Sports

ALBEMARLE — Former West Stanly standout B.J. Hill has spent the opening stretch of Cincinnati Bengals training camp sidelined while recovering from an undisclosed injury. Cincinnati placed the 31-year-old defensive tackle on the active/physically unable […]

MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer University announced Monday that Chad Oxendine has been hired to lead its men’s and women’s tennis programs. Oxendine, a Rose Hill native with over three decades of coaching, player development and tennis […]

ALBEMARLE — Stanly County was well represented in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and North Carolina Softball Coaches Association’s recently released 2026 postseason awards. Seven county players earned NFCA All-Region VII recognition, while 19 were […]

MISENHEIMER — Three Pfeiffer University women’s lacrosse players have been recognized for their performance in the classroom following the Falcons’ best season in several years. On July 22, the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association announced […]

MISENHEIMER — Christina Harvey arrived at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer still adjusting how to play in the post. By the end of her four-year career, she had established herself as one of the most productive […]

ALBEMARLE — The Uwharrie Wampus Cats’ fourth summer season ended without a final pitch after unplayable field conditions forced the cancellation of Saturday’s scheduled home finale against the Queen City Corndogs. The Albemarle-based college wood-bat […]

MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer University has announced its 2026 fall sports schedules, outlining the Falcons’ upcoming opponents in soccer, volleyball and cross country. Led by 10th-year coach Tony Faticoni, the men’s soccer team will play two […]

NEW LONDON — Two North Stanly baseball standouts were awarded as the most valuable players at Perfect Game tournaments this month following their performances with their respective travel teams. Rising sophomore Ryder Sheffield was selected […]

RED CROSS — Former West Stanly standout Camden Wimbish has taken the next step in his baseball career after being selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. […]

ALBEMARLE — Albemarle Parks and Recreation is inviting children ages 15 and younger to register for its fall soccer league, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 17. The department announced last week that registration was […]