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1 week ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
The West Wilkes softball team held off North Lenoir, 3-2, in Greensboro on Saturday, sweeping the best-of-three 2A title series and winning the program's first state championship since 2013. The Blackhawks, under the direction of Michael Woodruff, finished the season 27-3 and won their last 21 games. Woodruff was also at the helm of the 2013 team that won the 1A crown.
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1 week ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
West Wilkes drew first blood in Friday's opening game of the 2A softball finals, downing North Lenoir, 9-1, at the UNC-Greensboro softball complex. The Blackhawks (26-3) won their 20th straight game, dominating the Hawks after an hour-long rain delay and plating all but one of their runs with two outs.
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1 week ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
Here’s the best bets for fun things to do this week in the arts in Wilkes County and the Town of Elkin. JAZZ GIANTS are given the Elkin Big Band treatment today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the Reeves Theater & Café in Elkin (129 W. Main St.). In this 43rd annual concert series, the band has a special guest, composer and vibraphonist Dr. Jack Stamp. Stamp and the band will perform hits from some of jazz music’s greatest legends. Tickets range from $25 to $35.
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2 weeks ago | 
courier-tribune.com | Marty McGee
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2 weeks ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
It’s been 12 years coming, but the West Wilkes softball team will make a return trip to the state finals. The Blackhawks blanked homestanding Randleman, 8-0, on Thursday to sweep the 2A West Region best-of-three series and punch their ticket into the next week’s finals. West junior Kelsey Madden (23-2) was again masterful on the mound, scattering seven singles and a double in going the distance. She walked one and struck out five.
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2 weeks ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
Here’s the best bets for fun things to do this week in the arts in Wilkes County and the Town of Elkin. COMEDY BINGO NIGHT starts Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Stardust Cellars in North Wilkesboro (4780 Statesville Rd.). The bingo begins at 8 p.m.Comedy Bingo is bingo with a hilarious twist. Hosted by professional comedians, this isn’t your grandma’s bingo night. Expect laughs, unexpected antics, and maybe even some light roasting as you compete for awesome prizes.
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2 weeks ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
Zoey Woodruff’s clutch two-run double in the bottom of the sixth lifted West Wilkes to a 6-5 win over Randleman in the opening game of the 2A West Region softball finals in Millers Creek. “It was a great win, especially when you’re not quite firing on all cylinders,” said West’s coach, Michael Woodruff.
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2 weeks ago | 
courier-tribune.com | Marty McGee
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3 weeks ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
Wilkes Central christened the 2A soccer playoffs with a 5-2 win over East Rutherford, Tuesday evening in Moravian Falls. “The score was not reflective of our efforts,” said Carrie Ridgell, the Eagle coach who notched her first postseason win. “I’m super proud of the girls, and now we’re focusing on Thursday.”The Eagles, seeded #5 in the 2A West, improved to 14-4 overall and set up another home round two matchup today (Thursday) against #12 Hendersonville (16-2-2) in Moravian Falls.
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3 weeks ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Marty McGee
Here’s the best bets for fun things to do this week in the arts in Wilkes County and the Town of Elkin. TIN CAN ALLEY will play live music today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at 6th & Main Restaurant in North Wilkesboro (210 6th St.). Comprised of area musicians and led by Donnie Story for over 18 years, Tin Can Alley plays classic soul, rock and R&B from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
