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Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The Cherryville golf team has been having a successful season; the soccer team had a week of mixed results; and the tennis team won both matches. The teams will be off for a week for Spring Break, then return to action in mid-April.
The golf team is very young this year, with only one senior, Colton Robinson. Although this team has many young players, the season has been successful to date. They are playing at a level more indicative of an experienced team. The Ironmen have played 5 matches so far this season and have finished 2nd three times and 3rd twice. Each match was a conference match with all nine teams in competition.
Colton Robinson has been consistently finishing around the top ten of the conference in each match. His best performance was this week at Lincoln Country Club, where he shot even par on nine holes. Other members of the team are Caiden Bowman, Isaiah Costner, Will Skibo, Lucas Demonfonte, Dylan Reinhardt, and Phoenix Poulter. Their next match will be on April 14 at Lincoln Country Club.
The Lady Ironmen won 1 and lost 2 this week. Their record now stands at 5-8-1 overall and 2-8-1 in the conference. Upcoming matches are Highland Tech at home on April 14 and at Burns on April 16.
Lincolnton at Cherryville March 31, 2026: The first half was a defensive battle until the Lady Wolves scored 3 quick goals with just under five minutes left in the half to take a 4-0 lead going into the break. The Lady Ironmen scored about midway through the second half but still trailed 5-1. Lincolnton would add 4 more goals for a 9-1 conference victory. Leading the way for the Lady Wolves was Keegan Carpenter, scoring 4 goals, 11 points, 3 assists, and 28 steals. Jordyn Avery had 4 saves and 1 goal against. Kaysi Araya-Jimenez scored 3 goals, 2 assists, 8 points, and 35 steals. Lileyana Mejia had 25 steals. Jalee Littlejohn added 30 steals. Leading Cherryville players were Gracie Adkins, scoring 1 goal, 2 points, and 3 shots. Emily Allen made 20 saves and gave up 9 goals against. Kate Bookout and Kaydence Ellis each took 1 shot.
West Charlotte at Cherryville April 1, 2026: The Lady Ironmen got off to a quick start and never looked back. Cherryville scored their first goal just 2:13 into the match; 5 minutes later, they took a 2-0 lead, and by 16 and a half minutes in, they had gone up 4-0. At the half Cherryville was on top 7-0. The Lady Ironmen would win 9-0 on the mercy rule with 28:04 left in the second half. Leading the way for the Lady Ironmen were Emily Allen with 2 saves, and Kate Bookout with 5 goals, 10 points, and 9 shots. Kaydence Ellis scored 4 goals, 8 points, 5shots. Mallie Emerson attempted 1 shot, Eleanor Sermersheim attempted 2 shots, and Gracie Adkins attempted 8 shots. Caidance Dellinger attempted 1 shot and 1 penalty kick.
East Gaston at Cherryville April 2, 2026: The Lady Warriors were able to score with just under 5 minutes gone in the match. At the 18:34 mark, the Lady Ironmen tied the score at 1-1, which was as close as they would come, as East Gaston added another goal with just under 3 minutes remaining before halftime and would lead 3-1 at the break. The second half was all East Gaston, as they went on to win 7-1.
It was a good week for the Ironmen, who won both matches 7-2. The two victories helped Cherryville to remain in second place in the Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A conference. Their record now stands at 8-2 overall and 4-1 in the conference. The team has had a good season thus far and is looking to continue its success at home on April 12 against Stuart W. Cramer.
Cherryville at Kings Mountain March 31, 2026: The Ironmen won a 7-2 victory non-conference victory over the Mountaineers.
Singles Match Results: Dom Allen (KM) defeated Steven Bell 9-7, Cole Kelly defeated Landon Webster 8-2, Gage Johnson defeated Camden Morris 8-3, Hunter Griffin defeated Marquise Thomas 8-6, Gabriel Stergiou defeated Elijah Propst 8-1, and Trevor McSwain defeated Tristen Parker 8-5.
Cherryville Ironmen Tennis @ Shelby High School - March 19, 2026
Mason Beam (WNN)
Doubles Match Results: Dom Allen and Landon Webster (KM) defeated Steven Bell and Gage Johnson 8-2, Cole Kelly and Trevor McSwain defeated Camden Morris and Marquise Thomas 8-4, and Hunter Griffin and Gabriel Stergiou defeated Wyatt Freeman and Christian Smith 8-2.
Cherryville at Burns, April 2, 2026: The Ironmen won a 7-2 conference victory over the Burns Bulldogs at home. The win keeps Cherryville in 2nd place in the conference. Burns dropped to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the conference. No individual match results were available for this contest.
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