HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: McDowell hires Mitchell County’s McCartha as head coach

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com MARION – McDowell High’s varsity girls’ basketball team will be coached next season by Zack McCartha, a graduate of the school. The McDowell News and Asheville Citizen Times reported McCartha is leaving his position as head varsity girls’ coach at Mitchell County after five seasons to coach the Titans. McCartha is replacing Jennifer (Brooks) Kinninger, who …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bunker Hill, St. Stephens, McDowell open at home

6 teams from Greater Hickory area have a shot at a state title   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com Six high school baseball teams from Greater Hickory area conferences earned spots in the state playoffs that begin on Tuesday. After giving schools an extra day through Saturday to complete the regular season, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) bracketed …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Bunker Hill-Foard battle for title moved to Lenoir-Rhyne

Winner in 1 p.m. game is champion of Northwestern Foothills 2A   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com The baseball game that will determine champion of the Northwestern Foothills 2A has been moved up one day — to Thursday — and will be played on a neutral field. Bunker Hill (12-1) was scheduled to play at Fred T. Foard (12-1) but the …