BLAST FROM THE PAST: Guitar in hand, Lowman enjoying playing a new tune (updated)

By  CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CATAWBA – Even if he wanted to (and he doesn’t), it’d be difficult for retired Bandys High head football coach Randy Lowman to step completely away from his legacy at his alma mater. Legacy, though, is the kind of word that makes Lowman — who turns 63 next month — cringe. In his mind, the best …

HIGH SCHOOLS: Thursday’s scheduled athletic events

(compiled by HobbsDailyReport.com) A list of high school events scheduled by schools in the South Fork 2A, Northwestern Foothills 2A and Northwestern 3A-4A that responded to a schedule request from HobbsDailyReport.com. Game times are listed, if available, and events rescheduled or moved to another date may not be included. For more information about a particular event, contact the schools involved: …

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Maiden, Alexander Central pick up wins

HobbsDailyReport.com WEDNESDAY’S SUMMARIES MAIDEN 8, HICKORY 0 Singles: Zoe Huffman (M) d. Destyne Wimbush 6-3, 6-1; Gracie Arrowood (M) d. Dawson Clifford 4-6, 6-4, (12-10); Easton Finger (M) d. Meg Einfult 6-4, 6-1; Madi Shull (M) d. Sophie Rice 6-0, 6-0; Hannah Sherrill (M) d. Mason Paradine 6-3, 6-3; Ally Donovan (M) d. Jessme Lazo 6-0, 6-2. Doubles: Huffman-Finger (M) …

WNNC OLDIES 101.3 FM GOLDEN HELMET WINNER: Keygan Mayfield, Maiden

HobbsDailyReport.com NEWTON – Keygan Mayfield, whose return to the Maiden High football lineup featured nearly 300 yards of total offense, is the Week 1 winner of the WNNC Oldies 101.3 FM Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award. Mayfield, a senior quarterback, completed 21 of 27 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns, rushed eight times for 104 yards and two scores and …