HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: McDowell hires former Avery County head coach to lead program

HobbsDailyReport.com MARION – Darrell Brewer, who last coached football in 2015 at Avery County High, is taking over as the new head coach at McDowell High. Brewer replaces Andy Morgan, who resigned May 17 at three seasons at McDowell. The Titans went 11-24 under Morgan. He left to become an assistant coach at A.C. Reynolds. Approval of a teaching contract …

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: CVCC signs 3, including key player from South Caldwell

HobbsDailyReport.com HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has added three more softball players for its first year, including a utility player who helped South Caldwell High win a state 4A title. In press releases, the Red Hawks’ athletic department announced signing Katie Wright of South Caldwell, Haley Morrow of Asheville Roberson and Destiny Karber of Black Mountain Owen. “Katie …

ALL-STATE BASEBALL: Trio of area players — 2 from Lincoln County — selected by N.C. Baseball Coaches Association

HobbsDailyReport.com A trio of players from the Greater Hickory area conferences – two from Lincoln County – have been named all-state by the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA). The 2A team includes freshman Garrett Michael of East Lincoln and junior Chris Moxley of West Lincoln, while the 3A team includes Alexander Central senior Byron Younts. Michael hit .467 for …