high school wrestling

WIND OF CHANGE: High School wrestling’s shift for female equality in NC

Times are changing and the tide is turning in equality for women in sports. So, what’s next?

In the past few years, there has been a wind of change for females in amateur wrestling across the United States and North Carolina is finally following this national trend.

MOST OUTSTANDING WRESTLER: Foard's Braden Wharton is the man of the 2A league in the 2019-20 season

The Fred T. Foard Tigers' wrestling team is finishing off its postseason the best way possible. On Feb.

REACHING THE PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE: Foard wrestling captures first NCHSAA dual-team state title since 2015; 3rd dual title overall

The Fred T. Foard Tigers wrestling team ended things in the dual-team state tournament the way it began the season: on top of the world.

ON TO THE NEXT: Foard wrestling defeats Mt. Pleasant and defending 2A State champ West Lincoln in first two rounds of Dual Team state playoffs

The Fred T. Foard wrestling team came, saw and conquered its 2A West foes Mount Pleasant and West Lincoln at West Lincoln High School on Tuesday, February 4.

EXCELLENCE OF EXECUTION: Foard wrestling captures 7th straight regular season league title on Tuesday night

The Fred T. Foard Tigers' wrestling team has had a season that's sure to be a classic.

Red Devils honor wrestling legacy, coach; defeat rival Maiden 63-16

On a night when the Newton-Conover wrestling team honored its past and long-time head coach, the Red Devils dispatched rival Maiden 63-16 to earn their second South Fork 2A win of the season on Friday at Lemon Gymnasium.

Walker’s 100th win lifts Red Devils in tri-match sweep

The Newton-Conover wrestling team swept its road tri-match on Tuesday afternoon against Lake Norman and host North Lincoln.

During the Red Devils’ match against the Wildcats, Newton-Conover junior Ryan Walker earned his 100th career victory at the school.

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Foard remains the best-of-the-best after defeating Bears on Tuesday to remain unbeaten at 32-0

The Fred T. Foard Tigers have stood out from the pack during the 2019-20 wrestling season.

It entered Tuesday night at Bunker Hill High School looking for more blood, this time at the expense of the Bunker Hill Bears.

Rebels best Red Devils on mat in South Fork 2A opener

The Newton-Conover and West Lincoln wrestling teams added another page to their storied “Red Rivalry” on Tuesday night at Lemon Gymnasium.

Lloyd, Foor lead Foard wrestlers in TigerLand Classic victory

The Fred T. Foard wrestling team defended its home turf on Saturday, besting a field of 18 programs to win the team championship during its host event — the 21st Annual Tigerland Classic.