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Kings Mountain basketball reaches NCHSAA 6A final after player's injury return
Caleb Nixon details his comeback from a knee injury that sidelined him for a season.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:19am
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After sitting out a season due to a knee injury, Kings Mountain basketball player Caleb Nixon is back on the court and helping lead his team to the NCHSAA 6A final. The team's head coach, Andrew Fann, had prepared the players and parents at the start of the season for a year focused on patience and overcoming adversity.
Why it matters
Nixon's return from injury is a feel-good story for the Kings Mountain community, showing the perseverance of the player and the team's ability to rally around him after a challenging season. The team's run to the state championship final also highlights the program's success and the hard work of the coaches and players.
The details
Caleb Nixon missed an entire season due to a knee injury, but has now returned to the Kings Mountain basketball team and is contributing to their playoff run. Head coach Andrew Fann prepared the team and parents at the start of the season for a year focused on patience and dealing with adversity.
- Caleb Nixon sat out the previous season due to a knee injury.
- At the start of the current season, coach Andrew Fann told parents and players the year would be about "patience and adversity".
- Kings Mountain basketball has now reached the NCHSAA 6A state championship final.
The players
Caleb Nixon
A Kings Mountain basketball player who missed a season due to a knee injury but has now returned to the team.
Andrew Fann
The head coach of the Kings Mountain basketball team who prepared the players and parents for a challenging season focused on patience and overcoming adversity.
What they’re saying
“The parent meeting at the start of the season, I told the parents this season is going to be about patience and adversity, and how we handle and deal with it.”
— Andrew Fann, Head Coach
What’s next
Kings Mountain will play in the NCHSAA 6A state championship final on March 18th.
The takeaway
Nixon's comeback story and the team's resilience in the face of adversity is an inspiring example of the power of perseverance in high school sports. The Kings Mountain basketball program has shown its ability to overcome challenges and reach the state's biggest stage.
