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The 2026 All-State Girls Soccer squad, announced by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank, celebrates top performers across classifications, featuring repeat first‑team honorees and a deep pool of college recruits.
UNC Wilmington’s baseball program has been recognized for the seventh consecutive season and eighth overall with the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, highlighting its dual commitment to athletic and scholarly excellence.
Washington’s 2026 draft class blends polished hitters like Chris Hacopian with arms such as Cooper Allen, setting the stage for a competitive minor‑league roster
The 2026 MLB draft highlighted a cluster of standout players from Rowan County, each making pivotal decisions about professional contracts, college commitments, and future eligibility.
The Golden Eagles' 2026 recruiting class blends high‑school standouts, academy graduates and experienced transfers, signaling an aggressive push to strengthen the program ahead of the upcoming season.
Vanderbilt's head coach Mark Byington unveils a revamped coaching staff, blending proven SEC experience with modern recruiting expertise as the Commodores aim to build on a 27‑win season and avoid complacency.
Mark Byington evaluates his trio of new assistants, highlighting their backgrounds, recruiting networks and the foundation they will build for the upcoming season.
Marquette University’s men’s soccer program has closed its 2026 recruiting cycle, introducing a class that blends domestic standouts with a worldwide array of prospects, including early enrollees who arrived in the spring to accelerate chemistry.
Holt Gaston, a junior right‑hander from Roberson High School, announced his commitment to play Division I baseball at North Carolina State University, highlighting a season that featured a 6‑0 record, a 3.53 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and a .303 batting average with four home runs and 26 RBIs. His decision joins a recruiting class that includes Polk County’s Gunnar Alm and former West Henderson pitcher Truitt Manuel, reflecting a broader trend of Roberson alumni advancing to Division I programs.
Holt Gaston, a senior pitcher from Roberson High School, has announced his commitment to North Carolina State University, highlighting a trend of local talent moving to Division I baseball.
Tiara Thompson scored 15 points, grabbed seven rebounds and contributed key defensive stats in a close 85‑82 defeat for the West All‑Stars, while Brooke Connor cheered from the sidelines.
Transfer Taylor Henderson, sidelined by an Achilles injury, is channeling her experience and resilience into a leadership role for Purdue's women's basketball team.
Three UNC Wilmington baseball players were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft, highlighting the program’s continued pipeline to the majors.
Georgia’s 13 draftees headline a draft that underscores the difference between being selected and actually turning pro.
The 2026 MLB Draft concluded with a modest haul of North Carolina talent, highlighting both emerging stars and the end of a long‑standing tradition.
Roman Tubner, who was dismissed from Tennessee in April, is set to bolster the Louisville women's basketball staff, reuniting with former teammate Deniya Prawl and adding depth to head coach Kim Caldwell's roster.
Hayden Simmerson, a Division II All‑America reliever, has locked in his senior season with Tennessee, while JT Taylor, a Salisbury native, is set to headline the HBCU Swingman Classic televised on MLB Network.
The Rowan County American Legion baseball squad extended its winning streak to 21 games, staying unbeaten at 23-0 as they prepare for pivotal playoff matchups.
After a 15‑18 record and a seventh‑place finish in the Big East, the Friars must replace Sabou Gueye and Teneisia Brown, while new transfers like Kylah Silver hope to fill the void.
Trey Williford, a freshman at UNC Wilmington, earned Second-Team Freshman All-America recognition from Baseball America after a dominant rookie season that included a 7-2 record, 3.34 ERA and a program-record 89 strikeouts.
Rowan County’s top players have been named to the East-West All-Star rosters, set to compete in Greensboro on July 20
After a harrowing rescue at Wrightsville Beach, Nicole Woods emerged from intensive care to inspire her team and raise awareness about rip currents, underscoring the power of community support.
Giants pitcher Landen Roupp was cautioned by Major League Baseball after displaying a biblical reference on his cap during a Pride Night game, sparking a conversation about faith, symbolism, and league regulations.
The 2026 All‑State Girls Basketball team, presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank, showcases 24 players from across North Carolina, recognizing repeat first‑team members, multi‑time selections and their college destinations.