Upward Classic showcases top prep talent this week
Gaston Day hosts the Upward Classic featuring six Division I signees or commitments and many targets. Patrick School brings 6-7 DeAndre Bembry and 6-3 Isaiah Lewis as its stars. Lucas Johnson of Kennedy Charter is a top 40 sophomore. Round of games runs Wednesday through Saturday with multiple high profile matchups and prospects across boys and girls brackets.
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Isaiah Lewis
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Lucas Johnson
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Jaguars Try To Rally In Big South Opener At Crest
Forestview visits Crest in a Big South 3A Conference opener after a 52-32 loss to Lake Norman Charter. The Jaguars seek a quick rebound from the lopsided defeat as six time defending champion Forestview aims to reset under coach Kevin Gurganus.
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South Point LB Daishon Davis makes AP all state team
South Point linebacker Daishon Davis, a 6 foot 210 pound junior, was named to the Associated Press all state prep football team. Davis led with 199 tackles and five votes in a 17 member statewide ballot and was the lone Gaston County selection on the 28 player unit.
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Kalambayi
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Beny Academy
Gaston County
Panthers aim to finish strong amid Rivera coaching doubt
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says three wins in four games may not secure his job as Carolina fights to end 7-9 after a 5-9 start. He stresses the need to beat Oakland and New Orleans and notes owner Jerry Richardson will decide the staff's future, not the next GM. Rivera credits growth in managing 61 players and 17 coaches, amid a season of ups and downs.
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KM athlete honored by Panthers
Kings Mountain High football player Phillip Quinn is named one of the Carolina Panthers 10 Community Captains for a game against the Oakland Raiders. The senior wide receiver had 23 receptions for 250 yards and four touchdowns in his final season and aims to study biomedical engineering focusing on prosthetic limbs at NC State or UNC Chapel Hill.
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Michelle Quinn
Inn
N.C. State
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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