Prep Football: Redskins’ Comeback Against Region Rival Lincoln County Falls Short - The Covington News

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Last-minute heroics almost carried the day for Social Circle but they ultimately fell short as the Red Devils won 28-27. Markus Taylor – 4 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals. Moss began to take over, playing the passing lanes to pick off a pass and score two of his game-high 23 points, 13 which came in the final eight minutes. In 2001, he successfully nominated Coach Bunch to be the Grand Marshal of the Chistmas festivities in Lincolnton. It didn't matter if you participated in athletics or not; generations of Lincoln County folks are better persons because of Thomas Bunch. He needs more polish when finishing inside against contact, but he did an exceptional job of being patient working the high post and deciding whether to attack the cup or look down low for a dump off. Dr. Randall Edmunds is a Bunch player/student who played in the NFL before returning home to be School Superintendent for 30 years. AuMauri Tillman scored a tournament best 36 points to help Westside win its second straight state championship. He attended at least two football games in 2010. 12 Noon: 4A Women's | Panther Creek vs. Lake Norman. That was Coach Bunch. 7:30 pm: 3A Men's | Northwood vs. Central Cabarrus. 2:30 pm: 3A Women's | Rocky Mount vs. West Rowan. "He was a truly great man who was loved & admired by everyone who knew him....

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1 Hancock Central, the Red Devils first win over the 1A-Public powerhouse in over 25 years. 9 seconds to play, a frantic 14-4 run. How many other retired legends would volunteer to coach Midget Mite football? He moved to Tignall High School as coach in 1955. "Thomas Bunch made numerous contributions to Lincoln County Schools through the years, " writes Trudy Edmunds. Ahmad Rand comes out.

We will always remember Coach Thomas Bunch for the wonderful person he was and his humble service to Lincoln County. " He received his Masters Degree from Athens in 1957. The Bulldogs would never climb any closer than a seven-point deficit as the Red Devils survived the late rally which saw the Bulldogs outscore Lincoln County 23-12 in the fourth quarter. Lincoln County patiently works the high post for an easy two. Holloway inside with the hoop. NFHS Learn | Coaching Basketball. Undaunted, the Redskins mounted a seven-minute drive culminating with Russell punching it in from 1 yard out to tie the game. Basketball Court Diagram (Includes New Marks). LogoDix © 2018 - 2023. "Everyone everywhere has lost a great man and friend.

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Obviously Coach Bunch had seen something special in that young man named Larry Campbell, and Lincoln County has certainly benefitted from that hiring decision. In that nomination, Dr. Edmunds noted, "my most profound and vivid memories, however, are of a genuine and compassionate person -- a true Southern gentleman; a devoted family man and Christian; a firm believer in and supporter of young people. 12 Noon: 1A Men's | Wilson Prep vs. Eastern Randolph. That momentum obviously carried over as they smoked Glascock County 82-40 on Friday and opened Saturday's game on an 18-3 run. The 2-point conversion came up short, however, leaving the Redskins down by 1. The next two seasons had perfect results with a pair of 12-0 marks and two Class C titles. Ahmad Rand was Ahmad Rand. — Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) January 31, 2016. The 6-foot-6 senior battled for 23 points and seven rebounds inside, working for every hoop he got against Rand and the Red Devil interior. Then he took it himself and drew his second And-1 opportunity on his way to finishing with eight points and six rebounds. The Redskins defense finally forced a turnover on downs at their own 17, then mounted a two-minute drive that culminated in a 27-yard Hail Mary pass from Cross to Russell on fourth-and-7 to draw within one with 49 seconds left in the game. Malik Foston, a funky shooting freshman, looked good as well. Lincoln County lost back-to-back games before scoring a signature win over No. The Red Devils came up just short of another title with a loss in the finals in Sanford Stadium.

Late in the third quarter, Rand continued his block party, picking up his seventh swat of the day before Lincoln County entered the final frame with a commanding 49-31 lead. Personnel Health Survey. Zach Crite is a versatile scorer from his wing position. Kell's Crystal Henderson turned in a championship performance in helping her team win the Class 5A title. He came home to Lincolnton in 1956 as an assistant coach.

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Rand is a late bloomer and is just starting to scratch the surface of the potential he holds. The onslaught was on as the Red Devils tried to weather the storm which came in the form of Moss, Malik Foston and the Bulldog press. The junior can't be slept on anymore. Georgia Military's Luke Lawson entered the game third in the state in scoring at 25. McCormick Messenger Archives.

Social Circle's next game is at Commerce on Oct. 22. That young coach would later say that Coach Bunch was much better at the Xs and Os of football that he was. Military Opt-Out Form. Activities Bus Request Form. Head coach/Athletic Director. 1 Hancock Central, No. "Lincoln County has really lost a great gentleman. " "The first football coach I ever had (in the 7th grade). Medication Authorization. He always played by the rules and really went the extra mile in support of Lincoln County. " Tickets are now available for the NCHSAA Basketball State Championship games!! With region seeding on the line heading into the Region 7-A tournament, upstart Lincoln County was looking to ride its momentum to another important victory.

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I feel blessed to have known him" -- Reesie Poss. 2:30 pm: 2A Men's | Farmville Central vs. Reidsville. The 1960 team won all twelve games enroute to Lincolnton's first GHSA state football crown. Schedule Change Form.

Children five and under get in free! The young coach he had hired earlier to renew the school's baseball program was named the new football head coach, with Coach Bunch as an assistant for the first year. The free shooting guard got his first hoop with 2:32 left in the opening quarter to make it 20-5, but he would not score again as Zae Gartrell shut him out the rest of the way. McCormick Town Council Agenda for March 14 7pm. Brackets, Championship Results & Record Book. Social Circle responded with a 73-yard touchdown run by Amarion Russell, but a holding penalty negated the play. With 30 more crucial seconds off the clock with Rand not on the floor, the Bulldogs brought the game within single digits at 57-48 with 1:15 left, the closest they had been since the first three minutes of the first quarter.

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These are but a few of the many accolades and remembrances shared by the generations that knew, loved, and were helped by Thomas Bunch. Ahmad Rand re-enters with his hand heavily bandaged. He finished the night with 10 points, nine rebounds and nine blocks to stifle GMC. LCHS Red Devil Football Games.

FIRST CONTEST | Nov 7 (non-FB) or Nov 18. He has come out of nowhere and exploded onto the scene with his season average of nearly a triple-double and he didn't disappoint, flirting with another to add to his school-record, collecting 10 points, nine rebounds and nine blocks.