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Panthers overcome deficit again, advance
If it proved nothing else Friday, the Hibriten Panthers again showed that it's going to take quite a punch to knock them out of the baseball state playoffs. Panthers walk off winners again
As Friday's softball game wore on, Jim Blanton thought one run might do it. Spartans on familiar ground
Ask the South Caldwell players about their upcoming opponents and you're bound to hear some vagueries. Revenge no longer on the map
From the time the 2-A playoff brackets were released - no, really since last year - Hibriten's baseball team has wanted another crack at West Henderson, the team that thumped it 12-1 in the 2007 second round. Panthers fall to Forbush
A highly-touted Forbush squad topped Hibriten 2-0 in the third round of the North Carolina 2-A soccer playoffs Wednesday in Lenoir, ending the Panthers' postseason run. Hibriten finished with a 13-11-1 record. Comeback Cats keep it rolling
When he reaches base, Joel Woods often tells Jack Howard, ‘You're welcome.' Spartans trip up Tabor
All the usual weapons were on display Tuesday night for the South Caldwell baseball squad. Dominant pitching came in the form of Cody Penny's complete-game shutout. Prodigious power came in the form of Cody Prestwood's three-run homer in the sixth. And flawless fielding came in the form of Dominic DiBernardi's impressive sliding catch in the fifth. But it was a more subtle weapon that ultimately carried the day for the Spartans in the second round of the North Carolina 4-A playoffs: patience. Bentley's hit key in win
It was only after Hibriten's 1-0 win over North Surry Tuesday that Panther senior Sarah Bentley fully realized just how much was on the line when she stepped into the batter's box in the seventh inning. She knew it was a big moment, sure. Just not how critical until it was over. Hibriten netters win, move on
The Hibriten tennis team moved into the third round of the 2-A dual team state playoffs Tuesday with a 5-3 win over North Wilkes. Lady Spartans 5-4
South Caldwell thought its softball season was over last week. Tuesday in Morganton, the end came for real. On to round 2
News and notes for tonight's second round games Hibriten to host; South sneaks in
The high school softball state playoffs begin today for two teams in Caldwell County. The 30-Year Itch
Before the three decades of dedicated service, before the 34 conference titles, before the bike rides and the speeches and the awards, there was only the word of Janet Mason. Back then, before the bus detours and the ear piercings and the hallway scouting, the 24-year-old version of Ray Suddreth had precisely one thing going for him. Panthers edge Surry
“We outplayed them tonight,” one coach said. Wilsons place at state meet
Turns out the Wilsons are as good as advertised. South turns back the Wave
For one brief moment Friday night, the 2007 defending state champions didn't look so invincible. The Ashbrook Green Wave had two men aboard in the sixth, and anything seemed possible. Start slow, end fast
So maybe Hibriten's more comfortable when it faces a deficit. Record setting day for Panthers
Three Hibriten relay teams set school records Friday at the N.C. High School Athletic Association's 2-A track and field state championships in Greensboro and the Lady Panther team earned a top-four finish. Nelson/Nero advance
The Hibriten doubles tandem of Avery Nelson and Huntley Nero won two matches Friday at Catawba College in Salisbury Friday and advanced into Saturday's final four of the 2-A regional. Reaching the final four also qualifies the duo for the state tournament next weekend in Cary. Panthers open soccer playoffs with Surry
On hand to scout the first-round playoff matchup between Surry Central and North Henderson Wednesday night, Hibriten soccer coach Shea Bridges got an influx of text messages from his athletes. They all wanted to know two things: “Who are we playing?” and “What are they like?” Wilsons lead South into 4-A state meet
South Caldwell enters today's 4-A track & field state championships in Greensboro led by two Wilsons. Tuttle-led Panthers aim high
Bryan Tuttle remembers last year's state playoffs well. Spartans just want a repeat
South Caldwell baseball coach Jeff Parham has been here before. Warriors eliminated
FOREST CITY - Tyler Deaton's two-run double gave East Rutherford its first lead. Michael Milam's two-run home run gave East some breathing room. But it was Seth Baldwin's two-run, home run that broke the game wide open as the Cavaliers advanced to the second round, with an 11-3 win over West Caldwell Thursday. Panthers fall in CVAC final
The sparks didn't come soon enough for Hibriten Thursday. Caldwell tracksters ready for state meet
This morning, 12 Hibriten athletes will wake up and eat a normal breakfast. They will board the team bus at 8 a.m., and they will snack lightly throughout the day. They will eat only granola bars, fruit and Jello; they will drink only water and juices. Then they will get off the team bus and run as fast as they can. Panthers in final
For once, Jim Blanton was happy to see the scoreboard at Hibriten's softball field read 3-2 in favor of the visitors. Warriors draw 2007 state champs
Hang in there like a hair in a biscuit. Spartans, Panthers learn opponents
They had already secured a home playoff game in the first round, but the baseball teams from Hibriten and South Caldwell learned who they will host Friday when the brackets were released Wednesday. Panthers advance
The old and the new combined Monday in Lenoir, and for the Hibriten softball team, the end result was a familiar one. Spartans roll on
Jeff Parham exited the field at M.S. Deal Stadium Saturday with a box of baseballs under one arm and a trophy under the other. |
