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Tyler Reddick wins COTA crashfest in triple OT
March 27, 2023 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Tyler Reddick wins COTA crashfest in triple OTTyler Reddick celebrates after winning Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. (Stephen Spillman / AP Photo) AUSTIN, Texas — Tyler Reddick had the lead and the fastest car [...] -
Kochetkov, Hurricanes survive onslaught to stun Maple Leafs
March 25, 2023 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Kochetkov, Hurricanes survive onslaught to stun Maple LeafsHurricanes center Sebastian Aho, right, celebrates his go-ahead goal against the Maple Leafs with defenseman Jaccob Slavin and right wing Martin Necas during Carolina’s 5-3 win Saturday in Raleigh. (Chris Seward / AP Photo) RALEIGH [...] -
NC State discontinues coed rifle program
March 24, 2023 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on NC State discontinues coed rifle programNC State rifle team. Photo via NC State Athletics RALEIGH — North Carolina State will discontinue its varsity coed rifle program at the end of this academic year. The school announced the decision Tuesday, with athletic [...] -
Coming off a 22-3 season, the North Stanly baseball team — the reigning Yadkin Valley Conference champions — has carried over its momentum from last year and put together a 7-1 start to the 2023 [...]
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Duke women’s scoring woes subside in blowout win over Iona
March 19, 2023 The North State Journal College Basketball, North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Duke women’s scoring woes subside in blowout win over IonaDuke’s Ashlon Jackson drives the ball around Iona’s Ketsia Athias during the Blue Devils’ win Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament in Durham. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) DURHAM — [...] -
MISENHEIMER — Following last year’s 35-10 campaign in which the Pfeiffer softball team took home the USA South East Division regular season title, the Falcons have had their share of ups and downs this season. [...]
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As high school softball season returns, two schools in Stanly County will try and defend their state titles while other schools try to catch up to the championship programs. West Stanly Colts (Rocky River Conference [...]
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Mark Mitchell helps lift Duke over Carolina in wild rivalry game
March 4, 2023 The North State Journal College Basketball, North State Journal, sports, unc Comments Off on Mark Mitchell helps lift Duke over Carolina in wild rivalry gameDuke forward Mark Mitchell (25) is guarded by North Carolina guard Dontrez Styles (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) [...] -
ALBEMARLE — After gaining opening-round victories, the Albemarle and North Stanly girls’ basketball teams each fell short in the second round of N.C. High School Athletic Association state playoffs last week. The No. 4 Bulldogs [...]
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ALBEMARLE — While the regular season and conference play have both finished up for local high school basketball teams, two Stanly County squads will continue into the postseason. Over the weekend, the North Carolina High [...]
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Stenhouse Jr. latest surprise Daytona 500 winner
February 19, 2023 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Stenhouse Jr. latest surprise Daytona 500 winnerRicky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates after winning Sunday’s Daytona 500. (Chris O’Meara / AP Photo) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the [...] -
Hurricanes, Raleigh again prove worthy of NHL’s biggest stage
February 19, 2023 The North State Journal North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Hurricanes, Raleigh again prove worthy of NHL’s biggest stageCarter-Finley Stadium proved to be a perfect host for the Hurricanes’ Stadium Series game against the visiting Capitals. (Stan Gilliland / For the North State Journal) RALEIGH — It’s been a while since the Carolina [...] -
MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer University announced on Feb. 8 that it has hired Heather Schoch to be the Falcons’ next volleyball coach. “Heather Schoch is, without a doubt, exactly what Pfeiffer University Volleyball needs in its [...]
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College Basketball Roundup: UNC loses at home to No. 15 Miami
February 14, 2023 The North State Journal College Basketball, North State Journal, sports, unc Comments Off on College Basketball Roundup: UNC loses at home to No. 15 MiamiMiami guard Jordan Miller drives against UNC forward Pete Nance during the Hurricanes’ win Monday in Chapel Hill. (Chris Seward / AP Photo) CHAPEL HILL— Miami coach Jim Larrañaga went into halftime Monday night knowing [...] -
ACC admits game-altering mistake by refs in Duke’s loss at Virginia
February 12, 2023 The North State Journal College Basketball, North State Journal, sports Comments Off on ACC admits game-altering mistake by refs in Duke’s loss at VirginiaDuke’s Kyle Filipowski is fouled as he goes up for a basket at the end of regulation against Virginia on Saturday in Charlottesville. The officials incorrectly overturned the foul, sending the game to overtime rather [...]