Saturday, May 25, 2013
DENVER – Lincoln Charter’s fabulous baseball season advanced to the fourth round of the state playoffs and “put ourselves on the baseball map,” coach Mike Hartshorne said. The resilient Eagles were eliminated in a 7-3 loss at Hendersonville High in the N.C. 1A quarterfinals May 21. Lincoln… read more about Lincoln Charter enjoyed its best baseball season
DENVER – Lincoln Charter didn’t receive any favors when the N.C. 1A baseball playoff brackets were released. The Knights snagged a wild-card bid, which meant they’d take their 17-2 record on the road in the postseason. Folks in at least two mountain towns are now much more familiar with coach… read more about Lincoln Charter baseball wins two road playoff games
DENVER – North Lincoln and East Lincoln high school athletes won championships in 10 events at the N.C. 2A West Regional track and field meet at Claremont Bunker Hill High on May 11. Next up is a chance to be a state champion. The 2A state meet will be May 17 at N.C. A&T in Greensboro. North… read more about Lincoln County team excels at regional meet
Hilty throws a perfect game DENVER – Christian Hilty pitched a perfect game in Lincoln Charter’s 13-0 victory against East Wake Academy on May 7, which secured a spot in the N.C. 1A playoffs. Hilty, a junior, struck out seven of the 15 batters he faced in the five-inning game, which was… read more about Denver sports shorts for May 10
Second in the state East Lincoln High finished second in the girls 3,200-meter relay at the N.C. 2A track meet May 18 in Greensboro. Pictured are (front row, from left) Megan Rowles, Madison Rowles, (back row) Elizabeth Sisk and Jade Loendorf. The quartet combined for a time of 9 minutes, 55.89… read more about Denver sports shorts for May 24
MOORESVILLE – The Lake Norman Giants Pop Warner Football organization is accepting registration for its upcoming season. The Giants are the largest youth football organization in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties and the second largest in the state. Play is open to players ages 6-13 against… read more about Register for Lake Norman Giants youth football
DENVER – East Lincoln High had three track and field athletes dominate the conference meet. The ultimate goal is a state championship, but first they must qualify in this weekend’s regional meet. The N.C. 2A West Regional will be at Claremont Bunker Hill High on May 11. Jesse Earnhardt, Will… read more about East Lincoln sending strong contingent to regionals
DENVER – Three local softball teams qualified for the N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs, each hoping to extend their successful seasons. First-round games are May 10. • NORTH LINCOLN: The Knights (20-4) earned the top seed in the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A conference and will host… read more about Three local softball teams qualify for N.C. playoffs
PUMPKIN CENTER – North Lincoln High’s Devin Brown advanced to the final of the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A conference tennis singles tournament. Across the net, vying for the same title, was teammate Brendan D’Amato. Brown won the singles championship with a 6-3, 6-1 victory against Amato that… read more about Net result: Four Knights reach regionals
Tori Jackson scored the lone goal and goalkeeper Madi NeeSmith made four saves to help Lincoln Charter beat Community School of Davidson 1-0 in the Piedmont Charter Athletic Conference (PCAC) girls soccer championship Thursday. Lincoln Charter improved to 15-2-2. CSD is 11-2. - … read more about Lincoln Charter wins girls soccer conference title
East Lincoln sweeps conference track championships DENVER – East Lincoln High won the boys and girls championships at the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A conference track meet April 24. The Mustangs girls champions were Ashlee Frazier (discus, 97 feet, five inches), Malayah Tucker (triple jump,… read more about Sports shorts
DENVER – East Lincoln High’s baseball team didn’t win a conference championship, but will enter the playoffs as a No. 2 seed. The Mustangs’ 5-2 loss to West Lincoln on April 26 clinched the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A conference title for West Lincoln, which earned the No. 1 seed into the N.C. 2A… read more about Baseball playoff preview
PUMPKIN CENTER – North Lincoln High’s Kristen Bryson can’t wait for 3:30 p.m. to arrive each weekday. She watches the clock slowly creep until the dismissal bell whisks her to where she wants to be. “It’s my favorite part of the day,” she said. “I spend all day in the classroom teaching. By… read more about North Lincoln softball eyes deep playoff run
North Lincoln wins golf match DENVER – North Lincoln High, the host team, won a Southern Piedmont 1A/2A conference boys golf match April 22 at Westport Golf Club. The Knights’ winning score in the 18-hole competition was 301, followed by Lake Norman Charter (314), East Lincoln (341),… read more about Denver sports shorts for April 26
DENVER – Lincoln Charter’s baseball team lives by an unofficial motto – “Every Pitch.” It reminds the Eagles to have a locked-in mentally throughout every game. So far, it’s working to near perfection. Lincoln Charter has reeled off eight straight victories after a season-opening 11-10 loss… read more about Lincoln Charter baseball piles up runs, victories
CORRECTION: East Lincoln High baseball catcher Austin Buchanan was misidentified in a photo on the cover of the Denver Weekly’s April 5 issue. ----- Kenley pitches a gem DENVER – Lincoln Charter’s Emily Kenley pitched a no-hitter with nine strikeouts in a 10-0 softball victory against… read more about Denver sports shorts for April 19
DENVER – The Lincoln Charter baseball team won its 10th straight game with a 13-3 victory against Pine Lake Prep on Wednesday. The Eagles (10-1) banged out 14 hits, and scored three runs or more in four different innings. Starting pitcher Hunter Dodson threw three innings, allowed one hit… read more about Lincoln Charter extends winning streak to 10
Lincoln Charter’s softball team is No. 3 in the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association’s Class 1A state poll this week. The Eagles are 12-1. 1A 1. Chatham Central 2. South Stanly 3. Lincoln Charter 4. Riverside 5. South Creek 6. Rosewood 7. Hobbton 8. East Columbus 9.… read more about Lincoln Charter softball ranked No. 3 in state's 1A poll
DENVER – If you’ve got pitching, you’ve got a chance. It’s a baseball adage that applies to every level of the game. This season, it fits East Lincoln, which is benefiting from depth on the mound. “We are pitching well and have been all season,” Mustangs coach Chris Matile said. “Our offense… read more about Deep pitching is East Lincoln baseball’s strength