AN UPDATE: Progress is slow but we’re on way back

HobbsDailyReport.com We’re happy to report HobbsDailyReport.com editor and content coordinator Chris Hobbs is making some progress — and is able to post some items on the website — as he continues what will be a long recovery from a severely broken right arm/shoulder. Up until now the pain has been too severe for Hobbs, who is right-handed, to write or …

HUNTER HARVEY: Gives up home run but is off to solid start for Nationals

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former Bandys High star Hunter Harvey is off to a solid start this season, but was touched for a home run on Friday night in a home loss to Cleveland. The Guardians won 6-4 and will continue the series on Saturday (4:05 p.m.) and Sunday (1:05 p.m.) at Nationals Park. Harvey, 28 and …

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS: Bandys hires ex-Hickory head coach Helms

  HobbsDailyReport.com CATAWBA — Bandys High announced Monday it has hired former Hickory High head girls’ basketball coach Barbara Helms. She replaces Eric King, who recently resigned after one season. Helms is nearing 500 career wins — she also coached East Burke girls t0 start her prep varsity coaching career. Her son, Brandon, is Bandys’ varsity head basketball coach, and …