Vance Cougars Athletic Director Carlos Richardson visited with 485 Sports’ Mark Plemmons and Coach Jay Alverson about the upcoming sports seasons for the Cougars and the name change to Julius Chambers High School at the end of the school year. Here is that conversation.
RFC/485 will originate 3 games in the NCHSAA football regionals Friday, Dec. 6:
Kings Mountain at Charlotte Catholic
These broadcasts are subscription based ($10.99 for a month) and the subscription will include all 8 state championship games next week.
1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
EAST
#2 North Edgecombe (10-3) vs. #4 Northampton County (10-3)BIG SPORTS DIGITAL NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NON-NFHS) – Facebook Live
WEST
#1 Robbinsville (13-0) vs. #3 Thomas Jefferson (12-1)WBHN RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1590 AM, Bryson City WCAB RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 100.9 FM/590 AM, Rutherfordton & www.wcabfootball.com
1AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#1Tarboro (13-0) vs. #2 John A. Holmes (12-0)WCPS RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 760 AM, Tarboro
WEST
#1 East Surry (13-0) vs. #2 Mitchell (12-1)WIFM RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 100.9 FM, Elkin & www.wifmradio.comWTOE RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1470 AM, Spruce Pine & www.wtoe.com
2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#1 Clinton (12-1) vs. #3 Northeastern (11-3)WCLN RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1170 AM, Clinton & www.oldies1170.comWFMZ RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 104.9 FM, Elizabeth City & www.1049theblock.com
WEST
#2 Reidsville (13-1) vs. #4 West Stokes (11-3)
2AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#1 Randleman (13-0) vs. #7 Salisbury (12-2)NFHS NETWORK (RADIO FREE CABARRUS/485 SPORTS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comWSAT RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 103.3 FM, Salisbury & www.memories1033.comSPORTSTONE – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.sportstone.netWEST#1 Shelby (12-1) vs. #6 Burns (12-2)KTC BROADCASTING – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NON-NFHS) – www.KTCBroadcasting.com
3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#1 Southern Nash (14-0) vs. #3 Eastern Alamance (14-0)NFHS NETWORK (SOUTHERN NASH NEWS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com95.1 THE MAVERICK – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 95.1 FM, Burlington and www.maverickradionc.comWBAG RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 105.9 FM/1150 AM, Burlington & www.wbagamfm.com
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#5 Charlotte Catholic (10-3) vs. #10 Kings Mountain (12-2)NFHS NETWORK (RADIO FREE CABARRUS/485 SPORTS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comKTC BROADCASTING – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NON-NFHS) – www.KTCBroadcasting.comWGNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1450 AM, Gastonia & www.wgnc.net
3AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#1 Lee County (14-0) vs. #2 New Hanover (13-1)NFHS NETWORK (NEW IMAGE MEDIA) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comWFJA RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 105.5 FM, Sanford & www.wfjawwgpradio.com
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#1 Weddington (14-0) vs. #2 Watauga (13-1)NFHS NETWORK (WEDDINGTON HS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comSKYLINE/SKYBEST TV – DELAYED VIDEO BROADCAST (COMMUNITY ACCESS) – SkyBest TV, WataugaWIXE RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 93.1 FM/1190 AM, Monroe & www.wixe.com
4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#4 Cardinal Gibbons (11-2) vs. #6 Scotland (12-2)WLNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1300 AM, Laurinburg & www.wlncradio.com
WEST
#1 Grimsley (12-1) vs. #2 East Forsyth (11-2)GREENSBORO SPORTS RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.greensborosports.comWSJS RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 93.7 FM/600 AM, Winston-Salem and www.sportshubtriad.com
4AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS
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#1 Wake Forest (12-1) vs. #2 Leesville Road (12-0)NFHS NETWORK (WAKE FOREST HS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com
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#1 Richmond County (12-0) vs. #10 Vance (11-2)NFHS NETWORK (RADIO FREE CABARRUS/485 SPORTS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comFRIDAY NIGHTS IN CAROLINA – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.mixlr.com/friday-nights-in-carolina/WAYN RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 900 AM, RockinghamWJSG RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 104.3 FM, Rockingham & www.g104fm.com
Radio Free Cabarrus/485 Sports crews will be at four games tonight for the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs:
Spencer Ball and Luke Hurlbut will call the action.
John Voncannon and Chris Hudson will call the action from Harrisburg.
Jay Alverson and James Melink bring you the action from Rockingham.
Mark Plemmons will be covering this I-Meck Conference rematch from Mallard Creek.
1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGSEAST#1 Rosewood (10-1) vs. #8 South Creek (6-6)WGBR RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 98.3 FM/1150 AM, Goldsboro
#4 Northampton County (8-3) vs. #5 Northside-Pinetown (8-4)
#3 Pamlico County (6-5) vs. #6 Gates County (8-4)None requested
#2 North Edgecombe (8-3) vs. #7 Washington County (7-5) WPNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 95.9 FM, Plymouth & www.magic959online.com
WEST#1 Robbinsville (11-0) vs. #8 Alleghany (4-8) None requested
#4 Murphy (9-2) vs. #5 Winston-Salem Prep (8-4)WCNG RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 102.7 FM, Murphy
#3 Thomas Jefferson (10-1) vs. #11 Albemarle (5-7)WCAB RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 100.9 FM/590 AM, Rutherfordton & www.wcabfootball.comWSPC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1010 AM, Albemarle & www.1010wspc.com
#2 Elkin (9-2) vs. #7 Andrews (6-6)WIFM RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 100.9 FM, Elkin & www.wifmradio.comWWWC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 100.1 FM/1240 AM, Wilkesboro & www.12403wc.com
1AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGSEAST#1Tarboro (11-0) vs. #9 Hobbton (8-4) None requested
#4 North Rowan (8-3) vs. #5 Princeton (10-1) None requested
#3 Granville Central (7-4) vs. #6 Manteo (10-2)WOBX RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 98.1 FM, Manteo & www.981thescore.com
#2 John A. Holmes (10-0) vs. #7 North Stanly (7-5)None requested
WEST
#1 East Surry (11-0) vs. #9 Starmount (6-6) WIFM RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 100.9 FM, Elkin & www.wifmradio.com
#4 Mount Airy (8-3) vs. #5 Mountain Island Charter (10-2) WPAQ RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1300 & 740 AM, Mount Airy & www.wpaq740.com
#3 Bessemer City (7-4) vs. #6 Swain County (10-2)MAROON DEVILS NETWORK – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.maroondevils.com
#2 Mitchell (10-1) vs. #7 Polk County (9-3) WTOE RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1470 AM, Spruce Pine & www.wtoe.com
2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
EAST#1 Clinton (10-1) vs. #9 Beddingfield (9-3) WCLN RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1170 AM, Clinton & www.oldies1170.comWILSON TIMES – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.wilsontimes.com/gameoftheweek
#4 West Craven (9-3) vs. #5 Red Springs (9-2) None requested
#3 Northeastern (9-3) vs. #6 Southwest Onslow (10-2)WJCV RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 98.3 FM/1290 AM, Jacksonville & www.wjcv.comWFMZ RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 104.9 FM, Elizabeth City & www.1049theblock.com
#2 SouthWest Edgecombe (11-1) vs. #7 Whiteville (9-2) WTXY RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 103.9 FM/1540 AM, Whiteville
WEST
#1 Mountain Heritage (10-1) vs. #9 Owen (7-4) WKYK RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 940 AM, Burnsville & www.wkyk.com
#4 West Stokes (9-3) vs. #5 Eastern Randolph (10-2) SPORTSTONE.NET – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.sportstone.net
#3 Brevard (10-2) vs. #6 Chase (10-2) WSQL RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 102.1 FM/1240 AM, Brevard & www.wsqlradio.info
#2 Reidsville (11-1) vs. #7 Newton-Conover (8-4) WNNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 101.3 FM/1230 AM, Newton-Conover & www.wnncradio.com
2AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
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#1 Randleman (11-0) vs. #9 East Duplin (7-5) SPORTSTONE.NET – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.sportstone.net
#4 South Granville (9-3) vs. #5 Currituck County (9-3) None requested
#6 Hertford County (10-2) vs. #14 North Davidson (7-5) KNIGHTS SPORTS NETWORK – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.knightssportsnetwork.com
#2 Washington (9-3) vs. #7 Salisbury (10-2) WSAT RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 103.3 FM, Salisbury & www.memories1033.com
WEST
#1 Shelby (10-1) vs. #8 Maiden (9-3) KTC BROADCASTING – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 101.5 FM/1390 AM, Shelby & www.ktcbroadcasting.com
#12 West Lincoln (9-3) vs. #13 South Point (6-6) KTC BROADCASTING – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 92.3 FM, Lincoln County & www.ktcbroadcasting.comSPORTS TALK GUYS – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.sportstalkguys.comWCGC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1270 AM, Belmont WLHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NON-NFHS) – www.lincolntonlive.com
#3 Hibriten (11-1) vs. #6 Burns (10-2)FOOTHILLS RADIO GROUP – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.gofoothills.comKTC BROADCASTING – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.ktcbroadcasting.com
#2 North Lincoln (11-1) vs. #7 Pisgah (9-2) KTC BROADCASTING – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 107.5 FM/1050 AM, Lincolnton & www.ktcbroadcasting.comWPTL RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 101.7 FM/920 AM, Waynesville & www.wptlradio.net
3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
EAST
#1 Southern Nash (12-0) vs. #8 Northern Nash (8-4)NFHS NETWORK (SOUTHERN NASH NEWS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) –www.NFHSNetwork.com
#4 Terry Sanford (9-3) vs. #5 Rocky Mount (9-3) None requested
#3 Eastern Alamance (12-0) vs. #6 Northside-Jacksonville (7-5)WAVQ RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 95.5 FM, Jacksonville & www.wavqradio.netWBAG RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 105.9 FM/1150 AM, Burlington & www.wbagamfm.com
#2 Havelock (10-1) vs. #10 Western Alamance (9-3)WBAG RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.wbagamfm.com
WEST
#1 Crest (10-2) vs. #9 West Rowan (8-4) KTC BROADCASTING – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NON-NFHS) – www.ktcbroadcasting.com
#4 Hunter Huss (9-2) vs. #5 Charlotte Catholic (8-3) None requested
#3 A.C. Reynolds (10-2) vs. #6 Northeast Guilford (10-2)WNC SPORTS NETWORK – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.wncsportsnetwork.comWWNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 570 AM, Asheville & www.wwnc.com
#2 Statesville (12-0) vs. #10 Kings Mountain (10-2)NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM – www.NFHSNetwork.comKTC BROADCASTING – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.ktcbroadcasting.comWAME RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 92.9 FM/550 AM, Statesville & www.wameradio.comWGNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1450 AM, Kings Mountain & www.wgnc.net
3AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
EAST
#1 Lee County (12-0) vs. #9 Southern Alamance (9-3)NFHS NETWORK (NEW IMAGE MEDIA) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com95.1 THE MAVERICK – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 95.1 FM, Burlington & www.maverickradionc.comWFJA RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 105.5 FM, Sanford & www.wfjawwgpradio.com
#4 D.H. Conley (9-3) vs. #5 Cleveland (11-1) PIRATE RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 92.7, 104.1 FM/1250 AM, Greenville WKJO RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 102.3 FM, Clayton & www.countryss.com
#6 Southeast Guilford (9-3) vs. #14 Gray’s Creek (8-4)None requested
#2 New Hanover (11-1) vs. #7 West Brunswick (10-1) ATMC TV – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NON-NFHS) – Facebook Live
WEST
#1 Weddington (12-0) vs. #8 Parkland (8-3)NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comWIXE RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 93.1 FM/1190 AM, Monroe & www.wixe.com
#5 Northwest Cabarrus (11-1) vs. #13 Northern Guilford (8-4) NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comWEGO RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 98.3 FM, Concord & www.memories983.com
#3 Dudley (10-2) vs. #6 Mount Tabor (8-4)None requested
#2 Watauga (11-1) vs. #10 A.L. Brown (8-3) SKYBEST TV – DELAYED VIDEO (COMMUNITY ACCESS) – SkyBest Cable Community AccessWATA RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 96.5 FM/1450 AM, Boone
4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
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#1 New Bern (9-2) vs. #8 Seventy-First (7-5) None requested
#4 Cardinal Gibbons (9-2) vs. #5 Heritage (8-4) NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com
#3 Jordan (9-2) vs. #6 Scotland (10-2)WLNC RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 1300 AM, Laurinburg & www.wlncradio.com
#2 South View (9-2) vs. #7 Jack Britt (8-4)None requested
WEST
#1 Grimsley (10-1) vs. #9 Porter Ridge (7-5)GREENSBORO SPORTS RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.greensborosports.com
#4 Hickory Ridge (8-3) vs. #5 Glenn (8-4) NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com
#3 Ragsdale (5-6) vs. #6 Mooresville (7-5)WHIP RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 99.3 FM/1350 AM, Mooresville & www.1350whip.com
#2 East Forsyth (9-2) vs. #7 Davie (7-5) None requested
4AA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
EAST
#1 Wake Forest (10-1) vs. #8 Rolesville (10-2) NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com
#4 Hoggard (5-5) vs. #12 Apex Friendship (8-4) HOGGARD SPORTS INTERNET RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.mixlr.com
#2 Leesville Road (10-0) vs. #7 Hoke County (8-4) NFHS NETWORK – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.com
WEST
#1 Richmond County (11-0) vs. #8 Hough (8-4) NFHS NETWORK (RADIO FREE CABARRUS/485 SPORTS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comWAYN RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 900 AM, Rockingham & WJSG RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 104.3 FM, Rockingham & www.g104fm.com
#4 Myers Park (11-0) vs. #5 Ardrey Kell (11-1) None requested
#3 West Forsyth (10-1) vs. #11 Reagan (9-3)WSJS RADIO – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – 600 AM, Winston-Salem & www.sportshubtriad.com
#2 Mallard Creek (10-0-1) vs. #10 Vance (9-2)NFHS NETWORK (RADIO FREE CABARRUS/485 SPORTS) – LIVE INTERNET VIDEO STREAM (NFHS) – www.NFHSNetwork.comFRIDAY NIGHTS IN CAROLINA – AUDIO-ONLY/RADIO – www.mixlr.com
Watch CoxMill at Mt. Pleasant live
Also in NFHS Network tonight:
Clinton at Central Cabarrus
Jay M Robinson at Statesville
Many other schools also on the network.
Also check out Central Cabarrus hosting Hunter Huss on NFHSNetwork.com and several other games.
It’s a football Friday and the opening day of the Cabarrus County Fair. Tonight, Friday, Sept. 6, you can take your ticket stuff from any Cabarrus high school football game and get free admission to the fair.
Central Cabarrus at Mount Pleasant on YouTube Live Also on radio WEGO 98.3 FM, 1410 AM, Memories983.com
Monroe at Jay M. Robinson on NFHS Network
Sun Valley at Concord on NFHS Network
Northwest Cabarrus at Jesse Carson
Cox Mill at West Rowan on WSAT 103.3 FM, 1280 AM, Memories1033.com
Cabarrus Warriors at Christ School
The Independent Tribune has previews of each of these games.
Cabarrus County Fair Facts
Dates: September 6 to 14, 2019
Location: Cabarrus Arena and Events Center (4751 NC-49, Concord)
2019 Fair hours: Weekdays, 4 to 10 p.m.; Fridays, 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 10 p.m.
2019 Fair Theme: Fairly Extraordinary (logo available upon request)
Fair website: www.cabarruscountyfair.com
Fair Facebook: www.facebook.com/cabarruscountyfair
Fair Twitter: @cabarrusfair
2019 Gate specials (rides not included):
· Saturday, September 7 – Opening
Celebration
Free general gate admission
for all from 1 to 2 p.m.
· Sunday, September 8 – Cooperative
Christian Ministries Canned Food Drive
Free general gate
admission for all from 1 to 3 p.m. with four canned food items per adult and
two canned food items per child. All food brands are accepted.
· Monday, September 9 – Discount Night
$20 ride wristband ($5 savings); $3 general gate admission for ages 6 to 11 ($2 savings); $5 general gate admission for ages 12 and older ($3 savings).
· Tuesday, September 10 – Family Fun
Night
$4 general gate
admission for all.
· Thursday, September 11 – Salute to
Seniors Night
FREE general gate
admission for ages 55 and older from 4 to 6 p.m.
· Catch the Fair for FREE on Fridays
Get FREE general gate
admission with your high school football game ticket stub on Friday, September
6 and Friday, September 13.
Onsite ticket prices: General gate
admission to the fair is $8 for ages 12 to 54; $5 for ages 55+ and those with
military ID; and $5 for ages 6 to 11. Ages 5 and younger admitted free. Parking
is free. All
transactions at the Fair are cash only. ATMs are located at the main gate and
throughout the midway, but do carry a surcharge.No re-entry, refunds,
rainchecks or exchanges.
Ride ticket information: Ride tickets are available for purchase inside the fairgrounds at Powers Midway ticket booths. One strip of four tickets is $5 and one sheet of 22 tickets is $20. Ride wristbands ($25) allow unlimited mechanical ride access for one day (Air Raid not included). Children under 36 inches can ride the Merry Go Round, Fun Slide and Kiddie Wheel for free with a paying adult (16 years and older).
Shuttle service: Cabarrus County Transportation Service (CCTS) provides complimentary parking lot shuttle van service for the satellite lots on the weekends. CCTS vans run the following hours:
Saturday, September 7, noon to midnight
Sunday, September 8, noon to midnight
Friday, September 13, 6 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, September 14, noon to midnight
Entertainment: There’s plenty of Fair just beyond the midway. The Cabarrus County Fair features a butterfly encounter, petting zoo, livestock displays, sand castle carving, milking booth and educational exhibits. New this year is the Ninja Experience, a team of martial arts experts that wow audiences with high to flying, jaw-dropping performances. Returning fan-favorites include live performances by Mountain Mike chainsaw creations, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Rust and Flame Blacksmithing and Rockstar Karaoke. Watch live demonstrations from local beekeepers, Master Gardeners and wood turners. Stop by the open forge fire for sustainable living demonstrations and view local farm equipment on display.
See www.cabarruscountyfair.com for entertainment details, which are subject to change.
Country 103.7 Outside Stage performances:
Friday, September 6: 2019 Fair Pageant 7 p.m.; Live music 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 7: Live music 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 8: Rockstar Karaoke 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Monday, September 9: Live music 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10: Cooking demo 6 p.m.; Live music 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 11: Live music 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 12: Live music 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday, September 13: Live music 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 14: Rockstar Karaoke 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Background: The Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair began in 1953. The 2018 Cabarrus County Fair received 16 awards form the International Association of Agricultural Fairs and Expos (IAFE) and three awards from the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs. For more information visit www.cabarruscountyfair.com or follow www.facebook.com/cabarruscountyfair.
Radio Free Cabarrus/485 Sports is broadcasting two games on opening night, Friday, August 23. Kickoffs are set for 7:30 p.m. The games are being broadcast on the NFHS Network.
Jay M. Robinson at Mount Pleasant
Hickory Ridge at Central Cabarrus
Other games:
Northwest Cabarrus at Forestview
Concord at Pinecrest
Cabarrus Warriors at High Point Christian
This is the first of the preseason polls from Radio Free Cabarrus/485 Sports. First up is the South Piedmont Conference, where Northwest Cabarrus is reigning champ.
The polling among our broadcasters and reporters was very close with the top spot split between Northwest Cabarrus and A.L. Brown but the Trojans get the call based on points awarded (6 for first and descending to 1 for sixth place).
So if our predictions are accurate, the South Piedmont Conference could come down to the “Battle for Kannapolis.” Circle your Friday nights in October: Oct. 11, Central Cabarrus at A.L. Brown; Oct. 18, Northwest Cabarrus at Central Cabarrus; and Oct. 25, A.L. Brown at Northwest Cabarrus.
It should be fun. And of course we expect some surprises. Radio Free Cabarrus/485 Sports will be broadcasting lots of games again this year on the NFHS Network. This year many of the school’s booster clubs will be doing fundraisers through NFHS Network broadcasts. Contact your school’s boosters club to find out how you can help.
Loading ...Here are some of the comments from RFC broadcasters about their predictions:
Perry Gabriel
Three teams have a legitimate shot at winning the SPC title this season. Northwest Cabarrus and AL Brown are my favorites but don’t count Central Cabarrus out.
Northwest will try to prove that last season was not a fluke and continue to look to establish itself as a top program in the always strong conference. Another championship run this year could be the start of good things to continue for that program.
The A.L. Brown Wonders will be looking to rebound and get back to championship form and this could be the year. You can never count a Mike Newsome coached team out so look for the Wonders to make some noise – they have some payback on their mind with some county foes to regain some bragging rights. If you own the bragging rights in the county then you own the SPC title as well.
Central Cabarrus can make a difference in the race but they will need more consistency to make it happen. All 3 of the top teams cannot afford a setback at the hands of the other conference teams as Cox Mill could be the sleeper again this year.
Concord and JM Robinson will battle it out for the bottom two spots with the winner of that game probably avoiding the final spot in the standings. Both teams are improved but not at the level of the other teams in the conference.
Chris Hudson
I think A.L. Brown will be very strong this year, but Northwest returns probably the best core of players. The Vikings will return a strong core of players and could be better than both Northwest and AL Brown. I think the Concord Spiders will surprise a lot of people and be tons better than last year’s team and by end of the season could earn a playoff spot. I think the Robinson Bulldogs will be slightly down this year but will still be a good team.
Spencer Ball
The Trojans have star players, Tyrese Blake and Nick
Wilds-Lawing, returning which should help keep them atop the conference. The
Vikings also have many returning players which will keep them in the running
towards the top of the conference.
Cox Mill lost a lot of strong seniors but former junior varsity players will
look to fill their shoes and should keep them in the middle of the pack.
Concord struggled mightily last season but with a strong Junior Varsity team and more understanding of Coach Paxton’s systems should help propel the Spiders to a better record than 1-10. A.L. Brown could be a surprise team with returning seniors and a strong Junior Varsity team but with the top three teams looking very strong it will be difficult to find conference wins. Jay M. Robinson has a lot of problems to fix but they did show some bright spots with young players making big plays throughout the season.
Mark Plemmons
The Wonders likely fueled their offseason with memories of losses to Northwest and Central Cabarrus and feel like they’re due some payback. The new turf at Memorial Stadium should be beneficial to always speedy Wonders.
The Trojans and Vikings both return strong teams and should make it a real battle for the top. College coaches have been very interested in players for all three teams.
One question in my mind is whether the Vikings can avoid the late season decline that has plagued the team for the past few years. Injuries no doubt have played a major factor.
The Bulldogs and Chargers both have a few big holes to fill and if they find the right pieces could content for upper half of the SPC. Can Robinson find a consistent offense? Can the Chargers continue their outstanding defense after major graduations along the defensive line?
The Spiders are the great unknown. Marty Paxton’s squad showed improvement at the end of the season, but just how much progress did they make in the off season. The SPC is a tough league to make up ground and the Spiders could make great strides and still be in last place.
Check back next week for our Rocky River Conference predictions.
