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South Rowan nips Central Cabarrus to claim Cannon Baller title

South Rowan nips Central Cabarrus to claim Cannon Baller title

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

The Central Cabarrus Vikings made the championship game in the F&M Bank Cannon Ballers Invitational High School Baseball tournament, thanks in large part to their offense. They averaged 10 runs a game through their first two games in the tournament. South Rowan, their opponent in the fin…

Great season for Cabarrus teams closes with Robinson's loss in regional final

Great season for Cabarrus teams closes with Robinson's loss in regional final

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

High school basketball season in Cabarrus County has come to an end. Jay M. Robinson’s boys team lost in the 5A West Regional final to the top-seeded Hunter Huss, 72-63.

Cabarrus Sports Blast:  Bulldogs battle way to regional final

Cabarrus Sports Blast: Bulldogs battle way to regional final

  • Mark Plemmons

Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes: The Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs are the last Cabarrus team standing. They play Hunter Huss in the 5A Western Regional final Saturday at 8 p.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

Hickory Ridge's Ritter played in flag football at NFL Pro Bowl

Hickory Ridge's Ritter played in flag football at NFL Pro Bowl

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

Hickory Ridge Senior Makaila Ritter played in the Flag Football Showcase at the NFL Pro Bowl.

Championship runs - Cannon wins fourth state title in five seasons

Championship runs - Cannon wins fourth state title in five seasons

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

Cannon School wins its fourth state title in five seasons in girls' basketball. Concord Academy's team made to the title game before falling. And Jay M. Robinson and Hickory Ridge boys advance along with the Northwest Cabarrus girls.

Cabarrus Sports Blast: Teams advance and Black back in NBA

Cabarrus Sports Blast: Teams advance and Black back in NBA

  • Mark Plemmons

Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes: Cabarrus teams advance in the basketball playoffs and Leaky Black signs with the Washington Wizards.

Batts' Bulldogs keep winning, checking the boxes, Bulls keep rolling

Batts' Bulldogs keep winning, checking the boxes, Bulls keep rolling

  • Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune

Jay M. Robinson win the SPC boys' title, while Hickory Ridge takes the GMAC.

Wonders' Yow, Tigers' Gue win state wrestling titles

Wonders' Yow, Tigers' Gue win state wrestling titles

    A.L. Brown's Gavin Yow won the 190-pound classification in the 7A N.C. High School Athletic Association Wrestling Champion. Mount Pleasant's Cameron Gue won the state title in 4A. The Tigers got second-place finishes from Ayden Smith and Jacob Reigel. Photographer Walt Unks shared most of these photos with us. The Wonders' Quentin Whisonsafe finished second at 285. In the girls' championships earlier last week, Mount Pleasant Bailey Nimer won third place in the 1-4A 120 category.

    Northwest, Hickory Ridge take tourney titles and bring momentum into the playoffs

    Northwest, Hickory Ridge take tourney titles and bring momentum into the playoffs

      Northwest Cabarrus wins the South Piedmont Conference Tournament. Hickory Ridge took the GMAC title.

      PHOTOS: Robinson take SPC title with win over Carson

      PHOTOS: Robinson take SPC title with win over Carson

        Jay M. Robinson beat Jesse Carson 66-50 Friday, Feb. 20, to take the South Piedmont Conference Tournament title. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.

        PHOTOS - Northwest girls win SPC Tournament over West Rowan

        PHOTOS - Northwest girls win SPC Tournament over West Rowan

          The Northwest Cabarrus Trojans won the South Piedment Conference Tournament over West Rowan Friday, Feb. 20, 59-53. Photographer Todd Maulden captures these photos.

          PHOTOS - Wonders' Yow, Tigers' Gue win state wrestling titles

          PHOTOS - Wonders' Yow, Tigers' Gue win state wrestling titles

            A.L. Brown's Gavin Yow won the 190-pound classification in the 7A N.C. High School Athletic Association Wrestling Champion. Mount Pleasant's Cameron Gue won the state title in 4A. The Tigers got second-place finishes from Ayden Smith and Jacob Reigel. Photographer Walt Unks shared most of th…

            Record-setting Tucker leads strong Cabarrus performances at state track meet

            Record-setting Tucker leads strong Cabarrus performances at state track meet

              Jay M. Robinson's Cameron Tucker set a state record in the 300 meters and led a strong group of athletes and performances at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Indoor Track Meet in Winston-Salem. More photos are on pages B2 and B3.

              PHOTOS: Robinson, Northwest and West Cabarrus excel at state track meet

              PHOTOS: Robinson, Northwest and West Cabarrus excel at state track meet

                Athletes from Jay M. Robinson, Northwest Cabarrus and West Cabarrus performed well at the state indoor track meet this week. Photographer Walt Unks shared these photos with us.

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Concord, Central Cabarrus, West Cabarrus and Hickory Ridge advance

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Concord, Central Cabarrus, West Cabarrus and Hickory Ridge advance

                Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes: Concord, Central Cabarrus, West Cabarrus and Hickory Ridge advance to conference post season basketball tournaments.

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Northwest Cabarrus, Hickory Ridge roll to titles with record-setting scorers

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Northwest Cabarrus, Hickory Ridge roll to titles with record-setting scorers

                Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes:  Two record-setting performances and scores from the final weekend of the regular season.

                PHOTOS: Jay M. Robinson beasts Salisbury for SPC title

                PHOTOS: Jay M. Robinson beasts Salisbury for SPC title

                Jay M. Robinson battled Salisbury on the final day of the regular season for a 62-53 victory and the regular season title for the South Piedmont Conference. Andrew Phillips captured these images at the game.

                SPC regular season titles go to Robinson boys, Northwest girls

                SPC regular season titles go to Robinson boys, Northwest girls

                Jay M. Robinson's defense carried the Bulldogs to a win and the South Piedmont Conference regular season title.

                PHOTOS: Jay M Robinson defeated Northwest Cabarrus, 78-48

                PHOTOS: Jay M Robinson defeated Northwest Cabarrus, 78-48

                Jay M. Robinson rolled at Northwest Cabarrus 78-48 on Friday, Feb. 13, as the regular season winds down. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these images at the game.

                PHOTOS: Northwest Cabarrus pounds Jay M. Robinson

                PHOTOS: Northwest Cabarrus pounds Jay M. Robinson

                Northwest Cabarrus beat Jay M. Robinson in girls basketball on Friday, Feb. 13. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these images at the game.

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Basketball's final week of regular packed with games

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Basketball's final week of regular packed with games

                Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes: Concord Academy racks up a couple of big wins, and other favorites keep rolling.

                Bulldogs beat East Rowan, fall to Carson

                Bulldogs beat East Rowan, fall to Carson

                Jesse Carson beat Jay M. Robinson in one of the featured games last week. The Bulldogs bounced back to win against East Rowan.

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                Hickory Ridge a step closer to regular season title

                Hickory Ridge a step closer to regular season title

                The Ragin’ Bulls looked like they hadn’t had any time off, and cruised to a comfortable 93-70 win over West Cabarrus in their first game back.

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                Hickory Ridge takes charge in the GMAC with win over West Cabarrus

                Hickory Ridge takes charge in the GMAC with win over West Cabarrus

                Hickory Ridge won its battle with West Cabarrus and takes charge of the GMAC.

                Big weekend gives Robinson shot at regular season title

                Big weekend gives Robinson shot at regular season title

                Jay M. Robinson beat first-place Jesse Carson and picked up a Saturday win, while Salisbury beat Carson to set up a final week with Robinson, Carson and Salisbury vying for the regular season title in the South Piedmont Conference.

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: GMAC champion Wonders lead Cabarrus teams into the playoffs

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: GMAC champion Wonders lead Cabarrus teams into the playoffs

                Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes: the A.L. Brown Wonders are the top seeded team among local teams headed into the wrestling playoffs.

                In rural Iowa, girls basketball still thrives as numbers fall

                In rural Iowa, girls basketball still thrives as numbers fall

                As girls basketball participation drops across the U.S., a powerhouse program in rural Iowa shows how tradition, community and early investment can still keep the sport thriving.

                The midseason hoops report - A look across Cabarrus

                The midseason hoops report - A look across Cabarrus

                Andrew Phillips looks at the standings and trends in the first half of the basketball season for Cabarrus County basketball teams.

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Tigers win their fifth straight conference title

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Tigers win their fifth straight conference title

                Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes Mount Pleasant's wrestling success and basketball from Central Cabarrus, Hickory Ridge, and Concord Academy.

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