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Tyler McKinney

Tyler McKinney

McKinney gets another offer to play college football

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, December 2, 2019
LEDGER – Mitchell High School senior standout wide receiver and kick returner Tyler McKinney has picked up his third offer to play college football. McKinney announced Monday, Dec. 2, on his Twitter account he had received an offer from the Brevard College Tornadoes.
Mitchell senior Tyler McKinney tries to break away from a Polk County defender Friday, Nov. 22, during the Mountaineers’ 28-0 win over the Wolverines in the second round of the North Carolina High School Football Class 1AA playoffs. McKinney had three catches for 60 yards in the win. Mitchell will host Swain County in Round 3. (MNJ/Cory Spiers)

Mitchell senior Tyler McKinney tries to break away from a Polk County defender Friday, Nov. 22, during the Mountaineers’ 28-0 win over the Wolverines in the second round of the North Carolina High School Football Class 1AA playoffs. McKinney had three catches for 60 yards in the win. Mitchell will host Swain County in Round 3. (MNJ/Cory Spiers)

MITCHELL DISMANTLES POLK

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team is moving on to the next round of the 1AA state playoffs.  The No. 2-seeded Mountaineers (11-1) rolled to a 28-0 win over visiting No.7-seeded Polk County (9-4) Friday, Nov. 22, in their playoff opener after enjoying a first-round bye.
Mitchell defeated Polk 20-0 in the second round of the state football playoffs.

Mitchell defeated Polk 20-0 in the second round of the state football playoffs.

SIDE VIEW: Mitchell moves on to Round 3

CHRIS PITMAN
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
What? Are you kidding me? Did you go to the Mitchell-Polk game Friday night? The Mountaineers shut out Polk for the second time this season. So, what does that tell us coming out of the game Friday night with the Mountaineers winning 28-0? All are great questions.
Chris Pitman

Chris Pitman

SIDE VIEW: It's win or go home

Mitchell News-Journal
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The 2019 playoffs are here. So far, it has been an outstanding year for Mitchell Mountaineer football and the team has done some great things.  The offense has been imposing, possibly turning in a record-setting year.
Mitchell sophomore Carter Hoyle (No. 22) causes Avery junior quarterback Troy Hoilman to throw an errant pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by senior lineman Matthew Gilbert (No. 54). The Mountaineers ended the regular season with a 51-6 win over the Vikings Friday, Nov. 8, in Ledger. (Brandon Roberts/MNJ)

Mitchell sophomore Carter Hoyle (No. 22) causes Avery junior quarterback Troy Hoilman to throw an errant pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by senior lineman Matthew Gilbert (No. 54). The Mountaineers ended the regular season with a 51-6 win over the Vikings Friday, Nov. 8, in Ledger. (Brandon Roberts/MNJ)

MOUNTAINEERS CRUSH VIKINGS

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team closed the regular season on a high note by thrashing visiting Avery County 51-6 Friday, Nov. 8, on senior night in Ledger.  The Class 1A No.
Mitchell junior Ty Sparks attempts to deflect a Troy Hoilman pass Friday, Nov. 8, during the Mountaineers' 51-6 win over the Vikings. (Brandon Roberts/MNJ)

Mitchell junior Ty Sparks attempts to deflect a Troy Hoilman pass Friday, Nov. 8, during the Mountaineers' 51-6 win over the Vikings. (Brandon Roberts/MNJ)

SIDE VIEW: Mitchell goes out with bang

CHRIS PITMAN
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The Mitchell Mountaineers came home Friday night for senior night and their final regular-season game of 2019.  There were major concerns about how the Mountaineer defense would defend an Avery offense that has been very productive throughout the year.
Mitchell junior Ty Pitman (No 5) breaks away from Polk defenders behind lead blocker and senior Lathan Adkinson (No. 77) Friday, Nov. 1, during the Mountaineers’ 33-0 win over the Polk Wolverines in Columbus. Pitman caught one pass for 15 yards and a touchdown in the game. (MNJ/Brandon Roberts)

Mitchell junior Ty Pitman (No 5) breaks away from Polk defenders behind lead blocker and senior Lathan Adkinson (No. 77) Friday, Nov. 1, during the Mountaineers’ 33-0 win over the Polk Wolverines in Columbus. Pitman caught one pass for 15 yards and a touchdown in the game. (MNJ/Brandon Roberts)

Mitchell dominates Polk in 33-0 win

Cory Spiers
Thursday, November 7, 2019
LEDGER – Mitchell High School’s varsity football team stayed hot by winning 33-0 Friday, Nov. 1, at Polk County.  Since falling to rival Mountain Heritage for their first loss of the season, the Class 1A No.