Category Archives: Independence High School
Five inducted into Order of the Patriot at Independence High School
Five individuals were inducted into the Order of the Patriot at Independence High School on May 17. Students include: Jasmine Neely, Jimmy Nikitin and Ebony West. Staff who were inducted: Brigette Dingle and Kelly Lewis. The Order of the Patriot … Continue reading
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Former Indy player chosen by Packers in NFL draft
D.J. Smith, who won four consecutive state titles with the Independence Patriots ending in 2006, was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of last week’s draft. Smith played linebacker at Appalachian State the last four years … Continue reading
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Independence alum will speak at Queens U. graduation
Robert Morgan, a graduate of Independence High School, will be the commencement speaker at Queens University’s Graduate Student Commencement on May 6. Morgan was named president of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in 2005. Prior to his current role, Morgan was president … Continue reading
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Independence High School student wins National Achievement Program scholarship
Melanie McRae was one of five CMS who won the National Achievement Scholarship. These students are among more than 800 black American high school seniors across the country who will receive scholarships totaling over $2 million. The list of winners … Continue reading
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Indy teams sweep games on the diamonds
Both Independence baseball and softball teams improved their records to 2-0 Tuesday night with home wins against Mallard Creek. The Patriot baseball team took a 10-0 lead early against the Mavericks. Indy survived a couple of rallies and held on for … 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
Boys’ Basketball Conference Tourney Update
The Independence Patriots boys’ basketball team lost 56-42 to South Meck in the first round of the Southwestern 4A Conference tournament Tuesday night. The Patriots played a gritty game, taking a four-point lead into the fourth quarter. But the Sabres’ … Continue reading
Butler Sweeps Independence to Wrap Up Regular Season
The Butler Boys’ basketball team beat Independence 77-71 last Friday night. The win gave Butler a perfect 14-0 record in the Southwestern 4A Conference. The Bulldogs’ Marcus Burton led all scorers with 25 points. Zach Ferguson scored 16 and Anthony … Continue reading
Independence drops two to Vance
Although both Patriot varsity teams dropped contests at Vance on Tuesday night, both coaches are optimistic as they head into conference play Friday night. The Indy boys were trailing by 21 at halftime, but a third quarter rally cut the … Continue reading
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Independence teacher is awarded grant
Independence High School English teacher, Liz Carriker, was awarded a $2,000 grant from Union Power to improve student writing through a program entitled “Express Yourself.” Carriker is a graduate of Independence High School having grown up in Mint Hill. She … Continue reading
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Local student athletes sign Letters of Intent
Five athletes from Butler and one from Independence signed letters of intent to play sports on the collegiate level next year. Butler hosted a signing day ceremony in its auditorium last Wednesday. Four Bulldogs signed for basketball and one for … Continue reading
4AA Football seedings released, but no Independence
It’s almost not right to see the 4AA playoff seedings without Independence. But thanks to school reassignment in 2010, Indy was left with an undersized and inexperienced team that fought hard, but continually came up short. Against Butler Friday night, … Continue reading
Butler and Independence volleyball teams start playoffs tomorrow
Butler (15-9) will head to Winston Salem to play Mount Tabor (24-3) and Independence (10-13) will travel to Lake Norman (25-2) tomorrow in the first round of the CLASS 4-A WEST volleyball playoffs. Both teams have respectable records, but other … Continue reading
