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Uncommon Bond
Stewart twins each make names for themselves as Sun Valley point guards by Aaron Garcia Really, the case of Shaun and Ta’Shaun Stewart shouldn’t be all that uncommon. After all,… Read more
Pirate girls looking to prove a point
by Aaron Garcia The words LET’S PROVE IT, emblazoned across the backs of their warm-up shirts, is an internal reminder, not a boastful claim, for the Porter Ridge girls basketball… Read more
Basketball Notebook for January 27
Sun Valley boys take conference lead over Warriors A little leadership goes a long way. Just ask Sun Valley boys basketball coach Keith Mason. In the third quarter of the… Read more
Sports Shorts for January 27
Lexi King: Union County’s all-American On Dec. 10, Marvin Ridge Middle School student and distance runner Lexi King made a name on a national level when she earned all-American status… Read more
Scratching the Surface
Mavs’ Henry has developed into one of the county’s best all-around players by Aaron Garcia Spending long, tireless hours on the basketball court was nothing new for Jordan Henry. Since… Read more
Homegrown sports writer excited about new digs
by Andrew Stark As long as I can remember, sports have been a huge part of my life. I always dreamed of making the winning basket in the Final Four,… Read more
Basketball Notebook for January 20
Weddington’s Rutherford approaching school points record Weddington senior guard Bennett Rutherford is just 105 points shy of the school’s all-time scoring record of 1,257, set in 2008 by Corey Rase…. Read more
Sports Shorts for January 20
Middle-school athletes play in All-American game Three Union County middle school football players had a chance to put their abilities on a national stage when they took part in the… Read more
Signs of Success
So far, Cuthbertson boys are a cut above the competition by Aaron Garcia With a 14-1 record and a schedule that includes wins over nine different Union County opponents, the… Read more
Piedmont’s Simpson set strong example
Volleyball Player of the Year by Aaron Garcia When asked to define her day-to-day role on the Piedmont volleyball team, senior Taylor Simpson paused. After some thought, Simpson’s mind gravitated… Read more
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