sports
Op-Ed: Sports can inspire, unify and create change
March 22. By Andrew Lovedale. Nelson Mandela once declared that sports “has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” We’ve seen throughout history, on stages big and small, the power of sports to not only reveal […]
Local student takes 2nd place in NCHSAA breaststroke event
Feb. 22. Presley Horton, the 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Amy Horton, finished second at the 3A NCHSAA State Championships in the 100 Breaststroke Event. She also placed in the Top 10 in the 200 IM event, 200 Freestyle Relay event and 200 IM Relay event. A junior at Lake Norman Charter High School, she […]
Why play sports at my age?
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Dec. 31. Every once in a while my mom asks me why I still play in a soccer league and I never have a good answer. It has nothing to do with exercise. I can do that at the gym and not deal with aching hips and a sore […]
Where to watch the 2022 World Cup, USA vs Netherlands
Dec. 2. By Jason Benavides. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! The knockout stage at the 2022 World Cup gets underway as USA faces the Netherlands on Saturday, Dec. 3. If you’re looking to get out and support your National team here are a few options around Lake Norman. FOX and Telemundo will be showing the match and […]
Wildcats face Duquesne tonight: Thoughts from a diehard fan
Feb. 14. By Chris Davis. It was beautiful Saturday, but I found myself with friends glued to the Davidson BASKETBALL game. They lost. That is not the story. What was I thinking? It is beautiful outside. I could be working in the yard. Could be playing golf. But, what am I doing? I’m watching the Wildcats, […]
Fishing champ hosts tournament benefiting Warrior’s Journey
Dec. 8. Angler extraordinaire Hank Cherry of Lincolnton will host a special fishing tournament Dec. 11 for The Warrior’s Journey, an organization dedicated to serving military veterans and their families. The two-time Bassmaster Classic champion said the tournament winner is guaranteed a $5,000 purse. “The Warrior’s Journey gives everything they have to help serve so […]
Cornelius lands Bassmaster Open Sept. 23-25
Sept. 17. It will be a game of numbers, in which diligence plus a little luck could equal success for anglers competing in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman. Competition days will be Sept. 23-25 with daily takeoffs from Blythe Landing Park at 7 am. On Days 1 and 2, weigh-ins will be […]
Volunteers opportunities for tennis championships
June 15. More than 100 volunteers will help the Lake Norman Tennis Association and Visit Lake Norman host the US Tennis Association Adult State Championships this week. More than 90 teams and over 1,000 players from across the state will compete in the four-day tournament that starts June 17. Interested in volunteering? Visit lnta.org or […]
Symetra golf tour provides economic boost for LKN
May 11. There’s an international cast of players coming to River Run Country Club for the $175,000 Symetra Classic May 14-16. Defending champion Peiyun Chien (Pingtung, Chinese Taipei) is among the competitors as well as university students from Sweden, Belgium, Israel, Slovenia and the People’s Republic of China. More than 300 women from at least […]
CMS updates attendance at sporting events
April 21. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is expanding attendance for football playoffs and spring sports, setting attendance limits at 30 percent of indoor and outdoor capacity. Face coverings will be required at all times. “After reviewing additional guidance, we believe that at 30 percent of maximum capacity we can allow more fans to attend athletic contests to […]
