HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS: Red Devils’ Reid wins third straight 2A singles title

HobbsDailyReport.com Newton-Conover High’s Brann Reid won the state 2A singles title on Saturday at the Cary Tennis Park, his third straight crown. Reid defeated Alexandre Haran of Clinton 6-1, 6-0 in the championship match. Reid is a junior and will have an opportunity as a senior to win a fourth state 2A singles title. Only one other player has finished …

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Newton-Conover’s Cornwell, Freedom’s Abee named AP All-State

HobbsDailyReport.com Two players from the Greater Hickory area’s conferences were named all-state on Friday by the North Carolina Associated Press. Media members of AP that cover high school athletics voted on the teams, naming Chyna Cornwell of Newton-Conover to the girls’ unit and Fletcher Abee of Freedom to the boys’ team. Cornwell is a junior while Abee is a senior …

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Former N-C player named offensive coordinator at Spartanburg, S.C.

Correction: This post earlier said McManus would be head coach at Spartanburg High. Our policy is to correct all errors brought to our attention and HobbsDailyReport.com regrets the error. HobbsDailyReport.com Jason McManus, a former Newton-Conover High athlete, is making a move to Spartanburg (S.C.), accepting the position of offensive coordinator. McManus has been offensive coordinator at state power South Pointe …