He replaces Frank Snider, who has retired By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com MAIDEN — Maiden High announced Wednesday the return of Stephen Hensley as its varsity girls’ basketball head coach. A press release from the athletic department: Maiden High School Principal Brian Hefner and Athletic Director Caine Houser are excited to announce the hiring of Stephen Hensley as the new …
HIGH SCHOOLS: Hickory Public Schools have new superintendent (updated with contract)
By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY — The Hickory Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Dr. Bryan W. Taylor as the school system’s new superintendent. He replaces Dr. Robbie Addell, who is retiring. HobbsDailyReport.com will update this story once documentation of hiring actions by the board of education on Tuesday night are provided. A request for a list of all …
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Jarrett hits 2-run homer as Tides win 4-3 in Florida
By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Zach Jarrett hit his second home run of the season on Tuesday night, a two-run shot in the fifth inning, to lead Norfolk (Va.) to a 4-3 win over host Jacksonville (Fla.). Jarrett hit No. 8 in the order while starting in centerfield and went 1-for-3. His home run was the 29th of his pro career. …
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Deal goes 4 innings in sixth start of season
By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Former Bandys High left-hander Hayden Deal worked four innings on Tuesday night in a 10-6 win by the Mississippi Braves over Biloxi, Miss. on the road. Deal, who faced 21 batters and threw strikes on 47 of his 81 pitches, did not gain a decision in his sixth start of the season for the Double-A Braves. …
HUNTER HARVEY: In third appearance of season, goes 1 inning as Orioles pound Mets
By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com BALTIMORE — Hunter Harvey pitched one inning on Tuesday night, making his third appearance since finishing a rehab assignment, in Baltimore’s 10-3 home victory over the New York Mets. Harvey gave one hit and faced three batters, throwing seven strikes on 12 pitches before a crowd of 9,431. He is 0-0 with an ERA of 3.00 …