Drake Maye’s ascension into the starting lineup may have happened more quickly than the Patriot’s brass had envisioned but they will still tell you that he did in fact become a player while watching. Please click here for more.
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Carter-Finley, Kenan to host NCHSAA football championships; dates for other fall sports set
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced the dates and locations for this year’s fall sports championships, and several of them will be in the Triangle. For the fourth year in a row, the football championships will be held at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh and Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 20 and 21. Please click here for more.
A bold prediction about UNC freshman Ian Jackson
The five-star freshman is highly-touted and is expected to make an immediate impact for the UNC basketball program. Please click here for more.
Mack Brown’s Finest Moment
If Saturday’s somber reality showed anyone with an ounce of objectivity anything, it’s that Brown is the real deal, especially when it comes to his players and serving as the perfect program head with all it’s experienced the last few months. Please read more of Andrew Jones’s column by clicking here.
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UNC chancellor says Smith Center replacement must serve long-term needs
The Dean E. Smith Center, home of North Carolina’s storied men’s basketball program since 1986, is showing its age. “It’s a building that has a lot of repair needs,” UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts said. Please click here for more.
Coach K highlights the biggest difference between players of the past and present
Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says the biggest problem in youth basketball and college is money over love of the game. “I’m not sure the love of the game is the impetus to be good,” he said. Please click here for more.
Boozer twins, 5-star basketball recruits, pick Duke
Highly sought-after recruits Cameron and Cayden Boozer are headed to Duke. The two are following in their father’s footsteps in becoming Blue Devils for the 2025-2026 season. Please click here for more.
Panthers bringing back a fan favorite for Week 6 matchup vs. Falcons
The Carolina Panthers are back in black. Bank of America Stadium will be a shade darker on Sunday, as the Panthers have broken out the black helmets for Week 6. Please click here for more.
Classic Air Jordans available at discount prices in Cary off Marketplace
Numerous shoes, many made famous by Nike and Michael Jordan, are available on Facebook Marketplace and available for purchase at discount prices at the Swap Spot in Cary. The athletic shoes come in various styles on colors including Purple (ECU?), Dark Blue (Duke?), Light Blue (Carolina?) and Red (NC State). Sizes vary but most range from youth and men’s sizes 6 to 8 to women’s 7.5 to 9.5. To see a sampling or to inquire about others not listed, please click here.
NCHSAA Board of Directors Approves Fall Sport Season Modifications
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors met in Chapel Hill to discuss options for concluding the Fall Sports Season, including the postseason calendar. These discussions were necessitated by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Please click here for more.