Newton-Conover sophomore Jeremiah Pope runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds. His GPA is also 4.4.
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Newton-Conover’s Jeremiah Pope (0) holds on tightly to the ball during a run attempt against Bandys on Sept. 26.
David Scearce, Record
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Newton-Conover’s Camden Ezzard (7) tries to escape the grasp of Bunker Hill’s Will McCormick (0) and Spencer Swink (70) on Oct. 10.
David Scearce, Record
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Foard head coach Micheal Ramseur talks to his team during a practice last season.
Jason Koon, Record
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Hickory head coach Joe Glass talks with his team at a practice at Hickory High School last season.
Ernest Masche, Record
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Hickory’s Ronan Nieland (0) focuses to catch a pass against East Lincoln’s Ethan King (27) during a game on Oct. 17.
Ernest Masche, Record
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Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be reached at jason.koon@lee.net.
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