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MaxPreps softball rankings
Swain County is part of the MaxPreps’ state rankings for NCHSAA 1-A. The following Western North Carolina baseball teams are in the top-50 of of MaxPreps’ computer-generated state rankings: NCHSAA 4-A...
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Rarefied air for TCR grad Williams?
North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams is a Roberson graduate. Roberson graduate Roy Williams can become just the sixth NCAA men’s basketball coach to win more than two national championships...
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Cantrell to Mars Hill
Enka senior Michael Cantrell has committed to play college football for Mars Hill. For years now, Enka football’s bread and butter has been passing. Michael Cantrell was adept enough at running back...
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Gutierrez taking on big load at Murphy
Ray Gutierrez and Hiwassee Dam senior Haylie Shope. Ray Gutierrez was only at Hiwassee Dam for four years. But it was four of the best years in the girls basketball program’s history. His teams ruled...
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Davidson assigned to Mudcats
Braxton Davidson signs autographs before a game at Asheville’s McCormick Field in 2015. Roberson graduate Braxton Davidson’s next minor-league assignment with the Atlanta Braves will keep him in North...
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Lees-McRae coach holding clinic at Heritage
Lees-McRae men’s basketball coach Steve Hardin. Lees-McRae men’s basketball coach Steve Hardin will conduct a one-day clinic April 30 at Mountain Heritage. The Steve Hardin Basketball Academy is...
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Two Panthers to play in East-West game
Franklin seniors Kelton Lowry and Wyatt Burnette have been selected to play in the July 20 East-West All-Star football game in Greensboro. Franklin seniors Kelton Lowry and Wyatt Burnette have been...
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Monday's WNC scores
Scoreboard Coaches, please report your scores by calling (828) 232-5863. Box scores may also be e-mailed to apearson@citizen-times.com. BASEBALL Asheville 5, East Henderson 4 Madison 6, Mountain...
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Monday's WNC soccer box scores
Soccer Coaches, please report your scores by calling (828) 232-5863. Box scores may also be e-mailed to apearson@citizen-times.com. Avery County 1, Owen 0 Owen —0 Avery —1 Scoring: AC, D. Plyler....
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NCHSAA recognizes Western Highlands trio
Mountain Heritage senior Isaac Allen has signed to play college football for Wingate. Three athletes from the Western Highlands Conference have won “Heart of a Champion” awards from the NCHSAA. More...
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East-West invites for Buchanan, Hill
Reynolds’ Najae Buchanan closes in to make a tackle during a 2015 game against Asheville High. Reynolds seniors Aundreas Hill and Najae Buchanan have been invited to play in the July 20 East-West...
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Krug to Navy
Roberson senior Chesley Krug Roberson senior Chesley Krug has accepted an appointment to the Naval Academy and plans to compete for the Midshipmen in track and field. Krug received the appointment...
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Catching up on commitments
Enka senior Michael Cantrell (1) has committed to play college football for Mars Hill. As of today, there are 119 Western North Carolina athletes who have committed or signed to play college sports....
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Coaches: Please report your scores
Papers SPRING SPORTS COACHES: Please take a moment after each of your games, matches or meets to report results to the Citizen-Times. Scores may be reported by calling (828) 232-5863 or sending an...
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Enka's Cantrell signs
Enka senior Michael Cantrell has signed to play college football for Mars Hill. One of Enka’s best all-around athletes is narrowing his sporting focus for the next level. Michael Cantrell signed to...
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Roberson girls track showing early promise
The Roberson girls won Saturday’s Tri-Cities Track Classic in Johnson City, Tenn., with just a dozen athletes. SKYLAND – Roberson wasn’t the biggest girls team at Saturday’s Tri-Cities Track Classic...
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Tuesday's WNC scores
Scoreboard Coaches, please report your scores by calling (828) 232-5863. Box scores may also be e-mailed to apearson@citizen-times.com. BASEBALL Hayesville 3, Rosman 2 Rabun Gap (Ga.) 3, Asheville...
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NCHSAA award goes to Andrews' Holloway
Andrews’ Tiffany Holloway Andrews junior Tiffany Holloway is the latest female winner of the NCHSAA Performance of the Week award. More from the state association: CHAPEL HILL— Tiffany Holloway of...
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Mustangs back on top in WNCAC baseball
Smoky Mountain’s Jacob Gass, left, and Kevin Allred. SYLVA – Jeremy Ellenburg knew he was walking into a favorable situation at Smoky Mountain. Still, the rookie high school baseball coach had no way...
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Heritage's Allen to play in East-West football
Mountain Heritage senior Isaac Allen. Mountain Heritage senior Isaac Allen has been invited to play in the July 20 East-West All-Star football game in Greensboro. Allen is believed to be only the...
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