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April 4, 2025
Throughout the month of April, we’ll have some kind of football preview coverage released to HSOT Insiders each day. Today is a look at the top statistically returning big-play defenders in the 4A classification. We are looking at three areas: sacks, interceptions, and forced fumbles. The only requirement is that they played in seven games
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The fourth-annual HighSchoolOT boys basketball all-state team features 29 athletes making an appearance on the team for the second or third time, led by five players who became three-time all-state honorees. Those players are all in the same talented senior class: Richmond’s Paul McNeil Jr., Northwood’s Drake Powell, North Mecklenburg’s Isaiah Evans, and Myers Park’s
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports Writer THE WOODLANDS, Texas — THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda couldn’t have imagined the incredible run she’s put together this season while at home recovering from a blood clot that required surgery in 2022. “Because obviously then I was just more scared for my health,” she said. “Competing
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By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of his own as well. The NBA revealed the finalists for most
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By AARON BEARD, AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov wasted no time making a postseason impact for the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s a promising sign for what could be ahead in the NHL playoffs. The trade-deadline acquisition bolstered a deep Carolina team trying to take the final step in a
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By Duke Athletics BLACKSBURG, Va. – Trailing 9-4 in the top of the seventh inning, No. 7 Duke (29-11, 13-8 ACC) rallied to score nine runs over the final three frames including four home runs to down No. 23 Virginia Tech (25-12, 12-9 ACC), 13-10, and earn its first series victory in Blacksburg, Va., since
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By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP National Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. — TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — So much for Michael Jordan being a jinx at the race track. The Basketball Hall of Famer celebrated as if he was still on the court after Tyler Reddick stole a NASCAR Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway, speeding across the line after
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Earlier this month, Hertford County High School announced the hiring of Willie H. Gillus III as its next head football coach. He is taking over for previous head coach Terrance Saxby and interim head coach Ronald Gatling. It is a return to Hertford for Gillus III, who was on the Bears’ staff in 2017 and
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By Gianna Forbis, WRAL reporter New York Islanders 1 Carolina Hurricanes 3 Final Raleigh, N.C. — Welcome to ‘Causing Chaos,’ part one of the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. With a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders, the Canes are rocking – and learning good things come in three. Three goal scorers. Third Period Fireworks. Three
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Throughout the month of April, we’ll have some kind of football preview coverage released to HSOT Insiders each day. Today is a look at the top statistically returning pass catchers in the 1A classification. These players could be wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, or any other kind of offensive weapon. The only requirement is
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