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Panthers hitting reset button on bye week

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera had a moment of weakness before his players left for the bye week. “I ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, November 23, 2014 9:27 pm

College

College basketball: Letting go of the game he loved

By Laurie D. Willis Livingstone College News Service When Livingstone College captured its first CIAA title in March, Mark Thomas couldn’t have been happier. The ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, November 22, 2014 10:07 pm

High School

Prep basketball: Fisher signs with UNC Asheville

Kelli Fisher and Asheville are a perfect fit. Fisher, East Rowan’s 6-foot-2 center, likes the school and the town. So it made sense for her ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:24 pm

High School

Prep football: Running updates

Here is where we keep you updated on action throughout the night. We’ve got four teams from Rowan County still alive in the postseason. The ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, November 21, 2014 7:41 pm

High School

Roaming the County: Mustangs want to #ShockNC

GRANITE QUARRY — #ShockNC. That’s what No. 15 East Rowan did Friday at No. 2 Morganton Freedom in the first round of the 3A state playoffs. The ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, November 21, 2014 2:56 am

High School

Common Sense: East Rowan blew it up

The first round was a great one for Rowan County. No. 5 North Rowan (2A), No. 8 Salisbury (2A) and No. 8 West Rowan (3A) ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, November 21, 2014 1:06 am

High School

Samuel and Seth Wyrick, East Rowan

Samuel and Seth Wyrick, football East Rowan Mustangs East Rowan pulled off a monumental upset of Morganton Freedom in the first round of the 3A ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, November 17, 2014 9:50 pm

Sports

Carolina needs pick-me-up

CHARLOTTE — It took a few fights to break out and a fumble for Carolina to show any energy Sunday against Atlanta. Until that point, the ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:18 pm

College

College football: Doeren, Clawson understand rigors of trying to turnaround program

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — If anyone can empathize with Dave Clawson’s tough first year at Wake Forest, Dave Doeren can. His first season at North ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, November 14, 2014 5:15 pm

High School

Roaming the County: West Rowan trying to trend up

MOUNT ULLA — It’s been a trying few weeks for the West Rowan Falcons. They were in the hunt for the South Piedmont Conference title ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, November 13, 2014 11:09 pm

High School

Dudley’s second appeal denied

The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has denied an appeal by 2013 champion Greensboro Dudley to compete in ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:47 pm

Sports

Kershaw claims MVP, Cy Young sweep

The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For once, Clayton Kershaw was glad to see a long shutout streak end. Kershaw became the first pitcher ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:44 pm

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Jamorya Cousin, South Rowan High School

Jamorya Cousin, Football South Rowan High The senior running back for the Raiders as they ended their season on a positive note. The Raiders upset ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 12:50 am

College

Prep football: Three Rowan teams host playoff games

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com The brackets for the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs are official. Four teams from Rowan County made it into ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:12 am

High School

Prep soccer: Salisbury survives

A corner kick in overtime set up No. 5 Salisbury’s 2-1 win in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A state ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 2:12 am

High School

Prep tennis: Salisbury’s streak ends

It is the end of an era in North Carolina girls tennis. For the first time since George W. Bush was president, a team other ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, October 30, 2014 1:36 am

Sports

Prep soccer: Salisbury cruises in Round 1

Salisbury’s defense of its 2013 2A state soccer title started with a shutout. The No. 5 Hornets, winners of two of the past three N.C. ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, October 29, 2014 6:01 pm

Sports

Red zone woes lead to loss

CHARLOTTE — Carolina’s defense did more than its part Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. It was the offense’s inability to capitalize on scoring chances in ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Monday, October 27, 2014 10:47 am

High School

Roaming the County: Step by step

GRANITE QUARRY — Last week’s win in Mount Ulla was a game, and a moment, East Rowan built toward all season. Week by week. Step ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, October 24, 2014 2:05 am

High School

Prep girls tennis: Hornets head to Cary for singles, doubles tournaments

The Hornets hit the road to Cary on Thursday for the state singles and doubles tournament. While they’re there on business, it has a bit ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, October 24, 2014 2:01 am

Appalachian State Mountaineers

College football: App State hopes to turn it around

Things are not easy for Appalachian State in 2014. The Mountaineers had their share of close losses and not-so-close losses in the past month. The ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:36 pm

High School

Prep tennis: Hornets handle business

Salisbury took care of business Tuesday against Hendersonville in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A state playoffs. The Hornets needed ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:28 pm

High School

Prep volleyball: Hornets pull out win

For two sets, No. 10 Salisbury looked like it was going to cruise past No. 23 R-S Central to the second round of the 2A ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Sunday, October 19, 2014 5:52 pm

High School

Cavaliers slay Dragons

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com SPENCER — What happened Friday in Spencer was supposed to happen. The Cavaliers dominated on offense and defense for a 62-8 ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Saturday, October 18, 2014 2:26 am

High School

Roaming the County: Carson’s dynamic duo

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Dynamic Duo. Thunder and Lightning. Double Trouble. Any of those cliches can be used to describe Carson running ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Friday, October 17, 2014 2:20 am

High School

Prep volleyball: Cougars fall in SPC tournament final

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Third-seeded Carson’s bid to win the SPC volleyball tournament ended the way matches have ended for Cox Mill’s opponents ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, October 16, 2014 1:59 am

High School

Salisbury tennis sets high bar when it comes to postseason

By Adam Houston adam.houston@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Taking care of business is exactly what Salisbury did Wednesday in the first round of the N.C. High School ... Read more

by Adam Houston, Thursday, October 16, 2014 1:57 am

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