Stories worth telling

I spent a lot of time the past two weeks working on a feature story about Miriam Lewis, a North Iredell soccer player battling cancer.

If you haven't read it yet, check out both Part one and Part two.

I've never done such a personal story. I'm grateful to Miriam for being so helpful during our hour-long interview and with the 15 follow-up e-mails.

Part of the reason this is such a compelling story is how the enormity of the situation, a high school player diagnosed with cancer, challenges and nearly takes away something so simple.

Playing soccer.

This is where I need your help.

There are all sorts of stories - tragic, heroic, heartbreaking, courageous - involving athletes in Iredell County.

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In other notes:

This week's R&L Game of the Week, a baseball game between South Iredell and West Iredell, was postponed due to rain. I know it was in the 70s and sunny all day, so I'm guessing yesterday's downpour really soggied up the field.

There should be some intriguing matchups next week. North Iredell baseball will face Statesville (Tuesday) and Lake Norman (Friday) in two big North Piedmont 3A games. Friday's game against the Wildcats is particularly important in the playoff race.

North Iredell soccer will have a chance to make amends for an embarrassing 12-0 drilling at the hands Lake Norman. The two squads will meet Wednesday.

The county track meet is Tuesday at West Iredell, and it should be interesting. My best guess? Mooresville's boys and girls each take home the title.

Although this has nothing to do with sports, I found this Washington Post story to be completely fascinating. It's a long read, but well worth it.