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November 15, 2024
The slipper fits. South Mecklenburg’s surprising journey ended with the phrase “happily ever after” as they made history by becoming the lowest-seeded team in N.C. High School Athletic Association to win a state championship in any sport. On Friday, the Sabres, ranked 24th, won the boys soccer final at MacPherson Stadium by defeating Apex Friendship
READ MOREFor the second consecutive round, the (13) Northern Nash team managed to survive a nail-biting ending and advance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A football state playoffs. After defeating their rival (4) Southern Nash with a score of 35-32 in the second round, the Knights were able to secure a win against (5)
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One year after their memorable playoff game, Hough and Grimsley faced off once again in the third round of this year’s tournament. However, Grimsley was able to defeat the Huskies in regular time this time, with a final score of 42-35. Mitchell Summers, the fiery 5-foot-6 junior running back, led Grimsley to four touchdowns. In
READ MOREOn Saturday, SpaceX attempted to launch the Starship, a large rocket, but unfortunately, both the booster and the spacecraft were lost due to explosions just minutes into the test flight. The spacecraft successfully entered space after launching from South Texas, but communication was abruptly lost. According to SpaceX officials, it seems that the ship’s self-destruct
READ MOREIndividuals in the fields of country music, romantic literature, video game design, and voice acting are urgently requesting assistance from the United States government to mitigate the impact of artificial intelligence on their careers. They are seeking prompt action to protect their livelihoods. A podcaster expressed fear about AI replicating his voice in a letter
READ MOREMagnolia trees and camellias, once vulnerable to frost damage in Boston’s cold climate, may now thrive in the city thanks to recent changes. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released an updated version of their “plant hardiness zone map,” the first update in ten years. The new map highlights the effects of climate change
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Cardinal Gibbons took an early lead, but had to defend against a rally from Clayton in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A football state playoffs. The Crusaders were ahead 27-7 during the second quarter and maintained their lead to secure a 30-28 victory against the Comets. The first points of
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The match was tied at five points with 11 minutes remaining, but (3) Hoggard had a sudden surge and scored 28 points in the fourth quarter, ultimately defeating (11) Laney 43-10. With 11 minutes remaining and a score of 15-10, Laney had possession of the ball in their own territory. However, they were unable to
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Whiteville dominated on the road against SouthWest Edgecombe, securing a decisive victory in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A football playoffs on Friday evening. The Wolfpack maintained their lead throughout the game, ultimately securing a 44-8 victory. Whiteville’s defense was the first to score, earning a safety towards the end
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After a slow start, the first-ranked Weddington Warriors have advanced to the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs with a decisive victory against (24) Charlotte Catholic on Friday evening. Following a first quarter where neither team scored, Weddington went on to secure a 37-7 victory. The defense for Weddington
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