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Sports March 18, 2020

The Record Sports Team

Rebecca Triplett-Johnson - Editor

Photographers:

Missy Severt, Tonya Shell, Andy Rhodes, Susan Rhodes, Gracie Tharpe, Charles Reece, Mickey Leapley, Steve Roope, Tracy Wall

East Middle 8th grade girls take 2nd

in conference tourney with 25-37

loss to Ashe

East Wilkes Middle 8th grade girls are presented with the second place trophy after losing the conference championship game to Ashe at the end of their 2020 season. Front row, left to right, Lexi Winters, Payton Spicer, Peyton Mastin, Abbie Hatley and Valerie Schubart. Back row, left to right, Carrie Penley, Kelsea Absher, Jayden

Hutchison, Kyleigh Lane, Aubrey Ward, Zetta Charles and Madison Clay. Record photos Missy Severt

East’s #24 Kelsea Absher takes her drive past Ashe.

East’s #4 Peyton Mastin is blocked from taking the shot by heavy defensive cover from Ashe.

East’s #13 Valerie Schubart looks for a chance to pass. Continued on page 2B.

Faces in the Crowd

Austin and Kayla Bare enjoy a middle school basketball tournament game.

Record photo Missy Severt The Record sports appreciates the enthusiasm and sportsmanship of so many in the crowds at Wilkes sporting

events. Therefore, we have designated a special place in which to showcase these fans. Be sure to watch for yourself and those you know, each week,

in Faces in the Crowd.

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Starmount edges out West Middle 8th grade

boys 28-26 in conference championship

West Wilkes Middle 8th grade boys receive the runner up trophy for the 2020 conference championship after taking a two point loss to Starmount in the final game. Pictured left to right, Blake Gallimore, Jonah Brown, Aiden Miller, Bo Nichols, Jeffrey McDougal, Blake Broyhill, Branson Davis, Kevin Gonzalez, Harrison Holbrook,

Jakaden Larrimore and Seth Huffman. Record photos Missy Severt

West’s Blake Broyhill dribbles in while looking for a chance to pass.

West’s #32 Branson Davis attempts to pass under close block from Starmount, above left, then pivots around with a dribble and pulls away for a clear pass to an open teammate, above right. Continued on page 7B.

East Middle vs. Ashe continued from front page.

East’s #24 Kelsea Absher goes up for two.

East’s #12 Jayden Hutchison shoots one after being fouled by Ashe.

East’s Aubrey Ward takes one of two foul shots from the line.

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YMCA Indoor Soccer league 3/4 yr old Dragons vs. Kickers

Xavier Castro dribbles the ball. Record photos Missy Severt

Nolen Nichols moves out with a dribble with some encouragement from coach and dad, Corey Nichols, above left, then continues on alone toward the goal, above right.

Team Kickers go in for a huddle during a time out for water. Kickers Elijah Patrick and Bristol Williams race in to get control of

a loose ball.

Team Dragons Addie and Mia Johnson keep the ball in their possession, above left, while on their way to kick a goal before having the shot blocked by Team Kickers keeper,

Eleanor Mash, above right. Continued on page 6B.

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YMCA soccer continued from page 5B.

Team Kickers Eleanor Mash and Nolen Nichols line up for the kick.

Team Kickers Eleanor Mash and Bristol Williams, right, go in to start the dribble toward goal as teammate, Nolen Nichols, left, watches Team Dragons set up their block.

Team Dragons Mia Johnson, left, attempts to make the steal from Team Kickers Caroline Caicedo, right.

Team Kickers Caroline Caicedo and Eleanor Mash hold hands on their run down to get the ball.

Team Dragons Carter Hagen, right, dribbles ahead of Team Kickers Bristol Williams, left.

Team Kicker keeper, Bristol Williams, guards the goal. Team Dragons keeper, Luca Hailey, makes the stop and blocks the score from Team Kickers.

Continued on page 8B.

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West vs. Starmount continued from page 2B.

West’s Aiden Miller moves in for the shot. West’s Bo Nichols is met with a block from Starmount.

West’s Jakaden Larrimore goes to the floor keeping a tight grip on the ball as Starmount attempts to steal. West’s Branson Davis sees his chance to make the pass.

West’s #33 Harrison Holbrook gets of a pass to teammate #32 Branson Davis just as Starmount moves in. West’s Jakaden Larrimore drives in.

Jakaden Larrimore is up with two for West Middle. West’s #5 Jonah Brown gets in through Starmount for the shot.

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YMCA soccer continued from page 6B.

Team Dragons keeper, Addie Johnson, makes the catch to block the score from Team Kickers attempt.

Team Dragons Javon Linebarger and Akierre Parks go after the ball.

Team Dragons Javon Linebarger makes the kick for his team.

Team Dragons keeper, Luca Hailey, stays alert at the net.

Mia Johnson comes in to kick for team Dragons.

YMCA Associate Engagement Director of Sports, Anita Oliver, helps coaches encourage good sportsmanship as Team Kickers and Team Dragons slap hands after the game.