South Stanly boys’ basketball

January 5, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Jaxon Valler

December 13, 2024 Stanly County Journal Staff 0

South Stanly boys’ basketball senior Jaxon Valler is Athlete of the Week. He has also played golf and tennis for the Rowdy Rebel Bulls. South Stanly beat crosstown rival West Stanly last week to cap […]

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