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Statesville grabs big win over Blue Devils

With her blazing speed, Statesville sophomore Sarah Ann Waugh only needs a tiny sliver of space to make good things happen.

Waugh made the most of her few good looks Monday against Mooresville, scoring once and adding two assists as the Greyhounds defeated the Blue Devils 3-2 for their signature win of the season.

One to go for Mooresville tennis

The rebuilding Mooresville tennis team is a win away from qualifying for the playoffs.

Blue Devils soccer hopes for rematch

Mooresville’s 3-2 soccer loss Wednesday to Lake Norman effectively cemented the Blue Devils’ status as the No. 2 playoff team from the North Piedmont 3A.

Allison wows teammates, opponents with jump

Mooresville senior Jamel Allison drew quite the crowd during his first long jump attempt at last week’s Iredell County track and field championships.

Nelson back atop golf standings

Senior Josh Nelson is in position to defend his NPC individual title after last week’s showing.

Daywalt reverts to old pole

Statesville pole vaulter Jordan Daywalt has been testing new poles since the end of last season, when she captured the 3A state championship.

Bellingham, Hounds charging toward the top

Statesville’s boys golf team moved into third place in the North Piedmont 3A standings this week.

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.

Falcons coast by Warriors

MT. ULLA—West Rowan dispatched West Iredell 12-4 on Friday to sweep the teams’ season series.

Struggling Hounds keep battling

Statesville nearly canceled the 2008 softball season because the team didn’t have enough players. Several late additions helped keep the program going, even though coach Bobby Morrison had reservations due to the players’ inexperience.

Spangler, Vikings win in extra innings

Kelsey Spangler helped her own cause with the game-winning hit in the 10th inning Thursday as South Iredell held off West Lincoln 2-1.

Warriors take down NPC power

West Iredell took down a perennial conference power Friday, beating West Rowan 7-3.

Raiders hold on to top Hounds

North Iredell flirted with disaster Friday, but Aaron Johnson wasn’t about to blow a rare save opportunity.

Vikings sweep four-team meet

South Iredell’s boys and girls track and field teams won a four-school meet Thursday at Lincolnton.

Trojans (barely) break Wildcats’ NPC stranglehold

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

Vikings break through with first SPC win

South Iredell picked up its first conference win in fine fashion.

Carter leads shorthanded Raiders to a win

Lauren Carter had a hat trick Thursday to lead a shorthanded North Iredell squad to a 6-0 win over South Rowan.

Warriors hold on for first victory

West Iredell picked up its first win of the season Thursday, as two early goals stood up in a 2-1 win over Carson.

Technique, strength help Deaton dominate for Devils

Jake Deaton is typically a fairly social guy. He chats with teammates during track meets and takes time between throws to demonstrate helpful tips to fellow Blue Devils throwers.

Everything changes when Deaton gets ready for the shot put.

South’s No. 6 golfer shoots low

No. 6 golfer Hunter Mitchell had one of his best rounds of the season Wednesday.

Vikings baseball hopes to keep scores low

South’s baseball team lost several close, low-scoring games in the first run through Southern Piedmont 1A-2A play.

Dalton a quick learner

South Iredell junior Markevis Dalton also qualified for a regional event at the county meet.

Couch took a long road back to county meet

Running in this year’s Iredell County track and field championships was a year in the making for South Iredell junior Carly Couch.

Blue Devils move closer to playoff berth

Mooresville took a giant step toward advancing to the playoffs with an 8-1 win over Statesville on Tuesday.

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.

Pennell shines as Warriors cruise to win

Hannah Pennell had as many hits as she allowed Tuesday in a 12-2 rout of South Rowan.

Vikings blanked in loss

East Lincoln picked up a 1-0 Southern Piedmont 1A-2A win over South Iredell on Tuesday.

Vikings fall despite solid offensive effort

South Iredell racked up seven hits and scored nine runs Tuesday but it wasn’t enough.

Warriors suffer a tough defeat

West Iredell lost a heartbreaker Tuesday, falling to South Rowan 6-3.

Raiders pick up big conference win

Tyler Christenberry had no trouble at the plate Tuesday, hammering two home runs in North Iredell’s 6-3 win over Northwest Cabarrus.

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.

Greyhounds drop a narrow decision

KANNAPOLIS — Northwest Cabarrus scored a pair of late goals Wednesday to defeat Statesville 2-1.

Carter lifts Raiders to win over Warriors

Lauren Carter scored both goals Wednesday to help a shorthanded North Iredell squad beat West Iredell 2-0.

West golfer cracks top-20 in NPC standings

James Malzi shot a 41 on Monday at Mooresville Golf Course to move to 19th in the North Piedmont 3A individual standings.

Warriors gear up for Falcons

West’s softball team, winner of three straight, plays Friday at West Rowan.

Thompson multi-tasking in final semester

Jared Thompson is pulling double duty. A strong discus thrower on the West track and field team, Thompson opted to join friends Nick Setzer and Tyler Tomlin on the Warriors boys tennis team this spring as well.

Rucker shows off at Shrine Bowl combine

West football standout Quan Rucker attended the Shrine Bowl combine at Alexander Central in Taylorsville over the weekend.

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.

Raiders soccer will be shorthanded against West

North’s soccer team will be missing a few players today when the Raiders host West Iredell.

Regional qualifiers lead the way

The regional qualifiers for North Iredell’s girls track team again set the tone for the Raiders last week.

Nellis commits to Greensboro College

Senior Heather Nellis has verbally committed to play softball next season at Greensboro College, citing respect for head coach Kama Tucker and the school’s academics.

Golf team is improving under its new coach

North Iredell’s golf team played one of its best matches of the year Monday, breaking the 200-stroke barrier for the second time this season.

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.

Waugh lifts Greyhounds with another hat trick

Sarah Ann Waugh came up big again for Statesville, contributing on each Greyhounds goal Monday in a 5-0 win over North Iredell.

Neill, Powell lead Vikings to second-place finish

Colton Neill and Mark Powell each shot a 40 Monday at Fox Den Country Club, leading South Iredell to a second-place finish against Southern Piedmont 1A-2A opponents.

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.

First time the charm for South’s Dula

A pair of firsts gave South Iredell’s baseball team a memorable win Friday.

With senior Rowdy Harris playing catcher for the first time in his baseball career, sophomore Chris Dula hurled an abbreviated no-hitter in his first start on the varsity team.

Streaking Blue Devils set for NPC showdown on the diamond

A 4-3 win Friday over North Iredell was the 10th consecutive victory for the Blue Devils’ baseball team.

Young squad playing well for Devils

Mooresville’s softball team remains in contention for one of the NPC’s six playoff berths despite a boatload of underclassmen.

Freshman Smith sets the pace for Mooresville

By the time freshman Courtney Smith graduates, several of Mooresville’s records in girls soccer may be unreachable.

Blue Devils in good position with new lineup

Mooresville’s tennis match today against Statesville will likely decide the No. 2 team to advance to the 3A state playoffs from the North Piedmont 3A.

Hounds experience momentum swing heading into big tennis match

Statesville’s boys tennis team defeated Northwest Cabarrus on Wednesday for its third victory in as many matches. The run also included a pair of 9-0 wins over North and South Iredell.

I-SS to honor Gillespie

Statesville point guard Keyrra Gillespie will be recognized for her recent all-state honor at Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting.

Stroud used sparingly in loss

Reliever Tanner Stroud performed brilliantly in a tight spot Tuesday during Statesville’s 7-5 loss at Lake Norman.

Register records hat trick; Hounds triumph

GRANITE QUARRY — Katie Register scored three times for the hat trick and Statesville cruised by East Rowan 5-1 on Friday.

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.

Dula’s no-hitter propels Vikings to easy win

Chris Dula pitched a no-hitter Friday as South Iredell rolled over Highland Tech 10-0 in five innings.

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.

Raiders take step forward

North Iredell junior Kasey Talley is one of the few remaining players from last year’s softball playoff squad.

South soccer faces tough stretch

The Vikings’ soccer squad will face a tough three-games-in-three-days stretch next week, starting Monday.

Powell benefits from change in lineup

Playing at the No. 4 spot for the first time this year, senior Mark Powell carded his best score of the season.

Thwaites healthy again for Vikings

South Iredell’s boys track team will get the benefit of a healthy Anthony Thwaites for the rest of the season.

Middle of the lineup has softball team rolling

What slump?

The bats for South Iredell’s softball team have awoken with a fury over the past two games, both Vikings wins.

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.

Warriors storm back to beat Vikings

West Iredell scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to cap a wild 11-9 win over South Iredell on Wednesday.

Vikings triumph in league match

LINCOLNTON — South Iredell’s Clay Brown finished second overall after carding a 36 and the Vikings won Wednesday’s SPC match by two strokes.

Hounds play shorthanded, avenge loss to Falcons

MT. ULLA — Statesville scored three shorthanded goals in the second half Wednesday to beat West Rowan 5-2.

North nips S. Rowan

LANDIS — Heather Nellis delivered a complete-game performance on the mound and scored the winning run on a Rebecca Burris single in North Iredell’s 2-1 win over South Rowan on Wednesday.

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.

Warriors hop back above .500

CHINA GROVE — Hannah Pennell threw a complete-game shutout and Kendayl Waugh and Kaylyn Chapman each had two hits to lift West Iredell to a 3-0 win over Carson on Wednesday.

Wildcats spread the wealth in win

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

Warriors fall short of upsetting NPC front-runner

GRANITE QUARRY — West Iredell threatened to hand East Rowan its first North Piedmont 3A loss Tuesday, but the Mustangs squeaked out a 1-0 victory by scoring in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Wildcats take two from SHS

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

Hounds stroll to easy win over Vikings

Statesville pitched a shutout Tuesday, winning every individual match to beat South Iredell 9-0.

Raiders complete sweep of Falcons

MT. ULLA — Nick Burwell and Ethan Galliher each drove in three runs Tuesday as North Iredell defeated West Rowan 9-7.

Warriors denied first victory

LANDIS — West Iredell came up just short of its first win Wednesday, falling to South Rowan 1-0.

Greyhounds extend winning streak

Statesville won its third straight match Wednesday, beating Northwest Cabarrus 7-2 in North Piedmont 3A play.

Alford shaving strokes

Drew Alford carded West’s top score Monday at Mallard Head Country Club, shooting a 42 to finish tied for 16th.

Warriors have the need for speed

West track and field coach Robert Thompson is pleased with the group of sprinters he has on his boys team this season but noted the lack of “flat-out burners” the Warriors are accustomed to having.

West moves closer to hiring volleyball coach

One of the premier county coaching positions remains vacant, but an end to the search may be in sight.

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.

Teasley qualifies for track regionals

Despite a small squad, North’s boys track team has won two of three meets this season.

Nellis eyes a repeat performance

Senior softball pitcher Heather Nellis played the game of a lifetime against Mooresville last month.

Raiders baseball searches for more hits

With ace Aaron Johnson pitching well and Nick Burwell and Brett Earnest providing depth, North’s baseball team is tied for the North Piedmont 3A’s final playoff berth.

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.

Teammates revel in keeper’s performance

As soon as the game against Mooresville ended, members of North Iredell’s soccer team stormed the field and pounced on keeper Kawoni Revels.

It may have been the wildest celebration ever after an 8-1 defeat.

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.

Smith’s hat trick propels Devils to a big victory

Freshman Hannah Mack spotted the hole in the defense and fed fellow freshman Courtney Smith for a beautiful one-touch goal that started the second-half scoring barrage in Mooresville’s 8-1 win Monday over North Iredell.

The Blue Devils, nursing a 2-0 halftime lead, scored five goals in the opening 15 minutes of the second half against the depleted Raiders (4-5 overall, 3-5 NPC).

Devils tennis gets big challenge in Lake Norman

Mooresville’s tennis match against Lake Norman on Wednesday could have NPC title implications.

Blue Devils soccer picks up ‘huge’ win

Mooresville’s girls soccer team stands alone in second place in the NPC after a 3-2 victory against Northwest Cabarrus on Thursday in the driving rain.

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