SOUTH FORK 2A ROUNDUP: Wolves find groove, beat East Gaston for first victory

Defense, including 100-yard interception return for TD,  leads East Lincoln to first victory   Editor’s note: Game stories on Bandys, Maiden, Newton-Conover and West Lincoln will be posted separately on the website. HobbsDailyReport.com A big night from senior running back Jamal Littlejohn got Lincolnton High into the win column for the first time on Friday night. Littlejohn ran for almost …

SOUTH FORK 2A ROUNDUP: South Point rolls past winless Lincolnton

Editor’s note: Game stories on Bandys and Maiden will be posted separately on the website. HobbsDailyReport.com South Point High took control early on Friday night en route to a 42-7 home victory over Lincolnton. The Red Raiders (1-1) had three rushing scores and threw for another TD in the opening half at Lineberger Stadium. Junior fullback Naseem Jones scored three …

SOUTH FORK 2A ROUNDUP: West Lincoln overwhelms Draughn, wins opener 53-0

Editor’s note: Game stories on Bandys, Maiden and Newton-Conover will be posted separately on the website. HobbsDailyReport.com West Lincoln High had more than 400 yards on offense and forced five turnovers on Friday night, opening the football season with a 53-0 road victory over Draughn. The Rebels recovered four fumbles and limited the Wildcats to fewer than 70 yards, starting …

COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD: Lincolnton native promoted to head coach at App State

HobbsDailyReport.com BOONE – Appalachian State has named former Lincolnton High athlete Damion McLean as its new men’s track and field and cross country head coach. McLean, an App State graduate, has been on the Mountaineers’ coaching staff since 2003. He was promoted after longtime head coach John Weaver retired. McLEAN’S BIO: https://appstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=696&path=mtrack MORE COVERAGE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2018/6/22/mens-cross-country-app-state-alums-mclean-curcio-tabbed-to-lead-track-field-cross-country-programs.aspx