STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Some No. 2 seeds still up for grabs

Special playoff games could ultimately be needed in all 3 local leagues   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com As the area’s conference basketball tournaments begin on Monday night, there are two ties that have not been clearly broken regarding the state playoffs. At least one published report incorrectly says the Patton girls (Northwestern Foothills 2A) and Bandys girls (South Fork 2A) …

HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS: Next week’s schedule

HobbsDailyReport.com NEXT WEEK’S HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE Varsity sprint sports events scheduled next week by schools in the South Fork 2A, Northwestern Foothills 2A and Northwestern 3A-4A, compiled from schedules provided by the schools, with starting times (if available). Games added or dropped since the schedules have been released may not be included and schools sometimes trade home playing …

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Red Hawks move home debut game to Monday

CVCC has forfeited game against USC Union, now has 3-1 record   HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY—Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has moved its home baseball debut up by one day and also adjusted its record through four games. The Red Hawks will now face Lenoir-Rhyne University’s junior varsity team at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Legion Fairgrounds in Newton. A weekend …

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (updated): First-round games in Boone, Morganton moved from Tuesday to Monday

HobbsDailyReport.com The anticipation of inclement weather on Tuesday and Wednesday in Boone and Morganton has moved four opening-round games in the Northwestern 3A-4A basketball tournament up by one day. Conference officials announced Sunday the No. 5 South Caldwell (8-15) at No. 4 Watauga (15-8) girls’ game is now scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. Following that game No. 5 St. …