It is a move all involved were hoping to avoid.

The 2020 Smokey Mountain Youth Conference football and cheerleading seasons were officially canceled on June 16.

Asheville – Much like everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated the possibility of holding the 59th Western North Carolina Sports Awards.

Following the statewide closure of K-12 public schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 year Friday, the N.C. High School Athletic Association quickly made a difficult decision.

By Jim Hyde

Guest Columnist

Greensboro – The road to a state wrestling title is a long journey, filled with countless hours behind the wheel.