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ries, including sprained ankles, a rebounding with an average of more Westbrook, Ben Magee, Alex Rob-
broken hand, a dislocated finger, and than 13 a game. He is also less than erson, Seth Fox, Anthony Robinson,
strained back and shoulder muscles. 100 rebounds away from breaking Jared Pike, Jon Brazil, Randy Press-
The most recent additions to the the all-time state rebounding record. ley, and James McDonald
injury list also included forward Pressley and Ledbetter have already
Randy Pressley’s broken nose, which crossed the 1,000-point career mark,
Head Coach David Rhoney
occurred during the Roberson game. and MacDonald is only a couple of
“In all the years I have coached, games away from doing the same.
Family: Married to wife Amy;
I have never had a team with this Other team leaders include Blake
father of one daughter, Erica-Allyn
many injuries,” Rhoney said. “No Westbrook, Alex Roberson and Ben
Education: Bachelor’s degree in
one is jumping to make excuses McGee. “This team is full of great
physical education from Appala-
for the unexpected losses early on athletes and great kids. I could hon-
chian State University, master’s de-
but the injuries definitely made a estly say something good about every
gree in school administration from
difference.” The BlackHawks have one of them,” Rhoney said. “Each
Western Carolina University
only lost one game when all 12 play- one of our players makes things hap-
Teaching/Coaching History:
ers were dressed out. Recent wins pen and plays an important part in
Tenth year at NBHS as teacher and
against Erwin, Roberson, Pisgah our success. With senior night this
Head Boys’ Basketball Coach; 15th
and Veritas Christian have included week, I am very disappointed to see
year of teaching and coaching
a roster that was healthy enough to so many of these boys go. They
Assistant Coaches: Clint Loftin,
avenge several previous losses. have not only been successful over
Barrett Otis and Denise Otis
LEICESTER
With two regular season games their years here but have also been
remaining, the BlackHawks are a super group to coach. They will
NBHS “Hawk Highlights”
anticipating several more weeks of really be missed.”
play. So far this season, the team’s The BlackHawks will host Frank-
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offense is being lead by Ledbetter lin this Friday (Feb. 6) for senior
ball team won two games last week
(16.5 ppg) and James MacDonald night. They will also travel Feb. 13
against Asheville School and against
(15.5 ppg). Pressley leads the team to Asheville for their final regular
Erwin. The Varsity Girls’ team also
(and Western North Carolina) in season game. Considering its re-
added another win to their record,
cent successes, North Buncombe
defeating Erwin 44-42.
has a great shot of going to the state
playoffs again this year. The MAC
NBMS “Hawk Highlights”
Tournament will be held first during
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the week of Feb. 16 at Enka. The
The North Buncombe Middle
state playoffs will begin the follow-
School Boys’ Basketball team had
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a great final week of play last week,
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Our North Buncombe commu-
ending its season with two strong
nity is very proud of our entire bas-
wins. The BlackHawks defeated
ketball program and we appreciate
both Erwin and Reynolds Middle,
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all of the hard work the coaches and
finishing the season with an overall
their staff give to these young men.
12-4 record. The NBMS Girls’
We look forward to several more
Basketball team also had a success-
weeks of exciting games to watch
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ful ending to its season. The Lady
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Hawks earned their sixth win of
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Sixteen swimmers
advance to regionals
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Sixteen North Buncombe swimmers will be participating in the Class
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3-A West Regional on Saturday (Feb. 7) in Huntersville.
The swimmers are Miranda Schmidt, Savanna Grindstaff, Brittany
Williams, Hillary Stowe, Laurel Manion, Amber Williams, Rebeka with friendly
Hencken, Suzanne Lambert, Andy Stein, Hunter Isgrig, Zach Eu-
banks, Ben Charles, Alex Johnson, Ariel Levy, Van Wharton and Bill
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These swimmers will be competing with swimmers from 35 other
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