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BREAKING: Red Devils add opponent to varsity football schedule

Newton-Conover High School will have a varsity football opponent to start its 2015-16 season.

The Red Devils will welcome Highland School of Technology to Gurley Stadium on Aug. 21. The two schools came to a two-year agreement on Thursday to play on the gridiron.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Area IV playoff scores

Below is a look at Wednesday's Area IV playoff scores involving Catawba County teams:

Wednesday, July 8 scores
Hickory 6, Union County 2 (Post 48 leads series 2-0)

Caldwell County 3, Shelby 2 (10 innings - series tied 1-1)

Ariana Grande out of MLB All-Star, Demi Lovato stepping in

Ariana Grande has pulled out of the MLB All-Star Concert because of her wisdom teeth and Demi Lovato is stepping in.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Area IV playoff scores

Below is a look at Tuesday's American Legion Area IV playoff scores:

Tuesday, July 7 scores
Hickory 15, Union County 8 (Post 48 leads series 1-0)

Opponent cancels varsity football game against N-CHS

Southlake Christian Academy has removed Newton-Conover from its 2015-16 varsity football schedule.

The Eagles, who were scheduled to play the Red Devils on Sept. 11, have dropped the contest from their schedule, according to N-CHS head football coach Matt Beam.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: playoff scores, schedule

Below is a look at the Area IV playoffs first round scores and second round match ups involving Catawba County teams:

FIRST ROUND

NASCAR fans defend, display Confederate flags at Daytona

Steven Rebenstorf has numerous flags flying atop his canopy tent inside Daytona International Speedway.

The Confederate flag is front and center.

Earnhardt wins rain-delayed Daytona ahead of Dillon's crash

A horrific last-lap accident that left drivers fearing for Austin Dillon's safety muted Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s victory in the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Area IV playoff scores

Below is a look at Thursday's American Legion Area IV playoff scores involving Catawba County teams:

Thursday, July 2 scores
Hickory 18, Maiden 8 (seven innings - Post 48 leads series 2-0)

Sports team of the week

This week's O-N-E Sports Team of the Week are the L-Town Xtreme 12U softball team, which is coached by Brad Huss.