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.

Team Copper 18U stormed into the Prep RedZone Duel in the DMV, dominating pool play, earning high praise from scouts, and coming within seconds of a championship run in their season debut.

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.

Following UNC’s heartbreaking 74-71 loss to Duke, head coach Hubert Davis and RJ Davis addressed the media, reflecting on the team's resilience, defensive adjustments, and NCAA Tournament hopes. Davis praised his squad’s fight after a 24-point deficit, while RJ Davis emphasized that their body of work proves they belong in March Madness. Here’s the full transcript from their emotional postgame press conference:

After Duke’s hard-fought 74-71 win over North Carolina, head coach Jon Scheyer, Kon Knueppel, and Tyrese Proctor spoke about closing out the game, overcoming UNC’s second-half surge, and the significance of sweeping their rival. Scheyer credited his team’s resilience and late-game execution, while Knueppel and Proctor reflected on key plays in the final moments that secured Duke’s spot in the ACC Championship Game. Here’s the full transcript from their postgame press conference:

Duke held off a furious second-half comeback from North Carolina to secure a 74-71 win in the ACC Tournament semifinals, sweeping the Tar Heels for the season and punching their ticket to the championship game. UNC fought back from a 24-point deficit, but a critical missed free throw and a lane violation in the final seconds sealed their fate as they now await their NCAA Tournament fate.

“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.

North Carolina dominated Notre Dame 76-56 behind Jae’Lyn Withers’ career-high seven threes, Ven-Allen Lubin’s double-double, and elite ball movement, advancing to the ACC quarterfinals against Wake Forest.

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.

A look at the top 10 baseball teams in Eastern North Carolina across 1A-4A, based on preseason expectations and early-season results.

Eastern Wayne dominated Hertford County 93-55 in the first round of the 2A NCHSAA Playoffs, securing their first playoff win since 2021-22 and first winning season since 2019-20 behind a balanced team effort and dominant rebounding performance.

Photos by: Delavisha Faison

Beddingfield hires Riley Hurdle as its new head football coach, bringing championship experience from Tarboro with a focus on building a disciplined, accountable, and community-driven program that will prioritize long-term success both on and off the field.

Keith Mclawhorn, founder of The Dungeon, has dedicated his life to developing basketball talent in Eastern North Carolina, producing college standouts, All-Americans, and NBA players while balancing fatherhood, sacrifice, and a vision to expand his impact beyond Greenville.