HIGH SCHOOL X-C, TRACK AND FIELD: LRU signs Hickory runner Deffke

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University has signed Ethan Deffke, an all-conference runner for four seasons at Hickory High, for its cross country and indoor and outdoor track programs. Deffke’s signing was announced Wednesday in a press release from the Hickory Public Schools. He was the distance runner MVP at Hickory the last two seasons. “Ethan has experienced a great career …

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Hickory’s Cohens headed to Queen University

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Chris Cohens, the first Hickory High wrestler to reach the state tournament in 12 years, has signed to wrestle at Queens University. Cohens’ decision was announced via a Hickory Public Schools press release on Wednesday. He was a junior captain for the Red Tornadoes last year, when he qualified for the state tournament after gaining his third …

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING: Red Tornadoes’ Durak picks Princeton

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Anna Durak, a Hickory High swimmer who is a three-time team MVP and holds five school records, will swim next season at Princeton University. Her decision was announced Wednesday via a press release from the Hickory Public Schools. Durak said she chose Princeton because of its renowned education and competitive swim team. “The campus is gorgeous, the …

BOYS BASKETBALL BOXES: Hickory win streak over St. Stephens now 15

HobbsDailyReport.com WEDNESDAY’S SUMMARIES NORTHWESTERN 3A-4A HICKORY 72, ST. STEPHENS 43 Hickory             24    15    13   20—72 St. Stephens    10    13      5    15—43 HICKORY 72—Torey James 14, Jaquan Thurman 17, James Freeman 11, Bell 8, Amos 4, Harper 2, Nichols 2, Long 3. ST. STEPHENS 43—Eaguile Figuerea 12, Henry 9, Drew 5, DeSantis 5, Joyner-McCorkle 2, Luther 6, Hunter 1, Carter …

GIRLS BASKETBALL BOXES: Hickory edges St. Stephens in rivalry game

HobbsDailyReport.com WEDNESDAY’S SUMMARIES NORTHWESTERN 3A-4A HICKORY 54 ST. STEPHENS 47 Hickory             16    9     15    14—54 St. Stephens   15     5     13    14—47 HICKORY 54—Mikayla Hill 20, Shania Johnson 13, Lefevers 7, Darden 5, Soublet 5, Orton 2, Paradine 2, James, Rumbaugh, Knowles, Byrd. ST. STEPHENS 47—Amiya Randles 15, Tori Tomlinson 12, McMahan 8, McHenry 5, Rhodes 2, Morgan 2, O’Mara 2, …