1-A West semifinals: Rebels eliminate East Wilkes

CALYPSO -- After hearing doubts all week from East Wilkes about the toughness of North Duplin's defense and the caliber of football in the eastern part of the state, the Rebels silenced their critics in resounding fashion on Friday night....

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1-AA East semifinals: James Kenan whips East Bladen

WARSAW -- Concerned with East Bladen's speed and athleticism, James Kenan's defense did its job Friday evening. The unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Tigers forced five turnovers in a 27-7 rout at Bill Taylor Field. James Kenan (14-0 overall) entertains Pender...

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3-A East semifinals: Rocky Mount defense shackles Saints' offense

ROCKY MOUNT -- History repeated itself -- with an added boost. Minutes before kickoff Friday evening, legendary prep football coach Herman Boone of "Remember the Titans" fame sauntered into the Rocky Mount dressing room. He delivered a heart-felt, stirring speech...

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Chargers claim Falcon Invitational crown

PIKEVILLE -- Head coach Terry Jones has visions of success for Wayne Country Day in February, but he certainly won't pass up a few early-season accomplishments in November. Behind 21 points from Floronta Wynn and 15 from Reco McCarter, the...

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Braves sink Trojans at free throw line

PEMBROKE -- Helen Moore pumped in a game-high 22 points, but UNC Pembroke survived on free throws in the closing minutes to defeat Mount Olive College 62-53 on Saturday afternoon. The game was tied 36-36 early in the second half...

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