Gov. Cooper extends Phase 2 until Sept. 11, 10 days after scheduled first practices By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com NEWTON – Catawba County Schools will remain in Plan B as they head toward opening on Aug. 17. The school system’s board of education held an emergency meeting on Wednesday regarding COVID-19 and what’s ahead. In Plan B, students will attend …
BREAKING NEWS: Whitener promoted to head varsity boys’ coach at Foard
Former star of last Tigers boys’ team with winning record takes over program By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com NEWTON – Fred T. Foard High is turning to one of its former basketball stars to boost its varsity boys’ program. Nolan Whitener — an assistant for the Tigers last year and a leader on Foard’s team his senior year (2014-15) by …
BREAKING NEWS: Former Maiden star Farley opting out of final year at Virginia Tech
HobbsDailyReport.com Former Maiden High football star Caleb Farley, a defensive back at Virginia Tech who is a projected first round NFL Draft pick in 2021, has announced a decision to skip his final season of college football and begin working toward that draft. https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/virginia-tech-defensive-back-caleb-farley-opts-out-of-college-football-season-will-prepare-for-nfl-draft Here is former Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley’a announcement that he is opting out of the …
HIGH SCHOOLS: St. Stephens’ coaching additions include Bowman to lead baseball
Smith returns to coach boys’ varsity basketball, Bennett lands varsity girls’ job By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – St. Stephens High announced coaching changes or additions on Tuesday in varsity baseball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, volleyball, football and boys’ soccer. All seven changes were revealed in a press release by Indians athletic director Billy Baker. Highlights include hiring Jimmy …
NCHSAA: Schools can move into Phase Two on Monday
Move will now allow balls to be used in workouts; no date yet for return of playing events By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL – Phase Two of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) guidance for schools about summer conditioning and workouts begins on Monday. The NCHSAA Board of Directions voted on July 23 to invoke Phase …