SPORTS
Former Henderson County educator has scare at nationally-televised PGA tournament
On April 19, Mike Norman, a former Henderson County Public Schools teacher and coach, was enjoying the day with his wife and nephew at the RBC Heritage, a PGA tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. "We had tickets for Friday's round, and we just decided to make...
North Buncombe joins the WNC high school softball power rankings as playoffs approach
There are only two more weeks until the NCHSAA softball playoffs begin. Here are the Week 9 WNC high school softball power rankings with the playoffs looming. 1. West Henderson (13-1) ...
Finalists announced for 62nd WNC Sports Awards Banquet, held May 19
The Mountain Amateur Athletic Club has announced the finalists for the WNC Sports Awards Banquet, which honors Western North Carolina's best high school athletes. The 62nd edition of the banquet will be held May 19 at the Omni Grove Park Inn, honoring over 100 WNC athletes. The finalists were nominated by athletic directors and coaches.
Multiple hat tricks lead WNC spring sports Week 9 top performers
Here are the Western North Carolina athletes who had top performances this week in spring sports. This list is compiled from information provided to the Citizen Times (sports@citizentimes.com) or posted on MaxPreps or social media. It will be updated throughout the week. Please encourage coaches to email submissions to sports@citizentimes.com. ...
Business and civic institutions step up for Restoring Lives Golf Tournament
The 40th annual Restoring Lives Golf Tournament hosted by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Business leaders and corporate representatives will unite for friendly competition, playing golf with a purpose on this prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. ABCCM is one of only two non-member organizations invited to hold tournaments at the course.
Quiet week leads to steady top 10 in WNC high school girls soccer Week 9 power rankings
This week's WNC high school girls soccer rankings saw very little movement after a steady week among the top teams. Murphy is the lone new entrant in the top 10. Here are this week's power rankings. 1. West Henderson (13-0) ...
Flag football playoffs: Clay, White, Fletcher advance in FHSAA regionals
Jasmine Cross scored three passing touchdowns and two on the ground as Fletcher achieved the biggest victory in the school's flag football history Tuesday night, stunning No. 1 seed Fleming Island 33-12 in the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 2-2A second round. The host Golden Eagles (16-1), state runners-up a year ago,...
NCWU softball extends win streak to five
The North Carolina Wesleyan University softball team extended its winning streak to a season-best five in a row with a doubleheader sweep over Brevard in USA South Conference play. The Bishop women improved to 9-5 in the conference and 19-15 overall by winning the first game 13-3 and the second game 8-0. In the first game, Skyler Walker’s two-run homer in the first inning got Wesleyan on the board and...
CHAMPIONS! Asheville Captures Big South Conference Men's Tennis Championship
Charlotte — (WLOS) For the first time since 1986, UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis is the Big South Conference Champion after a 4-1 victory over top-seeded Gardner-Webb on Monday (Apr. 22). Asheville rallied after dropping two out of three doubles matches falling behind 1-0 headed to singles play. Sam...
Asheville's Cam Fisher Named SAL Player of the Week
Asheville — (WLOS) The South Atlantic League announced Cam Fisher as the Player of the Week for the week of April 15-21. In four games played, Fisher went 7-for-17 with four Home Runs, two doubles, seven runs scored, nine RBI, two walks, and a stolen base. Fisher’s week was...
Colby Guy Named Big South Conference Starting Pitcher of the Week
Asheville — (WLOS) Colby Guy has earned the UNC Asheville baseball team’s first Big South Conference weekly award of the season. Guy was named the league’s Starting Pitcher of the Week following his performance on Saturday, April 20. The conference office made the announcement on Tuesday. Guy...
Bulldogs Battle but Fall Late to Wofford
Asheville — (WLOS) The UNC Asheville baseball team squared off with Wofford on Tuesday night for the Bulldogs’ final home midweek matchup of the season and fell to the Terriers 5-3. Wofford struck in the first inning with a solo shot and doubled its lead with a run in the third. In the bottom of the third, Corbin Lanowitz made it a 2-2 ballgame with a hit to the right side of the field that scored Ty Kaufman and Kohl Abrams to score.
VOTE: Citizen Times and Times-News spring sports Week 8 boys athlete of the week
Vote for the Citizen Times and Times-News boys athlete of the week. Fans may vote one time per hour. The poll is set to end Thursday at noon. Note: If the poll does not appear, click here. Chip Hoornstra, Asheville Christian Academy: Hoornstra had a monster day at the plate,...
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