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Bowman Gray Stadium kicks off weekly racing season
WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Bowman Gray Stadium will kick off its first race of the 2024 season on Saturday night. In a big change this season, NASCAR will operate and promote the weekly races. Many fans took to the stands Friday to watch drivers practice and prepare for tomorrow night. They are really excited and ready for this season […]
Mount Tabor High School football star safety being recruited by top colleges
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Mount Tabor High School football star is one of the top players in the state of North Carolina, and college recruiters are already taking notice. JaDon Blair just completed his junior season at Mount Tabor. Listed at 6-feet-4-inches tall and weighing 190 pounds, Blair is one of the best safeties […]
Lowman named new Wildcat Football Coach
KING — With Jimmy Upchurch retiring after a one year return at West Stokes, Principal Dr. Sam Jones and Athletic Director Jason Sammons reached deep into their bag and came out with a gem. East Surry’s Trent Lowman resigned his head coach position at the school on Tuesday and accepted the offer to become the Wildcats’ fifth football coach. “The community loves their school and athletic programs, and the leadership wants to see all sports at ‘West’ flourish and be the best,” said Lowman. “I’m...
FSU vs Wake Forest baseball score updates: Follow live from Friday's ACC game
Florida State baseball opens an ACC weekend series tonight at Wake Forest. No. 7 FSU (30-6, 10-5) was on a five-game winning streak, finishing off a season sweep of Florida and winning three against Miami, before flopping Tuesday in a 13-6 loss to Mercer. Yoel Tejeda lasted only 1⅓ innings, while Hudson Rowan allowed four runs without recording an out in the fourth. No. 13 Wake Forest (24-12, 9-9) is also coming in off a non-conference loss, falling 8-5 on Tuesday against UNC Wilmington.
Wildcats clinch Mid-State 2A Championship
KING — The boys’ tennis team at West Stokes clinched back-to-back Mid-State 2A Conference championship with its’ 9-0 victory over Walkertown on April 15 combined with Morehead’s forfeiture on April 11. Senior Jayden Baughman defeated Joseph Holt 6-1, 6-2 as the top seeds, and fellow senior Todd Mendenhall beat the Wolfpack’s No. 2, Langdon Dawson, 6-0, 6-0. No. 3 Peyton Spainhour won 6-1, 6-2 over Matthew McClelland and No. 4...
Offensive Football Skills Camp hosted by Diamont
KING — Retired football coach and camp director David Diamont hosted the Second Annual Foothills Youth Football Offensive Skill Camp at West Stokes on Sunday, April 14. Eighty-seven campers filled the Wildcats’ practice field with area coaches helping with the camp. A special thanks to Coaches Jackson Smith (North Surry), Wes Evans (Surry Central), Chris Nelson (West Stokes), Tanner Haynes (South Stokes), Steve Whitt (West Stokes), Jamie Fortner (North Stokes) and Davey Diamont (Burns) for their help and expertise. ...
Lady Wildcats sweep Cardinals
PILOT MOUNTAIN — West Stokes completed a season sweep of East Surry with a 10-6 nonconference victory. The Wildcats scored in five of seven innings and led by as many as six runs. The Cardinals rallied back to make it 7-6 through four innings, but a pitching change halted the home team’s momentum. The Cats added a trio of insurance runs across the final three innings while holding the Cards to two hits in the same span. ...
No. 1 Bears survive scare vs. Elks
Mount Airy nearly got caught in a bear trap when hosting Elkin on April 16. The visiting Buckin’ Elks, who entered Tuesday’s game with just two wins on the season, got the bats going early to jump ahead to a 3-0 start. Elkin maintained its advantage until the fourth inning, at which point Mount Airy took advantage of bases on balls to go up 7-4. Mount Airy added a pair of runs in the fifth, then fended off a late rally to win 9-6. ...
Apply for Jobs at Bowman Gray Stadium at Racer Jobs
A new season of racing is just around the corner at Bowman Gray Stadium. You can be a part of the excitement during the 2024 season by applying for one of several job positions at the historic track. Available positions include Pace Car Driver, Victory Lane Coordinator, Program Sales Manager,...
Lady Vikings win back-to-back games
DANBURY — North Stokes softball team has won back-to-back games with a 14-5 victory over Alleghany on April 15 and an 8-4 win over Mount Airy on April 16. Coach Randy Mendenhall and the rest of the team celebrated seniors Kinley Mabe and Savannah Watkins before their game against Mount Airy. The Bears jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the second inning behind four singles and...
'The sky's the limit for him' | Grant Lamoureux representing Under-19 USA Volleyball
CLEMMONS, N.C. — It's any athlete's dream to represent their country at the national level. West Forsyth High School junior Grant Lamoureux is trying to make that dream a reality. The outside hitter is one of 20 players that was selected for a spot on the United States under 19 national volleyball team.
Cardinals bounce back with big win vs. Greyhounds
PILOT MOUNTAIN — East Surry rebounded from a tough loss against West Stokes by defeating North Surry 15-0 on April 15. The Cardinals did all their scoring in their first at-bat of a game that was halted after three innings. The home team only recorded six hits, but benefited from eight bases on balls and three hit by pitches. East also made the most of their hits by recording an RBI on all but one hit. This included a three-run home run hit by Audrey...
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