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See video of a Burke County basketball player's buzzer beater shot from beyond half court

See video of a Burke County basketball player's buzzer beater shot from beyond half court

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See video of the shot here.

Buzzer-beating Hail Mary makes Nathan Waters Patton's No. 4 all-time leading scorer

Buzzer-beating Hail Mary makes Nathan Waters Patton's No. 4 all-time leading scorer

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He threw the shot from beyond half court. It went in.

Alexander Central girls basketball loses in regional championship, but still made history

Alexander Central girls basketball loses in regional championship, but still made history

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"They not only made their coach proud, they made their whole community proud and they made their whole county proud," said head coach Jon Presnell

See how McDowell area high school basketball teams fared in the third round of the playoffs

See how McDowell area high school basketball teams fared in the third round of the playoffs

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Which girls and boys teams won and lost in the first two rounds?

How an exchange student from Germany made an immediate impact on an NC high school soccer team

How an exchange student from Germany made an immediate impact on an NC high school soccer team

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"It's crazy, all across the world, sports connect you," Sonntag said. "I'm grateful for having the team. It helped me a lot to socialize and have a lot of new friends all over the world."

Watch Carver recognize soccer player Joel Sonntag and head coach Rodrigo Patino

Watch Carver recognize soccer player Joel Sonntag and head coach Rodrigo Patino

    Carver recognized soccer player Joel Sonntag and head coach Rodrigo Patino for winning third-straight conference title and individual awards.

    McDowell girls beat Freedom, split conference title; boys falls to Freedom

    McDowell girls beat Freedom, split conference title; boys falls to Freedom

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    "It's good to have the rivalry back in a conference setting."

    Former St. Stephens volleyball coach, LR player reflects 7 years of volleyball and life in Hickory

    Former St. Stephens volleyball coach, LR player reflects 7 years of volleyball and life in Hickory

      “I know that the bond and the rapport that we’ve built is so special,” Clark said. “It really is like a lifelong impact.”

      Hickory eighth grader looks to repeat as state swimming champ

      Hickory eighth grader looks to repeat as state swimming champ

        This year, Katherine Millsaps comes into as the top seed in the 200-yard individual medley. And she hasn't even reached high school yet. 

        Lenoir-Rhyne to host North Carolina west regional basketball finals in Catawba County

        Lenoir-Rhyne to host North Carolina west regional basketball finals in Catawba County

          The games will be played in Shuford Arena March 4-7 with the winners advancing to the state title games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem.

          Winter weather causes North Carolina winter sports postseason schedule to be amended again

          Winter weather causes North Carolina winter sports postseason schedule to be amended again

            The North Carolina High School Athletic Association amended the winter sports postseason schedules again on Tuesday.

            South Caldwell catcher, D1 commit chosen as MaxPreps' best softball player in North Carolina

            South Caldwell catcher, D1 commit chosen as MaxPreps' best softball player in North Carolina

              "She is a different level of special," Casey Justice said.

              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.

                South Caldwell softball coach named North Carolina Coach of the Year, up for national award

                South Caldwell softball coach named North Carolina Coach of the Year, up for national award

                  “It’s a testament to our kids and our work ethic and our staff," said Casey Justice. 

                  Meet the St. Stephens team helping blaze the trail for girls wrestling in North Carolina

                  Meet the St. Stephens team helping blaze the trail for girls wrestling in North Carolina

                  “(Wrestling) teaches them to be comfortable with who they are and to be comfortable in their body,” St. Stephens girls wrestling coach Paul Lane said. “The amount of confidence it gives girls is amazing.”

                  State association says education in high school athletics in North Carolina worth preserving

                  State association says education in high school athletics in North Carolina worth preserving

                  Only a select few go on to play in college and even fewer get scholarships, but nearly all student athletes benefit from participating in high school sports.

                  See highlights of Hickory area high school sports from the last week

                  See highlights of Hickory area high school sports from the last week

                  See highlights of Hickory area high school sports from the last week including Maiden versus Lincolnton basketball on Friday, the Western Foothills Athletic Conference swim championship and Freedom versus Alexander Central basketball on Tuesday and Bandys versus Fred T. Foard basketball on W…

                  Freedom basketball coaches say locker room is key to team's success

                  Freedom basketball coaches say locker room is key to team's success

                  "The kids really enjoy being around each other whether it's practice or games or team meals or scouting reports or film. They enjoy the process, not just the game," said head coach Clint Zimmerman.

                  South Iredell remembering former student-athlete who was killed in head-on DWI crash

                  South Iredell remembering former student-athlete who was killed in head-on DWI crash

                  “Skylar was a light in this community that will be forever missed.”

                  South Caldwell assistant coach, resource officer tapped to lead football program

                  South Caldwell assistant coach, resource officer tapped to lead football program

                  "I tell the kids, ‘Once you play for me, your family and you’ll be family for life.'"

                  What NIL Money Teaches You About Growing Up Fast

                  What NIL Money Teaches You About Growing Up Fast

                  NIL money is changing how young athletes grow up—fast. This video explores the pressure, responsibility, and life lessons that come with earning real money early, from managing fame and finances to learning maturity before most students even graduate.

                  Transgender teen athlete in Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be last

                  Transgender teen athlete in Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be last

                  Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last. West Virginia has banned transgender girls from competing in sports.

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                  Transgender teen in a Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be her last

                  Transgender teen in a Supreme Court fight knows upcoming sports season could be her last

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                  Going Division I together: Catawba County pitcher, catcher both commit to Gardner-Webb

                  Going Division I together: Catawba County pitcher, catcher both commit to Gardner-Webb

                  "(Serena and I) have truly grown up together through this game and getting to take this next step with her means more to me than I can put into words, said Gracie Setzer. 

                  Rotary Club of Marion honors Athletes of the Week from McDowell High

                  Rotary Club of Marion honors Athletes of the Week from McDowell High

                  On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Dredon Lytle and Khloe Joyner of McDowell High School as the Athletes of the Week.

                  Freedom QB named offensive player of the year, St. Stephens coach named top conferences top coach

                  Freedom QB named offensive player of the year, St. Stephens coach named top conferences top coach

                  This season was the first time the Indians advanced to the second round of the playoffs in a decade. 

                  Girls flag football is finally catching on. Florida high schools were 20 years early

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                  Right now, girls flag football is spreading like wildfire into American high schools, helped along by millions of dollars from benefactors like Nike and the NFL.

                  Meet Speedy Jack, the Hickory senior who might be the fastest player in Hickory soccer history

                  Meet Speedy Jack, the Hickory senior who might be the fastest player in Hickory soccer history

                  The difference between Osborne's 40-yard dash time and the NFL combine record is around the same amount of time it takes you to blink.

                  See North Carolina high school football 1st round playoff scores from the Hickory area

                  See North Carolina high school football 1st round playoff scores from the Hickory area

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                  Meet the Catawba County sophomore whose GPA is as high as his 40-yard dash time

                  Meet the Catawba County sophomore whose GPA is as high as his 40-yard dash time

                  “You’ve got to have both,” said Foard football coach Micheal Ramseur. “When the college scouts come out, that’s one of the first questions they ask is, ‘What is their GPA?’”

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