Category Archives: Butler High School
Independence holds Butler to second lowest point total of the season
Last Friday, the top two teams in the SW4A conference met for the conference championship, Independence vs Butler at Memorial Stadium. It was a perfect fall night for what turned out to be a great game between two good teams. … Continue reading
Local Levine Scholars explored Alaskan wilderness
Take yourself out of the green hills of the North Carolina piedmont and into the isolated, daunting boulder fields of wild Alaska. Enormous rocks are between you and your destination: the campsite up and over the hill. A freezing rain … Continue reading
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Class of 2012 – High school seniors in Mint Hill
High school seniors in Mint Hill are finishing their last week of school and preparing for graduation. In the coming week Queen’s Grant, Rocky River, and Independence High Schools will turn their tassels and celebrate their accomplishments. Queen’s Grant High … Continue reading
Snapshots: Independence v. East Forsyth
Photos by Ron Morris
Independence comes up short against Butler in the battle for the King of the Hill trophy
Independence played a solid game on offense and defence against one of the best teams in the state, but it wasn’t enough Friday as cross-town rival Butler retained the King of the Hill trophy, winning 38-26. The Bulldogs finished the … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Area High School Football Previews
Ardrey Kell Knights 2-2 (1-0, Southwestern 4A Conference) at Independence Patriots 5-0 (1-0, I-Meck Conf.) Patriot Stadium in Mint Hill Friday at 7pm Independence’s ‘Season of Redemption’ continues this Friday as the Patriots host Ardrey Kell. It’s the Knights who … Continue reading
Former Butler standout signs with the Kansas City Chiefs
Former Butler High School football star Mike Ingersoll will get his shot at making an NFL team. The Kansas City Chiefs inked a deal with Ingersoll yesterday in a flurry of signings around the NFL. Ingersoll, who is from Mint … Continue reading
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Butler’s Cierra Burdick named finalist for U19 national team
Butler High School’s Cierra Burdick was one of 15 finalists who were named to the 2011 USA Women’s U19 World Championship Team, USA Basketball announced last week. Finalists were selected by the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team Committee, chaired by … Continue reading
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Butler student among three National Merit winners from CMS
Garrett Guion from Butler High School was among three CMS students who were named National Merit Scholarship winners. Guion will attend New York University next year. The other CMS winners were Emily Auerbach from Myers Park and Tyler Kroeschell from … Continue reading
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Mike Newsome Accepts Coaching Position at A.L. Brown
On Monday A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis announced Butler’s Mike Newsome would be taking over as head coach of their football team. “It was an extremely tough decision. My wife and I sat down and we discussed the pros and … Continue reading
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Cierra Burdick named a finalist for national player of the year
It’s a bittersweet day for Butler’s Cierra Burdick. Last night, the Lady Bulldogs lost to Mallard Creek 50-45 in the state playoffs, snapping a 42-game win streak and ending the Lady Bulldog’s chance of winning back-to-back state titles. It’s one … Continue reading
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Butler Basketball Sweeps Playoff Games
The Butler High School girls basketball team defeated Northwest Guilford 50-40 on Wednesday night in the second round of the North Carolina 4A state playoffs. Cierra Burdick led all scorers with 26 points. Mayhana Dunovant scored 11 for Butler, who … Continue reading
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High School Basketball Playoffs Update
The Independence Patriots girls’ basketball team lost 63-41 to Skyland Roberson of Asheville on Monday night. The game marked the first round of the North Carolina 4A playoffs. Independence’s season ends with a 7-17 record, four wins more than last … Continue reading
