HIGH SCHOOLS: NCHSAA extends sports suspension until at least May 18

No determination yet if state basketball finals will be played   HobbsDailyReport.com CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has suspended athletic events until at least May 18 following an order by Governor Roy Cooper. In a press release, the NCHSAA said Cooper’s executive order closing all public schools in the state through May 15 further …

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: N-C’s Cornwell named state’s top girls’ player by coaches’ organization

Rutgers signee with more than 2,000 career points and rebounds also leads District 10 team   HobbsDailyReport.com The North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association (NCBCA) has selected Newton-Conover High senior Chyna Cornwell as the state’s top girls’ basketball player in 2020. Cornwell, who averages 26.7 points, 16.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game for the West 2A champions, also won District …

DENVER NUGGETS BASKETBALL: Tryouts delayed until March 30

HobbsDailyReport.com DENVER, N.C. – Tryouts for Denver Nuggets Basketball teams have been postponed due to the threats of coronavirus. The tryouts will now be on March 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at East Lincoln High. The tryouts will be for teams of players from seventh-grade to 11th grade. Basketball players in Lincoln and surrounding counties are encouraged to …