Pursuit of perfection continues for Elks

Elkin’s girls tennis team ran its record to 7-0 overall with a 9-0 triumph against visiting Surry Central on Monday afternoon. All six starting singles players won in straight sets.

Elks open Scott Wood era with a win

The Buckin’ Elks topped Surry Central 23-13 on Friday night in a game that featured numerous fumbles and penalties.

Elks, Bears tune-up for season opener

Football teams from Elkin and Mount Airy helped christen Watauga High’s new football complex Friday night, competing in the Pioneers’ annual scrimmage jamboree.

Buckin’ Elks have senioritis

Elkin High’s football team had its picture day Wednesday, and photographers needed a wide-angle lens to capture all of the seniors in one frame. Of the 24 players listed on the Buckin’ Elks varsity roster, 17 are seniors. That’s compared with eight the team had last year.

Elkin tackles a Midnight Madness practice

Elkin’s football team held its annual Midnight Madness practice session early Monday morning, continuing an annual tradition that marks the first minute the state athletic association allows full contact drills.