softball team at Cox Mill. The ladies are 2 wins away from winning the program's first ever South Piedmont Conference title. But this isn't a story about wins, losses, or championships. It's a story of a team finding success while grieving the loss of team mate Sheyenne Marshall
Sunday, December 13 2015 8:58 PM EST2015-12-14 01:58:50 GMT
Sunday, December 13 2015 8:58 PM EST2015-12-14 01:58:49 GMT
Monroe continued to roll past their opponents as they defeated Bunn 38 to 19 for their first ever state title, the NCHSAA 2AA State Championship. More >>
Monroe continued to roll past their opponents as they defeated Bunn 38 to 19 for their first ever state title, the NCHSAA 2AA State Championship.
Sunday, December 13 2015 11:24 AM EST2015-12-13 16:24:37 GMT
Sunday, December 13 2015 11:24 AM EST2015-12-13 16:24:37 GMT
(WBTV)
The Shelby Golden Lions are the first team from Cleveland County to ever three-peat as they defeated Kinston 57-21 for the NCHSAA 2A State title.More >>
The Shelby Golden Lions are the first team from Cleveland County to ever three-peat as they defeated Kinston 57-21 for the NCHSAA 2A State title.
Saturday, December 12 2015 9:54 PM EST2015-12-13 02:54:03 GMT
Saturday, December 12 2015 11:16 PM EST2015-12-13 04:16:20 GMT
In the night cap up at NC State, the 2AA state title game came down to Monroe and Bunn. At least Monroe showed up and they showed out in a big way.No, they were not as dominate as Mallard Creek and Shelby in their title games, but they were pretty close in the first half.More >>
In the night cap up at NC State, the 2AA state title game came down to Monroe and Bunn. At least Monroe showed up and they showed out in a big way.No, they were not as dominate as Mallard Creek and Shelby in their title games, but they were pretty close in the first half.
Saturday, December 12 2015 2:54 PM EST2015-12-12 19:54:37 GMT
Saturday, December 12 2015 5:25 PM EST2015-12-12 22:25:17 GMT
Ever went to a football game and felt REALLY sorry for one team. For a very rare time, I felt really bad for Greensboro Page as Mallard Creek just blew the doors off them in the 2nd quarter. More >>
Ever went to a football game and felt REALLY sorry for one team. For a very rare time, I felt really bad for Greensboro Page as Mallard Creek just blew the doors off them in the 2nd quarter.
Saturday, November 14 2015 12:52 AM EST2015-11-14 05:52:32 GMT
Thursday, November 19 2015 4:44 PM EST2015-11-19 21:44:06 GMT
Tuskegee,Ala. (Nov.13, 2015) – The Johnson C. Smith basketball team had four players score in double figures but it was not enough as Morehouse took a 77-70 season opening win on the first night of the CIAA-SIAC Challenge in Tuskegee, Ala.JCSU’s Diondre Pratt (Morven, N.C.) came off the bench to score a game-high 25 points on a 9-for-15 shooting effort. He also hit all six of his free throw attempts on the night. TeammateStedmon Lemon (Lithonia, Ga.), an All-CIA...More >>
Tuskegee,Ala. (Nov.13, 2015) – The Johnson C. Smith basketball team had four players score in double figures but it was not enough as Morehouse took a 77-70 season opening win on the first night of the CIAA-SIAC Challenge in Tuskegee, Ala.JCSU’s Diondre Pratt (Morven, N.C.) came off the bench to score a game-high 25 points on a 9-for-15 shooting effort. He also hit all six of his free throw attempts on the night. TeammateStedmon Lemon (Lithonia, Ga.), an All-CIA...
Wednesday, November 18 2015 4:21 PM EST2015-11-18 21:21:50 GMT
Wednesday, November 18 2015 4:55 PM EST2015-11-18 21:55:20 GMT
Everyone in last week's FFN Top 10 won, but there was a change in this week's poll.Meanwhile, Davidson Day wrapped up an undefeated season and a state championship, but was that enough to keep them in the poll?For the answers, watch the video.More >>
Everyone in last week's FFN Top 10 won, but there was a change in this week's poll.Meanwhile, Davidson Day wrapped up an undefeated season and a state championship, but was that enough to keep them in the poll?For the answers, watch the video.
Saturday, November 14 2015 11:57 PM EST2015-11-15 04:57:48 GMT
Saturday, November 14 2015 11:57 PM EST2015-11-15 04:57:47 GMT
Lenoir-Rhyne Sweeps Queens, 3-0, On Volleyball Senior Day For Its Eighth Consecutive VictoryBears forge a second-place tie in the league standings with Carson-NewmanHickory, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Volleyball Team (20-7, 18-4) celebrated Senior Day in style with a 3-0 sweep of Queens (13-15, 11-11) Saturday afternoon at Shuford Memorial Gymnasium.The Bears swept the Royals by scores of 25-10, 25-10 and 25-23 and won their eighth consecutive match in the process. Lenoir-Rhyn...More >>
Lenoir-Rhyne Sweeps Queens, 3-0, On Volleyball Senior Day For Its Eighth Consecutive VictoryBears forge a second-place tie in the league standings with Carson-NewmanHickory, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Volleyball Team (20-7, 18-4) celebrated Senior Day in style with a 3-0 sweep of Queens (13-15, 11-11) Saturday afternoon at Shuford Memorial Gymnasium.The Bears swept the Royals by scores of 25-10, 25-10 and 25-23 and won their eighth consecutive match in the process. Lenoir-Rhyn...More >>
Thursday, November 12 2015 4:49 PM EST2015-11-12 21:49:26 GMT
Thursday, November 12 2015 4:49 PM EST2015-11-12 21:49:25 GMT
After officially hitting the midway point of the NFL season this week, three teams remain undefeated as the playoff picture begins to form.Prior to the season, there were plenty of implications as to who would have a great season based on which jerseys were flying off the shelves, but since then, the picture has changed quite a bit. Most notably, two Carolina Panthers players, Luke Kuechly and Cam Newton, have climbed into DICK’S Sporting Goods Jersey Report’s most popular ...More >>
After officially hitting the midway point of the NFL season this week, three teams remain undefeated as the playoff picture begins to form.Prior to the season, there were plenty of implications as to who would have a great season based on which jerseys were flying off the shelves, but since then, the picture has changed quite a bit. Most notably, two Carolina Panthers players, Luke Kuechly and Cam Newton, have climbed into DICK’S Sporting Goods Jersey Report’s most popular ...More >>
Wednesday, November 11 2015 4:55 PM EST2015-11-11 21:55:46 GMT
Wednesday, November 11 2015 4:58 PM EST2015-11-11 21:58:24 GMT
On the heels of last Friday's #1 vs #2 match up where #1 Crest beat #2 Shelby 40-33, there are numerous changes in this week's FFN Top 10 sponsored by Academy Sports.Crest is still #1 but for the rest of the top 10, watch the video.More >>
On the heels of last Friday's #1 vs #2 match up where #1 Crest beat #2 Shelby 40-33, there are numerous changes in this week's FFN Top 10 sponsored by Academy Sports.Crest is still #1 but for the rest of the top 10, watch the video.More >>
Wednesday, October 28 2015 4:22 PM EDT2015-10-28 20:22:54 GMT
Wednesday, October 28 2015 4:27 PM EDT2015-10-28 20:27:32 GMT
For the 4th straight week on the FFN Top 10, there is a new team that will enter this week's poll for the first time this year. That team in week 11 is the Freedom Patriots.For the rest of the FFN Top 10 sponsored by Academy Sports, watch the attached video.More >>
For the 4th straight week on the FFN Top 10, there is a new team that will enter this week's poll for the first time this year. That team in week 11 is the Freedom Patriots.For the rest of the FFN Top 10 sponsored by Academy Sports, watch the attached video.More >>
