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Woods Charter senior striker Eloise Maclean (11) dribbles the ball near the goal in an attempt to create a shot opportunity in her team's 4-1 victory over Cornerstone on Wednesday, April 7.
Woods Charter shakes off rust, stifles Cornerstone attack in win
CHAPEL HILL — For student-athletes, returning from spring break isn’t always easy. Players transitioning from relaxing on the beach one week to competing in a high-intensity game the … more
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Northwood senior Kentrell Edwards (34) sacks Northern Durham quarterback Kyle Barnhill during the fourth quarter of the Chargers' 44-12 win on Thursday, April 8, in Pittsboro.
Northwood charges toward playoffs in second-half trouncing of Northern Durham
PITTSBORO — One day, when his collegiate career begins at Florida International University, Aidan Laros’ sole responsibility will be kicking the football. In the meantime, he’s … more
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News + Record Sports Editor Victor Hensley (left), 14 years old at the time, poses with UNC men's basketball coach Roy Williams at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery in Chapel Hill after a recording of Williams' radio show on March 26, 2012.
Banners and sport coats: The end of an era
What most of us hoped was just an April Fools’ joke gone too far turned out to be authentic. After 18 years of memorable moments, plenty of wins, championships, celebrations, tears, catchphrases, life lessons and fashionable sideline sport coats, the Roy Williams era in Chapel Hill had come to a close. more
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Chatham County scores and schedules: April 5 through 11
Here are scores and schedules for Chatham County high school athletics from Monday, April 5 to Sunday, April 11. This story will be updated throughout the week. Monday, April 5 Soccer: … more
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Northwood junior running back Jalen Paige (21) attempts to break a tackle by Panther Creek's Chris Brightman (10) in his team's 30-10 loss to the Catamounts last Thursday. In total, Northwood racked up just 166 rushing yards on 53 carries.
Chargers’ running game stalls in three-score loss to Panther Creek
PITTSBORO — Lined up in the backfield, Northwood’s Hue Jacobs took the handoff and darted to his left, searching for even the smallest of gaps to slide through. One of the Chargers’ … more
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Chatham Central junior Gracie Gaines (8) celebrates with her head coach, Jerry Polston, at third base after a 2-RBI triple in the second inning of her team's 12-0 win over North Rowan on March 30.
Bears recover from walk-off loss, thrash North Rowan on senior night
BEAR CREEK — If you’re going to bounce back from a tough loss, you might as well do it with a bang. Chatham Central’s softball team (3-1) did just that in a 12-0, five-inning … more
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Northwood midfielder Sydney Cox takes a corner kick during the first half of her team's game against East Chapel Hill on March 30 in Pittsboro. The Chargers generated numerous first-half scoring chances but ultimately lost, 2-0.
Chargers stumble late against East Chapel Hill in another close game
PITTSBORO — On paper, Northwood women’s soccer team’s 2-0 loss to East Chapel Hill Tuesday night was hardly a disappointing result for the Chargers. East Chapel Hill — the … more
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A view of the floor from inside the packed stands at Shining Light Academy in Greensboro on Saturday for the NCHEAC state title games. There were no limitations on attendees, despite Gov. Cooper's recent executive order limiting fans to 30% capacity inside of indoor sports venues.
Academic ineligibility significantly cuts some CCS team rosters
From working out virtually in the offseason to wearing masks while competing in front of mostly empty bleachers, high school sports across Chatham County — and the rest of the state — have had a … more
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Chatham County scores and schedules: March 29 through April 4
Here are scores and schedules for Chatham County high school athletics from Monday, March 29 to April 4. This story will be updated throughout the week. Monday, March 29   Tuesday, … more
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Orange senior running back J.J. Torres (23) is engulfed by a wave of Northwood defenders in his team's 10-7 loss to the Chargers on Friday. Torres carried the ball 13 times on the night for just 13 total yards.
Northwood prevails against Orange in defensive standoff
PITTSBORO — The Chargers aren’t pretty. They aren’t shooting for style points when they lace up their cleats and take the field. They aren’t throwing 25-30 passes in a … more
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Jordan-Matthews senior second baseman Eve Long (4) steals second base in her team's season-opening loss to Randleman, 15-5, on Tuesday. Long was one of six Jets to steal a base against the Tigers.
Jets run out of fuel early as Randleman’s Rice collects 10 strikeouts
SILER CITY — It was all fun and games until Sarah Rice showed up on the mound. From there, it was all missed swings, empty bases and mounting deficits. The Jordan-Matthews Jets softball … more
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Siler City Futbol Club's U17 men's soccer team poses for a team photo during the Southern Soccer Boys Showcase at Truist Park in Bermuda Run, N.C. The club won the Gold Division after posting a 3-0 record in its first tournament under the Siler City FC crest.
After travel teams’ early success, Siler City Futbol Club planning for fall youth leagues this year
SILER CITY — Local soccer is kicking off in Siler City. Siler City Futbol Club — a non-profit soccer club aiming to “create an inclusive soccer community through opportunities in Siler … more
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The Pollard women's basketball team poses for photos with the trophy after their 50-40 win over Horton in the Chatham County girls' championship game on Saturday morning. This is the Mustangs' fifth straight undefeated season leading to a championship.
Pollard girls, Horton boys crowned 2020-21 middle school basketball champions
MONCURE — On one side, there was excitement and relief from finishing the inevitable. On the other, pure joy from finally getting over the hump. The Chatham County Middle School Basketball … more
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Jordan-Matthews' Zander Ocampo (7) rushes to get the ball in the net as Northeastern's goalkeeper, Christian Wolfen, falls on it during the Jets' 2-0 victory over the Eagles in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A men's soccer playoffs last Tuesday. While Ocampo wouldn't score here, he gave his team a two-goal lead after a penalty kick in the first half.
Jets eliminated in second round on road against Washington
SILER CITY — The Jets’ awe-inspiring year officially came to an anti-climatic end over the weekend. A season that featured plenty of postponements and unforeseen circumstances culminated in a … more
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The Madness of March
I feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t watch college basketball. Every year around this time, that same thought creeps into my mind. As fun as the Super Bowl is, with all of its advertising … more
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Chatham County scores and schedules: March 22 through 28
Here are scores and schedules for Chatham County high school athletics from Monday, March 22 to March 28. This story will be updated throughout the week. Monday, March 22 Soccer: … more
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Chatham Central senior wide receiver Tyler Oldham (2) holds the ball behind him after catching a pass from senior quarterback Michael Moore for a two-point conversion in his team's 56-8 loss to North Rowan on Friday.
In return from COVID-19 pause, Chatham Central trounced by visiting North Rowan
BEAR CREEK — Malachi Moore swallowed the handoff, then plunged into the gut of the defense, desperate to find the end zone. The Chatham Central High School junior fought and stumbled his way … more
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Jordan-Matthews' Zander Ocampo (7) rushes to get the ball in the net as Northeastern's goalkeeper, Christian Wolfen, falls on it during the Jets' 2-0 victory over the Eagles in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A men's soccer playoffs on Tuesday. While Ocampo wouldn't score here, he gave his team a two-goal lead after a penalty kick in the first half.
The struggle to score: Jets shut down Northeastern’s offense, advance to second round
SILER CITY — Many people claim Fort Knox is the most impenetrable place on earth. Northeastern might say it’s whatever goal Jordan-Matthews is defending. more
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UNC Pembroke senior, and former Chatham Central wrestler, Nick Daggett (right) takes down McKendree's Christian Mejia in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in St. Louis this past weekend. He would defeat Mejia by decision, 6-5.
Former Bear finishes as national runner-up in NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
ST. LOUIS — A former Chatham Central Bear state champion showed out in St. Louis this past weekend. Nick Daggett, a 2017 graduate of Chatham Central High School and senior wrestler at … more
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The view from Northwood's sideline during the Chargers' 17-8 win over Swansboro in the first round of the NCHSAA 1A/2A/3A men's lacrosse playoffs on Monday. While the score may not seem like a blowout, Northwood dominated the Pirates for most of the night.
Northwood switches style, trounces Swansboro in first round
PITTSBORO — The Northwood men are moving on to the second round of the playoffs. That’s a sentence you probably could have written at halftime on Monday. The Northwood Chargers … more
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