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Bowman Girls’ Basketball team

Final Year Reflections - Bowman and Harris sports

Monday, March 25, 2024

With the opening of the new middle school, Bowman and Harris Middle Schools, we’d like to look back and celebrate some of the Harris and Bowman Middle Schools teams from this final year.

MNJ photo/Brian Hobson. Coach Mac, her staff, and all the tryout attendees.

Coach hosts Girls’ basketball travel team tryouts

Mitchell News-Journal

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com Coach Hannah MacIntosh held tryouts for JV and Varsity Girls’ Basketball travel teams on March 9.

Photo/Stephanie Warren. Connor Warren brings the ball upcourt.

One season ends, others begin

Mitchell News-Journal

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com This past Tuesday night marked the end of both boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons for the Mitchell High School teams.

MNJ photo/Brian Hobson. Mitchell Mountaineers proudly posed after their win.

MHS boys’ basketball take tournament championships

Mitchell News-Journal

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com On Friday night, Feb. 23, the Mitchell JV and Varsity teams won their respective Conference Championships in dramatically different fashions. The Mitchell JV boys dismantled Mountain Heritage 57-22 in the early game.

Photo/Stephanie Warren. #0 Dillon Barnett elevates for the layup.

Mountaineers secure season title

Mitchell News-Journal

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Mitchell High varsity boys basketball team secured their first regular season title since 2009 with a nail-biting 69-67 victory over Avery on Feb. 13. The win ensured a share of the title and set the stage for a conference tournament.

Photos/Stephanie Warren Addison Gregory drives to the basket against Draughn. #12 Chris Wences fights for the rebound.

Mountaineers are heating up the courts

Mitchell News-Journal

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Mitchell Mountaineer Boys’ Varsity team is in the midst of a major winning streak, having won their last 7 in a row and 9 of their last 10. This past week, the Mountaineers defeated Draughn 72-69, Avery County 60-51, and NCSSM: Morganton 72-48.

Photo submitted. The 2023-2024 Lady Bulldogs.

Bowman girls claim tournament runner-up

Mitchell News-Journal

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Western Highlands Middle School basketball tournament came to an end last week, providing plenty of excitement for the fans. The tournament was full of surprises as both the boys’ and girls’ champions were unexpected.

Photo/Ed Duncan. 2024 Mitchell Wrestling Seniors (left to right): Jayden Burleson, Camron Cook, DJ Pugh, and Austin Styles.

Senior night for Mitchell Wrestling

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Brian Hobsons sports@mitchellnews.com The Mitchell High Mountaineer wrestlers ended their regular season on a high note with two impressive wins on Senior Night 2024.

Photo submitted. Front row: Mia Dellinger, Ana Dellinger, Loren Baker, Kloe Daniell, Kynlee Buchanan. Second row: Joci McKinney, Lily Glenn, Cayma Farley, Londyn Nunez, Cailyn Banks, Jaylen Barnett. Third row: Regan Woodlief, Ruthie Carter, Eden Daniell, Halle Ayers, Kinzie Wise

Harris girls win first-round tournament game

Mitchell News-Journal

Monday, January 15, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Harris Girls’ basketball team defeated East Yancey 52-26 on Wednesday, while both the Bowman Bulldogs’ games and the Harris Boys’ games were rescheduled due to the recent bad weather.

MNJ Photos/Sarah Quintas - Regan Woodlief leads the fast break.

Lady Bulldogs seize conference title

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Brian Hobson sports@mitchellnews.com The Bowman Lady Bulldogs have clinched the conference championship after defeating the Harris Lady Blue Devils 26 - 22 at home on Thursday night.