WNNC OLDIES 101.3. FM GOLDEN HELMET WINNER: Corey Siemer, Fred T. Foard

HobbsDailyReport.com NEWTON – Corey Siemer, a sophomore running back who sparked Fred T. Foard High’s come-from-behind victory last Thursday night at North Lincoln, is this week’s WNNC Oldies 101.3 FM Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award winner. Siemer ran for 197 yards, had 250 yards in total offense and scored two touchdowns as the Tigers (2-1) rallied from a 17-point deficit to …

Rainy weather postpones some local sports events today

HobbsDailyReport.com The approach of Hurricane Irma to the Florida coast and accompanying rains locally have generated these schedule changes as of 1:30 p.m. today: A trip to the Pasco-Hernando Bobcat Invitational women’s volleyball tournament in Dale City, Fla., for Catawba Valley Community College’s team has been cancelled. The Caldwell County Invitational cross country meet scheduled for today has been postponed. …

VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Bandys wins, has key match Thursday at E. Lincoln (updated)

HobbsDailyReport.com Sarah Kanipe had seven kills and 14 assists on Tuesday night to lead Bandys High’s 3-0 road victory over Lincolnton in South Fork 2A girls’ volleyball that gives the Trojans a shot at moving up in the conference standings on Thursday night. With Caroline Mirman, Shi Pope and Chloe Townsend combining for 55 digs, the Trojans toppled the Wolves …

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Lenoir-Rhyne to honor new president at Saturday game

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University will honor its 12th president on Saturday at its home football game against North Greenville (S.C.) at 7 p.m. The game will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Fred K. Whitt. The formal inauguration investiture ceremony is scheduled Friday. At Saturday’s game, the first 500 fans will receive a shirt commemorating the inauguration while a special …