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April 21, 2025
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s football program has landed another in-state commitment for the class of 2026. Rolesville High School junior edge defender Zavion Griffin-Haynes announced his pledge to the Tar Heels on Sunday. Griffin-Haynes is listed at 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds. He is a consensus 4-star prospect and top 151 recruit
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By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer HAMPTON, Ga. — Joey Logano raced his way into the second round of NASCAR’s playoffs by winning the opener in overtime Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Logano, the only two-time Cup Series champion in the 16-driver playoff field, earned an automatic berth into the next round of races.
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By BRETT MARTEL, AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS — NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It took Derek Carr and the Saints’ new offense one series to produce a touchdown on an explosive play — and one half to score 30 points. New Orleans’ defense didn’t look too bad, either. Carr passed for three touchdowns and the
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By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press After the first shake-up of the college football season, the Southeastern Conference grabbed six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 — a first in the 88-year history of the rankings — and Notre Dame tumbled all the way to No. 18 on Sunday after being stunned
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A person in possession of a firearm was arrested at Rolesville High School during a varsity football game on Friday night. Ernest Quinton Cannady, 42, of Youngsville was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property, the Town of Rolesville said in a press release on Saturday afternoon. Cannady allegedly jumped the
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RALEIGH, N.C –– Richmond plugged and plugged away Friday night but Cardinal Gibbons wouldn’t give in, turning its timely defensive plays and efficient passing game into a 31-13 victory. The contest was a battle of two of HighSchoolOT’s top 20-ranked squads. Crusaders junior quarterback Gannon Jones threw for 266 yards on 17-of-24 passing for three
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Not even halfway through the first quarter, East Forsyth had a top 25 matchup practically won. The No. 5 Eagles broke out to a 28-0 lead over No. 21 A.C. Reynolds after the first and went on to win 49-14 in a running clock. Senior 4-star UNC quarterback commit Bryce Baker was sensational. Baker pushed
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For the third time in as many games, Union Pines won a football game on Friday night without giving up a point. The Vikings have outscored their opponents 122-0 in the first three games of the season, including a 45-0 win over Western Harnett on Friday night. Union Pines scored three times in the first
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Cleveland quarterback Jackson Byrd led his team to a convincing win over West Johnston on Friday night. Both teams entered the game with 2-0 records, but it was No. 17 Cleveland that claimed the decisive 47-0 win. The Rams scored 13 points in the first quarter, but a 34-point second quarter opened the game up
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RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Randleman may have put the 2A West on notice. To make noise in the playoffs, you have to win games like their 35-21 victory against visiting Bunker Hill on Friday. The Tigers (3-0) mounted a huge lead, scoring three touchdowns on three long passes from John Kirkpatrick to standout wide receiver Tyshaun
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