Sports

A coach who cared back

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Tom Chamness’ office resembles something of a vintage basketball museum.

On his cabinet doors are endless pictures taped up from his past 22 years of coaching. They show Chamness’ progression from youthful and eager to the more seasoned, composed version of himself his current players have come to know.

Courtney Dean hopes to propel Byrnes softball back to a state championship during her senior season.

Senior Spotlight

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Courtney Dean is a senior catcher for the Byrnes softball team. Dean signed last month to play collegiately at Catawba Valley and is one of the Lady Rebels’ most consistent batters.
“I don’t think a teammate has ever said a single bad word about her,” said Byrnes head coach Brandi Aiken. “She’s humble and a hard worker.”

Coy Barnett is a five-time state youth wrestling champion.

COY WONDER

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Not long ago, Coy Barnett thought basketball might be his sport.

It didn’t take long to figure out that wasn’t the case.

“I was playing basketball for church league one time, but I kept on tackling the other kids,” said Barnett. “My parents gave me a solution and asked ‘Do you want to try wrestling?’”

Sophia Powell (left) holds up a Lady Warriors’ warmup shirt after Riverside’s 62-32 win over AC Flora in the Class 4-A state championship. Behind her, Elly Trickett and Kyndal Haroski embrace in a celebratory hug.

Target Acquired

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The Riverside Lady Warriors aren’t shy about how they feel. Their warmup shirts before Saturday’s state championship served as proof.

On the front of the solid black shirts: The Riverside ‘R’ logo.

On the back: A massive red and white target. It held a meaning.

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