Boys Basketball

Senior guard Jeremy Sparks dribbles up the court and surveys the situation as he prepares to make a pass during a home game against Owen on Wednesday, Feb. 3. (Photo by Tessa Taylor)

Mountaineers split pair of home games, move to 5-5

Cory Spiers

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

LEDGER — The Mitchell High School varsity boys’ basketball team split a pair of home games against Owen and Mountain Heritage this past week. The Mountaineers (5-5) beat Owen 71-63 on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and fell to Heritage 53-45 on Thursday, Feb. 4.

Ian Ledford (23) looks for space as he prepares to drive the paint during a home game against Cranberry earlier this month. Ledford scored a team-high 15 points in the team’s win over Cranberry. The Harris boys also put together double-digit wins over Avery, East Yancey and Bowman earlier this month. (Photo courtesy of Harris Middle School/Stephanie Warren)

Harris boys roll to four consecutive wins

Cory Spiers

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

SPRUCE PINE — The Harris Middle School boys’ basketball team surged its way to four straight wins earlier this month over Bowman, Avery, Cranberry and East Yancey. The Blue Devils on Jan. 5 beat Bowman 59-45 and then notched a 59-33 road win at Avery on Jan. 7.

Paige Johnson puts up a shot against Murphy during the 2019-20 season. (MNJ file photo)

Mitchell High 2021 hoops preview

Cory Spiers

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

If you’re anything like me, you truly missed heading down to the gym in Ledger on a chilly night and hearing the sound of squeaking sneakers, the basketball hitting the hardwood and coaches barking strategy across the court. Finally, it’s that time again— high school basketball is back.