Hirschman Wins North-South Shootout
Matt Hirschman claimed his sixth consecutive North-South Shootout victory at Southern National Motorsports Park.
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Volleyball
Stony Brook Rallies Past UNCW in Five Sets
Stony Brook volleyball won a five-set match over UNCW 3-2 and next plays two matches at Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C.
Football
UNC Lands Four-Star QB Levi Kerr for 2028
Charlotte-area quarterback Levi Kerr became the first commitment in Bill Belichick's 2028 recruiting class.
Motorsports
Hirschman, Myers, Seuss, McKennedy Recall Shootout Wins
Four North-South Shootout winners reflect on their victories ahead of the 24th annual race at Southern National Motorsports Park.
Basketball
High Point Tops Washington State 83-71
CJ Brown led High Point with 17 points as the Panthers improved to 3-0 in a Saturday win over Washington State.
Soccer
Francis Marion Beats Barton 1-0 in Semifinal
Volkan Celikkol's 20th-minute goal sends Francis Marion to the Conference Carolinas Championship against Lees-McRae College on Sunday.
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North Carolina reporting spans championship outcomes, business shifts in league operations, roster moves and milestones in individual careers. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where the competition draws interest. Collegiate athletics hold a distinct place in the state culture due to the density of major programs and their regional following. Seasonal recruitment and the economic impact of venue construction surface as the most consistent themes in local coverage.