HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Anderson leads Alex Central to win over Burns

HobbsDailyReport.com TAYLORSVILLE – Quarterback Gunnar Anderson generated 171 yards of offense and scored twice, including a game-winning touchdown on Friday night for Alexander Central High. Anderson ran 12 times for 53 yards with his 1-yard run with two minutes, 45 seconds to play helping the Cougars beat visiting Burns 28-23 to open the season. He also completed 10-of-14 passes for …

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Red Devils hit groove, crunch Bears by scoring 51

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com NEWTON – A high-octane offense and swarming defensive front line sparked Newton-Conover High’s take-no-prisoners 51-0 victory over visiting Bunker Hill to start the football season on Friday night. With their defense holding the Bears to 63 yards and their offense generating 30 points in one quarter – the second – the Red Devils cruised by scoring …

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: West Caldwell shuts out East Burke in opener

HobbsDailyReport.com ICARD – West Caldwell High’s players didn’t get an opportunity to play directly under the instruction of their new head coach on Friday night but they pulled together and opened the season with a 35-0 victory over East Burke on the road. New head coach Devore Holman has been away addressing some knee problems and associate head coach Neil …

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shelby needs late score to nip Freedom

HobbsDailyReport.com MORGANTON – Powerful Shelby got a test in its season opener – also the debut of Jim Bob Bryant as head football coach at Freedom – in the first game of the season for both teams. The Golden Lions needed a late score to win 14-7. Shelby opened the 2016 season in Shelby by overpowering the Patriots 49-0. Freedom’s …