State soccer polls
State-ranked Asheville High and Roberson play Monday night at Asheville. Here are this week’s state polls from the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association: NCHSAA 4-A 1. Leesville Road 2. Charlotte Catholic...
View ArticleFlame win two tournaments
The Carolina Flame 17U basketball team. The Carolina Flame organization produced a pair of boys AAU basketball tournament championships over the weekend. First, the Flame 17 and under team won its age...
View ArticleTCR alumni soccer game seeks players
Rams Roberson soccer will hold an alumni soccer game May 29 at the high school and the Rams are inviting all their former players to participate. Game time is 2 p.m. and the $20 cost to play includes...
View ArticleField announced for 2016 Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout
Enka boys basketball coach Brian Carver, right, presents a check to N.C. Basketball Coaches Association treasurer Gary Bowne from last year’s Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout in Asheville. ASHEVILLE –...
View ArticleKirkpatrick to North Greenville
Carolina Day senior Spencer Kirkpatrick. Carolina Day senior Spencer Kirkpatrick has committed to play college basketball for North Greenville. Kirkpatrick is a 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 10.7...
View ArticlePanthers to be part of Smoky turf groundbreaking
Groundbreaking Members of the Carolina Panthers organization are expected to be in attendance May 20 when Smoky Mountain breaks ground on its artificial turf field. The ceremony is at 11 a.m. The...
View ArticleCherokee's Yanez signs
Cherokee senior Sidnie Yanez has signed to play soccer for Brevard College. Cherokee senior Sidnie Yanez has signed to play soccer for Brevard College. For more on Yanez’s college commitment, go here....
View ArticleNCHSAA dual team tennis playoffs start Tuesday
North Buncombe’s Holden Ballard. The NCHSAA boys dual team tennis playoffs begin Tuesday and these are the first-round matchups for Western North Carolina schools. Fans should check with the host...
View ArticleMAC baseball tournament schedules
North Buncombe is the host for this week’s Mountain Athletic Conference 3-A baseball tournament. Here are the schedules for the Mountain Athletic Conference 3-A and 4-A baseball tournaments: Mountain...
View ArticleMountaineers show their mettle
Mitchell’s Justin Greene. Mitchell’s Justin Burleson. LEDGER – Pitchers looking to get through the top of Mitchell’s lineup have to sidestep some big landmines. The Mountaineers (9-7, 7-3) have proven...
View ArticleMonday'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. Carolina Day 1, Asheville School 1 Asheville School —1 Carolina...
View ArticleMonday's WNC tennis box scores
Tennis Coaches, please report your scores by calling (828) 232-5863. Box scores may also be e-mailed to apearson@citizen-times.com. Brevard 8 Asheville School 1 Singles Joseph Schrader (B) d. Wills...
View ArticleMonday's WNC golf scores
Golf Coaches, please report your scores by calling (828) 232-5863. Box scores may also be e-mailed to apearson@citizen-times.com. 4-A Western Regional tournament Monday at Broadmoor Golf Links Team...
View ArticleBlack Hawks' Ballard honored at NCHSAA luncheon
North Buncombe senior Morgan Ballard with NCHSAA official Brad Allen. North Buncombe senior Morgan Ballard was presented with her NCHSAA Performance of the Week medal Saturday during a luncheon hosted...
View ArticleKropp to Guilford Tech
Polk County senior Hayley Kropp has committed to play basketball for Guilford Technical Community College. Polk County senior Hayley Kropp has committed to play basketball for Guilford Technical...
View ArticleOwen's Osborne signs
Owen senior Christine Osborne has signed to play college tennis for Montreat. Owen senior Christine Osborne has signed to play college tennis for Montreat. “Christine’s personality and desire to be at...
View ArticleMAC track meet Tuesday at Erwin
Athletes stretch before a race at last month’s Blue Ridge Classic. Erwin will show off its newly-refurbished track as the host of Tuesday’s Mountain Athletic Conference track meet. Field events begin...
View ArticleRoyals roll in big tournaments
The WNC Lady Royals seventh-grade basketball team and coaches. The Western North Carolina Royals seventh-grade basketball team and coaches. The Western North Carolina Lady Royals seventh-grade...
View ArticleCashiers' Stanley goes with Gardner-Webb
Cashiers resident Hunter Stanley has signed to play college football for Gardner-Webb. Cashiers resident Hunter Stanley has accepted a preferred walk-on position with the Gardner-Webb football...
View ArticleMotley shares her speed with two Rams teams
Roberson’s Mary Laci Motley (6) is surrounded by Asheville High defenders during Monday night’s game. ASHEVILLE – Roberson junior Mary Laci Motley is the quintessential “track and field” athlete....
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