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Pitman honored at Panthers game

CHARLOTTE – Mitchell High School Head Football Coach Travise Pitman was recognized Sunday, Dec. 15, at halftime of the Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Experience, fast-paced play key to Mitchell’s success

LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s girls’ basketball team will look to an experienced roster to improve on this past year’s 16-11 finish.  The Lady Mountaineers return several starters from this past year’s team, including the team’s top three scorers – Hannah McMahan, Paige Johnson and Marley Cloer.

BOYS' BASKETBALL: Senior-heavy Mitchell rife with experience, leadership

LEDGER – The Mitchell High School boys’ basketball team will look familiar this season, featuring many of the same leaders.

Mitchell County native, former NC Senator watches goddaughter compete

LEDGER – A Mitchell County native and former North Carolina State Senator was at Mitchell High School Thursday, Dec. 5, to watch her goddaughter compete as a member of the Mountaineer wrestling squad. Wanda Holder Hunt was born on Charles Creek Road in Mitchell County.

MITCHELL WRESTLING PREVIEW

LEDGER – Mitchell High School head wrestling coach Ed Duncan admits this season is likely a building year for the Mountaineers, but he also said he thinks this squad will surprise people.  “We have already taken some tough losses,” Duncan said. “I think we’ll come together and have a solid team.

VARSITY FOOTBALL: Mountaineers lose 35-28 after controversial finish

PILOT MOUNTAIN – The Mitchell High School varsity football team’s 1AA state playoff run ended in sudden, heartbreaking fashion Friday, Dec. 6, in a 35-28 loss at East Surry in the regional championship round.  The No.

EDITORIAL: To err is human, so use instant replay

With less than a minute remaining in the game and trailing 35-28, Mitchell High School senior quarterback Noah Pitman found senior receiver Garrison Phillips in the back right corner of the end zone for a touchdown.  Elliot Kadans’ extra-point attempt was good and the No.

Pitman named 'Coach of the Week' by Carolina Panthers

LEDGER – Mitchell High School Head Football Coach Travise Pitman has been selected as a Carolina Panthers/Toshiba Business Solutions Coach of the Week. Pitman was nominated for the honor by the Mitchell News-Journal.

VARSITY FOOTBALL: Mitchell defeats Swain 38-6 in Round 3 of 1AA state playoffs

LEDGER – The 1AA state playoff run rolls on for Mitchell High School’s varsity football team.  The No. 2-seeded Mountaineers (12-1) won 38-6 over visiting No. 6-seeded Swain County (11-3) Friday, Nov. 29, in their second playoff game.

VARSITY FOOTBALL: Mitchell advances to final four

After defeating Swain Co. this past Friday in the third round of the state 1AA football playoffs, the Mitchell High School Mountaineers will now play away from Ledger for the first time since the Friday, Nov.1, game at Polk. The No.