From The AJT Sports Desk...
Summer up top: Robust recreational offerings highlight summer season at Sugar, Beech
Ironically enough, perhaps the biggest deterrent for people who would like to enjoy the vistas and vitality of a local ski mountain is the very element that is the cornerstones of its existence: snow. The solution is quite simple: summer. Read more...
Williams qualifies for North Carolina State Games and College Showcase
Avery High School student-athlete Carson Williams recently qualified to participate on the Western Region team for the 2013 Powerade North Carolina State Games.Read more...
Paffrath-Hyatte named new Mitchell women's hoops head coach
Mitchell High School has announced Emily Paffrath-Hyatte has been hired as new Mitchell Lady Mountaineers varsity head basketball coach.Read more...
Registration opens for High Country Triple Crown Racing Series
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) at ASU announces the High Country Triple Crown, a series of three challenging and fun races covering beautiful mountain terrain. Read more...
Avery High School wraps 2012-13 academic year with graduation ceremony
At 6:30 p.m. last Friday, June 7, the Avery County High School Class of 2013 was honored in commencement exercises at MacDonald Stadium.Read more...
ASU Mountaineers sports roundup
WKBC returns as flagship for 14th-straight year Read more...
LMC Bobcats sports roundup
LMC men's soccer team will play a demanding schedule this fall, taking the pitch against three squads that advanced to the NCAA Tournament last season, including the Southeast Region champion, announced head coach Lee Squires Wednesday, June 5.Read more...
CMRA opens season with races at Heritage Park
Carolina Mower Racing Association held its kickoff race of the 2013 season at Heritage Park in Newland on Saturday, June 1Read more...
Avery Middle School recognizes student-athletes at annual athletics banquet
Avery Middle School honored its student-athletes with its annual athletic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 28, at the school's cafeteriaRead more...
Magner to compete in national soccer tournament
Avery High School men's soccer goalkeeper Alex Magner has been invited to play the same position for Highlands Football Club 94 Red Team in a national tournament later this month.Read more...
LMC Bobcats sports roundup
Darius Smith, Logan Chaucer and Marcus Hash have signed National Letters of Intent to attend LMC and play men's basketball in 2013-14, head coach Steve Hardin announced on Tuesday, May 28.Read more...
Avery High School celebrates 2012-13 sports year with athletic awards
Avery High School honored its best and brightest student-athletes on Thursday, May 23, with its annual athletic awards ceremony held in Viking GymRead more...
Vikings named to spring sports All-Conference teams
Seven AHS athletes were named to Western Highlands All-Conference squads for the spring sports seasonRead more...
Lawnmower racing returns to Heritage Park Saturday
The spills, thrills and excitement of lawnmower racing is coming back to Avery County.Read more...
Polsgrove showed dominance, versatility in 2012-13 sports year
Kylie Polsgrove's family might want to invest in a trophy case, if they haven't already done so.Read more...
Milligan's Laws Named Willie Belcher AAC SID of the Year
The AJT sportswriter Matt Laws named Appalachian Athletic Conference SID of the Year.Read more...
Pro wrestling event at Viking Gym benefits Clark family
The stars of All-Star Wrestling of the Carolinas invaded Avery High School's Viking Gym on Friday, May 24, for non-stop professional wrestling.Read more...
Tilley honored by current and former students with farewell party
More than 30 current and former athletes representing Avery
basketball, softball and volleyball held a farewell party for coach Jimmy Tilley at AHS cafeteria on
Saturday, May 18.Read more...
LMC Bobcats sports roundup
Darius Malbon and Mike Chambers have signed National Letters of
Intent to attend LMC and play men's basketball during the 2013-14 academic year, head coach Steve
Hardin announced Wednesday, May 15.Read more...
Bats for Bodie Softball Tournament overcomes wet conditions for good cause
On Saturday, May 18, Avery Parks and Recreation Department field hosted the third annual Bats for Bodie Softball Tournament. The tournament originated to benefit its namesake, Thad 'Bodie' Vance, who fought a brave fight against cancer before passing away two years ago.
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