Sports

Anderson lands spot on B.A.S.S All-State team

For as long as he can remember, Hayesville High School senior Caz Anderson has had a fishing pole in his hands. His lifelong commitment entered a new level when he began representing HHS in high school fishing tournaments.

Three YHC men's golfers named to PBC academic team

AUGUSTA, Ga. | Valter Andersson, John Bolger and John Lichtenwalner from Young Harris College were named to the Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic DIstinction (formerly the All-Academic Team) for men's golf.

Tucker nabs first place, big fish in tournament

Dean Tucker was top angler in the Hiawassee River Bass Club's March tournament held on Lake Lanier. He landed first place with a catch of nearly 16 pounds. He was also the winner of the big fish award with a 4.09 spot bass.

Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series postpones all scheduled events for month of April

BRASSTOWN, NC (March 31, 2020)—Officials with the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series, Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Va. and Tazewell (Tenn.) Speedway have announced the postponement of the events scheduled for Friday April 10 and Saturday April 11.

Tobacco Road Marathon Offers All Runners Deferrals

Runners registered for the canceled March 15, 2020, Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon (TRM) or Altra Half Marathon can receive free deferrals to run either race next year on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Virtual action, real entertainment

After a week of chaos and uncertainty, my Sunday afternoon gave me an escape. A virtual race, consist- ing of drivers located all over the country joined together via the internet, had me on the edge of my seat and calling a guy a dirty driver.

Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Season Opener Update for Boyd’s and Senoia

BRASSTOWN, NC (March 15, 2020)—The Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels would like to give an update regarding the season openers at Boyd’s Speedway March 20th and Senoia Raceway on March 21st.

Pro Football Retired Players Association Applauds Enhanced Pension Benefits for NFL Retirees in New CBA

Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA), a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, is encouraged by the NFL's decision to increase pension benefits for retirees.

Basketball State Championship Games to go on without spectators

CHAPEL HILL, NC – In response to the growing threat from the COVID-19 outbreak, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), in consultation with the host facilities and university administrators, will conduct Saturday’s scheduled State Basketball Championship Games with only...

Young Harris bats sizzle in doubleheader sweep of No. 25 UAH

Young Harris College collected 29 hits as the sixth-ranked Mountain Lions swept a softball non-conference doubleheader from No. 25 University of Alabama in Huntsville at Bob Jones High School Wednesday (March 11) afternoon.