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March 18, 2025
Reporter The article was written by Louis Fernandez, a reporter for WRAL Sports. The family of Eric Montross, a former North Carolina basketball player and Tar Heel Sports Network analyst, announced on Monday morning that he had passed away at the age of 52 after battling cancer since earlier this year. “Carolina Athletics expressed deep
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By Bob Holliday, a contributor for WRAL Sports. Eric Montross was one of the most exceptional individuals I encountered during my 50 years of covering sports in the Triangle. He was a fierce competitor on the basketball court. This individual once stated, “If you’re not getting a bit of blood on you, then you’re not
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Buies Creek, N.C. Mike Minter, the head football coach at Campbell, has stepped down from his position. On Monday morning, the university announced that Minter had spent 11 seasons with the Camels and had a record of 45-66. In the past 11 seasons, Coach Minter has greatly contributed to our football program. He played a
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Anchor Written by Louis Fernandez, sports anchor from WRAL. Duke’s top running back, Jordan Waters, has joined the transfer portal and moved from Durham to Raleigh. Waters revealed on social media that he has committed to playing for NC State in the upcoming season. Waters, a North Carolina native, led the Blue Devils in carries
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Franklin Baret Jr., a wide receiver at Wake Forest High School, has made a commitment to play for Appalachian State University. On Monday evening, he shared his decision on his X profile. Baret Jr. attracted the attention of colleges thanks to his 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame and reported 40-yard dash time in the 4.3 seconds range.
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Welcome back to our online community, The Huddle! We are currently in the aftermath of the 2023 high school football season in North Carolina. Recently, multiple all-star games were held throughout the state, providing several hundred seniors in N.C. with a final opportunity to participate in a high school football match. All four matches took
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There are six additional teams included in the latest HSOT statewide Top 25 rankings, just before the start of Christmas tournaments in North Carolina. The most recent additions to the statewide rankings include Weddington, Burlington Christian, High Point Christian, Wakefield, Bertie, and Bandys. Last week, The Burlington School, Davidson Day, South Garner, Hopewell, Caldwell Academy,
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Cary, N.C. The North Carolina Courage announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement with head coach Sean Nahas to extend his contract for three more years. This means that Nahas will continue coaching the Courage until the end of the 2026 season. After becoming the head coach in October 2021, Nahas has achieved
READ MOREThe Hoggard team did not achieve the desired outcome in the state title game. They surrendered possessions, allowed a touchdown on special teams, and allowed numerous first downs. In the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A championship game, Weddington defeated Hoggard with a score of 56-21, replicating the success they had against other teams during
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Before Christmas, the HSOT Statewide Top 25 girls basketball rankings have been updated with two new teams. This is the final set for now. Alexander Central enters the state rankings at number 13 following an impressive 10-0 beginning to their season, highlighted by strong victories against formidable opponents. Mallard Creek made its debut in the
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