Staff report HARRISBURG — Hickory Ridge senior Chase McCullough signed with App State’s track and field program on Dec. 1.

After letting one get away last fall at Hickory, Crest football wasn't allowing the same to happen Dec. 4 with an NCHSAA 5A final berth at stake.

Palmer Ridge’s battle for 4A perfection is one game away. The Bears head to Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium for their 1:30 p.m. Saturday showdown with top-seeded Dakota Ridge and both teams ...

Crest leads Hickory 22-8 at halftime in the 5A West Region championship game in Hickory. Here are a few key numbers that tell ...

After settling an old score last week with a win at South Point, Crest football looks to close another one in Friday's NCHSAA 5A West final.

Duke signed 14 high school players, including three from North Carolina, on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing ...

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On defense, the interior of the Red Tornadoes’ front line kept the Robinson offense on their heels throughout the first half.

RUTHERFORD − Fourth-quarter, fourth-down defense kept alive Rutherford’s drive for No. 5. The Bulldogs survived a scare from Wood-Ridge in the NJIC football semifinals on Oct. 17, winning 14-13 to ...

Meet the nominees for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week. The poll closes Friday at noon. Vote now. Vote often.

Palmer Ridge's Jake Coyle (17) in the second round of the 4A football playoffs at Don Breese Stadium in Monument, Colorado on Friday, November 14, 2025. Joshua Genz, Special to the Gazette The photo ...

Hickory and Franklin will face off on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with . The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country. Watch ...