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Kicker named an All-American

Posted at 7:10pm on Feb. 7, 2012

Cannon kicker Blake Brewer was named a second-team Junior All-American by Maxpreps.com and the U.S. Air Force.

Guard packs a big game with tall list of accomplishments

Posted at 7:10pm on Feb. 7, 2012

Standing a slight 5-foot-1, Divonnie Powell is small in stature. Ask her to talk about her noteworthy abilities and you'll find she is a girl of few words.

Twins use connection to lead Chargers

Posted at 7:10pm on Feb. 7, 2012

Cox Mill High juniors Jordan and Justin Peace say they have a "sixth sense" on the basketball court.

Junior emerges as Wonders' go-to player

Posted at 4:37pm on Jan. 30, 2012

Derrick Copeland is so committed to his shooting touch, even on his days off, that he was in the middle of a shooting session when he was called to do the interview for this story.

Sophomore scorer excels on well-balanced team

Posted at 10:54am on Jan. 31, 2012

With talk going around that Concord could have an uncharacteristically down season on the basketball court after losing three starters, Connor Burchfield wanted to prove he could make an impact for the Spiders.

Charger swimmer hopes to end high school with a bang

Posted at 4:37pm on Jan. 30, 2012

Don't be surprised that Cox Mill High School's most accomplished boys swimmer doesn't spend much time in the pool during his team's practices.

Wrestling notes

Posted at 10:52am on Jan. 24, 2012

Several Cabarrus County athletes are ranked among the 10 best wrestlers in their respective 3A weight classes, according to retrorankings.com. Here is a list of those ranked by school:

Kannapolis thrower peaking in senior year

Posted at 11:10am on Jan. 24, 2012

If the North Carolina High School Opener is any indication, A.L. Brown shot putter Samara Tisdale could make a legitimate run at a 1A/2A/3A state championship in indoor track and field.

Cousins use chemistry to lead Lady Spiders

Posted at 12:08pm on Jan. 24, 2012

Concord freshman Nakiah Black, the Lady Spiders' leading scorer, is glad to have her cousin, senior Emia Black, on her team. "It's been very helpful," Nakiah said. "She's always there for me."

Aggressive junior aims to challenge for title

Posted at 11:08am on Jan. 24, 2012

After starting the season 29-1, Jay M. Robinson High School junior wrestler Kenan Robertson has the confidence and motivation to go the long haul. "This year, I'm trying to do it big," he said. "I'm trying to win states."