Darren and Eric Wilson, a year ago, put the finishing touches on prolific careers at Lincolnton High School. Both have been blessed enough to take their game to the next level. On Thursday, Darren Wilson helped Clinton Junior College to an 82-56 win. Darren as a freshman is averaging slightly…
The East Lincoln Mustangs dismantled the North Lincoln Knights 61-32 Tuesday night. The rematch was quite different from their Dec. 1 match up when the Mustangs preserved a 73-70 victory. The Mustangs opened the second half with a 16-2 run in what proved to be the difference in the game.…
The Lincolnton Wolves went into overtime for the second consecutive game Tuesday night. The Wolves overcame 31 turnovers to beat count rival East Lincoln Friday 57-55. Tuesday they were not so fortunate falling to South Point 70-65. Jammel Jefferies, a transfer from Newton-Conover was once again on his game pacing…
The 33rd annual St. Stephens Indian Classic tournament was held this Saturday at St. Stephens High School. The West Lincoln Rebels took home the championship with 210 points. The Rebels outscored East Burke, Newton Conover, Chapel Hill, West Rowan, South Iredell, St. Stephens, West Iredell, Bunker Hill, and Anson respectively.…
The West Lincoln Rebels fell 76-70 Friday night to the Cherryville Ironmen. Although they lost, head coach Chad Wright was pleased with how his team played having been down 22-9 at tend of the first quarter. “I don’t really believe in moral victories, but we took an awfully big step…
The Lincolnton Wolves nipped the East Lincoln Mustangs 57-55 Friday night in a game that will be remembered for a long time in front of a capacity crowd at Lincolnton High. Hustle made the difference for the Wolves on their final possession in the fourth quarter. With the Mustangs up…
The North Lincoln men and women’s swim team finished third recently at the Kings Mountain Swim Meet. Kings Mountain, St. Stephens and Chase competed. Two of the women’s relay teams qualified for competition at the State Swim Meet. The 200 medley relay team of Nicole Baxter, Sara Edwards, Nickele Gates…
The East Lincoln Mustangs are now 3-0 on the season after beating the North Lincoln Knights 70-67 Wednesday night in Denver. The Mustangs were once again led by solid-guard play. Junior Jamelle Lowery scored nine of his game-leading 23 points in the fourth quarter. Darin Dellinger finished with 22 points,…
The Lincolnton Wolves lost their season opener at North Gaston 73-60 Wednesday night. The Wolves were rusty in their debut and not in peak basketball shape, due to the football team advancing to the second round of the 2A Playoffs. An encouraging sign for the Wolves was only trailing 33-27…
Mustangs’ former coach mulls over possible coaching options Matt Rikard, the East Lincoln Mustangs’ former head football coach, marked the third Lincoln County coach to either get fired or to step down. Yet, he insist his resignation has nothing to do with the other two. “It didn’t play into it.…
