If you’re looking for a defensive lineman with Division I production, pro-level measurables, a 3.85 GPA, and a 5:30 a.m. work ethic — Sterling Edwards is already doing the things you hope your players will one day commit to.

Four-star defensive lineman Trashawn Ruffin flipped from Texas A&M to UNC, and now the nation’s No. 184 prospect is already making waves in Chapel Hill—on and off the field.

Class of 2026 athletes made their mark at the Princeton Coaches Combine with laser-timed speed, explosive jumps, and eye-popping performances across every position.

Topsail High School Athletic Director Tod Morgan has been honored with the 2024 Dave Harris Athletic Director Award of Excellence for his outstanding leadership, integrity, and decades-long service to student-athletes and athletic programs across North Carolina.

From ECU’s sidelines to Friday night lights, Garrett Wingate’s 18-year journey has been nothing short of a football odyssey. Now, he takes over at Ayden-Grifton with a championship mindset, a proven track record, and a mission to finish what his mentor started.

Dionte Neal, a 5'9" two-sport phenom, has led Reidsville to back-to-back basketball state titles, extended a 60-game win streak, totaled over 4,500 yards, 66 touchdowns, and snagged 17 interceptions in football—and he still has one more season to go.

Caleb Johnson’s leadership, work ethic, and standout performances have helped propel Bunn High School to an undefeated start, as he and the Wildcats set their sights on a deep playoff run.

“I told everybody—I’m here for two years, then I’m leaving.” From overlooked at West Craven to Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year at Mercer, Brayden Manley is now at Georgia Tech, ready to prove the ACC ain’t ready for what’s coming.

North Carolina’s season hung by a thread after a brutal 10-minute scoring drought, but a game-changing block by Ven-Allen Lubin, RJ Davis’ clutch shooting, and a dominant closing run kept the Tar Heels dancing—setting up a high-stakes showdown with Duke in the ACC semifinals.

Standing 6'10" and just 15 years old, CJ Rosser, the nation's #1 power forward in the 2027 class, dishes on big-time college offers, standout performances, and why he's just scratching the surface of his potential.

Havelock's Chris Bispham, a dominant 6’2”, 270-pound defensive tackle with elite production and relentless work ethic, is striving to be the next great from Havelock while proving to college recruiters that he’s one of North Carolina’s best, despite being overlooked.