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Ram's blow by Wildcats, stay undefeated
The first half saw two Starmount goals taken away and in the end the Rams were leading 1-0 in King when they played a non-conference soccer game against the Wildcats of West Stokes. “We pla...
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All-State quarterback, Jake Barr on Starmount s first score during Friday s match up against the visiting Granite Bears from Mount Airy. Barr had nine carries for 74 yards during Friday night s game. Rams roll past Bears 50-23
For the first time in 34 regular-season games Mount Airy found itsef on the losing end, as Starmount handed the Granite Bears a lopsided 50-23 loss Friday night. The more experienced and physical ...
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Greyson Kimrey on a rush during Friday s game against Surry Central. Kimrey touched the ball 12 times for 109 yards. Elks buck Golden Eagles
In what was eerily similar to their previous encounter, Elkin defeated Surry Central 23-16 on Friday night. Last year, the Elks rolled past the Golden Eagles 24-9. Elkin’s defensive line wa...
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North Surry flies by Forbush 38-12
Coach Brian Hampton of North Surry took much of the blame for his team’s sloppy performance in the first quarter of last night’s season opener against visiting Forbush. A blocked field goal, a tou...
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Area sports rundown
Starmount Volleyball drops two over weekend The Starmount Women’s volleyball team dropped losses over the weekend during the Starmount Invitational. The Rams took on the Carson Cougars for t...
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Surry Elite participates in Disney Cup International
NTSC (Northern Triad Soccer Club) Surry Elite U-14 Boys Soccer Team achieved their dream on July 11 by being able to participate in the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament. This tou...
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Starmount seniors (back row, from left) Tanner Vestal, Jake Barr, Bobby Trivette, Brandon Oliver, Ben Houser, (front row, from left) Ben O Donnell, Kyle Weatherman, Israel Murphy, Drew Vestal, Steven Guillian, and Shayne Johnson will be major playmakers in Friday s game against Mount Airy. Rams "butt heads" with Bears in opener
Each year, one game stands out above all the rest on every team’s schedule. This year is no exception for the Starmount Rams. Friday, the Rams will host the Mount Airy Granite Bears, in wha...
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The 2010 Forbush Falcons will begin their season Friday at North Surry. The Falcons defeated the Greyhounds last year, 32-20. Falcons kickoff against North Surry

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The Starmount defensive blocking against South Iredell last during last Thursday s Scrimmage. The Rams also scrimmaged against West Iredell Saturday morning. Scrimmages offer teams final tune up
Area teams took the time to participate in scrimmages over the weekend to fine tune their rosters and give players a chance to experience game-time scenarios. While players and coaches benefited ...
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Yadkin teams' successes in the diamond
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Myers Jr. Open served top-notch competition
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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The 2010 Myers Jr. Open drew 46 contestants to Elkin over the weekend, with players competing in seven different age brackets. "The tournament ran smoothly," said Recreation Program Supervisor Le...
Brett Favre retires...again
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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They say the third time is the charm, and maybe it finally is for Brett Favre. Keep in mind, he's "retired" twice already, and come back to play the following season. Sure, we all remember the te...
Friday night lights are just around the corner
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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Friday nights during the fall are almost a guarantee to fill area high school football stadiums. The religion known as football is here, and area teams are primed and ready for the first kickoffs o...
Cougars finish undefeated season
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Former Falcon tees up with Catawba
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Leslie Long, a 2010 graduate of Forbush High School, has signed her NCAA letter of intent to play golf with the Catawba Indians. Long joins the Indians after playing all four years at Forbush. Du...
Sports Briefs
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2010 Elementary Grades Basketball Camp A basketball camp will be held Aug. 9-11 at Yadkinville School, from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp will be conducted by Coaches Steve Gardner and Thom Summey. The...
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'Rays end season on high note
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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They say all good things must come to an end, and athletic season are no exception. The Yadkin Stingrays finished their 2010 summer season Saturday on a high note. The team finished second overal...
Area teams begin season's work
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One thing the end of July signifies is that a new high school sports season is just around the corner. The N.C. High School Athletic Association has set Aug. 1 as the official first day of practi...
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2010 Forbush Middle Falcon Basketball Camp A basketball camp will be held from Aug. 2-4 at Forbush Middle School conducted by Coaches Steve Gardner and Thom Summey. The camp will begin at 9 a.m. a...
'Rays win; going into conference strong
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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With the summer 2010 swimming schedule dwindling into it's twilight, the Stingrays pulled off a win on the road against Glenridge and Pinebrook last Thursday hoping to ride the momentum from the wi...
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2010 Forbush Middle Falcon Basketball Camp A basketball camp will be held from Aug. 2-4 at Forbush Middle School conducted by Coaches Steve Gardner and Thom Summey. The camp will begin at 9 a.m. a...
Area schedules announced
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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It's almost here. With the season beginning just in just over a month, the 2010 schedules are set, and will bring heavy competition to the area teams. Several area teams finished with winning rec...
Fore! The area's golf news lookout
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Mount Airy Golf Clinic The Lady Bears/Cross Creek Women’s Golf Association clinic will be held on Aug. 3-4 for girls ages 11-18 at Cross Creek Country Club from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration is ...
Blankenship excels in Down Under races
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Carol Blankenship, a rising senior at East Wilkes, just returned from Austrailia where she competed as part of the Down Under Sports Specialist from North Carolina. "It was a wonderful experience, ...
Stingrays finish strong against Long Creek
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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The Yadkin Stingrays took on reigning conference champs from Long Creek last Thursday. "All our kids stepped up big time against Long Creek," said Coach Joy Prim. Despite a hard-fought effort, Ya...
Sports Brief
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2010 Forbush Middle Falcon Basketball Camp A basketball camp will be held from Aug. 2-4 at Forbush Middle School conducted by Coaches Steve Gardner and Thom Summey. The camp will begin at 9 a.m. a...
'Rays fall to North Forsyth
by Chris Siers, Sports Writer
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The Yadkin Stingrays suffered their first loss on the 2010 summer season on June 29. "We were missing several people, and only lost by about 10 or so points," said Coach Jillian Kowalcik. Several...
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East Wilkes to host youth football camp East Wilkes High School will host the 8th annual youth football camp from July 26-27. The camp will take place at the East Wilkes High School football field...
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