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AROUND IREDELL SPORTS HAS MOVED

Title defense promises to be difficult for LNHS soccer

Lake Norman soccer coach Jon Mertes traveled to Statesboro, Ga., on Tuesday. The four-hour trip south wasn’t so bad, but the journey home Wednesday was somewhat difficult to endure.

Hammond set to compete in prestigious regional tournament

What a difference a year makes. At this point in 2007, Lake Norman’s Hayley Hammond was vigorously rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament, wondering if she would have to miss her junior year of golf.

Iredell County teams return to the gridiron

They hit tackling dummies and pushed blocking sleds. They ran sprints and listened to screams of motivation — and sometimes frustration — from coaches. But most of all, they sweated. A lot.

NOTEBOOK: Hounds hope to renew rivalry with Wonders

Statesville athletic director Bobby Morrison said Mooresville’s decision not to schedule the Greyhounds in football in 2009 upset fans.

Gwilt’s all-star experience an ‘awesome’ one

West coach Dane Perry paused on the field to acknowledge Matt Gwilt one last time at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s East-West All-Star game at UNC Greensboro Soccer Stadium.

LNHS NOTES: School hires former junior college coach to lead team

Lake Norman High’s volleyball team improved steadily the last few seasons, and now the Wildcats will attempt to build on their progress under new leadership.

Rising gas prices have Iredell sports programs scrambling

Rising gas prices and increased mileage rates have several area high schools searching for ways to save on travel costs.

Hammond wins state junior golf title

Lake Norman’s Hayley Hammond outlasted 33 other golfers to win the 41st annual North Carolina Junior Girls championship this weekend in Greenville.

Hammond defeated Wilmington’s Jessica Hook 2 and 1 in Friday’s championship of the match-play tournament.

Gwilt follows sister’s footsteps with all-star selection

Kelsey and Matt Gwilt were two of the best players ever to lace up soccer cleats at Lake Norman High, and now the siblings share another bond as all-stars.

Iredell athletes, coaches honored by NPC

Five athletes and four coaches from Iredell County schools earned top honors from the North Piedmont 3A.

Top-ranked Rams end Wildcats’ season in 3A semifinals

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman threatened to upset the top-ranked team in country Wednesday night in the 3A West Regional final, but Asheville Roberson passed the test and is moving on.

Title-game berth on the line tonight for Lake Norman

Lake Norman girls soccer coach Jon Mertes won’t have to do much prior to tonight’s game to fire his players up.

Wildcats’ perfect run ends against Hickory

HICKORY — The best boys tennis season in Lake Norman history ended Tuesday.

Wildcats track team raises the bar

Lake Norman sent a school-record 16 athletes to compete in the 3A West Regional on May 10 in Asheville.

Playoff breakthrough satisfies Wildcats

Lake Norman’s baseball season ended on a sour note Friday night as the Wildcats fell 8-0 to East Rowan in the third round of the 3A state playoffs.

LNHS softball team looks to build on first playoff appearance

Ten of Lake Norman’s 13 players earned their first varsity letter in softball this year. Of the three who had already lettered, only one was a senior.

Wildcats’ playoff run comes to an end

It wound up definitely not being worth the wait for Lake Norman’s baseball team Friday night.

Wildcats reach first regional final with thrilling victory

Kaitlyn Ferguson nailed her penalty kick Saturday night and turned around to face Lake Norman teammates stampeding in her direction.

Iredell tennis players in contention for state titles

Lake Norman’s Trey McKee and Statesville’s doubles team of Luke Gillis and Tripp Hawkins are still in the running for state championships.

Barber, Ryan find friendship in competition

GREENSBORO — Tommy Ryan felt it pop right away.

Nursing an injured right hamstring, the Mooresville junior quickly slowed his pace and limped to the finish line during Friday’s 3A track and field championships.

Wildcats fall in first playoff appearance

Lake Norman’s softball team made its first playoff appearance Tuesday, but the Wildcats couldn’t muster the firepower to beat Hickory Ridge.

Wildcats closing in on first trip to regional finals

Will this be the year Lake Norman’s girls soccer team advances beyond the quarterfinals of the 3A state playoffs?

Wildcats win again, advance to third round of playoffs

MOORESVILLE—Look who is still playing baseball.

Wildcats blank another opponent to advance

Lake Norman continued its roll through the 3A state playoffs Tuesday, beating North Buncombe 6-0 to advance to the third round.

Iredell teams hit the road as playoffs open

Three Iredell County schools will open the softball playoffs on the road this week.

Former Lake Norman standout set to return next season

Girls soccer coach Jon Mertes expects to have a former Wildcats player back in the Lake Norman lineup in 2009. Tia King confirmed last week that she is moving back to the area with her mother.

Lake Norman hopes to keep win streak going

Lake Norman’s boys tennis team wouldn’t mind emulating last season’s Statesville team.

Fresh off big win, Wildcats are ready for rematch

Lake Norman’s baseball program won its first playoff game Friday when it stunned Southeast Guilford 6-5 in the opening round of the 3A state playoffs.

Lake Norman avenges last year’s playoff loss, marches on

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman’s girls soccer team blanked Porter Ridge 2-0 in the second round of the 3A state playoffs Saturday.

Wildcats nab first playoff victory

GREENSBORO—Lake Norman fought off a furious Southeast Guilford rally Friday night to earn the program’s first playoff victory.

Iredell schools sending four tennis players to state tournament

MOORESVILLE — Four players from Iredell County high schools have qualified for the upcoming 3A state individual boys tennis championships.

Blue Devils, Wildcats set to open playoffs

Mooresville and Lake Norman will face big tests Friday in the first round of the 3A state baseball playoffs.

Wildcats win playoff opener, earn rematch

MOORESVILLE — Expectations are high for Lake Norman’s girls soccer team, which is why no one was beaming Wednesday after the Wildcats defeated Asheboro 3-1 in the first round of the 3A state playoffs.

Wildcats make quick work of first-round opponent

Lake Norman’s boys tennis team improves to 16-0 with its 9-0 win over St. Stephens on Tuesday. 

Nelson earns a spot in state golf tournament

Mooresville’s Josh Nelson broke through Monday, clinching a berth in the 3A state tournament with his play in the Midwest Regional at Jamestown Park Golf Course.

Lake Norman takes over lead in Wachovia Cup race

Lake Norman leapfrogged Mooresville for the lead in the NPC Wachovia Cup standings following a strong winter sports season.

Lake Norman continues pursuit of tennis perfection today

Late-season loss could prove helpful for Wildcats

Lake Norman’s girls soccer team had not lost in 46 straight conference games prior to Wednesday’s 2-1 setback against North Piedmont 3A foe Northwest Cabarrus.

Lake Norman rallies to keep playoff hopes alive

Lake Norman is still alive in the playoff race.

Trailing by one run with two outs in the seventh inning and its season on the line, the Wildcats clawed their way to a dramatic 5-4 win over North Iredell on Friday in a must-win game.

Talley, Raiders roll past playoff-bound Wildcats

MOORESVILLE—North Iredell scored twice in the first inning Friday and coasted from there, spoiling Lake Norman’s Senior Day with a 7-0 win.

Trojans hand Wildcats first conference loss in three years

Northwest Cabarrus stunned Lake Norman 2-1 Wednesday night.

Mooresville boys win conference title with ease

Mooresville dominated the boys meet and took second place in the girls meet at the North Piedmont 3A championships.

Wildcats close regular season with easy win

Lake Norman picked up its 20th win Thursday, defeating North Iredell 5-1 in the regular-season finale.

Taylor wins second consecutive county golf title

Lake Norman’s Travis Taylor won last year’s Iredell County golf championship after breaking his driver.

He repeated as champion Tuesday with a broken hand.

Wildcats face a crucial week on the diamond

For all intents and purposes, this is a make-or-break week for Lake Norman’s baseball team.

Taylor, Wildcats try for repeats in county championship

Lake Norman’s boys golf team enters today’s Iredell County championship at Fox Den Golf Club looking to defend a couple of titles.

Wildcats tennis players take aim at regional berths

Lake Norman’s Matt Dowell and Timmy Johnson will play doubles together, as will Taylor Burton and David Dyer, during the North Piedmont 3A championships, which begin today at Mooresville.

Talbert could be ruling Iredell courts again this fall

One of the most highly decorated girls tennis players in the county is attending Lake Norman this semester.

Plyler’s shot lifts Wildcats past Blue Devils

Christy Plyler blasted a three-run home run Tuesday to lead Lake Norman to a 5-1 win over Mooresville.

Wildcats pull out close win over Greyhounds

Lake Norman scored early Tuesday and made the goal stand up in a 1-0 North Piedmont 3A win at Statesville.

Lake Norman holds on for narrow victory

Lake Norman escaped Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over West Rowan.

Wildcats finish regular season unbeaten

Lake Norman capped a perfect regular season with its 9-0 win over Northwest Cabarrus on Wednesday.

Wildcats take another monumental step for program

With its 9-0 win Wednesday over Northwest Cabarrus, Lake Norman completed a perfect regular season and locked up the program’s first conference title.

Lake Norman golfers bunched together near the top of NPC standings

Lake Norman golfers occupied six of the top seven spots in the NPC standings Monday entering the last nine-hole conference match before Thursday’s 18-hole tournament championship.

Wildcats in the driver’s seat for NPC title

The win over rival Mooresville gave the Lake Norman girls soccer team a 1½ game lead over the Blue Devils in the conference title race.

Vawter a weapon on Wildcats corner kicks

Wildcats step out of league play, win

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman kept its unbeaten record intact Friday, turning back Mt. Tabor 1-0 in a non-conference game.

Trojans (barely) break Wildcats’ NPC stranglehold

For the first time this season, Lake Norman didn’t win a North Piedmont 3A golf match.

Wildcats hold on to beat Carson

Kim Bessent had three hits and Jennifer Stogner pitched her way out of a bases-loaded jam in the final inning as Lake Norman defeated Carson 5-4.

Lake Norman rolls to another NPC win

Lake Norman continued its dominance in North Piedmont 3A play Wednesday with a 9-0 shutout of West Rowan.

Moffett’s late goal propels Wildcats to narrow win

MOORESVILLE—Not on Caroline Moffett’s watch.

Mooresville, ranked fourth in the 3A state coaches poll, was on the verge of doing something rare Wednesday, but Moffett wouldn’t have it. The Lake Norman senior scored with 12 minutes left and the second-ranked Wildcats escaped with a thrilling 3-2 win over their archrival.

TRACK & FIELD NOTES: Athletes have fashion in mind

MOORESVILLE—Several members of Mooresville’s track and field team showed off an interesting style with their socks.

Mooresville rolls to Iredell County crown once again

MOORESVILLE — One top athlete had the meet of his life at Tuesday’s Iredell County track and field championships while the other used it as a test run for the 3A state meet.

Behind Most Outstanding Field Athlete Jamel Allison and Most Outstanding Track Athlete Patrick Campbell, Mooresville’s boys team won its third consecutive county championship with yet another dominant performance.

Devils dance to victory

Mooresville’s girls track and field team had plenty of fun Tuesday as it waltzed to the Iredell County track and field championship.

Lake Norman still cruising on tennis court

Lake Norman’s boys tennis team defeated Mooresville 7-2 Wednesday in a battle for first place in the NPC.

Wildcats boys track team sets new marks

The Lake Norman boys track and field team, led by Joe Hughes, already has seen three school records fall this season.

County meet will be a barometer for Wildcats girls

Lake Norman’s girls track and field team won its first two meets of the season, but today’s Iredell County Championships will be the Wildcats’ first glance at fellow North Piedmont 3A powers Mooresville and Statesville.

Wildcats cruise to 12-0 on the season

Lake Norman once again cruised to a 9-0 victory Monday, beating South Rowan with ease.

Greyhounds, Wildcats finish near the top

Statesville’s Dalyn Bellingham shot a season-best 35 to win medalist honors at Monday’s North Piedmont 3A match at Mooresville Golf Club, and Statesville nearly took first as a team, too.

Wildcats win battle of ranked teams

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman remained undefeated Friday thanks to a big non-conference win.

Warriors hammer Wildcats

Kara Dawkins went 3-for-3 with a triple and Hannah Pennell pitched five scoreless innings as West Iredell coasted Friday to a 10-0 North Piedmont 3A win over visiting Lake Norman.

Wildcats cruise in four-team meet

Lake Norman won both the boys and girls team events Thursday in a four-team meet.

Free-swinging Krueger helps Warriors pick up win

Michael Krueger didn’t stray from his aggressive approach early in Friday’s game, and it paid off in a big way.

Noone, Wildcats score low, win match

Joey Noone posted the only under-par round Thursday, leading Lake Norman to an NPC win at Lakewood Golf Club.

Wildcats win battle of NPC unbeatens

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman solidified itself as the team to beat in the North Piedmont 3A with a 7-2 win over Mooresville.

Wildcats spread the wealth in win

MOORESVILLE — Six different players scored goals Wednesday as Lake Norman blanked Carson 6-0.

Wildcats take two from SHS

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman won both games of a doubleheader Tuesday, beating Statesville 3-0 and 9-1.

Wildcat wrestlers shine in off-season

There appears to be no such thing as an off-season for Lake Norman High’s wrestling programs. The results prove it.

Farrell, Wildcats stage late rally to beat Greyhounds

Jordan Farrell gave Lake Norman its first lead in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday and Josh Hennessee closed the door on Statesville as the Wildcats prevailed 7-5.

Balance puts Wildcats atop NPC standings

With its top six players occupying the top eight spots in the individual standings, Lake Norman’s boys golf team owns a 51-stroke lead in the North Piedmont 3A standings.

Braun makes his way back to the mound

Garrett Braun didn’t get the decision on the mound Wednesday in the Wildcats’ 4-3 win over North Iredell, but given the circumstances, his performance was plenty impressive.

Versatile Tang fills a new role for Wildcats

Sarah Tang has been a staple in the defensive unit of Lake Norman’s girls soccer team for two years.

Wildcats standout earns national honor

Lake Norman wrestler Harrison Honeycutt attained All-American status on March 27 when he finished fourth in the Freshman Nationals Tournament held in Virginia Beach, Va.

Hauser’s triple helps Lake Norman end skid

Kathryn Hauser’s triple in the top of the seventh inning plated the go-ahead run and Lake Norman rallied to beat North Iredell 6-3 on Wednesday.

Wildcats do the little things in NPC win

Lake Norman’s bats just couldn’t catch up to Aaron Johnson’s fastball, so the Wildcats did the next best thing to get on base.

Two perfect bunts led the way to two late runs and the Wildcats prevailed 4-3 over North Iredell in eight innings Wednesday.

Wildcats blank Greyhounds

MOORESVILLE — Lake Norman’s girls soccer team avoided a hiccup Wednesday against Statesville, just two days after taking over sole possession of first place in the North Piedmont 3A with its victory over Northwest Cabarrus.

Brown shines, but Wildcats hold on for win

Lake Norman held on for a narrow win Tuesday, beating South Iredell in a dual match at Fox Den Golf Club.

Cotter, Lake Norman roll in NPC golf match

Lake Norman again outshot the rest of the North Piedmont 3A in Monday’s golf match, taking first place with a 149-stroke performance at Irish Creek Golf Club.

Wildcats prevail in battle of unbeatens

Lake Norman preserved its winning streak while ending another.

Wildcats’ Larsen proves toughness in all-star event

Sophomore Paul Larsen was afforded the opportunity to compete in Dave Telep’s Carolina Challenge on Saturday in Cary.

Wildcats hang on to top spot in soccer poll

Lake Norman’s girls soccer team entered Spring Break still ranked No. 1 in the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association 3A state poll.

Larsen will be on display at all-star event

Post player Paul Larsen garnered attention from several college coaches this season as he keyed the Lake Norman boys basketball team’s successful pursuit of a third straight playoff appearance.

Wildcats have high hopes on the tennis court

Lake Norman’s boys tennis team reached the quarterfinals of the 3A dual-team playoffs last year before losing to eventual state champion Statesville.

Wildcats sweep team events at intracounty meet

Lake Norman’s boys and girls won both team events Thursday in a three-team intracounty meet.

Wildcats dominate in battle of top NPC teams

Lake Norman staked its claim as the front-runner in the North Piedmont 3A on Thursday, cruising to a 9-0 shutout of reigning conference and 3A state champion Statesville.

Johnson shines in final season, earns county’s top swimming honor

Led by senior Austin Johnson, the Lake Norman boys swim team earned a runner-up finish in the 3A state championship meet Feb. 9 at N.C. State University.

Wildcats can’t warm bats in loss to Raiders

Lake Norman couldn’t get its offense going Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to South Rowan.

Wildcats pull out a tight victory

Lake Norman was in control all night Monday, but only managed to escape with a 2-1 win over West Rowan.

Wildcats off to a hot start on the course

On the strength of back-to-back wins to open the conference season, Lake Norman’s boys golf team finds itself atop the North Piedmont 3A standings.

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