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Submitted photo. Riley Silvers winds up a pitch for the Mitchell High School Mountaineers.

Submitted photo. Riley Silvers winds up a pitch for the Mitchell High School Mountaineers.

Senior night win for the Mountaineers

Blake Thayer
Monday, May 5, 2025
What started as a rocky Senior Night for the Mitchell Mountaineers varsity baseball team turned into a powerful comeback win, as they stormed past Avery with a final score of 12-4 on Friday.
MNJ Photo/Brian Hobson. Connor Hobson poses with his medal after the championship. Hobson set a new National record with a 43kg bench press.

MNJ Photo/Brian Hobson. Connor Hobson poses with his medal after the championship. Hobson set a new National record with a 43kg bench press.

Powerlifting: Mitchell third grader shatters records at NC championships

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, April 21, 2025
Brian Hobson Sports@mitchellnews.com   Connor Hobson, a third-grader at Mitchell Elementary School, has redefined what it means to be a powerhouse at just nine years old. Competing at the USAPL North Carolina State Championships on April 12.
Submitted photo. The Mitchell Mountaineers varsity baseball team defeat the Warhorses. The team faced off against Owen High School Friday, with a final score of 11-6.

Submitted photo. The Mitchell Mountaineers varsity baseball team defeat the Warhorses. The team faced off against Owen High School Friday, with a final score of 11-6.

Mountaineers score first win on new home field

Blake Thayer
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Mitchell Mountaineers varsity baseball team pulled off a comeback win over the Owen Warhorses Friday, with a final score of 11-6. What started off as a rough game turned into a strong finish, thanks to smart base running, big hits and a few mistakes by the Warhorses.
Submitted photo. Jayceemae Erwin of Mitchell Middle School was one of two girls from North Carolina to earn a medal and All-American recognition at the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s National Freestyle Championships recently.

Submitted photo. Jayceemae Erwin of Mitchell Middle School was one of two girls from North Carolina to earn a medal and All-American recognition at the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s National Freestyle Championships recently.

Erwin medals at Nationals

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, April 7, 2025
Jayceemae Erwin of Mitchell County was one of two girls from North Carolina to earn a medal and All-American recognition at the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s National Freestyle Championships recently. The wrestling competition was held in Spokane, Washington.
Submitted photo. Rebecca Smith flexes a smile for her silver medal performance.

Submitted photo. Rebecca Smith flexes a smile for her silver medal performance.

Mitchell hosts wrestling’s Blacklight Bash

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Ed Duncan LEDGER — Nearly 150 wrestlers from five states flocked to Mitchell High School recently for the 2025 Blacklight Bash Wrestling Tournament, hosted by Western Carolina Wrestling Club and Mitchell Wrestling.
Submitted photos. Bryson McFalls, first place in Junior Boys 132-138, wrestles against an Alleghany opponent.

Submitted photos. Bryson McFalls, first place in Junior Boys 132-138, wrestles against an Alleghany opponent.

Western Carolina Wrestling Club excels at Highland Tournament

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, March 3, 2025
Kiesa Kay MNJ Correspondent The 17th annual Highland Challenge Wrestling Tournament graced Mitchell High School on Saturday, featuring the Western Carolina Wrestling Club and wrestlers who traveled to Spruce Pine from Tennessee and throughout North Carolina. Teams represented Dogtown, S.W.A.T.
Photos/Stephanie Warren. The Lady Mountaineers look to avenge their only conference loss this year against Mountain Heritage High School.

Photos/Stephanie Warren. The Lady Mountaineers look to avenge their only conference loss this year against Mountain Heritage High School.

Mountaineers dominate, set sights on Mountain Heritage

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, February 3, 2025
Brian Hobson Sports@mitchellnews.com The Mitchell Mountaineers continued their winning ways Saturday, securing a 71-32 victory over the Cloudland High School Highlanders.
Submitted photo. The Mitchell High School Lady Mountaineers crowned four champions on the day.

Submitted photo. The Mitchell High School Lady Mountaineers crowned four champions on the day.

MMS and MHS wrestlers excel at regional tournament

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, January 27, 2025
Brian Hobson Sports@mitchellnews.com Mitchell High School’s wrestling team made a significant impact at the Western Highlands Conference Tournament, with several athletes earning podium finishes.
Submitted photo. The Lady Mountaineers pose before taking the floor in the North Carolina Women’s Dual Team Championships on Saturday.

Submitted photo. The Lady Mountaineers pose before taking the floor in the North Carolina Women’s Dual Team Championships on Saturday.

Lady Mountaineers make history at NC Women’s Championships

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Brian Hobson Sports@mitchellnews.com The Lady Mountaineers wrestling team made their inaugural appearance at the North Carolina Women’s Dual Team Championships on Saturday. The team went 3-3 against Dixon High School in the first round and 4-2 against Robbinsville High School in the second round.