WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Red Hawks’ Lester signs with UNC Pembroke

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY — While it’s early in her sophomore basketball season at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC), Shaniya Lester has already cemented her future. Lester, a 5-foot-6 guard from North Mecklenburg High, signed Wednesday to play basketball next season at UNC Pembroke, CVCC athletic officials said in a Thursday press release. “I feel like I made a great decision to …

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Milligan JVs hand Red Hawks first loss of season

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Milligan’s junior varsity hit six 3-pointers in the first quarter — when Catawba Valley Community College’s shooting was cold — and went on to beat the Red Hawks 72-62 on Wednesday night in women’s college basketball. Milligan handed CVCC (1-1) its first loss of the season after the Red Hawks, playing on their home floor at the …

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HobbsDailyReport.com If you’re already a frequent visitor to our free website devoted to coverage of local sports in the Greater Hickory area – or if you’re a new visitor – we welcome you. Here’s a general idea of what HobbsDailyReport.com will provide in the varsity winter sports of girls’ and boys’ basketball, wrestling and swimming, as we continue to provide …

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Catawba Valley Community College names 4 captains for spring

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Two pitchers, a catcher-outfielder and a third basemen will lead Catawba Valley Community College’s baseball team as captains during the spring season. Pitchers Julian Smith of Concord and Hunter Isaacs of Boone are among the four captains selected in a vote by their teammates to lead the Red Hawks this season, the school announced Tuesday. Daniel Brinegar, …

WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Red Hawks sign 2 stars from Alex Central

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College announced the signing Tuesday of two volleyball players from Alexander Central High. The Red Hawks’ first two signees for their 2018 signing class are Chesney Millsaps and Kelsea DeJarnette of the Cougars. Both signed on Monday, a CVCC press release said. “We are so excited to add Chesney and Kelsea to our fall …