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The NCHSAA board made two decisions this week: extending the lacrosse season and eliminating softball bat testing.

The Board of Directors for the N.C. High School Athletic Association concluded its winter meeting on Thursday morning by making several decisions and receiving updates from various committees. On Thursday, several actions were taken. However, the most significant development occurred on Wednesday when the board passed a proposal from the NCHSAA Realignment Ad Hoc Committee.

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David Tepper, owner of the Panthers, stands by his decision to draft Bryce Young as the No. 1 overall pick and defends against criticism of impatience.

Written by Steve Reed, a sports writer for the Associated Press (AP). CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Tuesday defended his perceived lack of patience after firing head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and the team’s decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.

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Max Johnson, a former quarterback for Texas A&M and LSU, has announced his commitment to play football at the University of North Carolina. Johnson made the announcement on his personal Twitter account.

Written by Mark Bergin, a senior producer for WRAL’s multiplatform team. Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina’s football team may have discovered its successor to Drake Maye. Max Johnson, previously a quarterback for Texas A&M and LSU, revealed his decision to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in a tweet on Wednesday afternoon.

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The board voted unanimously to increase the number of classifications in the NCHSAA to eight for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The N.C. High School Athletic Association will transition to eight divisions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. At the recent NCHSAA Board of Directors meeting, the board unanimously approved the recommendation of the realignment ad hoc committee to transition to eight classifications in the upcoming realignment. Erica Turner, the chair of the committee and Executive

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