COLLEGE FOOTBALLL: Harper moving from Towson to Old Dominion

Former Bandys star who reached NFL to coach tight ends in his new job   By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com NORFOLK, Va.—Catawba County native Justin Harper, who played his way to the NFL, is making another move to bolster his career as a college football coach. Harper — a star at Bandys High and Virginia Tech, who then played for the …

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Harper has never forgotten his Catawba County roots

By CHRIS HOBBS HobbsDailyReport.com CATAWBA – He left before the season began to chase his dream, but tonight would’ve been one that’s right up Justin Harper’s alley because he loves football and especially a big football game. Void of a sudden phone call with a great opportunity to resume coaching college football and focus on reaching his ultimate goal, Harper …

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Alex Central pitcher signs with Virginia Tech

HobbsDailyReport.com TAYLORSVILLE – Zach Brzycky, who won nine games and struck out 101 last season for Alexander Central High, will play baseball next season for Virginia Tech. He had an ERA of 1.75, pitched 55 innings and issued 34 walks as the Cougars went 19-10 overall and 11-3 in the North Piedmont 3A to finish second in the conference behind …