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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune <div class="aboveUnitContent"> <div class="userContentWrapper"> <div class="_wk">Forbush captain Sheridan Caudle celebrates with her sister on the field after Forbush&#8217;s thrilling 1-0 victory over Cuthbertson Saturday night to advance to the 2A soccer Final Four.</div> </div> </div></p>
Lady Falcons fly to Final Four
EAST BEND - Shannon Holden came up huge once again for the Lady Falcons. Holden fired home a volley late in the first half to power the top-ranked Lady Falcons to a big 1-0 victory over No. 4 Cuthbertson Saturday night in the 2A state playoffs. Holden’s goal - her fourth straight postseason game finding the back of the net - punched Forbush’s ticket to the Final Four, where they will face off with sixth-ranked South Iredell. “Shannon ha...
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Elks fall to Hendersonville in third round
HENDERSONVILLE - The Buckin’ Elks’ magical run through the 1A baseball state playoffs came to an abrupt end Friday night in Hendersonville. Elkin ran into Western Highland Conference champion and top-seeded Hendersonville in the third round, dropping a tough 9-4 decision to see its season draw to a close. The Bearcats jumped out to a 9-1 lead behind Justin Sparks, who ripped a two-run home run in the first to put Elkin in a early 2-0 hole...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>The Buckin&#8217; Elks knocked off North Carolina School of Science and Math 5-1 to capture the 1A tennis dual team state championship Saturday morning in Burlington.</p>
Champs: Buckin’ Elks bring home tennis crown
BURLINGTON - Perfection. The Buckin’ Elks put the finishing touches on a perfect season Saturday morning at the 1A North Carolina High School Athletic Association Tennis Dual Team State Championships in Burlington. Elkin knocked off North Carolina School of Science and Math, 5-1, to capture the state title and cap a unbeaten 18-0 campaign. “That was a very fine team, but our kids just didn’t want to lose,” head coach Tony Duncan said. “...
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Parks fires no-hitter as Cards stay alive
RONDA - In a season full of dominating pitching performances, Brandi Parks turned in her finest Tuesday night in the second round of the 1A softball state playoffs. Parks fired a no-hitter to lead East Wilkes past Cherokee in a five-inning shutout victory to send the Lady Cardinals into the third round. The sophomore struck out 11 batters to power East to the 10-0 triumph. The Cards backed Parks with plenty of run support early. Payton ...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>The Lady Falcons celebrate Jennifer Baity&#8217;s goal Wednesday night in the third round of the 2A state playoffs against Central Davidson.</p>
Elite 8: Falcons battle past Central Davidson to advance
EAST BEND - After only playing one game decided by two goals or less during the regular season, the top-ranked Lady Falcons are learning how to win the close games in the state playoffs. Forbush battled past No. 3 Central Davidson 2-0 Wednesday night in the third round of the 2A state playoffs - its second straight close contest. “With a team that has won 20 games, and you’ve won 23, you play hard. No one wants to go home,” head coach Ken...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Jamey Cranford&#8217;s complete-game gem Tuesday against Alleghany propelled the Buckin&#8217; Elks into the third round of the 1A baseball state playoffs.</p>
Cranford powers Elks past Alleghany, into third round
SPARTA - Jamey Cranford is pitching on another level in the playoffs. The senior turned in his second straight masterful performance on the mound Tuesday night to lead the Buckin’ Elks to another upset victory in the 1A state playoffs. Four days after throwing a complete-game gem to knock off Thomas Jefferson Academy in the first round, Cranford fired eight stellar innings to power Elkin past Mountain Valley Conference rival Alleghany 2-1...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Elkin senior Madison Durham runs in her final high school race at the 1A state championships Friday in Greensboro.</p>
Ward, Welborn capture medals at state championships
GREENSBORO - Two Buckin’ Elks found their way onto the podium Friday at the 1A North Carolina High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Championships. Conference and regional champion Shakai Ward just missed out on the 400 meter dash three-peat, crossing the line in second place Friday despite running a personal-best 57.89. Ward finished a second behind rival Reneazia Collins from Monroe (56.28). Brandon Welborn followed with...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Chad Vestal and the Buckin&#8217; Elks knocked off Bishop McGuinness Wednesday to advance to Saturday&#8217;s 1A dual team state championship match.</p>
Elks advance to tennis state championship
WINSTON-SALEM - The Buckin’ Elks punched their ticket to the 1A dual team state championship Wednesday afternoon in dramatic fashion. Powered by recently crowned doubles state champs Tyler Macy and Ryan Schell, Elkin battled past Bishop McGuinness 5-3 to advance to the dual team state title match. Macy blanked Sam McLaughry 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 to pace the Elks, while Ryan Schell cruised past Kevin Weckworth 6-2, 6-2 at No. 2. David Bullin (...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Starmount&#8217;s Samantha Welborn captured two medals at the 2A Midwest Regional Saturday to qualify for states this weekend.</p>
Four Rams headed to track state championship
DANBURY - Starmount junior Hunter Welborn took the next step - well, jump - in defending her 2A high jump state championship Saturday. Welborn captured a gold medal in the event at the 2A Midwest Regional in Danbury to punch her ticket to Friday’s 2A North Carolina High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Championship in Greensboro. Despite coming up short of her personal-best jump of 5-6, set at last year’s state meet and m...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Elkin&#8217;s Tyler Macy (left) and Ryan Schell (right) captured the 1A doubles state championship Saturday in Cary.</p>
Dynamic Duo: Macy, Schell taste doubles gold
ELKIN - The Buckin’ Elks have undoubtedly returned to tennis prominence in the state. Elkin’s return was on full display this past weekend at the 1A North Carolina High School Athletic Association Tennis State Championships in Cary, where the program boasted two of the final eight doubles teams in the state - the only school with multiple pairs left. Defending singles state champion Tyler Macy and Ryan Schell were the odds-on favorite to ...
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Sports Briefs
Junior Elks Registration Registration for Junior Elks football will be held May 12 at the Elkin High School gym lobby from 2-5 p.m. Elkin Wet Lightning Registration Sign ups for the Elkin Wet Lightning summer swim team will be held May 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the Elkin Recreation Center. For more information, call 835-9814. East Wilkes Basketball Camp East Wilkes will be hosting a summer camp from June 10-12 at the high school gym. ...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Logan Newman and the Buckin&#8217; Elks upset Thomas Jefferson Academy 3-1 in the first round of the 1A baseball state playoffs Friday night.</p>
Buckin’ Elks upset Thomas Jefferson Academy in first round
ELKIN - The Buckin’ Elks are now carrying the torch for area baseball teams in the state playoffs. Elkin picked up the lone win out of the four local clubs in Friday’s first-round action, upsetting Thomas Jefferson Academy 3-1 in Mooresboro to advance in the 1A bracket. The Elks rode ace Jamey Cranford to victory. Cranford fired a complete-game gem. The senior scattered three hits over seven innings of work, striking out 11 to power Elkin...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Bethany Turner and the Lady Elks knocked off Avery County 11-8 in the opening round of the 1A softball state playoffs Friday night.</p>
Area softball teams perfect through one round
ELKIN - Area teams shined bright in the opening round of the 1A and 2A state softball playoffs Friday night. Elkin, East Wilkes and Forbush all earned first-round victories to advance in their respective brackets. In East Bend, the Lady Falcons routed visiting Salisbury in five innings, cruising to a dominating 18-0 victory. Forbush racked up 18 runs on 20 hits, while also utilizing all 17 players on the roster in the lopsided triumph t...
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Conference shines in first round of state playoffs
ELKIN - The baseball and softball playoffs kicked off Friday night around the state. Baseball Elkin 3, Thomas Jefferson Academy 1 The Buckin’ Elks picked up the area’s lone baseball victory in the first round after upsetting Thomas Jefferson Academy 3-1 in Mooresboro. Logan Newman put the finishing touches on the win in the sixth, ripping a RBI double to score freshman Tanner Edwards to punch Elkin’s ticket into the second round f...
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Buckin’ Elks blank rival Cards in second round
ELKIN - Elkin continued its dominating spring Wednesday afternoon in the second round of the 1A dual team state playoffs. The Buckin’ Elks blanked Mountain Valley Conference rival East Wilkes Wednesday 6-0 in a match that was shortened by rain. But the three extra doubles matches wouldn’t have mattered as Elkin cruised into the third round. Defending 1A singles state champion Tyler Macy paced the Elks, blanking conference silver medalis...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Forbush&#8217;s Shey Steelman (left), Elkin&#8217;s Rebekah Cranford (center) and East Wilkes&#8217; Kennedy Lester (right) gear up for the state playoffs, set to begin tonight.</p>
State playoff brackets unveiled
ELKIN - Seven area squads on the diamond received postseason berths when the North Carolina High School Athletic Association unveiled the 1A and 2A state playoff brackets Wednesday. Elkin, East Wilkes and Forbush were granted bids in both the baseball and softball playoff picture, while Starmount earned a spot in the baseball field. The Lady Rams failed to reach the postseason after finishing as the No. 4 2A seed in the conference. Bas...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Forbush&#8217;s Shannon Holden (left), Tiffany Kennedy (center) and Jennifer Baity (right) celebrate a goal Wednesday night in the Falcons 6-0 win in their playoff opener.</p>
Top-ranked Falcons cruise in playoff opener
ELKIN - Soccer state playoffs got underway Wednesday night around the state. Forbush 6, West Davidson 0 In East Bend, the top-ranked Lady Falcons picked up where they left off from the regular season in the first round of the 2A state playoffs Wednesday night. Fresh off a Mountain Valley Conference championship, Forbush opened postseason play in style, cruising past West Davidson 6-0 in dominating fashion to advance to the second roun...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Elkin&#8217;s Madison Durham punched her ticket to the 1A state championship in the 800 meter run at Saturday&#8217;s 1A Midwest Regional.</p>
Four Elks, two Cardinals qualify for state championship
MONROE - On the heels of three gold medals at last week’s conference track and field meet, Elkin sophomore Shakai Ward continued her dominating spring Saturday at the 1A Midwest Regional in Monroe. Ward punched her ticket to the upcoming 1A North Carolina High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Championships with top-four finishes in two individual events at regionals. The sophomore highlighted her afternoon with a regional...
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Playoff action heats up
ELKIN - While some teams are set to kick off the postseason this week, other playoff action is heating up around the Yadkin Valley. In tennis, two Elkin pairs advanced to the 1A state championships in Cary. The duos of Tyler Macy/Ryan Schell and David Bullin/Chad Vestal are two of eight 1A squads still standing with a shot at a state title. Macy, the reigning singles champion, and Schell will take on Goldsboro’s Josh Matias and Tyler L...
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<p>Matthew Gorry | The Elkin Tribune</p><p>Jacob Christian shot a team-high 82 to lead the Buckin&#8217; Elks to a fourth-place finish at the conference golf tournament at Jefferson Landing Golf Club.</p>
Cardinals clip Forbush for MVAC golf title
WEST JEFFERSON - Forbush and East Wilkes battled throughout the regular season for the top spot in the Mountain Valley Conference golf standings. At the conference tournament last week at Jefferson Landing Golf Club in West Jefferson, the story was no different. The Falcons and Cardinals fought down to the wire until McKinley Johnson and East claimed the tourney title at the end, 338-340, as the squads split the league championships. Forb...
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