Thursday, May 23, 2013
DARLINGON, S.C. – A cut tire prevented Kyle Busch from winning his second NASCAR race of the weekend at Darlington Raceway, but opened the door for Mooresville resident Matt Kenseth to claim the Bojangles Southern 500 on May 11. As he did the Nationwide race on the day prior, Busch dominated… read more about Kenseth takes Darlington win from Busch
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Kyle Busch claimed his fifth NASCAR Nationwide Series win of the season with a dominating performance at the VFW Sports Clips Help a Hero 200 on May 10 at Darlington Raceway. Busch led 107 of 147 laps to claim his 56th career Nationwide victory. Several drivers who live or… read more about Busch wins fifth Nationwide race
MOORESVILLE – It has been a productive spring for Pine Lake Prep athletics. The Pride’s boys tennis team, after losing both regular-season matches against Community School of Davidson, had a third match-up in the Piedmont Charter Athletic Conference championship. "Simple tennis and… read more about Pine Lake Prep blossoms in spring sports
MOORESVILLE – Kurt Busch won’t forget the first time he had victory within his grasp at Darlington Speedway. He led Ricky Craven late in the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400, but power steering issues and Craven’s hard-charging run left Busch second at the finish by a NASCAR-record .002… read more about Busch ready for date with Darlington
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Regan Smith won the Aaron’s 312 on May 4 at Talladega Superspeedway, pushing the JR Motorsports driver to the top of the NASCAR Nationwide Series standings. Smith was followed Penske Racing’s Joey Logano; Mooresville residents Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch and Justin Allgaier; and… read more about Smith claims Aaron’s 312, Nationwide top spot
MOORESVILLE – Hough High’s Olivia DeMarcus held a post-game ice pack to her temple, but was feeling more euphoria than pain. DeMarcus scored an overtime goal to give Hough a 2-1 victory against rival Lake Norman on Friday in the fourth round of the N.C. 4A girls soccer playoffs. The victory sent… read more about Hough beats Lake Norman, 2-1 in overtime, in match of N.C. soccer powers
MOORESVILLE – The Lake Norman Giants Pop Warner Football organization is accepting registration for its upcoming season. The Giants are the largest youth football organization in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties and the second largest in the state. Play is open to players ages 6-13 against… read more about Register for Lake Norman Giants youth football
MOORESVILLE – Joe Nemechek is realistic about the uphill battle he faces as the owner of a small NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. A strong work ethic defines Nemechek’s Mooresville-based NEMCO Motorsports group because it doesn't have the budget of larger operations, making victory tougher to… read more about ‘Front Row Joe’ embraces underdog status
MOORESVILLE – Todd Bodine may be the only NASCAR driver with multiple championships who is known as much for his appearance as his success. Bodine’s two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series titles have earned him accolades, but his hair – or lack thereof – also sets him apart from other… read more about Bodine aims to stand out at Charlotte
BOTTOM LINE Athlete of the Week Kayla McGuffey Lake Norman High softball McGuffey, a senior, leads the Wildcats in batting average (.625), runs (31), hits (45) and stolen bases (16). She’s signed with Morehead State. ----- Locker Room Chat What’s Your… read more about Bottom Line
MOORESVILLE – Two in a row is still very possible. The Lake Norman High boys lacrosse team can win its second straight state championship May, after rallying to win in the semifinals May 14. The Wildcats beat Charlotte Catholic 11-9 in the semifinal road game. They will play Apex High at 4… read more about Wildcats vying for repeat lacrosse championship
LAS VEGAS – Shane Proctor and J.B. Mauney earned points in the first round of the Last Cowboy Standing, but the Mooresville residents were bucked off in the second round of the May 10-11 tournament. Silvano Alves won the event, continuing his stronghold on the Professional Bull Riders standings.… read more about Local bull riders remain in top 10 standings
5 local notables Mug: Smith NASCAR Sprint Cup • Martin Truex Jr.: Truex led five laps and finished seventh at Talladega after dodging a slew of late-race wrecks. He’s now back into Chase contention. • Matt Kenseth: Kenseth was the most dominant driver again at Talladega, but… read more about 5 local notables
MOORESVILLE – Lake Norman High didn’t win the team championship at the I-MECK 4A conference track and field meet last week. But the Wildcats had two stunning qualifiers for the regional meet. Freshman distance runner Reagan Portelance pulled a rare triple by winning the 800-, 1,600- and… read more about Portelance, Gibson have standout track performances
BOTTOM LINE Athlete of the Week Carly Vaccaro Lake Norman High girls lacrosse Vaccaro, a freshman attacker, had seven goals, one assist and six ground balls in an 18-5 playoff victory against Western Guilford. ----- Locker Room Chat What’s Your Favorite?… read more about Bottom Line
Smith wins, takes points lead TALLADEGA, Ala. – Regan Smith won the Aaron’s 312 on May 4 at Talladega Superspeedway, pushing the JR Motorsports driver to the top of the NASCAR Nationwide Series standings. Smith was followed Penske Racing’s Joey Logano, Mooresville residents Kasey Kahne, Kurt… read more about Sports shorts
TALLADEGA, Ala. – David Ragan and David Gilliland, of Statesville-based Front Row Motorsports, finished one-two in the Aaron’s 499 on May 5 at Talladega Superspeedway. They held off the likes of Sprint Cup greats Carl Edwards, Michael Waltrip and Jimmie Johnson to get the win. Regan Smith,… read more about Statesville drivers pack 1-2 punch at Aaron’s 499
MOORESVILLE – Swan Racing launched Swan Racing TV leading into the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. The videos will help raise the profile of Swan Racing and bring fans closer to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team’s personalities. “We are a team with an all-hands-on-deck… read more about Swan Racing launches web videos
MOORESVILLE – Kasey Kahne spent the Monday following the Toyota Owners 400 doing some driving, but not the kind to which he’s accustomed. Kahne, the third-ranked driver in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings, joined PGA Tour golfer Rickie Fowler for a “Drive and Drive” event April 29 at… read more about Kahne goes for a new kind of drive
BOTTOM LINE Athlete of the Week Dylan Galbo Lake Norman High baseball Galbo, a junior first baseman, had two hits and three RBIs in a 6-0 victory against rival Mooresville in a key I-MECK 4A conference game. ----- Locker Room Chat What’s Your Favorite?… read more about Bottom Line