Category Archives: Sports
Independence beats Hough to start the 2012 football season
Final Score: Independence 31 Hough 13
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American Legion baseball teams held banquet
The Mint Hill American junior and senoir baseball teams met at the VFW Post 4059 on Bain School Road last Saturday for their end-of-year banquet. All three teams made it to the playoffs this year. The Army Seniors’ record was … Continue reading
Charlotte 49ers provide skills to Mint Hill players
The Mint Hill Athletic Association has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to provide skill sessions and summer camps for young soccer players. Keenan Harward, known to MHAA players and parents at Coach K, is the soccer … Continue reading
Independence softball ready for playoffs
[simple_slideshow] Coach Ken Orsilio has a lot to be proud of this year when it comes to his Independence girl’s softball team. The squad has a record of 16-2 overall and 13-1 in the conference with its last regular season … Continue reading
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Indy Lacrosse fundraiser
The Independence HS Lacrosse program will have a fundraiser on Thursday, April 26 at Pizza and Beyond Express in Mint Hill. A portion of the day’s receipts will help grow the 2012-2013 athletic program. Stop by to dine-in, carry out … Continue reading
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NY Port Authority World Trade Center flag flew in Mint Hill
The Charlotte Fire Department’s baseball team played the New York Port Authority last week at Rocky River High School. The two teams are both in their first year. Civil service baseball teams have been around a long time, and the … Continue reading
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Local business supports car consumers, wrestling team
Independence High School’s wrestling team and Manchester Automotive and Tire are teaming up for Car Care Awareness Month. The wrestling team will provide car washes while Manchester offers free vehicle check-ups from 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday, April 21. … Continue reading
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Two sisters and a love of Lacrosse
Mint Hill is home to two talented, high-scoring lacrosse players–and they’re sisters. Austin and Cassie Brown have been playing sports their whole lives. You may have seen them at the Mint Hill Athletic Association fields. But basketball, baseball, and field … Continue reading
Coach Knotts goes to the Super Bowl
Former Independence High School football coach Tom Knotts was invited to the Super Bowl last weekend by Giants’ receiver Hakeem Nicks. Knotts coached Nicks at Independence during the record-setting win streak in the mid 2000s. Nicks, who caught 10 passes … Continue reading
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Austin Duke helps N.C. claim Shrine Bowl title
Independence High School senior Austin Duke caught two passes for 23 yards as North Carolina defeated South Carolina, 26- 19 in last Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. North Carolina completed only 4 of 9 passes for the game. Duke led the state … Continue reading
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Butler beats Indy, moves on in 4AA playoffs
The Butler Bulldogs put together one its most solid games of the season Friday, defeating Independence in the second round of the state 4AA playoffs, 42-20. “We didn’t execute on offense like we needed too,” Independence Coach Bill Geiler said … 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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