Mark Thomas, local sports radio host, will be the guest speaker Wednesday at the Raleigh Sports Club luncheon. Thomas played football for N.C. State and Smithfield-Selma High School before playing in the NFL. He is the co-host of “The Insiders” from 6 to 9 a.m. weekdays on 620 The Buzz. We are expecting a capacity crowd as we anticipate Mark to discuss the latest hot topics in local sports.

The RSC will also honor Brian Nobles, a baseball player at Millbrook High School, as the Student Athlete of the Week.

The meetings emphasize friendship, fellowship, weekly door prizes, pick sheets, and great food. This is the 49th year of The Raleigh Sports Club.

The Raleigh Sports Club weekly Wednesday luncheon meetings are from 11:30 -1 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church at 1901 Ridge Road in Raleigh. The Forks Cafeteria caters a Southern Buffet with lines opening at 11:30 a.m. There were 265 attendees last week who heard NCSU football coach Tom O’Brien speak.

Member attendance fee is $15 while guests are $25. For more details go to www.raleighsportsclub.org.