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MHS student Connor Warren will be competing at U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship in July.

MHS student Connor Warren will be competing at U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship in July.

Warren clinches spot in U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Brian Hobson brianhobson@gmail.com Local athlete Connor Warren is ready to compete at the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan next month. Warren, a senior at Mitchell High School, shot a 2-under 68 at a U.S.
The Mitchell Mountaineers Golf Team scored another win, taking the 1A State Championship for the second consecutive year.

The Mitchell Mountaineers Golf Team scored another win, taking the 1A State Championship for the second consecutive year.

Mitchell golfers clinch 2nd state championship

Mitchell News-Journal
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com   For the second consecutive year Connor Warren led Mitchell’s boys golf team to victory at the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A state championship.
Photo submitted. Karate teacher James McKinney has been nominated for the Harold Long Spirit of Isshinryu Award.

Photo submitted. Karate teacher James McKinney has been nominated for the Harold Long Spirit of Isshinryu Award.

Karate Hall of Fame

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, June 10, 2024
Sarah Atkins mnjreporter@gmail.com Mitchell County native James McKinney is a nominee for the notable Harold Long Spirit of Isshinryu Award.
Photo submitted. Several Western Carolina Wrestling Club wrestlers and Coach Duncan pause for a photo during Carolina Beach Nationals.

Photo submitted. Several Western Carolina Wrestling Club wrestlers and Coach Duncan pause for a photo during Carolina Beach Nationals.

Mitchell County wrestlers excel at Carolina Beach Nationals

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, May 20, 2024
A strong contingent of wrestlers from Mitchell County participated in the Carolina Beach Wrestling Nationals and World Team Qualifier, achieving impressive results. The Western Carolina Wrestling Club (WCW) secured a team runner-up finish, with Carolina Elite of Jacksonville taking the top honors.
Photo/Stephanie Warren. The 1A West Regional Champions.

Photo/Stephanie Warren. The 1A West Regional Champions.

Mitchell High golfers are 1A West Regional Champions again

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, May 13, 2024
Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com Back to back to back. For the third straight year, the Mountaineer golf team won the 1A West Regional championship. The Mountaineer golf team swept through the regionals with a remarkable score of 301, with their closest opponent 18 strokes behind.
Photo/Stephanie Warren. The Mountaineers secured four out of the top five individual scores, highlighting their exceptional team performance.

Photo/Stephanie Warren. The Mountaineers secured four out of the top five individual scores, highlighting their exceptional team performance.

MHS Men’s Golf ends conference season in dominating fashion

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, May 6, 2024
Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Mountaineers men’s golf team has had an amazing season in the WHC conference, winning the regular season conference title by a cumulative 187 strokes lead over 9 matches.
Photo/Stephanie Warren. It was a strong performance for the Mountaineers and a valuable experience against much larger schools.

Photo/Stephanie Warren. It was a strong performance for the Mountaineers and a valuable experience against much larger schools.

Mitchell High Golf roundup

Mitchell News-Journal
Monday, April 29, 2024
  Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Mitchell High Golf team has been on a hot streak as of late, dominating the conference by winning all 7 conference matches they’ve played. They’ve also been showing their skill in non-conference contests as well.