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High school basketball: Perry mended after finger surgery

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com FAITH — Carson’s Colbie Perry is the ultimate catch-and-shoot player, but she couldn’t catch the ball without serious pain late in ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 am

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High school football: Hornets’ Alford to play at Averett

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury’s defense was so stout and had so many standouts that Kameon Alford, one of the unsung guys who ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 am

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College football: It’s still faith, family and football for Bass

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com QUINCY, Ill. — Gary Bass majored in marketing at Catawba College, so he never expected to become a college head football ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 am

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High school sports: Golden Whistle winners

NCHSAA release CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2020 Golden Whistle Merit ... Read more

by Mike London, Monday, April 27, 2020 10:01 pm

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NFL draft: Leverett not drafted, but will be in camp with Bucs

Staff report Rice offensive lineman Nick Leverett wasn’t drafted but has agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Bucs as an undrafted free agent. Leverett ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 4:10 am

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Girls track and field: Best county times and marks posted for 2020

East results from East meets 1 and 2 South results from 2 CCC meets North results from YVC meet at South Davidson Salisbury results from ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:34 am

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Boys track and field: Best county times and marks posted for 2020

East results from East meets 1 and 2 South results from 2 CCC meets North results from YVC meet at South Davidson Salisbury results from ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:17 am

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High school basketball: Poplin takes reins of Wonders (updated story)

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS —  Andy Poplin is trying something he never dreamed he’d be doing in these strange times. Golf. “I’d never played ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

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High school tennis: Salisbury had a chance for another CCC title

Salisbury boys tennis Coach: Milt Griffith (7th season, 103-8) 2019 record: 22-1 overall; 18-0 2A Central Carolina Conference 2019 playoffs: State runner-up, lost 5-4 to ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

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Pearson ready to take the reins of North Rowan football

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Nygel Pearson joined the coaching staff at South Carolina State shortly after Javon Hargrave became a member of the ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

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High school tennis: South could have made some noise

South Rowan boys tennis Coach: Frank Caraccio (4th season) 2019 record: 8-10 overall, 8-10 Central Carolina Conference (6th place in 10-team league) 2020 record: 4-1 ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

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High school tennis: Future bright for Mustangs

East Rowan boys tennis Coach: David Andrews (2nd season) 2019 record: 4-8 overall, 4-6 North Piedmont Conference (4th place) 2020 record: 1-3 Seniors: Rook Wetzel, ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

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Area sports briefs: South’s Henry named to East-West roster

From staff reports The NCCA announced rosters for the 2020 East-West All-Star girls soccer match scheduled to be played on July 21 at MacPherson Stadium. ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:00 am

Sports

NFL draft: All 255 picks

Round 1 1. Cincinnati: QB Joe Burrow, LSU 2. Washington: EDGE Chase Young, Ohio State 3. Detroit: CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State 4. NY Giants: ... Read more

by Mike London, Saturday, April 25, 2020 11:00 pm

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High schools: It’s officially over for the 2019-20 school year

Staff report North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Friday that public schools in the state would be closed for the remainder of the academic year. ... Read more

by Mike London, Saturday, April 25, 2020 3:35 am

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NFL draft: L-R Bear chosen in second round

From SAC sports information Prior to tonight, no player from Lenoir-Rhyne had been picked higher than No. 106 and that happened in 1958 when Harold ... Read more

by Mike London, Saturday, April 25, 2020 3:13 am

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NFL: Draft, first round capsules

Players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night (x-underclassmen). 1. Cincinnati Joe Burrow, QB, 6-foot-3, 221 pounds, LSU Strengths: Accuracy, ... Read more

by Mike London, Friday, April 24, 2020 3:20 am

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Work begins on turf field at Catawba College

SALISBURY — Catawba College has begun work on upgrading drainage and replacing turf at Kirkland Field in Shuford Stadium, a major step in converting the ... Read more

by Mike London, Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 am

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High school boys basketball: Poplin to coach Wonders

Staff report This is the press release from A.L. Brown High regarding the hiring of head boys basketball coach Andy Poplin. He replaces Shelwyn Klutz, ... Read more

by Mike London, Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 am

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Basketball: Childress thrilled to sign with High Point

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com ALBEMARLE — On Feb. 13, 1973, a High Point College guard named Orlando “Tubby” Smith scored 23 points to lead his ... Read more

by Mike London, Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 am

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Sports obituary: Catawba’s Joe Oxendine went from humble beginnings to esteemed educator

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Dr. Joseph Bruce Oxendine beat long odds, not just by living 90 years, but by making the journey from ... Read more

by Mike London, Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 am

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Area Sports Briefs: North names Pearson

From staff reports Nygel Pearson has been announced as the new head football coach at North Rowan High. A full story on Pearson will be ... Read more

by Mike London, Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 am

Sports

Golf: Michael Childress enjoying competition at Country Club

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In a standard match play tournament at the Country Club of Salisbury, even in a seasoned, savvy field, Richmond ... Read more

by Mike London, Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 am

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High school tennis: North was rebuilding

North Rowan boys tennis Coach: Michael Brooks (2nd season) 2019 record: 9-7 overall; 8-6 1A Yadkin Valley Conference (tied for 3rd) 2019 playoffs: Lost 1st ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:00 am

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High school basketball: Hoop dreams for Houpe

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Caroline Houpe’s senior stats for East Rowan — 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game — aren’t ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:00 am

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Football: Hall of Famer Andrews’ life built around sports

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Gus Andrews is known now for senior golf and he’s remembered for the five seasons he was head coach ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:00 am

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Golf: Lyerly plays often, but misses competition

By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Nick Lyerly is grateful that his chosen sport is one that’s still normal in a socially distant world. Well, ... Read more

by Mike London, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:00 am

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Athletics: Catawba had strong senior class (updated)

From SAC.com Catawba Senior Spotlights BASEBALL The Catawba baseball team matched its highest Division II ranking, climbing to No. 2 in the Collegiate Baseball Poll ... Read more

by Mike London, Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:00 am

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