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Difficult draw brings and end to Vikings’ season

The hat was not kind to South Iredell’s softball team.

Couch happy with fourth place

A fourth-place finish wasn’t a bad consolation prize for Carly Couch.

Brown makes ‘incredible’ finish

Sophomore Clay Brown ended the golf season in style.

Tennis duo make strong finish

Seniors Adam Beam and Warren Boger pulled out a thrilling 7-5, 6-3 doubles win over Lenoir Hibriten’s Max Lewis and Chris Clark in last week’s 2A regionals.

Vikings’ Brown finishes strong in state tournament

South Iredell sophomore Clay Brown took third place individually at the two-day 2A state golf championship at Longleaf Golf and Country Club in Pinehurst.

Iredell teams hit the road as playoffs open

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

South golfer Brown in the hunt for state title

South Iredell sophomore Clay Brown fired a 1-over-72 Monday at Longleaf Golf and Country Club and is in serious contention for an individual 2A state golf championship.

Couch places fourth in 800 run

GREENSBORO—Carly Couch gave South Iredell a top-five finish in Friday’s 2A state track and field championships at N.C. A&T University.

South soccer still alive

There’s just something about South Iredell’s soccer team in the postseason.

Two doubles teams make regionals

Adam Beam and Warren Boger qualified for the 2A Midwest Regionals as a doubles team for the second consecutive year.

Brown’s eagle sets the pace

Clay Brown wasted no time showing he was serious about making a bid for the 2A state championship golf tournament.

Couch sets her focus on individual state title

The toughest obstacle South Iredell’s Carly Couch faced at last week’s 2A track Midwest Regional was the wind.

Vikings coast to victory

South Iredell was one part efficient, one part ruthless.

The Vikings scored 10 runs on nine hits in the first inning and cruised to a 10-0, five-inning win Tuesday over Bessemer City in a game that lasted just over 45 minutes.

Vikings golfer Brown advances to state tourney

South Iredell sophomore Clay Brown earned a spot in the 2A state championship by shooting a 73 during Monday’s 2A Midwest Regional at Eagle Chase Golf Club.

Vikings’ Couch, Thwaites regional champions

WALLBURG—South Iredell athletes won two titles and qualified for the state meet in four events during Saturday’s 2A Midwest Regional track and field championships at Ledford High School.

Softball playoff picture clearing up in SPC

The SPC’s jumbled softball standings have become clearer in recent weeks. South Iredell was 5-6 in SPC play entering Thursday’s game and East Lincoln was 6-5.

Vikings rack up regional qualifiers

South has a total of 18 representatives and relay teams set to compete in Saturday’s track 2A Midwest Regionals.

South set to take on team that toppled SPC’s No. 1

A regular season game that looked eminently winnable has turned tough for South’s soccer team. The Vikings host Cherryville (5-6-5 overall, 2-4-3 SPC) tonight, a team coming off a 1-0 win over conference leader North Lincoln.

Consistent season earns Vikings a regional berth

South Iredell has sent at least one individual to the golf regionals each of the past few years. They’ll go as a team this time.

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.

Even-keeled Vikings standout Brown isn’t one to be complacent on the course

When it comes to golf, being good is a relative concept for South Iredell sophomore Clay Brown.

Gibson makes good on scoring chance

Defender Rachel Gibson, usually counted on to stop the opposition from scoring, got her first chance at a goal Monday against Cherryville.

Doubles team eyes repeat

The SPC tennis championships will be held Tuesday at North Lincoln, and South coach Jim McCoy has a doubles team looking to qualify for regionals for the second consecutive year.

Vikings a part of record-breaking day on the track

Members of South Iredell’s boys and girls track teams had some of their best performances this year in the two-day Southern Piedmont 1A-2A championship meet this week.

So did the rest of the conference.

Vikings walk to SPC victory

South Iredell demonstrated patience at the plate Monday, drawing 13 walks in a 10-5 win over Lincolnton.

Matlock’s big day propels Vikings

Nick Matlock went 3-for-3 and drove in four runs as South Iredell topped Southern Piedmont 1A-2A foe North Lincoln 6-5 Tuesday.

Vikings finish a tough stretch

South Iredell’s girls soccer team has spent some quality time with the activity bus in recent weeks.

Paving work on the school’s track forced South to hit the road. The Vikings had to change scheduled home games with South Caldwell and East Lincoln to away games last week, and four of their last five contests have been away.

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.

Vikings sweep four-team meet

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

Vikings break through with first SPC win

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

South’s No. 6 golfer shoots low

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

Dalton a quick learner

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 stroll to easy win over Vikings

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

Vikings hold on for win over Warriors

Amanda Comer scored the go-ahead goal in the second half Friday and South Iredell held on to beat winless West Iredell 2-1.

Balance helps Vikings tie for top spot

Three solid efforts helped South Iredell tie for first place Wednesday in an eight-team Southern Piedmont 1A-2A match at Crowders Mountain Golf Club.

Two more Vikings track athletes qualify for regionals

Two members of South’s girls track and field team recently qualified for regionals.

Vikings golf targets short-game adjustments

South’s No. 1 golfer Clay Brown, who carded a 34 earlier in the week, got some help from his teammates during Wednesday’s SPC match.

Former Tar Heels will challenge South faculty

South Iredell’s annual student vs. faculty basketball game will take place April 11 at 5:30 p.m. There will be an added twist this year, though.

After that game, faculty members will challenge former players from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Big win helps South shake off tough defeats

South Iredell’s softball team took out the frustrations of several close defeats on Highland Tech.

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.

Vikings soccer returns to field

South’s soccer squad opens SPC play Tuesday when it hosts Lincolnton (0-2).

South golf looks for consistentcy

Sophomore and No. 1 player Clay Brown has been on target most of the year for South’s golf team.

A dull moment for Vikings?

The Vikings will play at East Forsyth today, and there’s a chance they could see one of the state’s top pitchers.

‘Competitive’ Marlowe leads Vikings to first win

Pitcher Lane Marlowe kept himself in the ballgame.

As a result, Trey Ramsey picked up his first win as South Iredell’s baseball coach after the Vikings’ 7-4 win over Bessemer City last week.

Wildcats sweep team events at intracounty meet

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

Vikings look sharp in sprint relays

South’s 4x100 relay team was the best in the county last season and advanced to the 2A Midwest Regionals.

New additions could see lots of time for South

Sophomores Josh Belk and Nick Lloyd were called up to the varsity baseball team last week after beginning the season on junior varsity.

Vikings ready to play someone their own size

South Iredell’s soccer team broke into the win column last week with an impressive 8-0 win over North Rowan.

Comer shines, but Vikings fall to West Davidson

Amanda Comer came through for South Iredell, but it wasn’t enough Tuesday in a 5-2 loss to West Davidson.

Vikings finish second in nonconference meet

South Iredell’s girls and boys teams finished second in a three-team meet Tuesday at Wilkes Central.

Vikings cruise to a win in SPC opener

South Iredell opened Southern Piedmont 1A-2A play with an easy win Monday, beating Lincolnton 7-2.

Wolves squeak past Vikings

BARIUM SPRINGS — South Iredell suffered a narrow 5-4 loss to Southern Piedmont 1A-2A foe Lincolnton on Thursday night.

Vikings cruise to first victory

South Iredell secured its first win of the season Thursday by routing North Rowan 8-0 in a nonconference game.

Vikings turn focus to glovework

South Iredell’s defense, while not perfect, was much better in Tuesday’s 3-0 baseball loss to West Lincoln.

Spangler was good on the mound, even better at the plate against Hounds

Pitcher Kelsey Spangler had one of her best stat lines during Monday’s game against Statesville. The sophomore picked up the win, striking out 12 in a five-inning shutout.

Better numbers have Vikings thinking big

Last year’s boys and girls track teams at South Iredell had several athletes who had never run track before, which presented problems as Vikings coaches struggled to just fill out their lineup sheet.

Vikings fall in SPC opener

South Iredell dropped its conference opener Tuesday, falling to West Lincoln 3-0.

Saddler, Vikings impress on the track

South Iredell’s boys team took top honors in a four-team meet Wednesday at North Lincoln.

Spangler shines in Vikings rout

Kelsey Spangler pitched a gem Monday as South Iredell rolled to a 12-0 win over Statesville.

Raiders hold on for consecutive wins

North Iredell won its second straight game Tuesday, beating South Iredell 2-1.

Comer torches Red Devils again

Newton-Conover’s soccer team must be sick of South sophomore Amanda Comer.

Spangler adds, improves pitches

Only a sophomore, Kelsey Spangler has established herself as the go-to pitcher for South’s softball team.

South tennis team will rely on youth this season

South Iredell’s tennis team is back in rebuilding mode after losing a whopping eight seniors from last year’s team.

Lake Norman rolls to another shutout win

Lake Norman overpowered South Iredell on Wednesday, winning 9-0 in nonconference action.

Jordan comes up big as Raiders hold on for win

After lining a shot to left field that took an awkward bounce and rolled to the wall, North Iredell’s Tyler Jordan let out an audible groan when coach Matthew Poole held him at third base.

“I wanted to keep rolling,” Jordan said with a grin.

He got his chance seconds later as an error on a relay throw allowed him to score. 

Game of the Week: South vs. North baseball

Veteran Vikings coach turns the reins over to Ramsey

BARIUM SPRINGS - When the skies clear and the weather turns warm, Bobby Deal knows he’s going to miss coaching baseball.

Brown leads Vikings to golf win over MHS

South Iredell edged Mooresville in a dual-team golf match Friday at Fox Den Country Club.

Vikings earn a draw in opener

Romito leads Warriors to big win on the diamond

Brian Romito went 3-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs as West Iredell improved to 2-0 in nonconference play Wednesday with its 11-1 win over South Iredell.

Wildcats cruise to a win in season opener

Kaitlyn Ferguson and Lizzie Graham scored two goals apiece Thursday to lead Lake Norman to an 8-0 win over South Iredell in its season opener.

Brown keeps up his success in sophomore campaign

After emerging as the Vikings’ top golfer last year during a breakout freshman season, Clay Brown is continuing to tear it up on the links.

Vikings hope for better on-court results next season

The boys basketball team concluded its first season under coach Brian Reese on Friday with a loss to North Lincoln in a play-in game for the 2A state playoffs.

Vikings take a positive step with first win over Wildcats

South Iredell’s 3-2 softball win over Lake Norman on Monday was more than just a big win to open the season. It was also the first victory over the Wildcats in program history.

Wildcats win three-team match

Lake Norman took top honors Wednesday in a three-team match at Mallard Head Country Club.

Graney comes through with huge late hit for Vikings

Amber Graney belted a game-wining, bases-loaded single with two outs in the seventh inning to lift South Iredell over Lake Norman 3-2 on Monday.

Finkbiner’s clutch hit lifts Wildcats

Jacob Finkbiner drove in the winning in the bottom of the seventh inning Monday to lift Lake Norman past South Iredell 8-7.

Vikings wrestling will have even more depth next year

South Iredell saw its wrestling season come to an end Saturday at the 2A Midwest Regional. But the team’s biggest strength is only going to get better next year when a wave of middle school talent complements the Vikings already-strong depth.

End of the road for Vikings girls hoops team

The Vikings’ girls basketball season ended with a 73-20 loss to East Lincoln on Monday in the SPC tournament quarterfinals.

South faces do-or-die situation for playoff bid

After a 24-game schedule, the postseason fate for South Iredell’s boys basketball team will be decided in a one-game playoff.

Marlowe eyes March 1 return

Senior Lane Marlowe, the ace of South Iredell’s pitching staff, will be able to throw March 1 for the first time in more than a month.

Vikings fall in SPC quarters

South Iredell couldn’t overcome a second quarter drought Monday night, losing 58-44 to Bessemer City in the quarterfinals of the Southern Piedmont 1A-2A tournament.

Vikings’ season ends in SPC tournament

South Iredell’s season came to an end Monday with a 73-20 loss to East Lincoln in the quarterfinals of the Southern Piedmont 1A-2A tournament.

Vikings get second win of the year

South Iredell held on for a season sweep Friday, beating Bessemer City 37-33.

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