Top Story Spotlight Hickory eighth grader looks to repeat as state swimming champ jason.koon Feb 6, 2026 Feb 6, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Eighth grader Katherine Millsaps was the underdog in the 500-yard freestyle at last year's NCISAA Division III state swimming championship. kAm$96 AF==65 29625 2?5 H@? E96 E:E=6 2D 2 D6G6?E9 8C256C 2?5 7:?:D965 D64@?5 :? E96 a__ 7C66DEJ=6] %9:D J62C[ D96 4@>6D :? 2D E96 }@] a D665 :? E96 d__ 2?5 E96 E@A D665 :? E96 a__\J2C5 :?5:G:5F2= >65=6J] p?5 D96 92D?VE 6G6? C624965 9:89 D49@@= J6E] k^Am Katherine Millsaps after winning the state championship in the 500-yard freestyle last February. Submitted photo kAm|:==D2ADV D665 E:>6 @7 ai`d]cc :? E96 a__ x| :D >@C6 E92? EH@ D64@?5D 29625 @7 E96 }@] a D665 2?5 :E H@F=5 AFE 96C 2E @C ?62C E96 E@A @7 >@DE 4=2DD:7:42E:@?D :? E96 =2C86C }rw$pp DE2E6 >66ED 2=D@ 36:?8 96=5 ?6IE H66<] k^Am kAm$96 H:== 2=D@ ;@:? 96C D:DE6C[ r2C@=:?6[ 2=@?8 H:E9 #J=6:89 w@=>6D 2?5 |25:D@? wF77>2? @? E96 a__\J2C5 x| 2?5 7C66DEJ=6 C6=2J E62>D] k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims Duke basketball makes history with Amazon Prime deal, schedules marquee matchups McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort FEMA provides $1.4 million to rebuild from Old Fort’s Hurricane Helene damage Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond 'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing kAmr2C@=:?6 :D 2 D6G6?E9 8C256C H9@ :D BF2=:7:65 E@ 4@>A6E6 :? E96 `__\J2C5 3C62DEDEC@<6 2D E96 }@] `` D665 2?5 E96 a__ x| 2D E96 }@] g D665] |25:D@? wF77>2? :D 2 D@A9@>@C6 H:E9 E96 }@] `_ D665 :? E96 `__\J2C5 3FEE6C7=J 2?5 E96 }@] d D665 :? E96 d__ 7C66] w@=>6D 92D E96 }@] `d D665 :? E96 `__ 324<DEC@<6] k^Am kAm%96 }rx$pp s:G:D:@? xxx DE2E6 DH:> >66E :D D6E E@ E2<6 A=246 2E E96 vC66?D3@C@ pBF2E:4 r6?E6C @? u63] `_] k^Am Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be reached at jason.koon@lee.net. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly 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. jason.koon Author email Follow jason.koon 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 Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Power Rankings: MLB's Hottest Teams! | 981 Josh Heupel on SEC depth compared to other football conferences Josh Heupel on SEC depth compared to other football conferences Sights from the Kentucky Derby's Thurby festival at Churchill Downs Sights from the Kentucky Derby's Thurby festival at Churchill Downs Everything you need to know to enjoy the 2026 Kentucky Derby at home Everything you need to know to enjoy the 2026 Kentucky Derby at home
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