C. JEMAL HORTON COLUMN: Losing a man like Klutz will be a blow to us all C Jemal Horton Mar 15, 2020 Mar 15, 2020 Updated Oct 9, 2020 0 Shelwyn Klutz resigned from A.L. Brown after 23 years on the sidelines with the Wonders. Todd Maulden/Special to the Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save C Jemal Horton KANNAPOLIS – One thing drove him – to make Henry and Constance Klutz proud. C. JEMAL HORTONjhorton@independenttribune.com kAmxE’D 2 >@E:G2E:@? E92E’D 366? 2 A2CE @7 $96=HJ? z=FEK’D =:76 7@C 2E =62DE E96 A2DE 7@FC 564256D[ 3FE AC@323=J 6G6? =@?86C E92? E92E] p?5 :E’D 96=A65 >2<6 w6?CJ 2?5 r@?DE2?46’D 323J 3@J 2 DF446DD7F= 4@249[ 2 C6DA64E65 65F42E@C[ 2 86?E=6 D@F= 2?5 – >@DE :>A@CE2?E – 2 >2? @7 9@?@C]k^AmkAm}@3@5J’D A6C764E[ 2D z=FEK[ ?@H E96 6CDEH9:=6 p]{] qC@H? 3@JD 32D<6E32== 4@249[ H:== 36 E96 7:CDE E@ E6== J@F]k^Am kAmqFE @G6C 2 42C66C DA2??:?8 b_ J62CD :? r232CCFD r@F?EJ[ 96’D D9@H? 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E96 C@25[ J@F >:89E D66 >6 282:?]”k^AmkAm(6 D9@F=5 @?=J 36 D@ =F4<J]k^AmkAm k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. C Jemal Horton Sports Editor Author email Follow C Jemal Horton Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story BOYS BASKETBALL: Former Spiders coach Poplin takes over at A.L. Brown KANNAPOLIS – Andy Poplin is coming back home to Cabarrus County. Homeward Bound: Poplin excited about returning to Cabarrus County, becoming a Wonder CONCORD – He grew up going to Cabarrus County gyms and blacktop basketball courts. Klutz steps down as Wonders’ boys basketball coach KANNAPOLIS – A coaching institution is stepping down from the Cabarrus County basketball ranks. A Coach’s Life: Klutz wins 300th game, but the number of lives he's changed matters most to Wonders leader KANNAPOLIS – 298, 299, 300. Watch Now: Related Video Trump's Diesel Relief Push Stalls US midterms: Trump's gains among Latino voters in Texas at risk US midterms: Trump's gains among Latino voters in Texas at risk Millions Lose Food Assistance as Demand for Food Banks Rises. Millions Lose Food Assistance as Demand for Food Banks Rises. Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Surprise Election Comeback Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Surprise Election Comeback
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Former Spiders coach Poplin takes over at A.L. Brown KANNAPOLIS – Andy Poplin is coming back home to Cabarrus County.
Homeward Bound: Poplin excited about returning to Cabarrus County, becoming a Wonder CONCORD – He grew up going to Cabarrus County gyms and blacktop basketball courts.
Klutz steps down as Wonders’ boys basketball coach KANNAPOLIS – A coaching institution is stepping down from the Cabarrus County basketball ranks.
A Coach’s Life: Klutz wins 300th game, but the number of lives he's changed matters most to Wonders leader KANNAPOLIS – 298, 299, 300.
