Scotland
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Tester: A fresh start for the Scots
The Scotland High boys basketball team probably wants to put what happened on Valentine’s Day behind them. And they’ll need to. Quickly. After a 67-62 loss at Richmond in their regular-season finale on Friday night, the Fighting Scots will be back in action on Tuesday night in the first round…
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Locklear punches ticket to state tourney
JAMESTOWN — Scotland High sophomore Michael Locklear punched his ticket to the 4A state wrestling tournament by finishing in fourth place in the 220-pound weight class at the 4A Midwest Regional over the weekend. Locklear pinned Richmond’s Tyson Holloway in the first round of the championship bracket. He then lost…
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Scots to face Terry Sanford at CCS Football Jamboree
Fans who are already looking forward to the 2020 high school football season can mark their calendars for Friday, Aug. 14. That’s the day the Scotland High football team will scrimmage Terry Sanford at the Cumberland County Schools Football Jamboree. The Fighting Scots and Bulldogs will face off from 8…
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Scots drop season finale at Richmond, 67-62
ROCKINGHAM — A late comeback attempt by the Scotland High boys basketball team wasn’t enough in a 67-62 loss to Richmond on Friday night. Richmond used a 9-0 early in the fourth quarter to turn a 46-46 tie into a 55-46 lead. The Fighting Scots responded with a 10-0 run…
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Lady Raiders beat Scots in rivalry game
ROCKINGHAM — Ahead of a must-win week to stay in the state playoffs hunt that included three Sandhills Athletic Conference games, Richmond Senior guard Keionna Love knew her team would need to lock in. In Friday’s home matchup with league rival Scotland, the upperclassman had the same mindset to game-high…
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Three Scots sign to play college football
LAURINBURG — Scotland High football players Nick Callahan, Bruce Wall and Jamari Wall signed their letters of intent Friday to play college football next season. Callahan signed with East Carolina University; Bruce Wall and Jamari Wall signed with Elizabeth City State University. Callahan becomes a Pirate You won’t see Nick…
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Rivalry week: Scots face Raiders in season finale
The Scotland High varsity basketball teams are set to close out the regular season with a rivalry game at Richmond on Friday night. Scotland’s boys will be back in action for the first time since they defeated Lumberton 69-67 in double-overtime on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Richmond will be looking to bounce…
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‘It was a wild game’: Scots beat Pirates in 2OT
LAURINBURG — What started as a back-and-forth battle between Scotland and Lumberton’s boys basketball teams evolved into a heated double-overtime showdown — packed with emotion, grit, big shots, missed opportunities and just about everything in between. Led by Mandrell Johnson’s 22 points, the Fighting Scots prevailed with a 69-67 victory.…
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Tester: Lady Scots have a chance to finish strong
It’s highly unlikely that you’ll see the Scotland High girls basketball team in the state playoffs this year. With a Sandhills Athletic Conference record of 3-9, the Lady Scots’ only chance at a postseason berth is winning the conference tournament. But don’t let the team’s record overshadow how much the…
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Scotland’s playoff push continues
LAURINBURG — Last week didn’t end in an ideal fashion for the Scotland High boys basketball team. The Scots fell to Sandhills Athletic Conference leader Pinecrest, 56-51, after coming up short on some crucial scoring opportunities late in the game. On paper, the loss to Pinecrest isn’t the worst thing…
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Kee’s resurgence: Scotland grad excels at UNCP
PEMBROKE — After a three-year hiatus from collegiate wrestling, Scotland High graduate Nick Kee is making the most of his final year of eligibility at UNC-Pembroke. Kee, a three-time state champion at Scotland High, recently claimed the 197-pound weight class championship at the Mountain East Conference Championship. His efforts helped…
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Scotland’s Abby Quick signs with Sandhills CC
LAURINBURG — Scotland High senior Abby Quick signed her letter of intent Friday to continue her volleyball career at Sandhills Community College. Quick was a reliable leader and defender during her four years at Scotland. The libero had a pivotal role in Scotland’s run to the second round of the…
