EAST-WEST FOOTBALL: East wins handily after holding West to no first downs

HobbsDailyReport.com GREENSBORO – Sparked by the longest scoring pass in East-West All-Star Game history and a dominating defense, the East beat the West 20-8 on Wednesday night. The East held the West to no first downs, 36 rushing yards on 19 carries and 155 yards on offense. The game was played in 90-degree weather at Greensboro Grimsley High’s Jamieson Stadium. …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Players from E. Lincoln, W. Lincoln, Alex Central make all-state

HobbsDailyReport.com Three players from the Greater Hickory area’s three conferences have been named all-state in baseball by the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA). Freshman Garrett Michel of East Lincoln and junior Chris Moxley of West Lincoln earned spots on the 2A team, while senior Byron Younts of Alexander Central was selected to the team in 3A. Michel, a third …

LENOIR-RHYNE HALL OF FAME: Class of 2019 will have 6 new inductees

  HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s next Sports Hall of Fame class will include six new members. The Bears’ athletic department announced in a press release that the school has selected Crystal Clary, Bill Davis, Audrey Kreske, Vernon Long, Tom Lumsden and Lauren (McLelland) Mauldin as the Class of 2019. Due to a scheduling conflict, Clary will be inducted with …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: CVCC adds former star from Bunker Hill, standout from Gaffney, S.C.

  HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has grown the roster for its first women’s softball team by two, including adding a former Bunker Hill High star. On Tuesday, the Red Hawks announced via a press release they have signed Payton Goble and Tatum Arboleda. Goble, who played prep softball at Bunker Hill and then at Surry Community …