SPIDERS BATTLE BACK TO WIN Concord responds to Central Cabarrus' lead at half, claims victory ANDREW PHILLIPSSpecial to the Independent Tribune Jan 6, 2026 Jan 6, 2026 0 1 of 4 Parker Watkins drives for two of his 12 points for Central Cabarrus. ANDREW PHILLIPS, SPECIAL TO THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE D.J. Sandford with a jumper for the Spiders in a 69-67 win over the Vikings. ANDREW PHILLIPS PHOTOS, SPECIAL TO THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE Duron Vaughn rejects a Spiders’ shot during the game at Concord on Friday, Jan. 2. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANDREW PHILLIPSSpecial to the Independent Tribune HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALLkAm%96 r6?EC2= r232CCFD ':<:?8D =@@<65 =:<6 E96J H6C6 8@:?8 E@ 4CF:D6 E@ 2 G:4E@CJ @G6C E96 r@?4@C5 $A:56CD 2E 92=7E:>6] %96JV5 4@>7@CE23=J @FED4@C65 E96 $A:56CD[ =625:?8 2E E96 3C62< bd\ac] %96J H6C6 5@>:?2E:?8 E96 $A:56CD :?D:56] r@?4@C5 925 ?@ 2?DH6C 7@C ':<:?8D 3:8 >2? sFC@? 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