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After two years of planning, Piedmont Soccer Club introduces its first U16 girls' and U12 boys' squads, offering scholarships and pathways for young athletes in Rowan County.
The West Stanly Colts posted a 3‑0 victory over North Stanly on Saturday, ending a three‑year winless stretch. Meanwhile, Gray Stone and Wheatmore secured early triumphs, setting the tone for a competitive season.
Despite a challenging 2025 campaign, the Hornets are banking on returning talent, a revamped defense and a strong freshman class to turn the tide.
The Cavaliers finished 2025 with a 7‑5 record, shared the YVC title and added key transfers, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
Tennessee's recent reliance on transfer players has set the stage for Juke Harris to become the focal point of a revamped offense, with the program ranked among the nation's top ten contenders.
A look at the standout performances and historic records set by the Rowan County American Legion baseball team this season.
The 2026 MLB draft highlighted a cluster of standout players from Rowan County, each making pivotal decisions about professional contracts, college commitments, and future eligibility.
Rowan County’s Legion team, with 16 tournament appearances and four titles since 2000, prepares for its opening game against Wilmington on Saturday, featuring standout hitters and a veteran pitcher.
Kane Kepley leads the High Class A Midwest League in key offensive categories, while Austin Love delivers a walk‑off win, Vance Honeycutt shows raw power, CJ Gray dominates on the mound, Carson Whisenhunt returns to the majors, Coy James homers twice, Harrison Ailshie climbs the draft board, and a weather‑related postponement interrupts the schedule.
Hayden Simmerson, a Division II All‑America reliever, has locked in his senior season with Tennessee, while JT Taylor, a Salisbury native, is set to headline the HBCU Swingman Classic televised on MLB Network.
Parker Kligerman is set to race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Lime Rock Park on July 11, piloting the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Spire Motorsports in front of friends and fans.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers must replace the production of Emmett Johnson, whose departure leaves a significant gap in the rushing attack. Coach Matt Rhule expresses confidence in the current backfield, while new recruit Jamal Rule adds optimism for the future.
With the 2026 NBA Draft set for next Wednesday, three Tennessee standouts — including transfer Juke Harris — are poised to make an impact, even as early projections omit the sharpshooter from the top 30.
Catawba College point guard Bailee Goodlett suffered a severe knee injury during a game against Lincoln Memorial, tearing her ACL, meniscus and bruising her MCL. Despite the setback, she has been granted a medical redshirt and is focused on a full recovery.
Former Temple back Terrez Worthy signs with Maryland, adding depth and big‑play potential to the Terrapins' offense.
Lander, the back‑to‑back Peach Belt champion, and North Georgia, the regular‑season title winner, are set to compete in the NCAA Division II baseball tournament's Southeast Regional in Tigerville, South Carolina.