Thomas Havener
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Tester: Scotland wrestling team takes more steps forward
As with any program, the Scotland High wrestling team has faced some adversity while trying to mold its own identity over the past several seasons. The Scots have embraced that process, partly because it yields several victories — some big, some small. In Scotland’s case, those victories are progressively getting…
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Michael Locklear wins Sandhills Athletic Conference title
LAURINBURG — Michael Locklear had to move quickly. Scotland High’s 220-pound wrestler was in control of Pinecrest’s Luca Peck late in the second round of his bracket’s first-place match at the Sandhills Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday. Locklear had a small advantage on the scoreboard, but he saw a window…
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Raiders win rivalry duel
LAURINBURG — The Richmond Senior High wrestling team rattled off seven wins in the early stages of a 55-24 win over Scotland on Wednesday night. Those seven victories gave the Raiders a 36-0 lead. Scotland finally got on the scoreboard by way of Mark Aiken’s pinfall victory in the 152-pound…
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Scots improve at Boneyard Bash
LAURINBURG — Head coach Thomas Havener was well-aware of the challenge that awaited the Scotland High wrestling team at Jack Britt High’s 20th annual Boneyard Bash tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Scots competed against some regional powers at the tournament. None of the Scots placed in the top six…
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After hectic week, Cole’s field goal powers JV Scots to victory
LAURINBURG — Unusually hot temperatures coupled with intermittent periods of rain and lighting have forced outdoor sports teams to adapt and adjust their schedules frequently this year. Scotland’s jayvee football team knows that all too well. The jayvee Fighting Scots had a hectic week of preparation ahead of its game…
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Another talented group develops on JV football team
LAURINBURG — The cycle never ends for Scotland High’s jayvee football team. Every year, several young running backs cut their teeth with the jayvee Scots on Thursday nights. Before long they’re ready to join Scotland’s perennially powerful varsity running back corps on Friday nights. “We’re Running Back University up here,”…
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Tester: Relay team eyes return to state meet
They’ve been there, they’ve done that and they’re back for more. With three meets left on the schedule, Scotland’s boys 4×100 relay team has already qualified for regionals. That means the team is one step closer to competing at the state meet again after finishing in sixth place last year.…
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Track and field team powered by experience
LAURINBURG — Numerous athletes from Scotland High’s fall and winter sports teams will be putting their skills to the test as members of the school’s track and field team this year. Head coach Thomas Havener said multi-sport athletes are being encouraged to take on more events this season. “We’re really…
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Scots build momentum
LAURINBURG — Scotland’s wrestling team is hitting its stride at the right time. With one meet left until the Sandhills Athletic Conference championships, head coach Thomas Havener is excited about his team’s potential. “Progressively we did what we were supposed to do, and we’re right in the thick of things,”…
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JV Fighting Scots get back to ‘tradition of winning’
LAURINBURG — An unanticipated four-week hiatus couldn’t stop the Scotland jayvee football team. The team had two games cancelled and another matchup postponed this season due to the effects of Hurricane Florence, creating difficult circumstances for first-year head coach Thomas Havener and his players. “We didn’t know who to prepare…
