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AROUND IREDELL SPORTS HAS MOVED

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.

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.

Deaton places 17th in national event

GREENSBORO — Mooresville graduate Jake Deaton officially ended his high school career Saturday by taking 17th place in the shot put at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.

Event a leaping pad for Cannon

For the first time at a track meet this year, Mooresville field athlete Aisha Cannon was a bit nervous before heading down the runway on her first attempt at the triple jump.

That’s to be expected, though.

Meadows shined on mound and at plate for Blue Devils

Aubrey Meadows gave everybody a glimpse of what he could become as a baseball player early in his high school career.

Mooresville standout a natural talent

Of all the things Jamel Allison can do on the track, the most impressive feats might be the ones the general public never sees.

Known primarily as a premier athlete in the triple jump, Allison routinely puts on a show when the Blue Devils practice.

“He’s crazy with all the athletic ability he has,” Mooresville coach Michael Serefine said. “He can go out and pick up any event and within probably 30 minutes, he can pretty much do that event.  He came out and pole vaulted one day just messing around and was clearing 9 feet. He can throw the shot put 35, 40 feet. It’s just raw talent.”

Smith rewrites record book in first year at MHS

When ninth-grader Courtney Smith arrived to Mooresville this year, she was somewhat of a mystery to veteran Blue Devils soccer coach Steve Stith.

Nelson remains cool under pressure on the course

All the hours Josh Nelson spent on the links last summer, all the practice drives and putts essentially came down to one moment this season.

And the Mooresville senior didn’t blink.

Iredell athletes, coaches honored by NPC

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

Devils fall after stunning rally

GRANITE QUARRY — East Rowan’s dangerous offense came alive just in time to save its season.

Trailing by four runs entering the final inning, the Mustangs scored five times without registering an out and stunned Mooresville with a thrilling 5-4 come-from-behind victory Tuesday in the West Regional semifinals.

Mooresville is ‘believin’ heading into big game tonight

MOORESVILLE — Mooresville senior Chris Beaver emerged from the dugout before Monday’s practice softly singing the chorus to Journey’s hit song “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

“I have ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ on my MySpace page,” Beaver said, before breaking into tune once again. “It’s become our team motto.”

Devils golf must replace top player

Mooresville golfer Josh Nelson ended his impressive career by carding a 12-over-156 at last week’s two-day 3A golf championship.

Mooresville soccer looks to reload

It’s never easy replacing six seniors, but Mooresville’s girls soccer team is in a better position than most.

Blue Devils turn focus to cross country title

Mooresville’s athletes soaked in the moment Friday minutes after winning the program’s second consecutive 3A state track and field championship.

Blue Devils advance to sectional final

It’s rare to call a 7-4 game a pitcher’s duel, but it was Aubrey Meadows’ effort on the mound Tuesday that helped lead Mooresville past Kernersville Glenn 7-4 in the third round of the 3A state baseball playoffs.

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.

Blue Devils complete title sweep

GREENSBORO — The Devils have their dynasty.

Mooresville’s boys track team won its second consecutive 3A state championship Friday at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track and polished off a season sweep of the three 3A state running championships – cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.

Blue Devils mount huge late rally to clip Falcons

Mooresville sophomore Billy Nantz crossed home plate standing up and braced himself for the barrage of teammates pouring out of the dugout.

Jon Crucitti stopped at second base with his hands on his knees and then fell on to his back and flapped his arms, creating an impromptu dirt angel.

Nelson to tee off early in state tournament

Josh Nelson, an individual qualifier for the 3A golf championship match, will tee off in the second group at 8:10 a.m. Monday.

Devils’ soccer season reaches the bitter end

Mooresville’s soccer season ended Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Marvin Ridge in the second round of the playoffs.

Mooresville hopes to get revenge on Falcons

Mooresville’s baseball squad got the rematch it wanted.

Devils continue dominance on the track

Mooresville’s boys track and field team cruised at Saturday’s 3A West Regional.

Blue Devils advance to second round to face W. Rowan

NEWTON—On the strength of a three-run, first-inning home run Friday by Dylan West, Mooresville defeated Newton Foard 6-4 in the first round of the 3A state playoffs.

Devils seeks postseason redemption

Mooresville’s seniors still remember the numbness and pure shock they felt last year after a stunning 8-4 loss to Parkland during the first round of the 3A baseball playoffs.

It was a bitter end to an otherwise successful season that included the program’s first conference title in 22 years.

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.

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.

Devils earn six regional spots

Mooresville’s tennis team, which is going through a rebuilding year, has all six of its players in the 3A West Regionals.

Blue Devils learn opponent for baseball playoffs

The Blue Devils baseball team will close the NPC season with a home game tonight against West Rowan.

Mooresville soccer will meet a familiar opponent

Like the school’s baseball team, Mooresville’s soccer team also earned the NPC’s No. 2 seed for the playoffs.

Dominant Devils now set sights on regional title

Mooresville’s boys track team is now two for two.

With a strong focus on winning the county, conference, regional and state track meets this season, the Blue Devils were dominant again in last week’s North Piedmont 3A meet victory.

Blue Devils snap Warriors’ win streak

MOORESVILLE — Chris Beaver pitched four solid innings Friday and Mooresville snapped West Iredell’s three-game winning streak with a 7-5 North Piedmont 3A victory.

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.

Hounds, Devils will part ways on football field after ‘08

The Gridiron Cup could be shelved permanently in someone’s trophy case after this fall.

Devils aim for regional success

As Monday’s 3A Midwest Regional approaches, things are already looking good for Mooresville’s golf team.

And it has nothing to do with golf itself.

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.

Blue Devils bounce back with big wins

After consecutive one-goal losses to Lake Norman and Statesville last week, Mooresville’s girls soccer team got back on track in a big way.

Campbell shines again on the track

Mooresville senior Patrick Campbell was impressive again at a running event last week.

Blue Devils face crucial NPC showdown Tuesday

Mooresville’s baseball team, fresh off an 11-1, five-inning win Friday over Statesville, has a big road game Tuesday against South Rowan.

Nelson claims top honor, signs to play in college

It was a pretty good week for Mooresville golfer Josh Nelson.

Devils come to life in easy win over Hounds

MOORESVILLE—The Mooresville Blue Devils avoided a season-worst three-game skid with their come-from-behind win Tuesday, and they followed it up Friday with a convincing 11-1, five-inning romp past Statesville.

Blue Devils cruise in regular-season finale

Mooresville completed its North Piedmont 3A slate of matches Wednesday with an 8-1 drubbing of West Rowan.

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.

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.

Trojans (barely) break Wildcats’ NPC stranglehold

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nelson getting some help on the links

Senior Josh Nelson, the 2007 R&L county golfer of the year, currently sits in a three-way tie for third place in the conference after three matches.

Lineup changes have keyed baseball team’s success

Mooresville’s baseball team had the bats entering this season. It was putting them in the correct order that was tricky.

After tinkering with the lineup during the first portion of the season, Blue Devils coach Jeff Burchett has the offense humming.

Mooresville rolls to win on the courts

Mooresville won five singles matches in straight sets and cruised to an 8-1 win over East Rowan on Wednesday.

Pennell shines as Warriors shut out Devils

Hannah Pennell carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning and West Iredell cruised to a 7-0 win over Mooresville on Wednesday.

Devils blank Warriors for seventh straight win

Mooresville won its seventh game in a row Wednesday behind the arm of Chris Beaver.

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.

Allison, Deaton continue to shine in field events

Jamel Allison and Jake Deaton continued their dominance in field events at the Queen City Relays in Charlotte over the weekend.

After a week away from the pitch, Mooresville’s schedule gets tough

A well-rested Mooresville girls soccer team faces its biggest week of the season starting today against West Rowan.

Devils get a scare, but still claim Classic crown

Mooresville’s baseball team entered last week’s Catawba County Easter Classic as the favorite and exited as the champion.

MHS takes diamond as No. 1 seed

Mooresville’s baseball team carries the No. 1 seed into this week’s Catawba Valley Easter Classic.

Tennis team shows signs of improvement

Mooresville’s talented tennis team is improving.

Devils bolster lineup with high-flying hoopsters

Mooresville’s boys track and field team, perhaps already the best in the state, has gotten even stronger this year after coach Michael Serefine raided the basketball program.

Blue Devils coach on Huntley: ‘He did whatever it took for us to win’

MOORESVILLE - Justin Huntley strolled through the Mooresville gymnasium doors wearing sunglasses and playfully announced his arrival.

Hill looks, wrestles like an adult on the mat

The jokes about his age started early. While wrestling for Mooresville as a freshman, teammates and fans claimed Chris Hill looked like he belonged in college.

Devils blank Cougars in NPC opener

Mooresville cruised to a win in its North Piedmont 3A opener Tuesday, beating Carson 9-0.

Devils sweep six-team meet

Mooresville won both the girls and boys team events Tuesday in a six-team meet at Kannapolis.

Mooresville baseball a top seed in Catawba Classic

Mooresville High will be the top seed for the 18th annual Catawba County Easter Baseball Classic, which opens with four games on Monday at the Legion Fairgrounds Field.

The Blue Devils will play eighth-seeded Newton-Conover at 5 p.m. on Monday, after No. 7 Maiden faces No. 2 St. Stephens at noon and No. 6 Bunker Hill battles No. 3 Hickory at 2:30 p.m.

Mooresville wrestling team gets bragging rights

Mooresville’s wrestling team placed eight members on the North Piedmont 3A all-conference squad.

Blue Devils baseball turns the corner

The Blue Devils’ 3-2 baseball win over Lake Norman on Friday was their second consecutive victory on the diamond.

Track focus shifts completely to outdoor season

The indoor national meet over the weekend was the last official bit of indoor track business for the Blue Devils, who will now focus on defending their boys 3A state championship.

Mooresville track program adds another accolade

Four members of Mooresville’s track program picked up All-American honors over the weekend’s Nike Indoor Nationals meet.

Crucitti’s homer propels Devils

Mooresville assistant coach Johnny Meadows knows how to motivate.

Lake Norman duo takes top honors in NPC event

Lake Norman’s Donnie Besecker and Travis Taylor carded 1-under-par 35s on Thursday to share medalist honors and lead the Wildcats to a North Piedmont 3A match victory at Rolling Hills Golf Club.

Devils top Hounds behind strong second half, Wilson’s three goals

Eight goals. Two hat tricks. End-to-end action. Mooresville got the better end of the bargain in Wednesday’s high-scoring affair, netting four second-half goals to beat host Statesville 5-3 in a North Piedmont 3A thriller.

Iredell athletes, coaches honored by NPC

Three Iredell County athletes and three coaches were honored Monday as the best in the North Piedmont 3A.

Blue Devils feeling good after close call with Lake Norman

From top to bottom, this is one of the more talented Mooresville girls soccer squads of the past few years.

It is also one of the most balanced.

Lake Norman edges Mooresville in first real test

When pushed for the first time this season, Lake Norman pushed back.

Sarah Tang slipped in a goal from 14 yards out with less than two minutes remaining and the previously unchallenged Wildcats prevailed with a 1-0 road victory Tuesday over Mooresville.

Game of the Week: Lake Norman at Mooresville girls soccer

MHS track starts season successfully

Mooresville’s track teams got off to a business-as-usual approach, with both the girls and defending 3A state champion boys winning first place in a four-team meet last week.

Devils play through challenging nonconference slate

Mooresville’s tennis team continues its brutal nonconference schedule Tuesday when it hosts Hickory. The Tornadoes are ranked No. 6 in the N.C. Coaches Association 3A poll.

Beavers back in fine form on the mound

Chris Beaver answered any questions about potential nagging effects of last year’s shoulder injury. After not pitching last season, Beaver picked up the win after pitching seven innings in Mooresville’s 7-2 win Wednesday over North Iredell.

Devils set for key early-season test tonight

During Mooresville’s first soccer game of the season Feb. 25 against St. Stephens, the Indians blasted in a goal 20 minutes into the game.

Mooresville tennis looks at non-conference foes as practice

According to the thinking of Mooresville Senior High’s boys tennis team, playing tougher competition during the non-conference portion of play can only make it better.

That’s the belief the Blue Devils put on the court in splitting their first two matches of the season against top-notch talent.

Mooresville golf takes second in two-team match

There was good news and bad news generated by Mooresville High School’s golf team in its season-opening match late last week.

The good was that the visiting Blue Devils mustered up a second-place finish in the nine-hole and non-conference affair held at nearby Mallard Head Country Club near Troutman. The bad was that there were only two teams in attendance.

Devils win comes in pairs

Mooresville High School’s varsity baseball team enjoyed its season-opening North Piedmont Conference outing in bunches late last week.

The Blue Devils made a success of their earlier-than-ever conference debut, it coming in just the second game of the season overall, by producing runs in pairs on three different occasions and riding a stellar complete-game pitching performance from one of its college-bound staff members to ping-pong their way past host Carson High, 6-2.

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