1st Round State Playoffs Game Preview. The 7-2 Spartans of Central Davidson hope the rematch between the 7-3 Ledford Panthers produces the same results as it did earlier in the season.
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The Huddle Preview: Lexington meets Thomasville in football rivalry
Friday night lights features some great rivalry games. Games of this magnitude you can typically throw records out the door.
Sportsmen’s Saturday moves to livestream event
Sportsmen’s Saturday is a premier community fundraising event for outdoor enthusiasts hosted by the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Center Foundation.
Now More Than Ever: Thanksgiving Early Bird 5K celebrates 10 years
The United Way Early Bird 5k is going Virtual this year for a number of reasons, but mostly because they want to provide a safe event and keep y'all healthy so you can join us in person in 2022 and have a great Thanksgiving!
Jackets volleyball team comes up short
The Lexington Senior High School volleyball team traveled to Lincoln Charter on Saturday, October 23 for the first round of the 2A state playoffs.
The Huddle: Xavion Hayes, "X Gon’ Give It To Ya"
In the 4th quarter North Davidson seemed to channel its inner DMX and famous song “X Gon’ Give it to ya” with a heavy dose of #11 Xavion Hayes nicknamed “X”. Hayes scored a pair of 4th quarter touchdowns.
LSHS volleyball team makes history
For the first time in school history, the Lexington Senior High School volleyball team is headed to the playoffs.
USA Day at Central Davidson High School sparks controversy
A Spirit Week celebration at Central Davidson High School has triggered controversy with students, parents and the community. Officials at CDHS called this a misunderstanding. During the course of Spirit Week, daily activities were planned by students and approved by advisors. Wednesday’s theme was promoted as American Day according to the school’s website.
The Scoop: Charlie's Champions help families surviving childhood cancer
Charlie’s champions is a foundation named after Charlie Ward. The foundation was founded in 2021 in an effort to help families with children fighting childhood cancer.
Lexington School board talks turf, facilitates, renovations
Decisions regarding facilities, including a review of a more than $750,000-plus plan to replace the district’s football field with synthetic turf, dominated the Lexington School Board meeting on Tuesday night. The Lexington City Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the Lexington Middle School Media Center to discuss technology, renovations, rebuilding and drainage issues.
OGHS football activities paused
After scheduling another opponent for Friday due to their initial game versus Lexington Senior High School being canceled, Oak Grove High School (OGHS) won’t have a varsity football game on Friday.
LSHS hires new boys' basketball coach
Per confirmation by Lexington City Schools Superintendent Dr. Anitra Wells, Adrian Lee has been hired as the new varsity boys’ basketball coach for Lexington Senior High School.
LSHS vs. Oak Grove football game canceled
The varsity football game scheduled for Friday, September 10 between Lexington Senior High School and Oak Grove High School has been canceled.
THIS JUST IN: NDHS football games canceled
NDHS officially announced this morning that football games for both JV and Varsity will be cancelled this week.
The Scoop: North Davidson's Gavin Hill is G$ Strong
Davidson Local’s youth correspondent Riley Elliott got the scoop from North Davidson’s Gavin Hill. Hill is a cancer survivor showing that athletes can use their talents to bring awareness to issues close to their hearts. "You fight. We pray."
What to Expect: Davidson Local sports coverage
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Youth correspondent finds heart over height
When 13-year-old Davidson Local youth correspondent Riley Elliott approached parents Shannon and Chris about going to see the worldwide iconic Harlem Globetrotters, the pint-sized point guard had no idea what was in store.
Update: LSHS Varsity Boys' Basketball head coaching position
Davidson Local reached out to Lexington City Schools Superintendent Dr. Anitra Wells regarding the hiring status of a varsity boys’ basketball coach at Lexington Senior High School.
Yellow Jackets Open has slots for golfers
Organizers say there’s still a little time to sign up for the Yellow Jacket Open on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Lexington Golf Club. Registration will begin at 12:30 PM and Shotgun starts at 2:00 pm. Proceeds will support the Lexington Educational Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Booster Club).
The Scoop: Superhero cheerleaders...activated!!!
What do you need to bring people together? Cheerleaders! When Lexington Senior High School Cheerleaders and our youth media correspondent (who happens to be a Central Davidson Cheerleader) came together for a mini cheer clinic…we knew all sorts of fun would happen. Here’s the Anything For Our Youth Cheer Clinic scoop from a youth perspective.